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Business Financial sector regulators sign MoU for consolidated risk-based supervision
Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy and representatives of the three regulators, viz, Central Bank Deputy Governor H.A. Karunaratne, SEC Director…
Sports Thisara's 140 in vain as New Zealand snatch ODI series
A rollicking maiden century by Sri Lanka's Thisara Perera was ultimately in vain as New Zealand wrapped up the one-day series with a 21-run victory in the…
Crime Shadow cast of a coming event
This person known to be an underworld character has made it a practice to forcibly collect the earth dug up for laying water mains and carrying it away loaded…
Politics Thripitaka now a National Heritage
Thripitaka, the sacred scripture of Buddhists, was declared as a national heritage of Sri Lanka by President Maithripala Sirisena at the‘Aluvihara’ Temple in…
Development Her slip is showing
There is a fair local body member in a Korale surrounded by a river who has taken upon herself the job of advising the masons and other workmen at construction…
Sports Black Caps grab series win despite Thisara’s heroics
Thisara Perera scored a quickfire 140 off 74 balls but it wasn’t enough in the end as New Zealand sealed a 21-run victory in the second ODI at the Bay Oval.…
Technology My victories remain in hearts of people - Mahinda
A meeting of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was held at the SLPP office in Kurunegala, chaired by Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa.…
Law Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate
Sri Lanka have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their 45-run loss against New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Mount Maunganui on…
Technology Sri Lanka to borrow US$ 1.85 bn from Japan for light rail project
17km light rail service between Colombo Fort and Malambe to have 16 stops Loan to be given at 0.1% interest rate; payback time 40 years with a grace period of…
Politics Poised for a political somersault?
A leading politico who had to suffer a sudden fall from power visited a highly venerated sacred shrine in the country following re-appointment to the same high…
Weather Namal Kumara barred from commenting on assassination plot
The Colombo Fort Magistrate today issued an order restraining Anti Corruption Movement Director (Operations) Namal Kumara from making statements to the media…
Law UPFA decries TNA statements on draft constitution ...admits possibility of split in the grouping
The SLFP/UPFA yesterday ruled out its support for draft constitution that was to be presented to parliament before Independence Day, Feb 04. Addressing…
Sports Dates aren’t set but Sri Lanka is ready:Subramanium
The13th South Asian Games (SAG) is the premier sporting event for Sri Lankan sportsmen and women. The games are set to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal but the…
Business Govt. mulls extending IMF loan programme by another year
From left: Senior Deputy Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy Pic by Damith Wickramasinghe Sri Lanka may consider…
Politics He diddles them out of their monthly pay!
There is a German-funded project functioning under the purview of a provincial body. The provincial political chief is reportedly embezzling the lion share of…
Law SL fined for slow over-rate
Sri Lanka has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their 45-run loss against New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Mount Maunganui on…
Sports Angelo Mathews World Cup spot in jeopardy
Sri Lanka’s experienced one-day cricketer Angelo Mathews’ place in Sri Lanka’s 2019 World Cup squad could be in jeopardy unless he proves his fitness. The 12th…
Politics Playing a double game to secure nomination!
A Diyawanna politico representing an electorate in Harasiyapattu is reportedly busy ingratiating himself with both leaders of a splintered political alliance…
Politics President instructs officials to prepare development plans for the New Year with eradicating poverty as main objective.
President Maithripala Sirisena instructed officials to prepare development plans in New Year with a view to eliminating the poverty of the people as the main…
Health Holding operation in 2019: CB Chief
Governor says CB moving forward after political turmoil Restarting plans to raise $2.9b needed for debt repayment in 2019 Reserves drop to $6.94b but confident…
Politics Colombo port handles record-breaking 7mn TEUs in 2018
From left : Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayake signals the handling of the seven millionth TEU in the presence of the Ministry…
Weather He has begun reaping the whirlwind!
A big-mouthed Diyawanna politico had to do the vanishing trick while attending an important party meeting when he came under fire from speakers one after…
Politics Some ex-SLFP ministers to urge MS to let them join UNF
A group of former SLFP ministers are expected to meet party leader and President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday to discuss their future in politics, one of…
Politics Just came to FCID
MP Namal Rajapaksa today arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) in shorts.