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Politics Anura Kumara named presidential candidate
JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was today announced as the presidential candidate of the National Peoples Power headed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna.…
Politics Threatened to smash his teeth!
A senior politico has reportedly threatened to smash the teeth of a yng party member at an important discussion of their political party. When the seniors were…
Sports National Athletics Meet from tomorrow
The 97th National Athletics Championships conducted by the Athletics Association of Sri Lanka (AASL) is scheduled to be held from August 16 to 18 at the…
Business Pan Asia Bank June quarter earnings down 5%
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC saw its June quarter (2Q19) earnings impacted by weak core banking operations amid contraction in the bank’s loan book, the…
Politics Gota not in second quarterly list of those renounced US citizenship
The name of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa is not in the list of those renounced US citizenship as at June 30…
Travel Demand For Cheese Made Products is Increasing in Sri Lanka
Increment in tourism and changing tastes of Sri Lankans is resulting in a growing demand for cheese products. The country is not only using indigenous cheese…
Technology A promotional video for the campaign!
An aspirant to Number One office is said to be visiting places on a photoshoot for a promotional video these days. He would pose for these shoots at preset…
Business Indian pepper growers concerned over Sri Lanka’s move to ease exports
Business Line: Indian domestic pepper growers have taken strong exception to the reported move by the Sri Lankan government to hold talks with India for…
General Final Randoli Perahera
The final Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa paraded the streets last night. The picture shows the Tusker Wasana, of the Kataragama…
General To quit politics in disgust?
The ongoing battle among some hopefuls in the Green party to secure nomination to contest the upcoming big poll has caused much disgust among some…
Business SriLankan to post loss of up to US $ 16mn due to Easter attacks
Sri Lanka’s state-run airline is set to report a loss of up to US $ 160 million this year, as tourism in the island nation suffers following the Easter…
Politics Yes, I was released...
Former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and two others were acquitted and released by the Special Trial-at-Bar High Court over the Litro Gas case…
Technology A plaintive cry from a sibling left in the lurch!
A well-heeled sibling of a top political figure in our country looked some time ago, set to stage a major political stunt. He had suddenly begun speaking to…
Crime Catapult-shooting is pastime!
There is a Diyawanna politico residing in the hostel outside the city who is using a catapult to shoot stones as a hobby. A stone shot with his catapult had…
Sports In-form Sri Lanka eye rare series sweep
Sri Lanka kicked off the post-Lasith Malinga era with a resounding seven-wicket victory in the second one-day international, and are now in line to seal their…
Technology PM distributes appointment letters
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe distributed appointment letters to graduates in the State sector at the Temple Trees today. Several UNP MPs also…
Sports All Island Schools Games from October 10 to 21 in Kurunegala and Kandy
The Ministry of Education has decided that the 34th All Island School Games will take place from October 10 to 21 in Kurunegala and Kandy. This is the first…
General Buying backing for his nominee!
A senior top team member had reportedly made an earnest request to 22 Diyawanna politicos to back the candidacy of the person of his choice for the upcoming…
Politics SLSBC holds 22nd Annual General Meeting
Seated (from left): Shamil Mendis – Immediate Past President, Tan Beng Chuan – Vice President, Prajeeth Balasubramaniam – Vice President, Rohitha Mendis –…
Education Unemployed graduates tear-gassed
Police used tear-gas and water cannon to disperse the protesting unemployed graduates near the Lotus Roundabout today.
Sports Right process followed: ICC backs Kumar Dharmasena’s overthrows decision in World Cup 2019 final
The ICC has thrown its weight behind umpire Kumar Dharmasena for the 1st time since the latter awarded eventual champions England 6 crucial overthrows in the…
Business Shares finish at over 5-month high; rupee flat
Sri Lankan shares rose for a fourth straight session to hit their highest close in over five months yesterday, led by a rally in beverage and banking stocks…
General Buying backing for his nominee!
A senior top team member had reportedly made an earnest request to 22 Diyawanna politicos to back the candidacy of the person of his choice for the upcoming…
Politics PM at Embilipitiya
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a ceremony held in Embilipitiya to distribute lands to the people in the area. Minister of Lands and…