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Politics Afghan President Ghani and rival sign power-sharing deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal on Sunday, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country…
Politics Greatest tribute for war heroes is making the aspirations of all communities a reality: President
In his first 'Ranaviru Day' message after being elected to office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the greatest tribute to war heroes was to transform into a…
Health Ten patients confirmed with Covid-19 today; total 991
Five more Covid-19 infected patients were reported today, increasing total cases in Sri Lanka to 991, the Health Ministry said. So far, 10 cases have been…
Sports I do not expect State bodies to do politics; President
While urging state institutions not to engage in politics, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that state entities should earn enough income for their…
Business Singer March revenues below expectations; expects retail operations to normalise from Sept. quarter
Singer Sri Lanka PLC’s March 2020 top line came in at below the previous year’s levels but reported higher operating profits, possible from reduced selling and…
Weather Weightlifting and wushu to resume national pool training on June 1
Only two national sports associations have responded positively to a circular issued by the Ministry of Sports to resume training activities for the national…
Sports A rugby legend’s love with Sri Lanka
The death of rugby legend and coach George Dreaden Simpkin a few days ago left little Sri Lanka mourning the loss of this man who was so dear to…
Health Jacinda Ardern surges in polls on Kiwi virus success
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s success containing coronavirus has driven an extraordinary popularity surge that has put the youthful leader on…
Health Geopolitics cast shadow over WHO Covid-19 conference
Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The coronavirus pandemic was supposed to be the only issue on the…
Health Xi backs virus inquiry as Europe eases out of lockdown
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering a speech via video link at the opening of the World Health Assembly virtual meeting from the WHO headquarters in…
Crime Over 56,000 curfew violaters arrested - 5,221 fined
A total of 56,356 persons have been arrested and more than 15,000 vehicles were taken into custody as of this morning for violating curfew since March 20, the…
Weather Nineteen trains to operate from Monday
Nineteen trains are scheduled to be operated to Colombo from Monday (May 18), the Railways Department said. General Manager of Railways M.J.D Fernando said…
Crime Donating day’s salary to Govt. not applicable to Armed Forces, Police: Def. Sec.
Donating a day’s salary to the Government to overcome the existing financial constraints due to coronavirus pandemic is not applicable to Tri-Forces, Police…
General LIOC increases petrol (92 Octane) from midnight
The Lanka-IOC (LIOC) has increased the 92 Octane petrol price with effect from midnight today. Accordingly, the price of petrol (92 Octane) has been…
Education Rethink plans to return unless in compelling circumstances: Foreign Secretary to overseas Sri Lankans
Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha requested the overseas Sri Lankans to rethink their plans to return to Sri Lanka unless in compelling circumstances.…
Business February trade gap widens as exports languish; imports up
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit in the month of February widened by US$ 574 million as exports languished and imports rose, latest data released by the Central Bank…
Development UNDP’s HackaDev launches Innovation Challenge to crowdsource ideas for COVID-19 recovery
With the emergence of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, the country has seen far reaching social and economic consequences affecting the livelihoods of many individuals.…
Law Jamieson, Patel, Conway offered NZC contracts
Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, spinner Ajaz Patel and batsman Devon Conway have been awarded a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) contract for the first time. The 20-player…
Health Race to prevent coronavirus ‘nightmare’ in Rohingya camps
Emergency teams raced Friday to prevent a coronavirus “nightmare” in the world’s largest refugee settlement after the first confirmed cases in a sprawling city…
Politics UN won’t vote electronically in Security Council election
UN diplomats will vote on new Security Council members in person despite the coronavirus pandemic Johannes (AFP) UNITED NATIONS AFP May15, 2020 - The UN…
Health Pandemic hampers Philippines mass evacuation as typhoon hits
Residents try to salvage belongings amongst their houses destroyed at the height of Typhoon Vongfong in San Policarpo town (AFP) MANILA REUTERS May 14 - The…
Politics Curfew in Colombo, Gampha to continue; island-wide curfew on Sunday
The curfew in the Colombo and the Gampaha districts would continue until further notice while curfew in other districts would continue from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.…
Politics President donates three-month salary to COVID-19 Fund
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has surrendered his three-month salary of Rs. 292,500 to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund, the President's Media…
Law Nine more Covid-19 cases identified
Nine more Covid-19 infected patient was reported today increasing the total cases to 925, the Health Ministry said.