He was forced to skip the reception!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
(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
CB Deputy Governor H.A. Karunaratne presents CB Governor W.D. Lakshman with the official campaign poster of the ‘2020-Year of Digital Transactionsâ€...
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No fees from quarantined passengers: Army
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
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
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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Prima KottuMee to spice up the Royal – Thomian Big Match
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!
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
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
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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Wesley to rally around Ogbebor
Wesley College will rally around their super star captain Samuel Ogbebor who has already made a name for himself following his performance in the last...
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COVID-19 to cost apparels over US $ 500mn in revenue
The local apparel sector, following a series of stakeholder consultations, has assessed that the immediate revenue loss for the industry due to the co...
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Pasindu Hirushan in critical condition University ragging intensifies while authorities keep mum
21-year-old J.A Pasindu Hirushan from Kamaragoda in Minuwangoda is a student attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura University (USJP) Management Faculty....
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