Black Caps claim record win over Sri Lanka

2018-12-31   |   Technology

New Zealand celebrate a historic victory Sunday when they needed just 14 balls on day five to demolish SriLanka by a colossal 423 runs in the second T...

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Saree is ready, but the event is miles away

2018-12-31   |   Uncategorized

The better half of a former purohita is said to have raised merry hell at home when she received a wrong saree instead of the designer saree of her ch...

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A/L best results in the Island

2018-12-31   |   Uncategorized

Kalani Rajapaksha of Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha - Bio Stream Kasun Wickramarathne - Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala -Commerce stream ...

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New Zealand spirits up as Mendis falls, Mathews injured

2018-12-30   |   Uncategorized

New Zealand were eyeing an historic victory as injury and a barrage of Neil Wagner bouncers left Sri Lanka in tatters at the close of day four of the ...

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Made a fortune out of their gullibility

2018-12-30   |   Uncategorized

A former private secretary of a prominent central province political authority has defrauded some Rs.200 million from unsuspecting job seekers promisi...

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Ministers oppose snap General Election

2018-12-30   |   Politics

Responding to the remarks made by Minister Navin Dissanayake, the others ministers are reported to have resolutely opposed the holding of a snap gener...

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Brilliant Boult 'in the groove' as New Zealand take full control

2018-12-28   |   Uncategorized

Chief destroyer Trent Boult felt he was “in the groove” as his sublime six-wicket spell, backed by half-centuries from Tom Latham and Jeet Raval g...

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Super luxury Marella Discovery makes her maiden call to Colombo

2018-12-28   |   Technology

Sri Lanka Port Authority, Aitken Spence Shipping and Aitken Spence Travels officials with Marella Discovery Master Capt. Christopher N. Dodds at plaqu...

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His fury scared them away

2018-12-28   |   Uncategorized

When this prominent politico was facing a formidable challenge to his high office, a group of his close loyalists called at his official residence to ...

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Will take tough decision if Cabinet post not given: Range Bandara

2018-12-28   |   Uncategorized

Puttalam District Parliamentarian Palitha Range Bandara warned that he would be forced to take a tough decision if he was not given a Cabinet portfoli...

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Southee rescues NZ with bat and ball after Lakmal blast

2018-12-27   |   Uncategorized

Tim Southee rescued New Zealand with the bat then dragged his side back into the match with the ball after Sri Lanka's Suranga Lakmal's career-best fi...

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Japan to resume commercial whaling after pulling out of IWC

2018-12-27   |   Uncategorized

(Tokyo) REUTERS: Japan will resume commercial whaling from July in its waters and exclusive economic zone while ending its controversial hunts in the ...

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Great delight brought rivalry to naught!

2018-12-27   |   Uncategorized

The Greens, Blues, Buds and Reds were seen in small knots excitedly talking in hushed tones in the Aluthkade complex precincts during the last few wee...

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Kabir Hashim condemns attacks

2018-12-27   |   Uncategorized

Minister Kabir Hashim yesterday condemned the recent acts of violence at religious places of worship in Mawanella. “As soon as I heard about the re...

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Trade deficit soars on higher vehicle, fuel imports

2018-12-26   |   Business

October trade deficit up to US $ 903mn from US $ 752mn YoY Cumulative trade deficit in 10 months at US $. 8.8bn from US $ 7.6bn Oct. imports up...

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CH overcome Police by a whisker

2018-12-26   |   Crime

In what turned out to be a close game, CH & FC managed to beat Police SC 29-24 in their Dialog Rugby League 2018/19 matchweek seven fixture played...

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Politico recalls classmate’s sour face!

2018-12-26   |   Education

There are two prominent politicians in the country who had been class mates of an elitist school in the city. However, circumstances following their s...

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Four killed, eight injured in Kudawella Fishery Harbour shooting

2018-12-26   |   Crime

At least four people were killed and eight injured when two gunmen opened fire inside the Kudawella Fishery Harbour in Tangalle last morning, police s...

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I won't join UNP: Duminda

2018-12-25   |   Uncategorized

UPFA MP and former Minister Duminda Dissanayake today rejected reports of him joining the UNP and said he has no intention of doing so. Responding to...

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SL Netball World Cup hopes in jeopardy?

2018-12-25   |   Sports

Sri Lanka’s participation in the Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool has apparently been jeopardised by a delayed payment to the organising committe...

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High deposit keeps tenderers away!

2018-12-25   |   Uncategorized

Equipment and appliances worth Rs.20 million purchased for the state of the art canteen of a new provincial building complex are lying idle inside a r...

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UNP should play its second innings politics: Ajith P.

2018-12-25   |   Uncategorized

The UNP should play its second innings politics after the recent political crisis carefully and diligently since there is a little left for it, newly ...

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Prasanna’s county experience could win him a place in squad

2018-12-24   |   Uncategorized

Seekkuge Prasanna’s two-year stint with English county Northamptonshire where he appeared for them in the T20 Blast could clinch him a place in Sri ...

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He feared one more would crowd him out!

2018-12-24   |   Uncategorized

A politico from the South, who suddenly found himself in the Opposition had been contemplating a somersault back to where power is when he got as a go...

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Seasonal shopping

2018-12-24   |   Uncategorized

With Christmas round the corner, shopping hype has gained momentum with an array of goods for the festive season. Here some shoppers selecting Christm...

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