Technology LNP - AG’s Dept. asked to explain why no action taken on Zahran file
It was only three weeks after the Easter Sunday attacks that the Attorney General’s Department had paid attention to the file on NTJ leader Zahran Hashim, sent…
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Politics LNP - It would have been a news-making picture!
The symbolic cutting of the cake to celebrate the birthday of government Diyawanna politicos in the Number Two’s office has now become a well-established…
Business LNP - Lanka Realty Investments acquires controlling shares of On’ally Holdings
Lanka Realty Investments Plc has acquired 50.8 percent of the issued capital of Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) listed On’ally Holdings Plc for…
Sports LNP - Pandemic forces Sri Lanka Athletics to take unprecedented steps
The current pandemic situation has forced Sri Lanka Athletics to take an unprecedented step in including two track athletes, who are currently serving drug…
Politics LNP - Sajith blames ‘Viyathmaga doc
The recent Mahara Prison riot erupted as 120 inmates afflicted with COVID-19 had been taken there from the Welikada prison at the behest of a Director in…
Travel LNP - Diyawanna trio commuting by bus!
hree Diyawanna members reportedly do travel by bus to attend the council as they have no vehicles. For instance, a member elected from the Kegalle District has…
Sports LNP - Pandya, Jadeja, Thakur hand India consolation win
Virat Kohli spoke of the “need to improve body language in the field and the bowling” going into the final One-Day International in the three-match series.…
Technology LNP - Dr. Indunil Liyanage appointed Condominium Management Authority GM
Dr. Indunil Liyanage, senior management and marketing professional assumed duties as the General Manager of Condominium Management Authority (CMA) of Sri…
Weather LNP - Everything ready to face cyclonic storm
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday said that they had taken all steps to deal with cyclonic storm ‘Burevi”, which was expected to hit the Eastern…
Politics LNP - Enjoying the bliss of a care-free life!
A group of political colleagues who paid a courtesy call on the Green party leader the other day had found him in a very cheerful mood, they say. During a…
Sports LNP - Spinners dominate in Dambulla Viikings win
Dambulla Viikings skipper Dasun Shanaka smashed a half-century as his side beat Colombo Kings in the LPL at Suriyawewa yesterday. Colombo Kings had gone about…
Development LNP - Development activities have been implemented in every electorate, fulfilling the expectations of the people – Nimal Lanza
Nimal Lanza, State Minister for Rural Roads and Residual Infrastructure said that the present government has implemented development activities in every…
Health LNP - Mahara prison riot: How pills meant for mental patients triggered violence
A high-level investigation into the Mahara Prison riot took an unexpected turn yesterday (1) following the revelation that the prison dispensary had stored…
Politics LNP -LOLC Al-Falaah voted Best Islamic Leasing Provider by the largest margin
LOLC Al-Falaah crowned the Best Islamic Leasing Provider of the year by IFN’s 1st Non-Banking Financial Services Polls for 2020. Continuing with its winning…
Sports LNP - Kandy Tuskers pick up first win in LPL
Danushka Gunathilaka fought a lone battle for Galle Gladiators posting 82 runs in his team’s LPL fixture against Kandy Tuskers at Suriyawewa yesterday. Kandy…
Crime LNP -Mastermind of prison violence identified – Police Spokesman
By Saman Indrajith, Norman Palihawadana and Nishan S. Priyantha Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana told The Island yesterday that the Police had identified a…
Entertainment LNP - He gave her a fright!
Two Diyawanna members, a pretty lady and a young gabby purohita are the main characters in this story. The lady, hailing from the South is connected to a…
General LNP - Andre Russell hammers 65 off 19 balls, Colombo Kings make 96 to win five-over shootout
With this innings, Andre Russell basically crash-landed at the LPL like an alien from a way bigger-hitting planet than earth, clobbering what seemed like nine…
Business LNP - INSEE Cement continues investment in mason development across Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s leading cement manufacturer INSEE Cement is driving transformation across the local construction industry with significant investments in…
Crime LNP - Mahara prison riot: four killed, 26 injured
At least four inmates were killed and 26 others injured, yesterday evening, when officers opened fire during a riot in the Mahara prison. It was not clear how…
Business LNP - Manipulated the defeat of the budget to spite a rival!
The annual budget of a local body in Uwa had recently been defeated despite the ruling government party commanding a comfortable majority. The defeat of the…
General LNP - Nearly 74,000 persons under home quarantine
Close to 74,000 people belonging to 27,974 families had been placed under home quarantine, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said on Wednesday (25). He said…
Entertainment LNP - SLT Mobitel awarded prestigious ‘Project Management Excellence Award – 2020’ by PMI
SLT Mobitel, achieved yet another significant milestone by bagging the most esteemed Project Excellence Award (PMI) 2020, by the Project Management Institute…
Sports LNP - Diego Maradona – Argentina’s flawed football icon
Dazzling, infamous, extraordinary, genius, outrageous. Diego Maradona. A flawed football icon. One of the game’s most gifted players, the Argentine boasted a…