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Business LNP - Hatton Plantations sharpens competitive edge through strategic partnership with Regency Teas
Hatton Plantations (HPL) is entering into a Partnership with Regency Teas, a milestone in the company’s rapid and remarkable progress. In a share trade off…
Sports LNP - Rabada added to South Africa squad for Wanderers Test
Rabada last played a Test against England at St George’s Park in January (Getty) Sri Lanka’s problems in South Africa worsened on Monday when Kagiso Rabada was…
Business LNP - Customs, CEA delaying legal action against importers of foreign waste
The Sri Lanka Customs and the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) have failed to take legal action against the companies responsible for importing 263…
Weather LNP - Funeral affair turned into a windfall!
A funeral affair that could have been carried out at the cost of Rs. 1.6 million had cost the public exchequer Rs.3.2 million when a crony of a high political…
General LNP - Injury woes trouble Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have been severely handicapped in the opening Test match against South Africa as a couple of injuries reduced them to virtually nine men here at the…
Politics LNP- Russia warns Lanka of Islamic extremists channeling funds to local counterparts
Russian Ambassador in Colombo Yury Materiy has warned that extremist Islamic terrorist organizations may channel funds to their Lankan counterparts on the…
Health LNP - Hoarding the cure for family use!
Newspaper stories are galore these days about gullible people making a frenzied effort to obtain a quack cure for the coronavirus produced by a witch doctor.…
Sports LNP - School athletes’ prospects at National Athletics Championship
When the track and field sport resumes action this weekend after more than a year on the sidelines due to the Covid 19 pandemic, not only the top national…
Health LNP - Medical specialists urge govt to sound WHO on anti-Covid-19 vaccine
A group of medical specialists has requested Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Pandemic Control Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle to apprise the…
Education LNP - A successor worse than predecessor?
The official vehicle of a head of the administrative body of a city north of the upcountry capital is being used to transport his wife, a teacher, to her…
Politics LNP - Marine Drive extension resumes on Jan 01; southward extension to stretch to Panadura
Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said that the one-kilometre extension of the Marine Drive from the Colpetty Railway Station to the Hotel Ranmuthu…
Health LNP - ‘Sampath Bank helps uplift the nation during challenging year’
As a bank that takes pride in its Sri Lankan roots, Sampath Bank carried out several sustainability initiatives throughout the year aimed at community…
Sports LNP - Top athletes to vie for Olympic qualifying standards
More than half a dozen top national athletes will have tough Olympic qualifying marks or achieving better world rankings as their prime targets when they…
General LNP - Allianz relocates Galle and Matara branches to better serve customers
Gany Subramaniam, Director / Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited; Jayalal Hewawasam, Chief Executive Officer, Allianz Life Insurance Lanka…
Politics LNP - Ayurvedic Department okays ‘Dhammika peniya’
The Pharmacology Section of the Ayurvedic Department had approved the untested, homemade herbal brew widely called ‘Dhammika peniya’ though it was yet to…
Entertainment LNP - Has he become a celebrity in his new home?
While our Police sleuths are still on the trail of the evasive main accused in the Treasury Bond scam, one may be surprised to hear that the quarry of the…
Sports LNP - Puttalam Zahira FC wins Soccer Tournament
Puttalam Zahira FC Qatar has become the champions of Ozee Soccer Seven Tournament beating Mawanella Zahira FC. The 2020 Edition of the Ozee Soccer Seven…
Business LNP - SLRA to host Asia Pacific Retail Convention and Exhibition 2024
Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) aims to be the apex body of the retail industry in Sri Lanka with an ambitious vision of ‘Achieving Retail Excellence’…
Sports LNP - SJB rakes up dubious track record of Indian conglomerate selected by govt. to run ECT
The Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) yesterday said that the proposed handing over of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal to India’s Adani Group contravened…
Travel LNP - Buwaneka guides Crusaders to title
Central Crusaders led by Buwaneka Goonathilake turned tables on favourites Southern Stars in the final to clinch the inaugural Li Ning – Lanka Shuttle…
Law LNP - Expert Committee concerned over PC polls before reaching consensus on new Constitution
The nine-member Expert Committee tasked with preparing a preliminary draft for a new Constitution is concerned about the continuing push for Provincial Council…
Business LNP - United States supports Verité Research in identifying ways to improve youth entrepreneurship
The United States has supported Verité Research in producing its latest youth labor market assessment. The findings were presented to the public via a webinar…
Crime LNP - Gunaruwan: ACSA, SOFA, MCC could be part of US Indo-Pacific strategy
The much-touted Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact (MCCC) would have undermined Sri Lanka’s status as a sovereign country, Prof. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan…
Crime LNP - BOC joins police to carry-out COVID 19 precaution campaign
The Bank of Ceylon took the opportunity to join with the Sri Lanka Police Department to extend its support towards “COVID 19 Precaution awareness campaign” in…