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Sports handimal should bat at no. 3 says chief selector
Sri Lanka’s chairman of cricket selectors Ashantha de Mel said that apart from finding a batsman to replace the injured Angelo Mathews they also need to find…
General Fascinating way to welcome 2019!
A man applies colour to a haircut with the number ‘2019’, depicted to welcome the New Year at a salon in Ahmedabad, India
Politics Great delight brought rivalry to naught!
The Greens, Blues, Buds and Reds were seen in small knots excitedly talking in hushed tones in the Aluthkade complex precincts during the last few weeks.…
Crime Two Bangladeshis arrested with heroin worth Rs.3.3bn
Sri Lanka’s largest-ever heroin haul, weighing 278 kg and worth Rs.3,336 million, was detected in Dehiwala today, in a New Year’s Eve raid conducted jointly by…
Technology Black Caps claim record win over Sri Lanka
New Zealand celebrate a historic victory Sunday when they needed just 14 balls on day five to demolish SriLanka by a colossal 423 runs in the second Test in…
General Saree is ready, but the event is miles away
The better half of a former purohita is said to have raised merry hell at home when she received a wrong saree instead of the designer saree of her choice…
Education A/L best results in the Island
Kalani Rajapaksha of Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gampaha - Bio Stream Kasun Wickramarathne - Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala -Commerce stream Senadi Alwis-…
General New Zealand spirits up as Mendis falls, Mathews injured
New Zealand were eyeing an historic victory as injury and a barrage of Neil Wagner bouncers left Sri Lanka in tatters at the close of day four of the second…
Crime Made a fortune out of their gullibility
A former private secretary of a prominent central province political authority has defrauded some Rs.200 million from unsuspecting job seekers promising them…
Politics Ministers oppose snap General Election
Responding to the remarks made by Minister Navin Dissanayake, the others ministers are reported to have resolutely opposed the holding of a snap general…
Sports Brilliant Boult 'in the groove' as New Zealand take full control
Chief destroyer Trent Boult felt he was “in the groove” as his sublime six-wicket spell, backed by half-centuries from Tom Latham and Jeet Raval gave New…
Technology Super luxury Marella Discovery makes her maiden call to Colombo
Sri Lanka Port Authority, Aitken Spence Shipping and Aitken Spence Travels officials with Marella Discovery Master Capt. Christopher N. Dodds at plaque…
General His fury scared them away
When this prominent politico was facing a formidable challenge to his high office, a group of his close loyalists called at his official residence to advise…
Politics Will take tough decision if Cabinet post not given: Range Bandara
Puttalam District Parliamentarian Palitha Range Bandara warned that he would be forced to take a tough decision if he was not given a Cabinet portfolio by next…
Sports Southee rescues NZ with bat and ball after Lakmal blast
Tim Southee rescued New Zealand with the bat then dragged his side back into the match with the ball after Sri Lanka's Suranga Lakmal's career-best figures had…
Business Japan to resume commercial whaling after pulling out of IWC
(Tokyo) REUTERS: Japan will resume commercial whaling from July in its waters and exclusive economic zone while ending its controversial hunts in the…
Politics Great delight brought rivalry to naught!
The Greens, Blues, Buds and Reds were seen in small knots excitedly talking in hushed tones in the Aluthkade complex precincts during the last few weeks. All…
Crime Kabir Hashim condemns attacks
Minister Kabir Hashim yesterday condemned the recent acts of violence at religious places of worship in Mawanella. “As soon as I heard about the recent…
Business Trade deficit soars on higher vehicle, fuel imports
October trade deficit up to US $ 903mn from US $ 752mn YoY Cumulative trade deficit in 10 months at US $. 8.8bn from US $ 7.6bn Oct. imports up 9%; exports up…
Crime CH overcome Police by a whisker
In what turned out to be a close game, CH & FC managed to beat Police SC 29-24 in their Dialog Rugby League 2018/19 matchweek seven fixture played at the…
Education Politico recalls classmate’s sour face!
There are two prominent politicians in the country who had been class mates of an elitist school in the city. However, circumstances following their school…
Crime Four killed, eight injured in Kudawella Fishery Harbour shooting
At least four people were killed and eight injured when two gunmen opened fire inside the Kudawella Fishery Harbour in Tangalle last morning, police spokesman…
Politics I won't join UNP: Duminda
UPFA MP and former Minister Duminda Dissanayake today rejected reports of him joining the UNP and said he has no intention of doing so. Responding to…
Sports SL Netball World Cup hopes in jeopardy?
Sri Lanka’s participation in the Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool has apparently been jeopardised by a delayed payment to the organising committee. The…