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Development A bridge too far
Members of the England cricket team celebrate after Angelo Mathews’ dismissal was confirmed by the television umpire during day four of the second Test at the…
Business Sri Lanka's private sector moving ahead despite power stand-off
Dave Group unveils innovative John Deere farming technology in Sri Lanka, at an event held at Colombo Hilton yesterday. (L-R) Vinayak Vasagade Sales Manager ,…
Sports ea came at right time for us on day four - Root
Sri Lanka were being guided into a famous Test win by their former captain Angelo Mathews in the second Test at Pallekele and the hosts went into the tea break…
Development Panasian Power continues ‘success streak’ with 452% growth in PAT during 1H 2018
Panasian Power PLC (PAP.N), one of Sri Lanka’s leading green energy solutions providers, posted a consolidated net profit of Rs. 54 million for the quarter and…
Politics UNP moves to limit public funds to PM
Parliamentarians Ravi Karunanayake, Navin Dissanayake, Chathura Senaratne, Nalaka Kolonne, Hector Appuhamy and Kavinda Jayawardana handing over a copy of the…
Politics Huawei Lanka IT Congress to help improve enterprise digital transformation in Sri Lanka
Malik Shehan Ashraf, Huawei Sri Lanka Senior Manager Enterprise Solutions, EBG & Carrier IT - presents Huawei Enterprise Solutions. Huawei, a…
Sports Spinners lead England to famous series win
England’s spin trio of Jack Leach, Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid teamed up to give their team a famous series win over Sire Lanka at the Pallekele International…
Politics Milinda calls for all-party caretaker govt. for polls
Former Minister and Member of Parliament Milinda Moragoda yesterday in a statement called for an all-party caretaker government to hold elections as a means of…
Politics ambukwella says they are ready to respond positively
ormer State Minister Kaheliya Rambukwella said in Kandy on Saturday (17) that the government was ready to respond positively if the UNP-JVP-TNA presented a…
Politics Forcibly removing me is no easy task – Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that forcibly or unlawfully removing him from the Premiership will not be an easy task. He stated this during an event…
Sports When will SLC start investing on 'A' team cricket?
Some of the young players that England have brought to Sri Lanka for the ongoing bilateral series have had an impact on the tour. The likes of Sam Curran, Ben…
Politics Karu J stirring pot to clinch UNP presidential candidacy?
The constitutional gridlock that gripped the country since October 26 showed signs of coming to an end with the President telling the UNP and their allies when…
Politics JKH share repurchase offer pushed by institutional shareholders Will existing shareholders opt for cash or look for value down the road?
John Keells Holdings, President Maithripala Sirisena presenting the award to Krishan Balendra, Deputy Chairman Last week’s repurchase offer by John Keells…
Sports Brilliant but a bit bonkers: How Joe Root's rollicking hundred marks the end of England's history
The Test captaincy of England is not like the Test captaincy of Sri Lanka. On the smaller island, the captaincy is a vexed and volatile thing, thrust upon you…
Politics House passes second no confidence motion on MR
Pro-Mahinda Rajapaksa MP Johnston Fernando throws a chair at police creating a human shield to protect Speaker Karu Jayasuriya as he calls for a second vote on…
Development Janashakthi Life continues to deliver ‘steady growth’ in Q3
Janashakthi Insurance PLC (Janashakthi) continued on its growth journey, registering a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs.2.2 billion as at September 30, 2018.…
Politics The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today the request that is being made by the government to go for a general election is not a genuine one. JVP MP Sunil Handunetti said if the government really wanted to go for an election, they would support to g
For the second day in succession Parliament descended into chaos, but this time with serious consequences. The violence erupted after Speaker Karu Jayasuriya…
Politics Govt.'s request for election not genuine: JVP
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today the request that is being made by the government to go for a general election is not a genuine one. JVP MP Sunil…
Politics Sirisena agrees to fresh vote today
Party leaders meeting with President breaks deadlock Sirisena objects to no confidence motion, mollifying Gazette appointing MR Motion to be revised and…
Business 'Positive outcomes from adjustments on gold and motor vehicle import tariffs'
The adjustments on gold and motor vehicle import tariffs coupled with good rainfall in catchment areas, which has positive implications for local hydro power…
Sports Sri Lanka look to Dimuth after last wicket pair bail out England
Today is the decisive day of the Test series between Sri Lanka and England as a significant first innings lead will help the tourists to end their 17 year wait…
Sports Sri Lanka stumped for answers as Sam Curran swings for the hills
He is a foot out of the crease, a tangle of limbs and protective equipment. The stumps are broken. The wicketkeeper has the ball. Grinning fielders have begun…
Technology Ousted PM RW claims victory
Ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that he had mustered the support of 122 MPs to prove the ‘purported government’ did not have the…
Politics MR condemns Speaker’s act
Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa told Ceylon Today that Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has added a black mark to the supremacy of Parliament yesterday (14). He added that he…