Diyatalawa explosion caused by grenade

2018-02-22   |   Uncategorized

Initial investigations have revealed the sudden explosion in the bus travelling from Bandarawela to Diyatalawa reported this morning was due to a gren...

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Dilruwan — living his father’s dream

2018-02-21   |   Uncategorized

When his father met with a tragic death at a dinner organized to mark Panadura Sports Club’s promotion to division I, Dilruwan Perera, then a 15-y...

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One injured in shooting at Cotta Road

2018-02-21   |   Crime

https://youtu.be/Bdvd-5tMf88?t=14 One person has been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident near the railway crossing on Cotta Road ...

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DFCC BANK RECORDS IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE IN 2017

2018-02-21   |   Entertainment

DFCC Bank continued to demonstrate positive momentum across businesses in 2017 as a rapidly growing commercial bank completing its second year after t...

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Mendis was used as opener for tactical reasons – Samaraweera

2018-02-21   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka’s Batting Coach Tilan Samaraweera shedding light into the decision to open the batting with young Kusal Mendis during the just concluded t...

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SL bidder for EAP Group chastises CBSL Over negotiation process

2018-02-21   |   Uncategorized

A Sri Lankan bidder, for the failing EAP Group, has complained, to the Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, that the bidding proces...

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First draft of National Sustainability Dialogue presented to President

2018-02-21   |   Politics

The first draft of National Sustainability Dialogue was presented to President Maithripala Sirisena today (Feb 20) at the Presidential secretariat. Th...

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CBSL opposes govt. move to set up hybrid company

2018-02-21   |   Business

Controversial National Payment Platform revived: Many an eyebrow has been raised by a government move to set up a hybrid company as part of the contro...

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Seylan Group ups after tax profit by 24% to Rs. 5 b

2018-02-20   |   Business

In the backdrop of challenging external environment, Seylan Group has reported a resilient performance by recording a profit after tax of Rs. 5.004 bi...

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Victorious SL cricketers return

2018-02-20   |   Sports

Jubilant Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal praised solidarity and teamwork of his teammates which earned them the much needed series victory in Bangl...

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BOC appoints new GM/CEO

2018-02-20   |   Technology

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) appointed Deputy General Manager (Sales and Channel Management), K. B. S. Bandara as General Manage...

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$ 60 m EAP Group sale to UK Lyca Group today?

2018-02-20   |   Uncategorized

The sale of EAP Group assets for $ 60 million is speculated to be concluded today, with foreign investors having arrived yesterday, Daily FT learns. ...

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‘Architect 2018’ to showcase creative work of SL architects

2018-02-20   |   Law

Exhibition to be held at BMICH February 22-25 Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) established in 1957 holds ‘A18 (ARCHITECT 2018)’ the pre-...

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Sampanthan slams Rajapaksa for Tamil Eelam remarks

2018-02-20   |   Uncategorized

Emphasises that contrary to what the former President claims, his party seeks solution within the framework of ‘a single, undivided country’ Lea...

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Sri Lanka rupee under pressure, hits record low last week

2018-02-19   |   Uncategorized

The Sri Lankan rupee hit a record low last week  as panicky importers bought U.S. dollars following the defeat of the ruling coalition parties in a l...

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Minister requests private hospitals, SJH to Provide free treatment to organ donors

2018-02-19   |   Politics

Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne yesterday requested the Managements of Private hospitals and the Sri Jayaward...

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Sri Lanka, UAE sign MoU on cooperation in labour sector facilitating recruitment of domestic workers

2018-02-19   |   Business

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation in the labour and manpower fields f...

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Still looking for the right combination in T20s: Mahmudullah

2018-02-19   |   Sports

Bangladesh's stand-in Twenty20 skipper, Mahmudullah, said that they have to find the right combinations and approach to excel in the shortest format a...

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Mendis stars in thumping win as SL sweep tour

2018-02-19   |   Uncategorized

Sri Lanka 210 for 4 (Mendis 70, Gunathilaka 42) beat Bangladesh 135 (Mahmudullah 41, Gunathilaka 2-3, Madushanka 2-23) by 75 runs Sri Lanka ende...

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Peradeniya Teaching Hospital creates history

2018-02-19   |   Health

The Peradeniya Teaching Hospital has created history by being the first and only hospital in South Asia to have successfully performed 100 kidney tran...

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We didn't just play as a team, we played as a family: Chandimal

2018-02-19   |   Sports

Dinesh Chandimal, the Sri Lankan skipper, believed that his side had begun to gel as a unit, leaving behind their recent disappointments. He also adde...

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UNP vows to protect President won’t let JO, own him

2018-02-19   |   Politics

The United National Party (UNP) MPs yesterday (18) said that they would protect President Maithripala Sirisena and prevent the Joint Opposition from o...

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UPFA quits National Govt; UNP to form own Govt.

2018-02-19   |   Uncategorized

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has informed President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday night that it would quit the national government, ...

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‘Rs. 13 b retained from Perpetual Treasuries’

2018-02-16   |   Technology

Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said only monies and investments amounting to Rs. 13 billion have been retained from Perpetual Treasur...

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UPFA will not support unity govt – Susil Premajayantha

2018-02-16   |   Uncategorized

Minister of Science, Technology and Research Susil Premajayantha stated that the majority of the UPFA will not support the continuation of the current...

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