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Politics Nestlé wins big for coconut kernel products at Presidential Export Awards
Nestlé continued its winning streak at the recently held Presidential Export Awards, bagging the ‘Highest Foreign Exchange Earner’ award in the coconut kernel…
Weather 12,453 persons relocated due to bad weather
In its latest assessment, the Disaster Management Centre says, despite a reduction in heavy rain fall, a total of 12,453 persons belonging to 2,641 families…
Crime Fuel prices to increase with pricing formula
In accordance with the pricing formula activated by the Ministry of Finance, there is the possibility of the price of fuel being increased from today said the…
Weather Seychelles President requests military training from SL
Seychelles President Danny Faure had requested President Maithripala Sirisena to assist in granting military training opportunities to Seychelles security…
Weather Heavy rain, wet outfield forces abandonment
Sri Lanka's monsoon season was the only winner in Dambulla as the first ODI was abandoned after just 15 overs of play. England had reached 92 for 2 after being…
Entertainment Singer Sri Lanka organizes NUC Solutions Day with Intel
Singer Sri Lanka PLC, the country’s premier consumer durables retailer, organized the first NUC Solutions Day amidst a large corporate gathering at The…
Weather Sri Lanka vs England, 1st ODI: Match called off due to bad weather
Only 15 overs were bowled in the entire contest. England were 95/2 when rain interrupted play and no overs were bowled thereafter. The first ODI between Sri…
Technology UFC 230: Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier set to defend against Derrick Lewis
Derrick Lewis, who defeated Alexander Volkov at UFC 229 last weekend in Las Vegas, will challenge Daniel Cormier for the title. Daniel Cormier is set to defend…
Politics Expats called to invest to tide over dollar issue
Megalopolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said the depreciation of the rupee to the dollar is nothing new since the Rupee value has…
Business Sri Lanka entrepreneurs an economic force but severely wanting in B-Schooling
Despite playing a huge role in the country’s economy, Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and SMEs are struggling to advance their business capacities due to lack of…
Politics Sri Lanka's economy is strong, will not collapse, Finance Minister assures
Sri Lanka's Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera stresses that there will be no room for the country's economy to collapse as some parties…
Sports Ronaldo ready to play despite rape allegations – Juventus coach
Juventus coach Massimo Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to play for the Serie A team against Udinese on Saturday. The 33-year-old soccer player on…
General Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone wedding pushed to early 2019?
2018 seems like a year of Bollywood weddings. At a time when B-Town watchers were busy lapping up every single detail from Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's big…
General Edirisinghe Brothers Launch Sri Lanka’s Second Hybrid Hub Facility in Piliyandala
Edirisinghe Brothers Limited (EBL) announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s second purpose-built facility – dedicated for the servicing, repairing and battery…
Entertainment Scott Wilson Dies; The Walking Dead Star Was 76
Scott Wilson, a veteran actor of the small screen and big screen, has passed away from complications related to Leukemia.He was 76 years old. Wilson had an…
Weather Prithvi Shaw: Have India found the next Sachin Tendulkar?
Indian batting sensation, Prithvi Shaw , is as known for his humility as his ability but that will be sorely tested in the coming weeks after the plaudits…
Business Palm Oil industry rejects vilification of crop as “baseless and unscientific”
The vilification of oil palm in Sri Lanka on the grounds of the crop’s purported adverse impact on the environment is completely unjustifiable, given that the…
Politics PRESIDENT WILL NOT ALLOW THE RETURN OF STATE TERROR – SAJITH
President Maithripala Sirisena, who risked his own life to save the country from despotism, will never betray the people’s mandate and allow the return of…
Sports Our situation similar to England's after 2015 World Cup - Chandimal
An ODI team on a long stretch of terrible form, a first-round exit from an important tournament in their wake, and a new captain charged with turning fortunes…
Politics Sri Lanka’s ex-minister Basil gets bro’s nod for presidential nomination
Sri Lanka’s former secretary to the defence ministry, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Tuesday suggested his former Economic Development minister Basil as the presidential…
Politics There won't be any change of Govt: Kiriella
House Leader and Minister, Lakshman Kiriella said today there would be no change in the government as claimed by the opposition and that the good governance…
General Nurmagomedov v McGregor: How does UFC move on from ugly scenes in Las Vegas?
It should have been a showcase of mixed martial arts excellence, but UFC 229 in Las Vegas transformed from being a spectacular night of MMA to one of the most…
General Mitchell Johnson — now a fashion designer!
Following his recent retirement , Mitchell Johnson is considering a career in fashion designing , according to a report in The West Australian . He has teamed…
Technology Chris Evans Bids Adieu To Captain America
Action star Chris Evans said goodbye to one of his most memorable on-screen characters, Captain America, as he wrapped up the filming of Avengers 4. In an…