Business LNP - Fresh US$ 500mn Chinese loan for Budgetary support
By Kelum Bandara The government will use the US$500 million loan from the China Development Bank (CDB) for budgetary support, Money, Capital Markets and State…
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Sports LNP - England in Sri Lanka: Mickey Arthur ’positive’ Joe Root’s side will travel
England captain Joe Root and his side left Sri Lanka in March, before the two-Test series could begin Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur says he is "really…
Politics LNP - It blew up in his face!
A high-level special meeting of the Blue party was held the other day. It had been convened to discuss the party’s stand on the 20th Amendment. …
Crime LNP - Six CID teams deployed to arrest Rishad Bathiudeen
Six Criminal Investigation Department (CID) teams were deployed to arrest MP Rishad Bathiudeen following the Attorney General’s directive to the police to…
Politics LNP - Dates for 20A debate can be fixed after Speaker announces SC determination - GL
Education Minister Prof G.L.Peris yesterday said that dates can be fixed for debate on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution at any time after the Speaker…
Sports LNP - Nigel to lead defending champions Kandy SC
Former Trinity, CR & FC and Up Country SC player, Nigel Ratwatte will retain his position as skipper of the defending league champions, Kandy Sports Club…
Politics LNP - He has now turned gentle!
This war hero- politico known to have an unpredictable temper would call people disparaging names, often describing someone as an animal in the wild, but of…
Health LNP - China grants Rs. 16.5 billion to improve medical care, education and water supply
China has extended a grant of Rs. 16.5 billion to improve medical care, education and water supply in rural areas of Sri Lanka. An Agreement on Economic and…
Business LNP - August trade deficit narrows amid lower imports
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit continued to narrow as imports continued to decline at a faster pace than the decline in export earnings in the month of August, the…
Sports LNP - SLC forms Under-19 Women’s Team
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will focus its attention on the grassroots level of Women’s cricket by forming an Under-19 team - a first for the Women’s game in the…
General LNP - He is now a Tik-Tok star!
Mangie is said to be enjoying his retirement from politics to his heart’s content, they say. Some politicos take to book-writing after retirement. However,…
Sports LNP - SLC player draft postponed
The player draft of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) which was rescheduled for today has been postponed once again. The decision was made due the current health…
Business LNP - He didn’t want his comments to go on record!
There is a State-run body dealing with all matters related to tourists visiting our country. This important subject is being handled by a top team member…
Politics LNP - No quarantine, only PCR tests for Chinese delegation: Govt.
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said today the Chinese delegation would not undergo a quarantine process, but they would be subjected to a PCR test upon…
Weather LNP- Showers expected in several provinces
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and North-western provinces in the afternoon or night, stated…
Politics LNP - Government to set up export exhibition centre
Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane said an export exhibition centre would be established in the country soon for exporters to display their sample products for…
Sports LNP - NISS conducts Level-1 course for boxing coaches
The National Institute of Sports Science (NISS) is conducting a Sports Science Certificate Level-1 Course for boxing coaches on a request made by R. M. Upali…
General LNP - From politics to a literary career!
When names were being proposed for the national list seat secured by the Green party, many party stalwarts had said that it was none but the party chief who…
General LNP - Curfew imposed in Gampaha
Police curfew imposed in All Police areas of Gampaha Police Division & Ja-Ela and Kandana with immediate effect, stated the police.
Health LNP - CMC goes pink for breast cancer awareness
The Colombo Municipal Council is being lit up in pink at night as a part of an awareness campaign on breast cancer. The month of October is marked as Breast…
Technology LNP - Afghanistan opener Najeeb Tarakai passes away after road accident
Najeeb Tarakai, Afghanistan's top-order batsman, passed away on Tuesday (October 6). The 29-year-old met with an accident on Friday and was brought to a nearby…
General LNP - Staging a comeback!
The Green heavyweight from the city who is known to have coveted the deputy post in the party is a disappointed man these days, they say. There is an…
Sports LNP - Deputy Governors Weerasinghe and Karunaratne retire
Deputy Governors Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and H.A. Karunaratne have retired from the Central Bank. Senior Deputy Governor Dr. Weerasinghe had taken three-month…
Sports LNP - Colts CC, SSC, Badurelya CC, Lankan CC enter semis
Defending champions Colts CC along with SSC, Badureliya CC and Lankan CC came out victorious in the final round robin matches of Under 23 inter-club cricket…