Japan to resume commercial whaling after pulling out of IWC
(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!
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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?
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!
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.
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
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!
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
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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PM violated Constitution by nominating 35 for Cabinet: JVP
JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was looking for loopholes in the Constitution to increase ...
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Asia shares round out rough week with fresh losses
Markets sank across the world even as the Fed predicted two interest rate increases next year down from three with the bank trimming its forecast for ...
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New Sports Minister wants to cleanse the Augean stables before cricket election
+ New Sports Minister Harin Fernando yesterday said that he is seeking International Cricket Council (ICC) advice to further delay cricket elections ...
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I am not the culprit!
A prominent counsellor- turned politico, who is said to have proffered legal advice to a very political authority has become a target of much criticis...
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Three non-Cabinet, 17 State, seven Deputy Ministers appointed
Three Non-Cabinet Ministers, 17 State Ministers and seven Deputy Ministers were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Sec...
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Corporate Sri Lanka braces for new budget proposals
Businesspeople won't throw up their arms in despair and tell you that they are nervous about what the budget for the year 2019 would bring, but they a...
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The advent of a common candidate in the offing?
A well- known Buddhist monk is said to be busy these days canvassing support for political party leaders to embark on a Constitutional process leading...
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Dispute over ministerial appointment of SF
Home Affairs Minister Varija Abeywardene said yesterday a dispute arose as to how Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as a retired military officer could wor...
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Full list of Cabinet ministers
The new Cabinet of Ministers took their oaths before President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s office this morning. The list of Min...
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