Janabalaya aim was never to change govt: GL
In a wide ranging interview with the Sunday Observer shortly after his arrival from New Delhi where he joined former President Mahinda Rajapaksaâ€...
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Sri Lankan rupee pulls back from record low after cenbank intervention
The Sri Lankan rupee hit a record low for an eighth straight session on Friday, but closed the session firmer following intervention by the central ba...
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Sri Lanka's coconut prices steady, export ban lifted
Sri Lanka coconut prices fell 5.4 percent at Thursday's auction in Colombo, to 36,346 rupees for 1,000 nuts, after rising 3.7 percent to 38,428 a we...
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Lanka yet to finalise project proposals for 2 bn yuan grant
Sri Lanka is yet to receive a two-billion-yuan (nearly USD 300 mn) grant from China as project proposals have not been finalised. President M...
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Opening of Sri Lanka’s First International Mall Redefines Lifestyle in Colombo
After months of preparation, The Mall at Colombo City Centre opens to the public today amidst an ambience of colourful celebrations. Conveniently situ...
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Opening of Sri Lanka’s First International Mall Redefines Lifestyle in Colombo
Youth star Parami Wasanthi Marisstella continued her record breaking run when she shattered her second distance meet record clocking 9 minutes 58.3 ...
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IGP is a special character – Fonseka
Minister of Sustainable Development, Wildlife and Regional Development Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka says that the allegations against Inspector Gen...
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Ministry mulls holding O/L, A/L exams in December
The Education Ministry said discussions are underway to hold the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examinations in December and to release thei...
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Sack captain, sack coach but don't talk about real changes
Right. Okay. This is pathetic, isn't it? Knocked out of the Asia Cup basically before it has even begun. A big 91-run loss to Afghanistan, following a...
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Price hike of sugar not permitted – Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance and Media states that price hike of sugar will not be permitted as the international price of sugar has been drastically red...
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Tillakaratne Dilshan hints at international return after Sri Lanka’s early exit from Asia Cup
Former Sri Lanka cricketer and opening batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan has hinted at the fact that he could make a comeback to international cricket. The...
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Appropriation Bill approved by Cabinet
Government this week approved the Appropriation Bill proposed by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera, to be presented in Parliament during the second...
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Twist in CID probe as Nalaka changes tune: Rajitha
The arrested Police informer Nalaka Kumara has contradicted the statement he made on the alleged threats on the lives of President Maithripala Sirisen...
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World’s most boring cricket team
Rex Clementine reporting from Dubai A proud cricketing nation has been brought to its knees twice inside three days here in the Arabian deser...
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Sri Lanka stops import of Iranian oil ahead of sanctions
The South Asian country had earlier imported nearly all of its crude from Iran Sri Lanka has stopped crude imports from Iran and is actively switchin...
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Police sniper gun goes missing – UPFA MP
UPFA MPs, yesterday, demanded that DIG Nalaka Silva be arrested over an alleged plot to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena and former Defence ...
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Puttalam PS Chairman remanded for violating bail conditions
The Puttalam High Court Judge Adithya Kantha Maddumapatabendige had ordered Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Anjana Sandaruwan to be remanded yester...
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USD 32.5 million loan approved for UL without application
The Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines had approved a decision taken by a government committee to borrow USD 32.5 million from the People’s B...
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Thank God, Adam’s Bridge is spared!
The legendary Adam’s Bridge or Rama’s Bridge that’s made up of 16 sandy islets, stretched like a string of pearls, located between the Gulf of...
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Data science, AI focus to achieve $5bn Sri Lanka IT export target
Sri Lanka’s information technology industry will prioritise data science and artificial intelligence in its drive to sharply increase exports despit...
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Govt. to introduce digital ID soon
Move could create economic surplus to be reinvested in growth – Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya Allows to direct Govt. welfare funds to necessary ...
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It is better to be PM than President under new constitution
At a recent interview with Thanthi TV in India former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that under the new constitution that Prime Minister would b...
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