ri Lanka’s unblemished Galle record in danger

2018-11-08   |   Uncategorized

England’s captain Joe Root (R) shares a moment with Sri Lanka’s cricketer Rangana Herath (L) during the second day of the opening Test match betwe...

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ohn Keells Group revenue up 10%, profit to equity holders up 37%

2018-11-08   |   Business

John Keells Group revenue at Rs.32.57 billion for the period under review is an increase of 10 per cent over the Rs.29.62 billion recorded in the prev...

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Climate resistant apparel industry for SL

2018-11-07   |   Weather

The adverse effects of climate change, such as floods, erosion and landslides are increasingly hitting businesses in coastal regions. A new projec...

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Sooriyakanda- the gruesome and forlorn grave

2018-11-07   |   Uncategorized

A narrow but concrete carpeted road leads to the hill in Suriyakanda where in 1994 a gruesome mass grave was unearthed shocking the entire nation. The...

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Pros and cons of Crossovers

2018-11-07   |   Uncategorized

Crossovers from one party to another have been a constant feature in Sri Lanka in recent years Many feel that Sri Lanka should have an anti-defec...

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Rain could spoil Herath’s party

2018-11-06   |   Weather

There was a slight distraction for Sri Lanka ahead of the three match Test series against England as fast bowler Lahiru Kumara was sent home on discip...

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National Savings Bank raises US$ 100 mn

2018-11-06   |   Technology

Darshan Perera, NDB Investment Bank, Director, CEO, Mohammed Lawal,  Commerzbank,  Managing Director,  Avinash Bathija, Commerzbank, Fixed Income S...

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CWC holds special discussion with Finance Ministry

2018-11-06   |   Business

A special discussion was held between the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) today (05) regarding the inc...

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Sirisena stands strong

2018-11-06   |   Uncategorized

Says will not back down from stance, denies appointment of new PM illegal Justifies appointment of MR, says it was only option after Karu and Sa...

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Killer Whale Aquatics, Visakha champs in the pool

2018-11-05   |   Travel

Killer Whale Aquatics Club retained the senior men’s national swimming title with a convincing win while Visakha Vidyalaya dethroned Mahamaya Kandy ...

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Jetwing Symphony delivers strong financial results for Q2 2018/19

2018-11-05   |   Business

Jetwing Symphony PLC (JETS), the investment arm of Jetwing, last week announced strong financial results for Q2 FY 2018/19. The company recorded a re...

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The King of Galle

2018-11-05   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath poses for photographs with Galle Fort clock tower as the backdrop on Sunday. The veteran will retire after the fir...

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Mangala exposes economy’s great peril post MS-MR deal

2018-11-05   |   Business

Net outflow of Rs. 4 b from CSE last week dwarfs Jan.-Sept. figure Says outflows putting major pressure on rupee in an already fragile global eco...

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JVP warns of major protest against Sirisena Govt

2018-11-05   |   Technology

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday (4) warned that if the Parliament is not reconvened by 16 November, they will take to the streets, with ...

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President advances reconvening of Parliament to 14 Nov.

2018-11-05   |   Politics

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday decided to advance the date for the reconvening of Parliament by two days to 14 November but analysts said th...

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HNBA Celebrates World Children’s Day

2018-11-04   |   Uncategorized

Commemorating this World Children’s Day, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) held a number of programs island-wide to communicate the importance of providing a...

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Never neglect your studies Herath’s advice to youngsters

2018-11-04   |   Crime

Veteran Rangana Herath will bring the curtains down on his excellent cricket career next week in Galle with Sri Lanka taking on England in the first m...

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Constitution doesn’t make provisions for personality clashes - Ranil

2018-11-04   |   Law

Sri Lanka’s sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned time is running out to avert a “bloodbath” while voicing hope that parliament ...

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A.H.M. Fowzie appointed as State Minister

2018-11-04   |   Politics

UPFA Parliamentarian A.H.M. Fowzie has been appointed as the State Minister Of National Unity, Co-existence and Muslim Religious Affairs. He was swor...

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Mahesh Wijewardene appointed Singer Sri Lanka CEO

2018-11-04   |   Technology

Singer Sri Lanka yesterday announced the appointment of Mahesh Wijewardene an Executive Director/CEO with effect from November 1, 2018. Wijewardene is...

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TNA to support no-confidence motion against Mahinda’s govt

2018-11-04   |   Technology

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says it will vote in favour of the No Confidence Motion to be brought against the Government headed by Mahinda Ra...

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England’s Pallekele Test could be shifted to Colombo

2018-11-03   |   Uncategorized

In the past unavoidable circumstances such as political unrest, inclement weather, under-prepared wickets have forced authorities to shift games elsew...

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Karu won't be replaced: UPFA

2018-11-03   |   Uncategorized

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that it has no intention of replacing him under the new government....

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Pathum Nissanka out of danger after scary head injury

2018-11-01   |   Uncategorized

Pathum Nissanka was stretchered off the field and rushed to the hospital after being hit on the head. There were scary scenes yesterday at NCC ground...

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Pan Asia Bank surpasses 1 bn rupee after tax profit milestone for nine months

2018-11-01   |   Business

Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, one of the fastest growing Sri Lankan commercial banks, reported its best ever profit recorded for a nine month stre...

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