Politics Nearly 60,000 unregistered voters in Colombo
The Election Commission says that at least 60,000 voters in Colombo District have not registered in voter register for year 2018/19. A senior officer at the…
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Politics Sri Lanka policy conflicts a sign of democracy: Finance Minister
Policy conflicts in Sri Lanka's ruling coalition headed by headed by President Maithripala Sirisena is a sign of a strong democracy, Finance and Mass Media…
Education SriLankan School Muscat charity walk for ‘Little Hearts’ tomorrow at Independence Square
The students, parents and teachers of SriLankan School Muscat will take to the road on 31 July at 3.00 p.m. from Independence Square for a charity walk up to…
Politics Ranawaka urges SL youth to ditch Marx , emulate Zuckerberg, Bill Gates
Development Minister Champika Ranawaka says the time has come for the Sri Lankan youth to following Karl Marx and Che Guevara and start emulating the likes of…
Politics Audit shows CEB engineers get unauthorized perks
Following an audit conducted by the Auditor General’s Department, it has been revealed that unprecedented allowances and benefits are being given to Ceylon…
Politics Prez won’t give in to Geneva dictates; no decision yet on executive presidency
Constitutional reforms: The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) yesterday declared that it was yet to decide on its position on the executive presidency though…
Politics Close anti-corruption loopholes
President urges international community: Lanka to claim top spot in fighting graft: President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday called for the closing of…
Law Death penalty for drug traffickers, regardless of GSP Plus
Co-cabinet spokesperson, Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said the Government would forge ahead with the death penalty directive given by President…
Technology Judgement reserved in Duminda Silva’s appeal
The Supreme Court five-judge-bench headed by Chief Justice Priyasath Dep yesterday reserved judgement in appeals filed by five accused-appellants including…
Business Atchuvely Industrial Estate second phase with Rs. 100 mn investment
The second phase of Atchuvely Industrial Estate Development Project in Jaffna is now being implemented. Minister Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad…
Politics Mahindananda makes serious allegations
UPFA Kandy District Parliamentarian, Mahindananda Aluthgamage told a Media briefing, that the new Constitution proposes to vest the power to remove the…
Technology SriLakan Airlines Commission: No Board Paper on Suren’s appointment
Suren Ratwatte had been appointed as the CEO of the SriLankan Airlines without a Board Decision, Airlines Company Secretary Dalarene Thirikumar told the…
Sports Port of Colombo running out of capacity, urgent measures needed to fix it by 2019: Maersk Line
Giving an interview to The Island Financial Review, Steve M. Felder, Managing Director- Maersk Line South Asia said it's imperative that urgent measures are…
Business Euro Four standard regulations expected to negatively impact Indian vehicle imports
The government's new regulations on Euro Four standard motor vehicles will limit the number of Indian vehicle imports into Sri Lanka. This is because most…
Politics Sri Lanka, China, India jointly invest US$ 700 mn to develop Lankan ports
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), China and India are jointly investing over US$ 700 million to develop three key ports in Sri Lanka in the next three years.…
Politics SL Women will live longer UN
Serious issues around men’s health and the physical risks for men are reflected in projections for male life expectancy at 71.7 years in 2021, compared with…
Sports Charith Senanayake appointed Sri Lanka team manager
Sri Lanka Cricket today announced the appointment of Charith Senanayake as the new Manager of the National Cricket Team. His appointment will be in effect from…
Technology UDA chairman denies ties with Blue Ocean Group
In the latest turn of events, Urban Development Authority (UDA) Chairman Dr. Jagath Nandana Munasinghe says that high rise builder, Blue Ocean Group has used…
Politics Exclusion from MMDA reforms Parliamentary meet Muslim MPs warned against playing politics with women’s rights
Muslim women from the periphery of the country, especially the North and the East, demanding the enactment of progressive reforms to the Muslim Personal Law,…
Crime Sri Lanka shows 'little evidence' of reform on justice and torture, UN says
There is “little evidence” that the hope of reform, inclusiveness and justice in Sri Lanka after the country’s transition to a coalition government in 2015 is…
Politics President commences water filling of Kalu Ganga
The water filling of Kalu Ganga under the Kalu Ganga- Moragahakanda project was inaugurated by the President Maithripala Sirisena today (23). Kalu Ganga…
Technology Faf du Plessis says South Africa need to change their approach in the subcontinent
South Africa need to rethink their approach to touring the subcontinent, after a second successive series defeat in Asia, according to captain Faf du Plessis.…
Sports Galle Stadium conundrum: The inside story
Citing UNESCO requirements that do not exist, the Government decided this week to demolish the pavilions at the historic Galle International Cricket Stadium…
Business GIANT LEAP FOR AGRI-ECONOMY
The Moragahakanda- Kalu Ganga project will spur a massive development drive to rejuvenate the country’s agricultural hinterland, President Maithripala Sirisena…