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Politics Pros and cons of Crossovers
Crossovers from one party to another have been a constant feature in Sri Lanka in recent years Many feel that Sri Lanka should have an anti-defection law to…
Weather Rain could spoil Herath’s party
There was a slight distraction for Sri Lanka ahead of the three match Test series against England as fast bowler Lahiru Kumara was sent home on disciplinary…
Technology National Savings Bank raises US$ 100 mn
Darshan Perera, NDB Investment Bank, Director, CEO, Mohammed Lawal, Commerzbank, Managing Director, Avinash Bathija, Commerzbank, Fixed Income Sales Middle…
Business CWC holds special discussion with Finance Ministry
A special discussion was held between the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) today (05) regarding the increment of…
Politics Sirisena stands strong
Says will not back down from stance, denies appointment of new PM illegal Justifies appointment of MR, says it was only option after Karu and Sajith turned him…
Travel Killer Whale Aquatics, Visakha champs in the pool
Killer Whale Aquatics Club retained the senior men’s national swimming title with a convincing win while Visakha Vidyalaya dethroned Mahamaya Kandy to take…
Business Jetwing Symphony delivers strong financial results for Q2 2018/19
Jetwing Symphony PLC (JETS), the investment arm of Jetwing, last week announced strong financial results for Q2 FY 2018/19. The company recorded a revenue of…
Sports The King of Galle
Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath poses for photographs with Galle Fort clock tower as the backdrop on Sunday. The veteran will retire after the first Test…
Business Mangala exposes economy’s great peril post MS-MR deal
Net outflow of Rs. 4 b from CSE last week dwarfs Jan.-Sept. figure Says outflows putting major pressure on rupee in an already fragile global economy Selling…
Technology JVP warns of major protest against Sirisena Govt
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday (4) warned that if the Parliament is not reconvened by 16 November, they will take to the streets, with all other…
Politics President advances reconvening of Parliament to 14 Nov.
President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday decided to advance the date for the reconvening of Parliament by two days to 14 November but analysts said the move…
Business HNBA Celebrates World Children’s Day
Commemorating this World Children’s Day, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) held a number of programs island-wide to communicate the importance of providing a solid form…
Crime Never neglect your studies Herath’s advice to youngsters
Veteran Rangana Herath will bring the curtains down on his excellent cricket career next week in Galle with Sri Lanka taking on England in the first match of…
Law Constitution doesn’t make provisions for personality clashes - Ranil
Sri Lanka’s sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned time is running out to avert a “bloodbath” while voicing hope that parliament will resolve a…
Politics A.H.M. Fowzie appointed as State Minister
UPFA Parliamentarian A.H.M. Fowzie has been appointed as the State Minister Of National Unity, Co-existence and Muslim Religious Affairs. He was sworn in…
Technology Mahesh Wijewardene appointed Singer Sri Lanka CEO
Singer Sri Lanka yesterday announced the appointment of Mahesh Wijewardene an Executive Director/CEO with effect from November 1, 2018. Wijewardene is…
Technology TNA to support no-confidence motion against Mahinda’s govt
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says it will vote in favour of the No Confidence Motion to be brought against the Government headed by Mahinda Rajapaksa who…
Weather England’s Pallekele Test could be shifted to Colombo
In the past unavoidable circumstances such as political unrest, inclement weather, under-prepared wickets have forced authorities to shift games elsewhere. But…
Politics Karu won't be replaced: UPFA
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that it has no intention of replacing him under the new government. The UPFA…
Sports Pathum Nissanka out of danger after scary head injury
Pathum Nissanka was stretchered off the field and rushed to the hospital after being hit on the head. There were scary scenes yesterday at NCC grounds where…
Business Pan Asia Bank surpasses 1 bn rupee after tax profit milestone for nine months
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, one of the fastest growing Sri Lankan commercial banks, reported its best ever profit recorded for a nine month stretch…
Politics Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry in Colombo yesterday.
General Basil meets Duminda
It is reported that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) national organizer Basil Rajapaksa held a special discussion with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)…
Politics No crisis, all Presidents have prorogued Parliament – MR
The previous Government, which was reponsible for postponing the Provincial Councils (PCs) Elections, is now crying out loud for democracy, said newly…