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Politics 'Palayaw Palayaw Sathara Waram Deviyange Namayen Palayaw'-Ranil
The status quo that existed before October 26 can be restored now following the interim order given by the Appeal Court as it is given against an individual…
Politics General elections, the only way to establish democracy – PM
Overall computer literacy at 28.6% in 2017 One out of every five households owns either a desktop or a laptop computer Digital literacy at 40.1% reflecting…
Technology He can’t go against his own men!
The occasions arise for the people in a predominantly agricultural area in the country to seek the services of a certain state body looking after the activity…
Politics Parliament should decide on course of action-Ranil
It was the Legislature which had the power to decide on a course of action to stabilize the country as it the institution which exercised people’s sovereignty…
Business Urban sector computer literacy rate tops 40%
Overall computer literacy at 28.6% in 2017 One out of every five households owns either a desktop or a laptop computer Digital literacy at 40.1% reflecting…
Politics Sadham Sevana
Minister Udaya Gammanpila, former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and UNP MP Wasantha Senanayake seen here at an event organized by MP Athuraliye Rathana Thera at the…
Politics Parliament should decide on course of action-Ranil
It was the Legislature which had the power to decide on a course of action to stabilize the country as it the institution which exercised people’s sovereignty…
Business BOI signs agreement for Braybrooke apartment complex
BOI signed an agreement with Braybrooke Residential Towers (Pvt) Ltd to set up an apartment complex in Colombo 2. The total investment of this project is US$…
Crime Drive For Justice
‘Yukthiye Yaathrawa’ (Drive for Justice), a vehicle parade, organized by the UNP, calling to restore democracy, was launched by UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe…
Sports He had to run for life!
Antics of some active players in the ‘Numbers Game’ that began with the advent of the October 26 regime have spawned numerous humorous stories that may regale…
Politics Ranil is UNP’s nominee for PM – Kabir
The UNP has informed President Maithripala Sirisena and the Tamil National Alliance that UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is the nominee of the UNP for the…
Sports 40% deliveries were no balls
The recently concluded third Test of the three-match Test series between England Sri Lanka came into headlines for a strange incident. Although England managed…
Politics His garrulity is a congenital abnormality
There is a white-collar high-up whom some in political circles brand as ‘a queer one’ these days. This character holds a very high office which has…
Politics New selection committee insists on fielding excellence
Several rounds of discussions were held yesterday involving the cricket hierarchy and officials of the Sports Ministry including the Minister of Sports prior…
Sports New coin series presented to MR
Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy officially presented a new series of circulation coins with face value of Rs.10, Rs.5, Rs.2 and Rs.1 to Prime…
Politics Motion passed!
The motion which was presented to Parliament to curtail expenditure to the Office of the Prime Minister was passed today. UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
Politics Prez to meet Opp. Leader, UNF leaders to resolve crisis
President Maithripala Sirisena has assured Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to hold separate discussions with the Opposition Leader and the Leaders of the United…
Business Great opportunities for retail sector in 2019
Sri Lanka will have a very bright 2019 though the end of 2018 has been unsteady, said Ranjit Page, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Cargills…
Politics Cabinet approves Rs. 1,735 billion Vote on Account
Cabinet approval has been granted to present a Vote on Account to secure provisions for 2019 first quarter, Co-Cabinet spokesman and Ports and Shipping…
Sports Lankan shuttlers perform brilliantly to grab nine golds
Sri Lankan Masters shuttlers came up with a brilliant performance on the final day of the first ever Masters Badminton Tournament winning 9 finals out of 29…
Crime Admiral docked !
After months of evading arrest, burly CDS surrenders to court; refused bail Remanded till 5 December; special protective custody ordered CDS reprimanded for…
General Making predictions to suit the aspirations
A prominent green party stalwart confided in a businessman buddy his desire to consult a reputed astrologer in a neighboring part of the neighboring country.…
Politics President plans to bypass P’ment to fund Govt. expenses
Not clear if Vote on Account will be presented to Parliament SLFP says if Parliament is dissolved President can gazette VoA for up to three months SLFP objects…
Sports England sweep series after brave Sri Lanka resistance
Colombo (Reuters) - England overcame spirited late resistance from the hosts to seal a first 3-0 series sweep in Sri Lanka when the tourists wrapped up a…