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Politics 12 MPs trapped in Parliament lift
MP Wimal Weerawansa said that twelve MPs, including Dinesh Gunawardane and himself, were trapped in the parliament elevator for about 15 minutes, a short while…
Politics Infantino sole candidate for FIFA presidency in June vote
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to serve a second term after world football's governing body said on Wednesday he would be the only candidate for June's…
Law Death sentence within next two months: Prez
President Maithripala Sirisena today said that the death sentence would be carried out within the next two months on those convicted for drug offences.…
Business Customs TU action cripples Colombo business
Food importers and wholesalers shut their shops in the capital city yesterday, demanding the government to resolve trade union action by Customs officials.…
Politics Will their heads roll!
A new governing one created a sensation in political circles recently when he publicly announced that he would personally support Gota, should he come forward…
Technology Madush will face legal action in Dubai: PM
Legal action against underworld figure Makadure Madush, who was arrested in Dubai, would be taken in Dubai, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed…
Sports The unending Cricket mess
Cricket, once revered in Sri Lanka, has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons of late. As evident from a sequence of events during the last few…
Development Planning to do the somersault with a big bang!
The action taken by this politico from an area North of the hill country sacred city to convene a special meeting of the party’s electorate Bala Mandalaya even…
Technology Makandure Madush caught red-handed in Dubai
Notorious underworld drug kingpin Makandure Madush and several other Sri Lankans were among a group of 20 suspects reportedly arrested in Dubai during a joint…
Development National Govt. proposal made to House to accelerate development process - Kiriella
The proposal to form a National Government and increase the number of Ministers was made to Parliament with the objective of obtaining the participation of all…
Crime Havelock record close win over Police
Havelock Sports Club beat Police Sports Club by 35 points to 26 points in their Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament encounter played at Havelock Park…
Weather Pre-training to enter national politics!
A local politico hailing from a Nuwara of Denuwara fame is said to be behaving like a typical thug. He would often menacingly lunge at even women in the…
Politics President opposes proposed national government
President Maithripala Sirisena said today he opposed to forming a new national government with a party that has only one seat in Parliament. He told the 71st…
Business China and Singapore to invest US $ 1.1bn in cement and steel plants
Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama chairs 17th Exporters’ Forum along with Ministry Secretary S.T. Kodikara (extreme…
Sports Khawaja, Starc return to form as Australia tighten noose
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Usman Khawaja found his scoring touch and fast bowler Mitchell Starc returned to his fiery best as Australia moved within sight of victory…
Politics Fight poverty and corruption to uplift country: Prez Independence Day Message
President Maithripala Sirisena said that the common enemies of the progress of national revival were poverty and corruption. “We must be resolved to eradicate…
Politics High cash deposit is the deterrent!
This political high-up at the provincial level made a great effort to shift the council to a 13-story building complex. But he has failed so far to open a…
Sports Karunaratne stretchered off as Sri Lanka chase big Australia total
Opener Dimuth Karunaratne was stretchered off in a neck brace after being hit by a bouncer Saturday as Sri Lanka chased a massive Australian first innings…
Travel Serenia Residences to host ‘Meet the Developer’ event this weekend
Serenia Residences, a private collection of 47 beachfront residences focusing on unparalleled amenities and boutique hotel services Colombo-based real…
Law An unusual case of having the cake and eating it too!
There is a city mayor who has rented out his vehicle for a monthly payment of Rs. 160,000, but he continues to use it himself. A paradox? But we are assured it…
Sports Dimuth hit by bouncer and stretchered off
Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne was stretchered off in a neck brace after taking a hit from a bouncer by Pat Cummins in the second cricket Test in…
Technology Proposed Animal Welfare Bill shows Sri Lankans are against animal cruelty
Bar Association of Sri Lanka President U.R. de Silva (L), Ven. Dr. Omalpe Sobitha thero (C) and Consultant to the Law Commission on Animal Welfare Legislation,…
Politics Field Marshal Fonseka to boycott Independence Day celebration
It is reported that former Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has decided not to attend the National Independence Day celebrations to be held at the Galle…
Law Bloomberg quotes Mahendran on Deutsche Bank alleged money laundering case
Former Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Arjuna Mahendran had reportedly offered his opinion to Bloomberg, in reference to a proposed investment by Qatar in…