Local News
Politics LNP - He has now turned gentle!
This war hero- politico known to have an unpredictable temper would call people disparaging names, often describing someone as an animal in the wild, but of…
Health LNP - China grants Rs. 16.5 billion to improve medical care, education and water supply
China has extended a grant of Rs. 16.5 billion to improve medical care, education and water supply in rural areas of Sri Lanka. An Agreement on Economic and…
Business LNP - August trade deficit narrows amid lower imports
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit continued to narrow as imports continued to decline at a faster pace than the decline in export earnings in the month of August, the…
Sports LNP - SLC forms Under-19 Women’s Team
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will focus its attention on the grassroots level of Women’s cricket by forming an Under-19 team - a first for the Women’s game in the…
General LNP - He is now a Tik-Tok star!
Mangie is said to be enjoying his retirement from politics to his heart’s content, they say. Some politicos take to book-writing after retirement. However,…
Sports LNP - SLC player draft postponed
The player draft of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) which was rescheduled for today has been postponed once again. The decision was made due the current health…
Business LNP - He didn’t want his comments to go on record!
There is a State-run body dealing with all matters related to tourists visiting our country. This important subject is being handled by a top team member…
Politics LNP - No quarantine, only PCR tests for Chinese delegation: Govt.
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said today the Chinese delegation would not undergo a quarantine process, but they would be subjected to a PCR test upon…
Weather LNP- Showers expected in several provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and North-western provinces in the afternoon or night, stated…
Politics LNP - Government to set up export exhibition centre
Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane said an export exhibition centre would be established in the country soon for exporters to display their sample products for…
Sports LNP - NISS conducts Level-1 course for boxing coaches
The National Institute of Sports Science (NISS) is conducting a Sports Science Certificate Level-1 Course for boxing coaches on a request made by R. M. Upali…
General LNP - From politics to a literary career!
When names were being proposed for the national list seat secured by the Green party, many party stalwarts had said that it was none but the party chief who…
General LNP - Curfew imposed in Gampaha
Police curfew imposed in All Police areas of Gampaha Police Division & Ja-Ela and Kandana with immediate effect, stated the police.
Health LNP - CMC goes pink for breast cancer awareness
The Colombo Municipal Council is being lit up in pink at night as a part of an awareness campaign on breast cancer. The month of October is marked as Breast…
Technology LNP - Afghanistan opener Najeeb Tarakai passes away after road accident
Najeeb Tarakai, Afghanistan's top-order batsman, passed away on Tuesday (October 6). The 29-year-old met with an accident on Friday and was brought to a nearby…
General LNP - Staging a comeback!
The Green heavyweight from the city who is known to have coveted the deputy post in the party is a disappointed man these days, they say. There is an…
Sports LNP - Deputy Governors Weerasinghe and Karunaratne retire
Deputy Governors Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and H.A. Karunaratne have retired from the Central Bank. Senior Deputy Governor Dr. Weerasinghe had taken three-month…
Sports LNP - Colts CC, SSC, Badurelya CC, Lankan CC enter semis
Defending champions Colts CC along with SSC, Badureliya CC and Lankan CC came out victorious in the final round robin matches of Under 23 inter-club cricket…
Technology LNP - They claimed the lion share
In the matter of distributing job opportunities under the programme for providing employment to the low-income groups, two leading politicos in a certain area…
Technology LNP - 220 more apparel workers test positive for COVID-19
Another 220 Minuwangoda apparel factory workers tested positive for COVID-19, Army Commander Shavendra Silva said. The number of persons tested positive for…
Sports LNP - Colts, SSC stay unbeaten in U-23 Cricket Tourney
Defending champions Colts CC and SSC maintained their unbeaten record in the SLC Under-23 Inter-Club Cricket Tournament after the completion of the penultimate…
Technology LNP - They claimed the lion share
In the matter of distributing job opportunities under the programme for providing employment to the low-income groups, two leading politicos in a certain area…
Politics LNP - First EU-GMP compliant USD 18.5 mn pharma facility opens in Homagama
The government believes that Sri Lanka should aim towards promoting local manufacturing of pharmaceutical products so that foreign exchange can be earned…
Health LNP - COVID case detected: Factory, hospital staff quarantined
A 39-year-old woman from Divulapitiya has tested positive for COVID-19, Army Commander Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva said yesterday. The garment employee’s daughter…