Politics No Minister involved in Kandy incidents - Rajitha
FIVE SLPP MEMBERS AMONG 314 ARRESTED: As investigations into the riots in Kandy continue, co-cabinet spokesperson Minister Rajitha Senaratne strongly insisted…
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Politics Rajapaksa occupies Opposition Leader’s seat
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa sat on the seat reserved for the Opposition Leader of Parliament by mistake yesterday.Former President Rajapaksa’s seat is…
Business Listing large companies a must - CSE
Financial freedom must be given to State owned large enterprises to reach out to capital markets for their funding requirements, said Colombo Stock Exchange…
General Behind a growing social fissure
In Sri Lanka, the relationship between the Sinhala Buddhist majority and the Muslim minority has steadily deteriorated since the end of the civil war. When…
Sports The Shakib episode and its consequences
The smooth functioning of the Hero Nidahas tri-nation T20 series was sullied by an incident involving Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan which to say the least…
Technology SLR yet to obtain Rs 9.78 M from Pvt Co
Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is yet to obtain a sum of Rs 9.78 million from a private firm, on a contract granted to them to renovate railway carriages and attach…
Business Landmark ‘The One’ development to cost over $ 500 m investment to redefine urban regeneration in Col
Construction of ‘The One’ commenced in September 2017 and Phase 1 due to be completed in December 2021 Mega project includes two luxury hotels with 473 rooms,…
Politics Senior Cabinet Ministers urge President,PM to work together
Several high ranking Cabinet Ministers urged the President and Prime Minister to work together and iron out their differences if any for the betterment of the…
Crime Kasun says wife acted in defence
Southern Provincial Council Member K.K. Kasun who is in remand over an alleged assault case attended a meeting of the Southern Provincial Council yesterday…
Politics Policy blunder causes govt Rs 3 bn tobacco revenue
The tax revenue from Tobacco to the government coffers have dropped by Rs 3 billion and this is expect to continue, said Founder Research Intelligence Unit…
Development 2017 sinks to slowest economic growth in 16 years
Department of Census and Statistics releases official GDP data for 2017 Economy grew by 3.1%; agriculture down by 0.8%; industry grows by 3.9%, services by…
Sports Bowlers have to step up on good pitches – Hathurusingha
Bangladesh include star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for crucial match: Sri Lanka head coach Chandika Hathurusingha said that his bowlers will have to step up…
Business Malik woos top Japanese investors at Tokyo Investor Forum
Japanese businesses must take advantage of Sri Lanka’s strategic location, preferential market access into key economies, and be an early mover in the…
Technology SL becomes ‘socially’ democratic again!
After days of intense pressure to lift restrictions on social media, President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday issued instructions to unblock Facebook,…
Business ‘SL has high use of internet, smartphones but very low on e-commerce’
Sri Lanka’s internet and smartphone use has grown to a considerably high level in recent years but e-commerce users among them are still low-with…
Technology Protest at UN against anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka demands minorities' protection
Sri Lankan Muslims and supporters have demanded that the world organisation act to ensure that minorities are protected in the island nation and those behind…
Business Seychelles seeks Sri Lanka’s technical support to improve fisheries industry
High Commissioner of Seychelles in Sri Lanka, Conrad Mederic, has requested State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development, Dilip Wedaarachchi,…
Politics Govt. will soon correct itself and deliver goods: PM
The government will soon correct itself speedily and deliver what the people need just after the Sinhala and Hindu New Year, Prime Minister Ranil…
Technology Medicos nail infertility canard
No known sterilisation pill has been developed : Independent group of medical specialists dispels myth: U.D.P. Ratnasiri, Dr. Lakkumar Fernando, Dr. Priyankara…
Technology Sri Lankans move up in Global Happiness Index!
Sri Lanka has moved up in the latest Global Happiness Index, to 116 from 120 in the previous year.Sri Lanka was ranked 43rd in the sub-category of best…
Sports What’s so special about Chandika Hathurusingha?
In 2011, it seemed inevitable that Hathurusingha would be elevated to the national team, following the departure of Trevor Bayliss, but Sri Lanka’s board…
General Lankan lasses record second whitewash
ri Lankan Junior Fed Cup team registered their second clean sweep victory in the Asia/Oceania Pre-qualifiers when the beat Vietnam in a convincing fashion 3-0…
General Colombo Port gets competitiveness boost.
Collaborate to compete! The terminal operators of Colombo Port yesterday made a bid to improve its efficiency by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding…
Technology Malabe - ‘Sri Lanka’s fastest growing residential & IT hub’
Malabe is a suburb of the greater Colombo area, in the Colombo district, Western Province of Sri Lanka. A predominantly residential area Malabe is now rapidly…