Parliament should decide on course of action-Ranil

2018-12-03   |   Politics

It was the Legislature which had the power to decide on a course of action to stabilize the country as it the institution which exercised people’s s...

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BOI signs agreement for Braybrooke apartment complex

2018-12-02   |   Uncategorized

BOI signed an agreement with Braybrooke Residential Towers (Pvt) Ltd to set up an apartment complex in Colombo 2. The total investment of this project...

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Drive For Justice

2018-12-02   |   Crime

‘Yukthiye Yaathrawa’ (Drive for Justice), a vehicle parade, organized by the UNP, calling to restore democracy, was launched by UNP leader Ranil W...

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He had to run for life!

2018-12-02   |   Sports

Antics of some active players in the ‘Numbers Game’ that began with the advent of the October 26 regime have spawned numerous humorous stories tha...

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Ranil is UNP’s nominee for PM – Kabir

2018-12-02   |   Uncategorized

The UNP has informed President Maithripala Sirisena and the Tamil National Alliance that UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is the nominee of the UNP for...

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40% deliveries were no balls

2018-12-02   |   Uncategorized

The recently concluded third Test of the three-match Test series between England Sri Lanka came into headlines for a strange incident. Although Engla...

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His garrulity is a congenital abnormality

2018-11-30   |   Uncategorized

There is a white-collar high-up whom some in political circles brand as ‘a queer one’ these days.   This character holds a very high office ...

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New selection committee insists on fielding excellence

2018-11-30   |   Politics

Several rounds of discussions were held yesterday involving the cricket hierarchy and officials of the Sports Ministry including the Minister of Sport...

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New coin series presented to MR

2018-11-30   |   Sports

Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy officially presented a new series of circulation coins with face value of Rs.10, Rs.5, Rs.2 and Rs.1 t...

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Motion passed!

2018-11-30   |   Uncategorized

The motion which was presented to Parliament to curtail expenditure to the Office of the Prime Minister was passed today. UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesin...

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Prez to meet Opp. Leader, UNF leaders to resolve crisis

2018-11-30   |   Uncategorized

President Maithripala Sirisena has assured Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to hold separate discussions with the Opposition Leader and the Leaders of the Unit...

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Great opportunities for retail sector in 2019

2018-11-29   |   Business

Sri Lanka will have a very bright 2019 though the end of 2018 has been unsteady, said Ranjit Page, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Carg...

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Cabinet approves Rs. 1,735 billion Vote on Account

2018-11-29   |   Politics

Cabinet approval has been granted to present a Vote on Account to secure provisions for 2019 first quarter, Co-Cabinet spokesman and Ports and Shippin...

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Lankan shuttlers perform brilliantly to grab nine golds

2018-11-29   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lankan Masters shuttlers came up with a brilliant performance on the final day of the first ever Masters Badminton Tournament winning 9 finals out...

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Admiral docked !

2018-11-29   |   Uncategorized

After months of evading arrest, burly CDS surrenders to court; refused bail Remanded till 5 December; special protective custody ordered CDS re...

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Making predictions to suit the aspirations

2018-11-29   |   Uncategorized

A prominent green party stalwart confided in a businessman buddy his desire to consult a reputed astrologer in a neighboring part of the neighboring c...

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President plans to bypass P’ment to fund Govt. expenses

2018-11-28   |   Politics

Not clear if Vote on Account will be presented to Parliament  SLFP says if Parliament is dissolved President can gazette VoA for up to three mon...

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England sweep series after brave Sri Lanka resistance

2018-11-28   |   Sports

Colombo (Reuters) - England overcame spirited late resistance from the hosts to seal a first 3-0 series sweep in Sri Lanka when the tourists wrapped u...

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I was not officially informed : CDS

2018-11-28   |   Uncategorized

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Ravindra Wijegunaratne said today that he was not informed by the Senior DIG of the CID, IGP or the Defence Secretary to ...

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Offer to come in another guise!

2018-11-28   |   Uncategorized

The top men of the new regime have not given up the idea of hooking some green members at whatever cost despite opening a can of worms with audio clip...

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Govt. attempts to counter curtailment of funds to PM's office

2018-11-27   |   Crime

Ahead of another parliamentary vote to curtail expenditure to the Office of Prime Minister, the government is making fresh efforts to muster the simpl...

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Hela Clothing secures Rs.1.2bn capital infusion

2018-11-27   |   Business

Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer Hela Clothing Group yesterday announced that it had secured a capital infusion of Rs.1.2 billion, by way of a mix of s...

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England spin to clean sweep over SL

2018-11-27   |   Uncategorized

England beat Sri Lanka by 42 runs in the third Test in Colombo on Monday to claim their first overseas whitewash in a three-match series in 55 years. ...

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Dissolution of parliament: Seven-member bench appointed

2018-11-27   |   Politics

The Chief Justice nominated a fuller Bench comprising seven judges of the Supreme Court to hear on 4th, 5th and 6th December, the 10 fundamental right...

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I will not contest again if there is no change in UNP – Harin

2018-11-26   |   Technology

Former Minister Harin Fernando states that the country should be rebuilt under the leadership of Sajith Premadasa as Premadasa is the wish of the wh...

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