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Sports Death toll rises to 207
17:30 The death toll for the Easter Sunday terror attacks has risen to 207 with 450 reported to have been injured, police said. Police Spokesman Ruwan…
Travel Explosion at churches and hotels : Death toll rises to 138 - UPDATE
UPDATE - The number of dead from bomb blasts has risen to 138. The explosions happened in churches and hotels this morning, injuring more than 402…
Sports Dimuth to lead Sri Lanka at World Cup
Test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has been appointed Sri Lanka's ODI captain and will lead the team during their campaign in the Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.…
Politics 12-hour curfew around the country
A 12-hour police curfew was imposed around the country commencing from 6 p.m. today, said the President’s Media Division.
Travel Explosions in Kochchikade, Katuwapitiya and Colombo
At least six explosions were reported this morning at three churches in Kochchikade, Katana, and Batticaloa and three five-star hotels in Colombo, police said.…
Business FM shares Lanka’s growth experience at UN ECOSOC
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera participating in the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Forum’s Ministerial Financial Dialogue Panel Discussion on…
Crime Six more Madhush accomplices arrive
Another six persons who were arrested along with Makandure Madhush in Dubai were deported, arrived in the country around 4.45 am last morning. They arrived on…
Technology Unhappy for she can no longer pocket staff pay!
There is a wife of a former purohita who has got more upset over the latter’s five-member private staff losing their monthly pay than her husband losing his…
General Fourteen road deaths in one day
Motor accidents had caused 14 deaths within the 24 hours ending 6 am yesterday, Motor Traffic and Road Safety Senior DIG Ajith Rohana said. He said so far 30…
General Now he pleads on others’ behalf!
A JO Diyawanna politico who got a portfolio at State level had called on the Number Two of the new regime to air a grievance. He complained to the Number Two…
Politics Alcazaba eyeing a rare hat-trick
Alcazaba, the 9-year-old seasoned mare, will be eyeing for a rare hat-trick at the RTC Governor's Cup 2019, which will take place on April 15, post Sinhala and…
Business IFC helps CBSL launch Roadmap for Sustainable Finance
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Senior Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka launching the Roadmap at the Sustainable Banking Network Global Meeting of the…
Entertainment Potato festival…
The potato festival, organized by the Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya for the second time, was inaugurated today by Sports Minister Harin Fernando and former…
Business Central Bank launches Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka launched the Roadmap for Sustainable Finance in Sri Lanka on April 10, 2019 at the Sustainable Banking Network Global Meeting of…
Weather World Bank supports climate resilient agriculture projects in Lanka
The International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank has provided financial assistance of USD 125 Million to implement a climate resilient…
General Issue over big poll candidate resolved on time!
A certain public statement made by the Pohottuwa Secretary caused a pandemonium in the Blue Camp. He had told the media that their candidate for the race for…
Politics Wilpattu deer interrupted his night dreams!
The recent political developments have sent the khaki chief into a flurry of excitement, they say. His peculiar conduct these days has become a matter for…
Politics Cabinet Decisions
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by President Maithreepala Sirisena, to continue the proposed Environmental Conservation National…
Development IMF says materialising of key global risks could upset growth of emerging Asia
Washington DC Although the growth in emerging markets and developing economies is expected to stabilise around 5 percent, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Sports SLBL Pro Basketball League from May 2
The inaugural SLBL Pro Basketball League Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation (SLBF) and sponsored by Mobitel will commence on May 2 at…
Sports Fixing the fixer
As the International Cricket Council (ICC) edges closer to completing their corruption investigations here, Sri Lanka is just a step away from bringing tough…
Crime SL a soft target for cybercriminals: Microsoft
As Sri Lanka embarks on ambitious tech projects, more companies are likely to be exposed to attacks than the global average, according to Microsoft. Even as…
Politics It’s a fun time for them!
A big crowd that has pitched camp at an official residence these days are having a jolly fun time wining, dining and playing cards, they say. A double…
Crime Former DIG back to prison
Former DIG Nalaka De Silva is being taken back to prison after he was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court where he was further remanded until…