Politics President arrives in London to participate in CHOGM
President Maithripala Sirisena reached London this morning (April 16) to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2018. He was received by…
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Politics SL joins C'wealth Clean Oceans Alliance to end plastic pollution
Countries from across the Commonwealth have yesterday pledged to eliminate avoidable single use plastic in an ambitious bid to clean up the world’s oceans.…
Technology Housemaid who returns from Kuwait after 40 years left stranded at airport
A 72-year-old woman who returned to Sri Lanka after being employed in Kuwait for the past 40 years was reportedly left stranded at the Bandaranaike…
Technology Sri Lanka's central bank fires salvo against cryptocurrencies
Sri Lanka's central bank has warned the public on the use of 'virtual' or 'cryptocurrencies', private currencies which are competing with the state, some of…
Business Sri Lanka economy to rebound, delaying reforms pose risks: World Bank
The World Bank says Sri Lanka's economy will rebound in 2018 with annual growth averaging 4.5 percent in the medium term, driven by private consumption and…
Crime Aluthgamage remanded till today
Former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage was yesterday (16) remanded until today (17) the Colombo Fort Magistrate, Lanka Jayaratne, due to his…
Politics Four temp. Ministers appointed in place of six SLFPers
President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed four acting ministers to temporarily handle the Ministerial portfolios which were vacated by six Sri Lanka Freedom…
Technology SL invited to chair session on ‘India’s place in world order’
Institute of National Security Studies Sri Lanka (INSSSL) Director General Prof Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, the visiting Professor for Geopolitics and Global…
Politics Govt. plans to build 50,000 flats for low income families in Colombo
The Government plans to launch a project to build housing units in Colombo and suburbs for low income families, aiming to relocate families presently living in…
Politics NCM victory and the end of Yahapalanaya ?
Although the no-confidence motion brought against Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesighe, has been decisively defeated largely because of those who brought it…
Business Absence of termination clauses, ill-effects highlighted
Professionals oppose SL-Singapore free trade pact The recently signed Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) is a smokescreen for introducing…
Crime Police seize 136-kg ganja, arrest four people
The Mandapam police have seized 136 kg of ganja, being smuggled to Sri Lanka via sea after arresting four people, including the kingpin of the smuggling gang…
Business Do you have 25% stake in a company? Then be ready for a visit by CID
If you are a director or a shareholder having 25 percent or more shares in a company, it won’t be too long before an officer from the Criminal Investigation…
Business Govt. ready to launch Trade Information Portal in May
80% of work completed with support of 55 agencies DoC DG raises concerns over delays in implementing commitments under TFA Customs DG says implementation of…
Travel Assault on Dutch tourists: Probe underway
Based on a news report, the Police launched an investigation yesterday (10), into an alleged assault on Dutch tourists, which had taken place on 8 April, at a…
Politics CABINET MEETS SANS SLFP, NEW CABINET BEFORE NEW YEAR
President Maithripala Sirisena had informed Cabinet of his intent to make a reshuffle before the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The President had made an…
Crime Lanka's health service among world's best - WHO Director General
Service is freely available Clear guidance by political leadership Sri Lanka’s health service is one of the best not only in Asia but in the world, WHO…
Technology Jo to apply pressure on Speaker
The Joint Opposition (JO) announced that they would apply pressure on the Speaker to hand over the position of the Leader of the Opposition to them. They would…
Entertainment Russel Arnold named Director of Lankan Premier League
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Russel Arnold as the Director of Lankan Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s T20 League featuring both Sri Lankan and…
Sports Navy and Army athletes take Sri Lanka to the medal table
Two Sri Lankan service personnel who represented the country at the XXI Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia have won a Silver and a Bronze medal…
Business Consumer authority to nab errant traders
Sri Lanka's Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken measures to carry out special raids to nab errant traders throughout the country during the upcoming New…
Technology MOVING LANKA TO A CASHLESS SOCIETY
Sri Lanka will be moving towards a cashless transaction era enabling it to become a digital economy with Visa, the global leader in digital payments technology…
Sports Anusha creates history
First Lankan woman in C’wealth Games Boxing semis Anusha Dilrukshi Kodituwakku became the first ever Sri Lankan woman boxer to enter a semifinal in a…
General 22 Global reinsurance giants join to provide reinsurance
Sri Lanka's only local reinsurance provider, The National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) has successfully concluded the placement of its reinsurance programmes…