U.S. Embassy Partners with Matara Chamber of Industry and Commerce to Launch American Corner
The U.S. Embassy signed a Memorandum of Understanding on August 30 with the Matara Chamber of Industry and Commerce to open a new American Corner in M...
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Family ejected from their house
The aggrieved family said that they had lived at this place for the past 17 years When they were informed earlier about this matter the fa...
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JO trying to use people as scapegoats: UNP
The joint opposition is planning to sacrifice the lives of innocent people to satisfy its political agenda, the United National Party (UNP) said today...
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Namal is using his father’s image to deceive people – Mangala
https://youtu.be/GYGoQss7seg?t=5 The current government can only be toppled by public’s power of vote, said Minister of Finance and Mass Media Ma...
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Minister agrees on salary hike for SLTB employees
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has agreed to increase the salaries of all employees of the Sri Lanka Transport Board...
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JO promises massive show of strength
IGP’s warning ignored The Joint Opposition (JO) yesterday vowed to go ahead with its planned protest in Colombo today (Sept.5) in spite of IGP Puji...
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COME ENJOY FREEDOM, PM TELLS JO
Political opponents have got the space to organise protests in Colombo because of freedom and democracy prevailing in the country, Prime Minister Rani...
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State obligation with regard to torture, and failed governance
A meeting held by the Kandy Regional Office of the Human Rights Commission in support of victims of torture on June 29, 2018 raised again concerns wit...
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SLC issues Gunathilaka ‘severe warning’
Sri Lanka Cricket has asked opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka to pull up his socks following his repeated off the field troubles. The 27-year-old w...
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Saudi Arabia pledges $300m in aid to Sri Lanka
The move comes as Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka seek to improve bilateral ties. Sri Lanka has been actively seeking to improve ties with Saudi Arabia ...
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Speaker dismisses rumors of new chairs for parliament
There have been no preparations to purchase new seats for the Chamber of the Parliament, the Speaker’s Office stated issuing a press release. The...
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Vipula appointed Interim Group CEO at UL
Vipula Gunatilleka has been appointed as the Interim Group CEO with immediate effect at SriLankan Airlines. He re-joined SriLankan as the Group Chie...
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Bread up by Rs 5
The price of a 450 gram loaf of bread went up by Rs 5 with effect from midnight yesterday (3), but the prices of other bakery items remain the same, s...
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Sri Lanka sign China deal to train athletes
China will help train Sri Lankan athletes for international meets following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the heads of th...
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On The Slow Track: Railways Lag Behind
Picture a ride on what is considered one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys, which takes you through a variety of landscapes: eucalyptus a...
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Professionals and academics back Gota
A collective of academics and professionals today backed ‘Viyath Maga’ organization headed by former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, with th...
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Nepal PM pledges to President to take forward Nepal-Sri Lanka relations closer & stronger
Leaders of Sri Lanka and Nepal agreed to work in mutual cooperation for the benefit of the people in both countries while building close and strong re...
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Decks cleared for arrest of Sri Lanka’s top military chief
Arrangements are in place for the long-awaited arrest of Sri Lanka’s senior-most military officer in connection with an extortion racket and the...
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2D Seismic Survey for oil and gas exploration begins
The Chinese-based Seismic Vessel BGP Pioneer has arrived at Colombo Port to conduct a Modern Broadband 2D seismic survey for hydrocarbon exploration i...
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SL to participate International Tsunami exercise on 5th
A special tsunami drill scheduled to be held on Wednesday (5) in Ampara, Mullaitivu and Galle districts inline with the International Tsunami exercise...
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TT wedding, proof of misuse of public funds – JVP
Using Temple Trees for Health Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne’s son MP Chatura’s wedding ceremony was proof that the rulers of the country were usin...
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Malinga, Dilruwan recall for Asia Cup
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga and off-spinner Dilruwan Perera have been included in the 16-man squad for the Asia Cup in Dubai this month. The 35-year-o...
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Sampanthan seeks meeting with Wiggy
Amidst speculations about a possible split of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), its leader R. Sampanthan has sought an immediate meeting with Norther...
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