IGP is a special character – Fonseka
Minister of Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Regional Development Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka says that the allegations against Inspector Gen...
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Ministry mulls holding O/L, A/L exams in December
The Education Ministry said discussions are underway to hold the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examinations in December and to release thei...
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Tillakaratne Dilshan hints at international return after Sri Lanka’s early exit from Asia Cup
Former Sri Lanka cricketer and opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has hinted at the fact that he could make a comeback to international cricket. The...
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Twist in CID probe as Nalaka changes tune: Rajitha
The arrested Police informer Nalaka Kumara has contradicted the statement he made on the alleged threats on the lives of President Maithripala Sirisen...
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Thank God, Adam’s Bridge is spared!
The legendary Adam’s Bridge or Rama’s Bridge that’s made up of 16 sandy islets, stretched like a string of pearls, located between the Gulf of...
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JO to sue CID for attempts to mislead public
Keith Noyahr abduction: The Joint Opposition (JO) yesterday said that there was an attempt to have the public blieve that the Rajapaksas were respons...
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Suppression of Buddhists in N-E: Govt. not keen to curb situation: Nalaka Thera
The government is not taking action over the recent protests carried out by a group of Tamil politicians and some Muslim extremists in the North again...
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Hambantota Port signs historic TSA with K-Line
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has entered into its very first Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with K-Line Ltd. (KLPL), one of the wo...
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Bank of Ceylon and Sampath Bank unions demand PAYE reforms
The Ceylon Bank Employees Union (CBEU) called on the Government yesterday to make reforms in the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax, so that it does not impos...
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Sri Lanka, Viet Nam Premiers affirm to strengthen relations in all spheres
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc says that steps should be taken not only to strengthen state relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, but al...
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CA extends Interim Order staying proceedings
The Court of Appeal yesterday further extended its Interim Order staying any further proceeding into the controversial almanac case filed against ...
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PM for greater ties between India, Sri Lanka
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday called for greater people-to-people ties between India and Sri Lanka, saying it would enhance relations...
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SL win 11th Asian Netball Championship
Sri Lanka beat Singapore 69 to 50 in the 11th Asian Netball Championship finals held at the OCBC Arena, Singapore today. ...
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Senior citizen deposits: Treasury owes banks Rs. 22.92 billion
The Treasury owes commercial banks more than Rs 22.92 billion in reimbursement for higher interest rates paid on senior citizens fixed deposits on Gov...
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Secrecy and confusion mar ‘JO’ protest rally
Opposition members say Namal’s attempt to come to the forefront failed because he lacks experience and grassroots backing Ranil hits out at op...
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JO protest a flop; two dead, 16 injured
Additional expenses for CMC to clear garbage dumped by protesters: The ‘Jana Balaya Kolambata’ protest campaign organised by the Joint Oppos...
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JO to replicate ‘Janabalaya’ in Kandy and other districts
Says JO rallies are aimed at Provincial Council and Presidential elections Claiming the ‘Janabalaya Kolombata’ protest was a success, the Sri ...
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Overworked on Overtime The toil behind the smile that greets I am shocked and surprised
Chandani is 21 and the sole breadwinner of a family of three. Standing at the cashier’s bay at a plush supermarket in Colombo she serves each custom...
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Jo’s Janabalaya turns carnivale
Papare bands, ice lolly bikes to keep supporters entertained: Protestors disperse by 7PM, no overnight occupation of the city: With no political epice...
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‘Jana Balaya Colombata’ is only the first step – Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that today everybody in the country - from the poor man to the businessman – are hurt due to the actions of ...
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MR pledges comeback
Nearly 3,000 loyalists of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday occupied the Lake House Roundabout in Fort and held a ‘sathyagraha’ after t...
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Has line of thinking on Malinga changed?
Pros and cons of Asia Cup selection. Cricket selections in this country are becoming bizarre by the day. Not so long ago the chairman of selectors...
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