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Politics Steps to revoke fuel pricing formula after 10th – Dullas
Under the direction of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa led Government, steps will be taken to revoke the fuel pricing formula which is based on changes in…
Politics Thousands gather to protect democracy
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves at his supporters with his party members during a protest yesterday in Colombo - Reuters Ranil says “attempted…
Business Seylan Bank records PAT of Rs. 3.1 billion in 3Q 2018
The Bank closed the 9 months ending September 30 2018 with a post-tax profit of Rs. 3,138 million, a moderate growth of 4.5 % over the corresponding period…
Politics The Provincial Elections will be held soon, President
President Maithripala Sirisena said the provincial council elections will be held soon to strengthen the democracy of the country. The President said this…
Technology Thirimanne to lead Board XI against England
Former Sri Lanka Test batsman Lahiru Thirimanne will lead a Sri Lanka Board XI in the two 2-day warm-up matches against the England tourists to be played at…
Politics Karu summons party leaders meeting as crisis drags
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has summoned a meeting of party representatives at 11 AM today, after 129 MPs placed their signatures on letters urging…
Politics President betrayed people’s 2015 mandate - JVP
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday (27) that President Maithripala Sirisena cannot prorogue Parliament as he desires and that he has to summon…
Politics MR invites all political parties to join his administration
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a statement, invited all the political parties represented in Parliament to join his administration. He said his…
Politics President: ‘Assassination plot prompted me to appoint MR PM’ Address to the nation
Cabinet minister involved in conspiracy to kill Prez * Central Bank robbery plunged country into deep crisis * Ranil must bring Mahendran back * It will take…
Sports Dropped catches proved to be costly – Thisara
Sri Lanka’s T-20 skipper Thisara Perera admitted that dropped catches cost his team dearly in Saturday’s one off T-20 International against England at RPS. Sri…
Technology Dialog partners to launch per day motor insurance starting from Rs.125
The launch of Sri Lanka’s first Per Day Motor Insurance (L-R) Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Managing Director and CEO, HNB General Insurance, Vipula Dharmapala, CEO,…
Crime Unions call for Arjuna’s arrest, threaten to suspend fuel distribution One killed, two injured in attack on protesters
A 34-year-old man, who was shot yesterday by a security guard of former Minister of Petroleum Resources Development, Arjuna Ranatunga, had succumbed to his…
Politics Ranil urges President to re-convene Parliament to show majority
Leader of the United National Party (UNP) and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today reiterated that he is still the Prime Minister of the country according…
Politics MR sworn in as Prime Minister
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has sworn in as the Prime Minister before President Maithripala Sirisena a short while ago.
Politics Ranil insists he is still PM
...says he can be removed only by Parliament Ranil Wickremesinghe insisted last night that he was still the Prime Minister even as Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn…
Business Country’s economy on the brink of collapse: MP
The country’s economy was on the brink of collapse with the US Dollar exchange rate reaching Rs.180, Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) Leader Dinesh Gunawardena…
Politics Promotion of National Kidney Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a supervisory committee chaired by the Secretary to the…
Politics Parliament
Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorala said she does not identify the LTTE detainees as political prisoners and if there are any political prisoners, they are…
Crime Ninety five percent of Regional Plantation Companies reportedly running at a loss
At the head table, chairman PA Sunil Poholiyadde, chairman EFC Roshan Rajadurai, Sec. Gen. PA Lalith Obeysekera, Dir. Gen. EFC Kanishka Weerasinghe, Deputy…
Sports Kamindu Mendis – next big thing in cricket?
Former Sri Lanka Under-19 captain Kamindu Mendis, who showcased his ambidextrous skills during the warm-up game against England early this month at P. Sara…
Sports Milo sends six young football players to Barcelona
Six young football players flew to Barcelona for a fully sponsored coaching camp by Milo. Milo’s Road to Barcelona, kicked off with an All-Island…
Politics BoC and People’s Bank stable: Harsha
State Minister insists BoC and People’s Bank are stable, says no investments have flown out Program underway to increase productivity, moves to appoint new…
Politics Hold PC polls soon – Deshapriya
Administering the Provincial Councils (PCs) under governors or public officials is similar to autocratic rule, Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said.…
General Union Assurance partners Union Bank to expand Bancassurance
Union Assurance (UA) recently partnered with Union bank for a preferred partnership in Bancassurance operations with the objective of strategically…