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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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry

2018-11-01   |   Politics

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry in Colombo yesterday....

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Basil meets Duminda

2018-11-01   |   Uncategorized

It is reported that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) national organizer Basil Rajapaksa held a special discussion with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP...

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No crisis, all Presidents have prorogued Parliament – MR

2018-11-01   |   Politics

The previous Government, which was reponsible for postponing the Provincial Councils (PCs) Elections, is now crying out loud for democracy, said newly...

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Steps to revoke fuel pricing formula after 10th – Dullas

2018-10-31   |   Uncategorized

Under the direction of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa led Government, steps will be taken to revoke the fuel pricing formula which is based on...

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Thousands gather to protect democracy

2018-10-31   |   Uncategorized

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves at his supporters with his party members during a protest yesterday in Colombo - Reuters   Ranil...

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Seylan Bank records PAT of Rs. 3.1 billion in 3Q 2018

2018-10-30   |   Uncategorized

The Bank closed the 9 months ending September 30 2018 with a post-tax profit of Rs. 3,138 million, a moderate growth of 4.5 % over the corresponding p...

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The Provincial Elections will be held soon, President

2018-10-30   |   Politics

President Maithripala Sirisena said the provincial council elections will be held soon to strengthen the democracy of the country. The President said...

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Thirimanne to lead Board XI against England

2018-10-30   |   Technology

Former Sri Lanka Test batsman Lahiru Thirimanne will lead a Sri Lanka Board XI in the two 2-day warm-up matches against the England tourists to be pla...

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Karu summons party leaders meeting as crisis drags

2018-10-30   |   Uncategorized

Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has summoned a meeting of party representatives at 11 AM today, after 129 MPs placed their signatures on letters...

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President betrayed people’s 2015 mandate - JVP

2018-10-29   |   Politics

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday (27) that President Maithripala Sirisena cannot prorogue Parliament as he desires and that he has t...

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MR invites all political parties to join his administration

2018-10-29   |   Politics

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a statement, invited all the political parties represented in Parliament to join his administration. He said his...

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