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Business Leading apparel exporter calls for clarity and direction
A leading apparel exporter in the country has called for clarity and direction from the government for private enterprises to play a key role in regaining and…
Technology Put his foot into mouth again?
The actor-turned politico shot his mouth off again by accusing some ‘men in robes’ of sexual misconduct. And highly disconcerted Diyawanna politicos of the…
Politics PM at ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe seen inspecting the ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ program which is designed to help the country’s SME sector yesterday. Finance…
General Forced to sign the resignation letter
A local body member of Pohottuwa has complained to khaki authorities and the party hierarchy that he was forced to sign a letter resigning from the council…
Sports End of an era: Malinga to bow out from ODI cricket on July 26
Veteran seamer Lasith Malinga will end his ODI career on July 26 when Sri Lanka play Bangladesh in the first game of a three-match series. He will continue to…
Business Hayleys assures re-exportation of used mattresses stored at its free zone
From left: Hayleys Advantis Limited Director Dr. Asanka Ratnayke, Hayleys Advantis Limited Managing Director Ruwan Waidyratne and HFZT Director Amal Rodrigo…
Politics Engrossed in conversation
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen in a conversation with Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka during declaring open of…
Crime UK provides US$ 4.7 bn unutilised export potential for Lankan apparels: report
Apparel and textile exports to UK reached US$ 642mn last year Apparel exports represent 46% of total export potential to the UK Sri Lanka’s apparel industry…
Education Making a fortune out of the school identity card!
This photographer, closely connected to a lady holding high office in a prominent institution thanks to political influence, is, said to be charging a fee of…
Sports Malinga informs SLC of decision to retire from ODIs
Veteran cricketer Lasith Malinga today said he officially informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that he would retire from One Day Internationals after the first ODI…
General Still confined to bed
Hettiarachige Jacintha, who has been confined to bed after sustaining injuries as a result of the April 21 explosion in Katuwapitiya Church, receives holy…
Politics ‘UNP’s Presidential candidate through Working Committee’
The UNP Working Committee will choose the UNP Presidential candidate, while the SLPP candidate would be chosen by the Rajapaksa family, Public Enterprise,…
Business Shares extend gains for 8th session on foreign inflows
COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares rose for the eight consecutive session yesterday to end at a more than a four-month high, as banking stocks continued to…
General Forced to sign the resignation letter
A local body member of Pohottuwa has complained to khaki authorities and the party hierarchy that he was forced to sign a letter resigning from the council…
Sports Several changes as Sri Lanka announce 22-man Squad for Bangla ODIs
The national cricket selectors axed allrounders Milinda Siriwardana and Jeevan Mendis and veteran seamer Suranga Lakmal and legs[inner Jeffrey Vandersay for…
Weather Landslide tragedy…
About 10 shops were destroyed in a landslide in Ginigatthena this morning where one person was killed
Politics Will he bounce back?
Big mouthed Gemunu is said to be seeking Green party nomination to contest at the upcoming general poll. However, indications are that he has to forego…
Sports World Cup hero Roy given first England Test call, Wood sidelined
England have give Jason Roy his first Test call-up to face Ireland after the Surrey opener played a key role in his country's historic World Cup triumph, but…
Politics PM at Shilpa Sena Exhibition
‘Shilpa Sena’, organized by the Ministry of Science Technology and Research to promote science and technology, was launched under the patronage of Prime…
Politics He is sure of another term
Engaged in a cozy chat with the bigwig of the palace was a sibling of the big man, a big name in the country’s business community. This businessman despite his…
Weather Women’s National Junior Hockey Pool training from July 27
The Technical Committee of the Sri Lanka Hockey Federation has selected a 54 member Junior National Women’s Hockey Pool for the Junior Women’s U-21 AHF Cup…
Development Investor interest wanes in Chalmers Granaries project
The second attempt in two years to attract investors to develop the nine-acre Chalmers Granaries land opposite the Fort railway station as a mixed development…
Sports SLC coaching staff urged to step down
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando today urged the entire coaching staff of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to step down after the home series against Bangladesh. The…
Technology Hefty expense raises eyebrows!
The main ceremony of a much-publicized weeklong campaign was held at a prominent indoor stadium in the city the other day. A hefty Rs. 15 million of taxpayers’…