Catholic Church deplores former MP Harin Fernando’s statement
In a special statement the Catholic Church yesterday condemned the comments made by former Parliamentarian and member of the SJB Harin Fernando agains...
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Sports Ministry launches investigation into Mahindananda’s match-fixing allegations
The Ministry of Sports has launched a ‘special investigation’ into the shocking allegations of match-fixing made by its former Minister Mahindan...
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Sri Lankan ’sold’ 2011 cricket World Cup final: minister
Sri Lanka “sold” the 2011 World Cup final to India, the country's former sports minister said on Thursday, reviving one of cricket's most explos...
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CB dismisses claims it succumbed to President’s ire
The decisions that were taken last week to further support the economy by way of Central Bank liquidity were neither instantaneous nor a case of being...
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The rush for ethanol is no more!
he coronavirus that has greatly changed our way of life has given rise to a host of new essentials as well. For instance, hand sanitizers, something u...
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Lanka to reach self- sufficiency in paddy fertilizer
The Cabinet has approved a proposal from Agriculture Minister Chamal Rajapaksa to manufacture Phosphate Fertilizer at Eppawela aimed at Sri Lanka reac...
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SLC set to appoint Mahesh Weerasinghe as Women’s Head Coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are set to appoint former all-rounder Mahesh Weerasinghe as the new Women’s National Head Coach for a period of six months o...
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We need clear majority to amend Constitution - PM
The 19th Amendment which was brought about to take revenge from us has now become a joke, said Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, addressing a public m...
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Young newcomer makes his mark
The Pohottuwa hierarchy has decided to give the nomination to the young son of the late CWC leader to contest from the Nuwara Eliya district at the fo...
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Mathews, Chandimal to join second phase of training
Two former captains, Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal are set to join the second-phase of the training programme organised by the Sri Lanka Cricket...
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President assures EC on free and fair poll
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday gave an assurance to the Election Commission (EC) that an environment will be created to hold free and fair ele...
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Rev Fr Poruthota’s contribution to local arts and cinema invaluable - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said the efforts made by Most Rev.Fr. Ernest Poruthota to enlighten the public with the fundamentals of Jesus C...
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Sri Lanka keen on hosting IPL
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has already shown interest on hosting the Indian Premier league (IPL) tournament and is awaiting the response of the Board of ...
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Postal voting from July 14 to 17
The postal vote of the General Election 2020 will be held from July 14 to 17, the National Election Commission announced yesterday. The public servant...
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Arjun Mahendran has changed name to Arjan Alexander - AG
Former Central Bank Governor and fugitive Arjun Mahendran wanted for the Central Bank bond scam has changed his name to Arjan Alexander in Singapore, ...
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An intelligence wing to forestall subversive bids!
The Green party has launched a new political operation now. Following the failure to cause a few defections from the rival Balavegaya, they are now pl...
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President criticizes CB officials for failing to support economic revival
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today criticized Central Bank officials for failing to extend its support to the government’s proposals for e...
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Govt. increases Covid loans from Rs. 25 bn to Rs. 150 bn
The Cabinet of Ministers, at a recent meeting has decided to increase the concessionary financing from Rs. 25 billion to Rs. 150 billion for business ...
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Thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2pm
Showers will occur at several places in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, said the Departm...
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