Economist urges need for credible fiscal roadmap

2020-03-16   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka would need to demonstrate the return to a credible fiscal path, a transition the country would have to make before the next debt repayment t...

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Family break-up has led to quitting political base

2020-03-16   |   Politics

A young Green politico who has made Uva his political base is said to be planning to say adieu to his familiar electorate. He had initially planned to...

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The three turncoats may not get nomination

2020-03-16   |   Uncategorized

Three politicos who once held high office in yahapalanaya currently getting ‘poor relative’ treatment from Pohottuwa may not get nominations from ...

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Experienced Royal face uphill task

2020-03-16   |   Uncategorized

S. Thomas’ was on top against traditional rivals Royal when play ended on day in the 141st Battle of the Blues big match played at the SSC ground. T...

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England end Sri Lanka cricket tour over virus

2020-03-16   |   Sports

England's cricket team abruptly pulled out of a tour of Sri Lanka on Friday over the “unprecedented” crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A ...

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He was forced to skip the reception!

2020-03-13   |   Uncategorized

The main purpose of his visit was to express his gratitude to the people who remained loyal to him even after Maitri’s defection in an unexpected po...

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IPL could go ’TV-only’ over virus: official

2020-03-13   |   Health

The Indian Premier League could be played behind closed doors because of the new coronavirus, an official told AFP on Thursday, as calls grew to cance...

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All steps taken, don’t panic: President, PM

2020-03-13   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said all necessary steps had been taken to contain the spread of coronavir...

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Prohibited wireless phones to be removed from use in SL

2020-03-13   |   Uncategorized

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) had decided to remove a wide range of wireless mobile phones which cannot be used under ...

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Fuel price reduction within next few days: Minister

2020-03-13   |   Crime

The government would pass the benefit of fuel price reduction in the global market to the consumer in the next few days after deciding the way it shou...

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US World War II submarine discovered

2020-03-13   |   Uncategorized

Researchers have found the resting place of a World War II submarine wreck 11,000 feet below the surface. Named the Stickleback, the vessel sank on Ma...

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Gyms ’high-risk’ locations for spreading COVID-19, experts

2020-03-13   |   Uncategorized

Gyms have been identified as "high risk" locations for catching coronavirus due to sweat and dampness heightening the spread of germs, Sky News r...

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COVID-19 awareness for state employees

2020-03-13   |   Uncategorized

An awareness programme on COVID-19 is underway for the staff members of Ministries, Departments and Corporations and the first in the series was ...

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COVID-19 has no relevance to postponing polls: Sajith

2020-03-12   |   Politics

The Coronavirus has no relevance to the general election as preventing the further spread of the disease is the most important matter rather than talk...

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WOULD THOMIAN GRIT STAND IN THE WAY OF A ROYAL WIN?

2020-03-12   |   Uncategorized

The 141st edition of the second oldest schools cricket encounter in the world, the Battle of the Blues, between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’...

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Oil sinks on Saudi move; equities lose early puff on virus fear

2020-03-12   |   Health

(London) AFP: Oil prices tumbled yesterday after Saudi Arabia and Gulf partner UAE stepped up the price war with plans to flood the global markets whi...

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CB in fresh push to make Sri Lanka a less-cash society

2020-03-12   |   Uncategorized

CB Deputy Governor H.A. Karunaratne presents CB Governor W.D. Lakshman with the official campaign poster of the ‘2020-Year of Digital Transactions...

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No fees from quarantined passengers: Army

2020-03-12   |   Uncategorized

No fees will be charged from passengers sent to quarantine centres in Punani and Kandakadu, Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Shavendra Silva ...

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Promoting women’s representation

2020-03-12   |   Uncategorized

An advocacy event to promote representation of women in the upcoming parliamentary elections organized by the Gender and Elections Working Group (GEWG...

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MR signs nomination papers

2020-03-12   |   Uncategorized

PM Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday signed nomination papers at the Wijerama Residence in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former President...

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Cartoon of the day

2020-03-12   |   Uncategorized

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Prima KottuMee to spice up the Royal – Thomian Big Match

2020-03-11   |   Crime

Image caption: Mr. Sajith Gunaratne – Deputy General Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries Limited (Prima Group Sri Lanka) handing over the sponsorship to...

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It’s Raining Chocolate Once Again at Hilton Colombo!

2020-03-11   |   Weather

It’s that time of the year once again where Hilton Colombo goes choco-crazy. From chocolate inspired delicious dishes to mouthwatering beverages, ca...

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Leaving just ONE in the world

2020-03-11   |   Uncategorized

Kenya's only female white giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers on Tuesday, in a major blow for the rare animals found nowhere else in the...

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’There’s nothing better than playing against them’: Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur

2020-03-11   |   Sports

England may be on an upward Test curve following victory in South Africa, but in Sri Lanka they will be up against a coach who has their number. Micke...

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