Local News
Sports Request via Ministry to include Para Events for SAG 2019
The Sri Lanka Paralympics Committee is to request the Ministry of Sports via the South Asian Games Federation to include several Para Sports events for the…
Business An addition to the head count!
A coconut fibre mill owner, known to be a prominent Green party supporter in a certain ‘yaya’ area has given up his party after receiving a high office from…
Security All set to commemorate ‘Decade of Peace’
A media briefing headed by Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayaka to inform about the arrangements made to pay tribute to the memory of fallen war…
Politics Co-operation among nations vital to curb terrorism - President
President Maithripala Sirisena addressing the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations held in Bejing, China yesterday said it is important for nations to…
Entertainment ComBank wins ACEF ‘Social Media Brand of the Year’ award for second year
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been adjudged the ‘Social Media Brand of the Year 2019’ for the second consecutive year at the 8th Global Customer Engagement…
Crime Investigation confirms hacking
A forensic audit has found that an alleged wire transfer fraud at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was the result of “business email compromise” (BEC) by hackers who…
General Unofficial fines fund the evening party!
There is a khaki boss at Alawpura who has hit upon a convenient means of raising adequate funding for their regular evening party at which they would empty…
Politics Praying for an end to father’s woes!
A well-known daughter of a very high political authority had quietly visited a prominent kovil off the pearl-city at dawn the other day to offer a pooja. The…
Technology IMF completes fifth review: approves US $ 164.1mn
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved US $ 164.1 million disbursements for Sri Lanka, completing the fifth review of the…
Sports Rohit Sharma calls Malinga “Champion”
HYDERABAD, Sunday - Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma called Sri Lanka veteran Lasith Malinga “champion bowler” after his side’s record 4th Indian…
Politics One is shying away when the other is eyeing it!
The green party is gearing up the party machinery for a general poll these days. Some party seniors and a sizable segment of the rank and file are looking up…
Politics John calls on German Ambassador
Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga met with the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka and the Republic of…
Security Weapons buried in a land at Kuda-Oya
Several firearms and ammunition buried in a land at Kuda-Oya in Wellawaya were recovered by the Kuda Oya Police and the army personnel today.
Politics “His garrulity is a congenital abnormality!”
There is a white-collar high-up whom some in political circles brand as ‘a queer one’ these days. This character holds a very high office which has…
Sports Super League Round of Rupavahini VB tournament from May 13 to 20
The Super League Round of the 33rd Rupavahini Volleyball Tournament will be held from May 13 to 20 at the National Youth Service Council (NYSC) Indoor Courts…
General Catholics holds Sunday mass after Easter attacks
Sri Lankan Catholic devotees pray during a mass at the St. Theresa's church as the Catholic churches hold services again after the Easter attacks in Colombo…
Crime Nimo and Co. introduces theft-deterrent portable safes to local market
AquaVault and FlexSafe are now available in Sri Lanka, exclusively from Nimo and Company (Pvt.) Ltd, necessitating all travel protection needs. Nimo and…
Sports Request via Ministry to include Para Events for SAG 2019
The Sri Lanka Paralympics Committee is to request the Ministry of Sports via the South Asian Games Federation to include several Para Sports events for the…
Technology All didn’t raise their hands!
The current Number Two the other day sent for a group of Pohottuwa seniors, who were elevated to top team status in his new regime. The group that…
Crime Will urge President to arrest Rishad: SB
Former Minister and joint opposition stalwart S.B.Dissanayaka continuing his verbal battle with Commerce and Industries Minister Rishad Bathiudeen yesterday…
Politics Don’t try to create a ‘Bogeyman’ out of CTA: PM
While stating there was no need to create a bogeyman (Goni Billa) out of the Counter-Terrorism Act, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that the…
Sports Mortaza, Iqbal star as Bangladesh beat the West Indies
Dublin, Tuesday: Mashrafe Mortaza led Bangladesh’s fightback in the field before Tamim Iqbal impressed with the bat as the Tigers enjoyed an ultimately…
Politics Undiplomatic diplomacy?
The Diyawanna politicos of a certain North-based political party have stopped using their mobile phones for any politically important communication purpose.…
Business SL exports to South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation up by 8%
The share of Sri Lanka’s total exports to the South Asia Sub regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) countries increased from 6% to 8% within a period of 13…