Sri Lanka still a part of my heart- Graham Ford

2019-01-28   |   Uncategorized

He had just overseen Surrey’s return to the top tier in English county championships when he was invited by his former employer–Sri Lanka Cricket ...

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Permit renewed overlooking tax dues in arrears!

2019-01-28   |   Uncategorized

A renewed annual production permit is said to have been issued to a distillery owned by a big entrepreneur with close ties to a powerful politico, des...

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UN Chief condemns attack on Sri Lankan troops in Mali

2019-01-28   |   Uncategorized

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemned the attack which led to the deaths of two ‘blue helmets’ from Sri Lanka and injure...

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Aussies enjoy upper hand after bowling Sri Lanka out for 144

2019-01-25   |   Uncategorized

A reshuffle of personnel and a change of opponent brought a much-sought shift in performance for Australia who ended the opening day of their Test cam...

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Apparel industry seeks government help to enter emerging markets

2019-01-25   |   Politics

Sri Lanka’s traditional apparel export markets such as US and EU becoming stagnant Apparel exporters stress need to penetrate more into emergin...

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Coming down to brass tacks!

2019-01-25   |   Uncategorized

A young Green high-up and a Blue party stalwart had met each other at a celebration recently.   They had taken advantage of this chance meeting ...

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Rohitha weds Tatyana

2019-01-25   |   Uncategorized

Former President and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha tied the nuptial knot with Tatyana Livera yesterday amidst a disting...

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Heavy fines on drivers causing fatal accidents

2019-01-24   |   Uncategorized

Fines imposed on errant drivers who cause fatal road accidents would rise appreciably in order to dissuade motorists from driving recklessly, Transpor...

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Sri Lanka Hoping For a 'Miracle' in Australia: Chandimal

2019-01-24   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka have closely studied the way India defeated Australia in their recent Test series, but captain Dinesh Chandimal said on Wednesday his side w...

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Rupee falls on importer dollar demand; stocks post 8-week closing low

2019-01-24   |   Business

(Colombo) REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker yesterday due to dollar demand from importers, while stocks fell to an eight-week closing low ami...

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Gagged for talking out of turn!

2019-01-24   |   Uncategorized

‘The Buddha Statue’ statement made by the new governing one for the North soon after assuming duties had stirred a hornets’ nest among the Pohot...

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British Court case against Brigadier; Not informed: Army

2019-01-23   |   Crime

The Sri Lanka Army said today that neither the Army nor Brigadier Priyanka Fernando had been informed with regard to any court case filed against the ...

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The Sri Lankan guns out to ruin Australia

2019-01-23   |   Crime

It’s a Test series many expect Australia to win and just the tonic needed for a lift ahead of the World Cup and Ashes. But Sri Lanka, ranked one spo...

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It was a slip between the lip and the cup!

2019-01-23   |   Uncategorized

A rumour doing rounds in political circles says that a prominent politico had been denied a high office at the provincial level he was about to get wh...

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SLC employee sent on compulsory leave on corruption charges

2019-01-22   |   Law

Former Sri Lanka National Cricket team analyst Sanath Jayasundara, who was employed at the SLC Brain Center, has been sent on compulsory leave by the ...

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New entity to handle Port City land sales

2019-01-22   |   Uncategorized

A new procurement and regulatory entity is to be established within next three to six months to conduct land sales, handle regulation and development ...

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Ring-leaders are yet to be arrested!

2019-01-22   |   Crime

A group of politicos has come forward to shield the goons who led a mob attack on a hospital in a locality that has gone into history as the place whe...

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Licences of all 9mm firearms suspended

2019-01-22   |   Crime

Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando today said licences of all 9mm firearms had been suspended and new licences would be issued from January 23. Mr. ...

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SriLankan says A330-200 idling at BIA lacks suitable cabin configuration for their use

2019-01-21   |   Uncategorized

Says aircraft was acquired by previous mgt. in 2017 linked to the settlement against the cancellation of the 4 new Airbus A350-900 aircraft order ...

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Maithri’s love for Duterte comes under fire

2019-01-21   |   Technology

President Maithripala Sirisena, displaying his determination to prevent any chances of bridging the gap between him and UNP, appointed a Presidential ...

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Ratwatte's CR future hangs in balance

2019-01-21   |   Uncategorized

CR and FC have sensationally dropped their highest point scorer of the Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament, Tarinda Ratwatte from the squad prep...

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Forewarned about the advent of a Romeo!

2019-01-21   |   Uncategorized

Young female public employees of a certain province have received a general warning about a well- known Casanova recently appointed to a very high pos...

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Hazlewood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests

2019-01-20   |   Uncategorized

Australia have suffered a major blow ahead of their Domain Test series against Sri Lanka, with key fast bowler and vice-captain Josh Hazlewood ruled o...

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Sena caterpillar: Agriculture Employees leave cancelled

2019-01-20   |   Health

Leave off all agriculture officers and employees engaged in the Agrarian Services had been cancelled with effect from January 21 until further notice ...

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Winning hearts and minds at public expense!

2019-01-20   |   Uncategorized

A provincial chief has made it a practice to host the entire staff to a tea party every Wednesday at public expense.   Over 10 varieties of snac...

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