Karunaratne leads by example in Sri Lanka’s Galle win

2019-08-19   |   Sports

(Reuters) - Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne led by example, hitting a sparkling 122 to help secure Sri Lanka’s six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the...

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Cathay Pacific’s torrid week ends with shock CEO resignation

2019-08-19   |   Uncategorized

HONG KONG (AFP) -  Cathay Pacific announced the shock resignation yesterday of its CEO Rupert Hogg, compounding a torrid week for the Hong Kong carri...

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Anura Kumara named presidential candidate

2019-08-19   |   Politics

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was today announced as the presidential candidate of the National Peoples Power headed by the Janatha Vimukthi Per...

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Threatened to smash his teeth!

2019-08-16   |   Uncategorized

A senior politico has reportedly threatened to smash the teeth of a yng party member at an important discussion of their political party.  When the ...

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National Athletics Meet from tomorrow

2019-08-16   |   Sports

The 97th National Athletics Championships conducted by the Athletics Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) is scheduled to be held from August 16 to 18 at t...

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Pan Asia Bank June quarter earnings down 5%

2019-08-16   |   Business

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC saw its June quarter (2Q19) earnings impacted by weak core banking operations amid contraction in the bank’s loan b...

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Cartoon of the day

2019-08-16   |   Uncategorized

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Gota not in second quarterly list of those renounced US citizenship

2019-08-16   |   Uncategorized

The name of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not in the list of those renounced US citizenship as at Ju...

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Demand For Cheese Made Products is Increasing in Sri Lanka

2019-08-15   |   Uncategorized

Increment in tourism and changing tastes of Sri Lankans is resulting in a growing demand for cheese products. The country is not only using indigen...

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A promotional video for the campaign!

2019-08-15   |   Technology

An aspirant to Number One office is said to be visiting places on a photoshoot for a promotional video these days. He would pose for these shoots at ...

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Indian pepper growers concerned over Sri Lanka’s move to ease exports

2019-08-15   |   Business

Business Line: Indian domestic pepper growers have taken strong exception to the reported move by the Sri Lankan government to hold talks with India f...

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Cartoon of the day

2019-08-15   |   Uncategorized

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Final Randoli Perahera

2019-08-15   |   Uncategorized

The final Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa paraded the streets last night. The picture shows the Tusker Wasana, of the Katar...

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To quit politics in disgust?

2019-08-09   |   Uncategorized

The ongoing battle among some hopefuls in the Green party to secure nomination to contest the upcoming big poll has caused much disgust among some dis...

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SriLankan to post loss of up to US $ 16mn due to Easter attacks

2019-08-09   |   Business

Sri Lanka’s state-run airline is set to report a loss of up to US $ 160 million this year, as tourism in the island nation suffers following the Eas...

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Cartoon of the day

2019-08-09   |   Uncategorized

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Yes, I was released...

2019-08-09   |   Uncategorized

Former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and two others were acquitted and released by the Special Trial-at-Bar High Court over the Litro G...

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A plaintive cry from a sibling left in the lurch!

2019-08-08   |   Technology

A well-heeled sibling of a top political figure in our country looked some time ago, set to stage a major political stunt. He had suddenly begun spea...

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Catapult-shooting is pastime!

2019-07-31   |   Crime

There is a Diyawanna politico residing in the hostel outside the city who is using a catapult to shoot stones as a hobby. A stone shot with his catapu...

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In-form Sri Lanka eye rare series sweep

2019-07-31   |   Sports

Sri Lanka kicked off the post-Lasith Malinga era with a resounding seven-wicket victory in the second one-day international, and are now in line to se...

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PM distributes appointment letters

2019-07-31   |   Technology

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe distributed appointment letters to graduates in the State sector at the Temple Trees today. Several UNP MPs also p...

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All Island Schools Games from October 10 to 21 in Kurunegala and Kandy

2019-07-30   |   Sports

The Ministry of Education has decided that the 34th All Island School Games will take place from October 10 to 21 in Kurunegala and Kandy. This is the...

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Buying backing for his nominee!

2019-07-30   |   Uncategorized

A senior top team member had reportedly made an earnest request to 22 Diyawanna politicos to back the candidacy of the person of his choice for the up...

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SLSBC holds 22nd Annual General Meeting

2019-07-30   |   Uncategorized

Seated (from left): Shamil Mendis – Immediate Past President, Tan Beng Chuan – Vice President, Prajeeth Balasubramaniam – Vice President, Rohith...

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Unemployed graduates tear-gassed

2019-07-30   |   Education

Police used tear-gas and water cannon to disperse the protesting unemployed graduates near the Lotus Roundabout today....

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