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Sports Wallabies avoid typhoon to line up ’tough’ Georgia
Escaping an incoming super typhoon, Australia will warm up for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a last Pool 'D' outing tomorrow (11) against “tough”…
Business CB tells banks to prepare for sweeping industry changes with new Banking Act
New Banking Act to come into effect in 2021 Banks will have to address supervisory concerns or risk monetary penalties The Central Bank (CB) wants Sri Lanka’s…
Politics Sajith to cash in SF's war wisdom to combat terrorism
The UNF-led alliance will give highest possible responsibilities to Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, its presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said addressing…
General Knocking on a door that does not open!
The former strongman is shying away from answering telephone calls these days, they say. The reason is that calls are coming on his phones in a stream from a…
Politics SLPP inaugural rally...
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa today held the inaugural rally at the Salgado playground in Anuradhapura this…
Sports Brilliant Adams grabs hat-trick as battered Wales reach quarters
Winger Josh Adams grabbed a hat-trick of tries as a battered and bruised Wales battled to a 29-17 bonus-point win over Fiji on Wednesday to book their place in…
Technology Altair infuses US$ 25 mn via syndicated loan
Representatives of Bank of Ceylon, NDB Bank, National Savings Bank, NDB Investment Bank and Altair at the signing of the syndicated loan facility …
Politics People have decided whom to vote: Cardinal
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today the people had already decided to whom they would vote at the upcoming presidential election and those defeated should…
Sports Steve Smith, David Warner in Australia T20 squad for Sri Lanka, Pakistan series
Steve Smith and David Warner will spearhead Australia’s preparations for a maiden T20 World Cup title as selectors seek rare continuity in the 20-over format.…
General He wanted to do tit for tat!
Number One had got highly ruffled and livid when he learnt that a deposit had been made on behalf of Gota’s candidacy while the negotiations between the Blue…
Business HNB one of the best capitalised banks in the country: Managing Director
Jonathan Alles, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Hatton National Bank (HNB) in an interview with Mirror Business speaks about the bank’s key…
Sports France qualify for quarter-finals in World Cup cliffhanger
France qualified for the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals today (6) with a nailbiting 23-21 win against Tonga that sets up a winner-takes-all clash with England…
General Caught with his pants down!
An unusual character from the South who had been playing a double game switching between a Blue cap and a Green one to suit the occasion was caught with his…
Politics Let the people decide
New Democratic Front (NDF) Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa and SLPP Presidential Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa are seen greeting each other at the…
Technology EC appeals for suspension of all strikes
The National Election Commission (NEC) yesterday called on all employees in the public sector and those working in corporations, boards, banks, and…
Travel Poised for another somersault?
A well-known turncoat-politico from Wayamba is said to be poised for yet another somersault. The politico who closely moves with a power centre is planning to…
Sports New-look Sri Lanka shock Pakistan
LAHORE AFP Oct 5, 2019: New-look Sri Lanka achieved their biggest T20 win over world number one Pakistan by 64 runs on the back of some brilliant batting and…
Development Construction work begins to launch CineCity Waterfront and Art Centre by 2020
Bringing in new hopes to the Sri Lankan cinema industry, construction work for Cinecity Waterfront and Art Centre commenced yesterday. Back in the day Pettah…
Business Getting a shelling of his own seeking!
Number One had other day tongue-lashed the white-collar high-up who had misinformed him about the advance payment of Rs. 2 billion allegedly made to a Chinese…
Technology Ireland beat stubborn Russia but concerns remain
Ireland began to put their World Cup back on track after the shock loss to Japan but it took them over an hour to secure a bonus point and strengthen their…
General A call that unnerved him!
Diyawanna politico Arun from the Puttalam district was attending a Pohottuwa meeting when his security guard received a call on the mobile phone. The caller…
Politics Fmr. President exercised plenary Executive powers: AG
Appearing for the Attorney General, Senior Deputy Solicitor General Nerin Pulle today told that the former president, who had signed the dual citizenship…
Crime Bus drivers ‘slipping’ on ice?
Private bus drivers often get cursed by people for their haphazard ways of doing things such as excessive speeding, being negligent of road signs and violating…
Health Filling operation proceeds regardless!
A vast tract of paddy land in a certain village is being filled for a commercial purpose under the direction of a prominent politico, they say. The authorities…