General More Chinese firms making SL headquarters for South Asia
Bank of China official reveals of the 62 Chinese SOEs doing business in Sri Lanka, 26 have established HQ in Colombo By Maleesha Sulthanagoda The Sri Lanka…
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Business Disclose tax reducing formula
Rajapaksa held a record by increasing Lanka’s debt burden thrice over Treasury lacked development funds in 2015 Govt. to invite foreign investment, increase…
Business SL's non-financial assets at Rs.814B
The Ministry of Finance says the total worth of nonmonetary assets in the government amounts to 814 billion rupees. Issuing a statement the Finance Ministry…
Travel Trump,Kim in Singapore for nuclear talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Singapore for a scheduled summit with US President Donald Trump. The historic meeting is scheduled to be held on…
Crime Police nab 3,666 during special raid
Sri Lanka Police has arrested 3,666 individuals, including 998 suspects with warrants against them, during a special 11-hour operation. Police Media…
Weather How Steve Jobs Started – The Winding Path
As people around the world wondered if innovation at Apple had stopped with Steve Jobs, we want to share with you a snapshot of the genius’s life. How did…
General What do stickers that ‘dress up’ fruits reveal
For the watchful consumer, reading labels on their food items is simply an act of habit. While the containers of most food items tell you exactly what you’re…
Crime MP Nalinda to take legal action agaist Maithri Gunarathna
Kalutara District JVP Parliamentarian Dr Nalinda Jayatissa says he would take legal action against Maithri Gunarathna, who had stated that he had obtained…
Business Sri Lanka road buses lose more passengers after fare hike: operator association
Sri Lanka's state regulated buses are losing more passengers to other modes of transport after a 12.5 percent fare hike demanded by a section of bus owners was…
Politics Holding election on time vital to protect democracy: Deshapriya
Holding elections on time is vital to protect democracy, franchise and people’s sovereignty in a country and delay in holding elections had resulted in…
Education Scandal at South Eastern Uni Lecturers seeking sexual favours-Wijeyadasa
An astounding revelation has been made by a senior Minister that certain lecturers at a University in the East were demanding sexual favours from female…
Technology SAITM students transfer to KDU Bill presented
A Bill to set out a national policy to absorb medical students registered with the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) to the General Sir…
Sports Sri Lanka unbeaten so far
Sri Lanka finished the day unbeaten with the four competing athletes winning their heats easily, increasing hopes of winning Gold medals at the Asian Junior…
Weather Ceylinco General Insurance uses drone technology Inspects flood claims on the spot
Ceylinco General Insurance became the first insurance company in Sri Lanka to use drones to inspect locations still under water in order to settle claims…
Business New regulations for microfinance: Mangala
New regulations to be published on 22 June Govt. to absorb interest of microfinance loans below Rs. 150, 000 as relief measure Minister slams errant…
Business ‘More Qatar investors eye Sri Lanka’
Doha Bank Group opens Colombo office. Sri Lanka’s economy is stable and many investor’s are keen on starting businesses in Sri Lanka, Doha Bank Group CEO, R.…
Crime Range Bandara’s son arrested
State Minister Palitha Range Bandara's son Yashoda who was admitted to the hospital following an accident, has been arrested by the Police for driving under…
Politics Sujeewa gets Rs. 3 mn from PTL subsidiary
Treasury bond scams: *Governor Mahendran received Rs. 3.2 mn State Minister for International Trade Sujeewa Senasinghe had received Rs. 3 mn from W. M. Mendis…
Politics Sri Lanka President escalates tensions within coalition
President Maithripala Sirisena may have crossed a red line in shutting down the TNL network owned by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's brother in a…
Crime Ranil took us for a ride
Badulla District Member of Parliament Chaminda Wijesiri said Ranil broke promises and took them for a ride. “He must also stop cheating the country,” he added.…
Sports A sudden change in the Galle Stadium pitch
https://youtu.be/ColfrqTJJB0 Recently Sports 1st reported on alleged pitch fixing at the Galle International Cricket Stadium which followed an Al Jazeera…
Sports Hawaii volcano forces series of evacuations on Big Island
REUTERS – The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has forced a series of evacuations on Hawaii’s Big Island. Three people were airlifted to safety on Sunday morning…
General World’s first One Plastic Free Day falls on June 5
“Plastic pollution is a massive and at the same time intensely personal environmental problem. We touch and see plastic every day of our lives. With every trip…
Weather Hema Nalin’s death caused by ruptured brain blood vessel
The death of veteran television presenter Hema Nalin Karunaratne was caused by a ruptured blood vessel in his brain, the Police said today. Hema Nalin…