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Crime 12th Covid-19 death reported in Sri Lanka
A 47-year-old woman, who returned from India and being treated at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) has died due to Covid-19, reporting the 12th death…
Travel LNP - Prasanna to make case for re-opening BIA to tourists before Cabinet
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga will present to the Cabinet the case for re-opening the Sri Lankan borders as early as possible for tourists. He made this…
Sports LNP - Let there be light - ICC panel likely to discuss rules
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to discuss test cricket's bad light rules which have been criticised during the ongoing England v Pakistan…
Politics LNP - Mahinda Yapa elected Speaker
The first sitting of the Ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka commenced at 9.30 am yesterday in accordance with Standing Order No.1 of Parliament adhering to…
Technology LNP - Gmail disrupted worldwide
Millions of users in India, parts of the U.S., Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and many other countries were unable to access Google Mail and other…
Politics LNP-Inaugural meeting of Ninth Parliament today
It will be a busy day when the Ninth Parliament of Sri Lanka convenes for the first time this morning with the election of the Speaker and his deputies,…
Crime LNP - State Minister vows to lower essential drug prices
Pharmaceuticals Production, Supply and Regulation State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said he would put an end to the pharmaceutical mafia operated during…
Travel LNP - Preventing Another ‘Buwaneka Hotel’ Saga
The demolition of an archaeological site in Kurunegala, commonly known as the ‘Buwaneka Hotel’, triggered controversy in the past few weeks. Following the…
Sports LNP - SLC Major Tier ‘A’ Tournament: Bhanuka twin tons in vain as BRC draw against NCC
Bhanuka Rajapaksha’s twin centuries were in vain as Burgher Recreation Club (BRC) were held to a draw by NCC in the second weekend of the Super-8 round of the…
Crime LNP - Maithri summoned to Police Unit of PCoI probing Easter attacks
The Police Unit of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday Attacks has informed former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear at…
Security LNP - Easter attacks: Security agencies received 97 early warnings - Def. sec.
Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said that security agencies had received 97 warnings prior to the Easter Sunday attacks. He expressed these views addressing…
Sports LNP-Sri Lanka could host England versus India Tests
Their bid to host this year’s Indian Premier League tournament may have failed but Sri Lanka Cricket has indicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India…
Crime LNP - 20A to be tabled in House by mid next month: Justice Minister
Moves are underway to drafted new proposals to abolish the 19th Amendment to the Constitution and replace it with the 20th Amendment which is to be tabled in…
Politics LNP - Stock market soars on strong Cabinet; improved outlook with political stability
The Colombo stock market sustained its rebound for the second consecutive day raking up value by over Rs. 32 billion with popular high net worth individuals…
General LNP - Crises multiply for Sri Lankans in Lebanon
ri Lankan migrant workers employed in Middle Eastern countries are one of the most vulnerable groups. The recent explosion which caused a 10-kilometre radius…
Politics LNP - Easter Sunday attacks probe: Rishad questioned at CID for 6 hours.
Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen was questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today for six hours over the Easter Sunday attacks, Police…
Politics LNP - PM submits his personal details online to Parliament Secretariat
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa filling in the e-application prepared by the Parliament and submitting his his biodata to the Parliamentary Secretariat with…
Crime LNP - Evoke celebrates 12 years of redefining digital services
One of the country’s foremost entertainment brands, Evoke International (Pvt) Ltd celebrated its 12th anniversary recently. Evoke is the largest value-added…
Politics LNP - news Senior UNPer Amaratunga says party did not deserve to be defeated
The UNP was a national party with sound policies and through the historic 19th Amendment to the Constitution strengthened democracy in the country, but was…
Sports LNP - LPL postponed to November
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been postponed to November, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Tuesday, after Health Ministry officials were adamant that the…
Politics LNP-Ranil decides to resign
United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to step down from the party leadership paving the way for a new one to take over, an…
Crime LNP-Police sizzle, Saunders see ‘Red’ in Vantage FFSL President’s Cup 2020
Reigning FA Cup champions Police SC scored a sizzling 4-2 win over Ratnam SC under lights at the Racecourse Stadium today (10) to open their campaign on the…
Politics LNP-PM pays last respects to Athula
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa paid last respects to Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake’s…
Weather LNP - Mahinda Rajapaksa clinches landslide win in Kurunegala
Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is leading the preferential votes in Kurunegala District with a whopping 527,364 votes. Sri Lanka…