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Politics Convene Consultative Committees - Speaker
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya instructed to convene the Consultative Committees of the relevant ministries enabling MPs to get their issues related to the Easter…
General Desperation led him to indiscretion
A leading Diyawanna politico from the South, once back at home, had sent for a local pal and spilled out to him to all top party secrets. The local…
Development Oman reiterates commitment to Hambantota refinery project
Omani Oil and Gas Minister Dr. Mohammed Hamed Al Rumhy has reiterated Oman Oil Company’s firm interest to take part in the Hambantota oil refinery project…
Sports Marathon season as Australia host Pakistan, N.Zealand, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and Australia will be involved in a three-match T20I series in Australia in October. (File photo) Sydney, Tuesday: Australia will play back-to-back…
Technology Legal action against Easter Sunday attackers - PM
All terrorists involved in the Easter Sunday terror attack have either been killed or apprehended by now, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in…
Politics His latest try too goes sour
Gemunu from Ruhuna who had been making newspaper headlines ever since shifting his roost to Kelaniya was forced into political wilderness with the advent of…
Travel Sri Lanka Tourism to bounce back soon
Sri Lankan tourism will bounce back to its growth momentum in less than 13 months if there are no more attacks, said Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions…
Sports Sports Minister urges everyone to rally behind World Cup team
Sports Minister Harin Fernando called upon all the cricket fans to rally behind the Sri Lankan team during uncertain times and support them in the upcoming…
Education Low student turnout at several schools
The second school term started yesterday with a low student turnout recorded at a number of schools. Only classes from year 06 - 13 started yesterday amidst…
Politics New star in political firmament?
There is a fair and lovely one very close to a political heavyweight. In fact, she brought fame to the country by winning a crown at a beauty contest…
Weather 365 runs!?Windies duo Campbell, Hope create world record
DUBLIN, Sunday - John Campbell and Shai Hope created history during the ODI encounter between West Indies and Ireland in Dublin as the Windies duo added a…
Politics Religions must come under one ministry - Amaraweera
Many problems have arisen since the country has several ministries for religions. All these religions should come under one ministry, Hambantota District…
Crime Madhush breaks down on being grilled by CID
Makandure Madhush, an organised criminal considered the god father of the Sri Lanka underworld detained by Dubai Police was brought down from Dubai to Sri…
Health SA’s largest LPG transhipment terminal by Laugfs officially inaugurates operations
Laugfs Terminals Ltd officially inaugurated the operations of its state-of-the-art LPG transhipment terminal at the Hambantota International Port, the largest…
Politics Communication gap led to their absence
Some prominent Pohottuwa members had been conspicuous by their absence at the ceremony held to ‘solemnize’ the Pohottuwa-Betel-political marriage. …
Crime Police security for Lankan WC cricketers in UK
Harin Fernando, Minister of Telecommunications, Foreign Employment and Sports revealed yesterday that three police personnel including the Assistant…
Technology Omalka replaces Weeraratne as XV’s Captain
CR and FC number eight Omalka Gunarathne is set to lead Sri Lanka in the two friendly games against Malaysia later this week in a shocking turn of events…
Health Conspirator gets dose of his own medicine
A Diyawanna politico from Matale who was keen on clinching the political marriage between the Blue party and Pohottuwa had hit upon a plan to win over the…
Politics CSO members meet PM
A group of Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today to discuss the crisis the country is facing…
Sports SLC stuns Avishka with demotion
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has given former Sri Lanka opening batsman Avishka Gunawardene the shock of his life as the 41-year-old has been demoted from his post…
Weather France in a rush to train skilled workers to restore Notre-Dame
(Paris) REUTERS: France is in a hurry to rebuild world famous Notre-Dame Cathedral and Romain Legoube, an 18-year-old apprentice carpenter, hopes to be among…
Business They are the people hit hard most!
The Diyawanna politicos, who forfeited their right to a monthly pension due to the mid-term dissolution of the council are a very unhappy set these days, they…
Politics Security should be devoid of politics - Religious leaders tell Government
The clergy and the people are not happy about the manner in which the government is conducting investigations into the deadly Easter Sunday bombings, the…
Crime All should unite to protect peace and harmony - Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
A solemn but dignified ceremony was held at the Lake House premises last evening to commemorate those who died during the Easter Sunday carnage inflicted by…