Sports SLC set to appoint Mahesh Weerasinghe as Women’s Head Coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are set to appoint former all-rounder Mahesh Weerasinghe as the new Women’s National Head Coach for a period of six months on interim…
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Law We need clear majority to amend Constitution - PM
The 19th Amendment which was brought about to take revenge from us has now become a joke, said Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, addressing a public meeting in…
Entertainment Young newcomer makes his mark
The Pohottuwa hierarchy has decided to give the nomination to the young son of the late CWC leader to contest from the Nuwara Eliya district at the forthcoming…
Weather Mathews, Chandimal to join second phase of training
Two former captains, Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal are set to join the second-phase of the training programme organised by the Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC)…
Politics President assures EC on free and fair poll
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday gave an assurance to the Election Commission (EC) that an environment will be created to hold free and fair elections.…
Politics Rev Fr Poruthota’s contribution to local arts and cinema invaluable - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said the efforts made by Most Rev.Fr. Ernest Poruthota to enlighten the public with the fundamentals of Jesus Christ’s…
Sports Sri Lanka keen on hosting IPL
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has already shown interest on hosting the Indian Premier league (IPL) tournament and is awaiting the response of the Board of Control…
Politics Sri Lanka 2020 Election Postal Vote: Dates, Eligibility Guide
The postal vote of the General Election 2020 will be held from July 14 to 17, the National Election Commission announced yesterday. The public servants in…
Crime Arjun Mahendran has changed name to Arjan Alexander - AG
Former Central Bank Governor and fugitive Arjun Mahendran wanted for the Central Bank bond scam has changed his name to Arjan Alexander in Singapore, the…
Security An intelligence wing to forestall subversive bids!
The Green party has launched a new political operation now. Following the failure to cause a few defections from the rival Balavegaya, they are now planning to…
Politics President criticizes CB officials for failing to support economic revival
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today criticized Central Bank officials for failing to extend its support to the government’s proposals for economic…
Politics Govt. increases Covid loans from Rs. 25 bn to Rs. 150 bn
The Cabinet of Ministers, at a recent meeting has decided to increase the concessionary financing from Rs. 25 billion to Rs. 150 billion for business houses…
Weather Thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2pm
Showers will occur at several places in Western, North-western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts, said the Department of…
Technology Former Pakistan captain Afridi tests positive for COVID-19
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Saturday said he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my…
Security An intelligence wing to forestall subversive bids!
The Green party has launched a new political operation now. Following the failure to cause a few defections from the rival Balavegaya, they are now planning to…
Sports Gayanthika set for Asian Bronze as Gomathi banned for doping
Sri Lanka’s top middle distance runner Gayanthika Abeyratne’s fourth-placed performance in the 800 metres event at last year’s Asian Championship is set to be…
Politics Western forces behind Mangala’s decision - Dr. Bandula
Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera who is quitting politics must be doing so under the instructions of Western powers that have backed him up for a long time,…
Politics He forgot consumers were paddy cultivators!
Rajarata paddy cultivators who have begun selling paddy stocks from their latest harvest are said to have turned their guns on a prominent politico in the…
Sports SL Women cricketers given new contracts, Atapattu only player in ’A’ Grade
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday awarded 20 National Women cricketers with six-month central contracts while 15 emerging Women cricketers have also been…
Politics To destroy the forest cover to set up a zoo?
A government purohita has embarked on a new massive project: a new zoological garden inside the forest off Thalawa! There is a move afoot to clear…
Entertainment Couldn’t she afford to settle the outstanding Rs. 400?
Those in the highest echelons in the government decided to offer a very responsible high position relating to the country’s cinema to a film star who had done…
Business SLI only insurance company to secure AAA(lka) Fitch Rating
Sri Lanka Insurance emerged as the only insurer in Sri Lanka to maintain National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of ‘AAA(lka) with a Stable Outlook…
Sports Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka in doubt as senior players express reservations
Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Sri Lanka in July for their scheduled three-match Test series after senior players expressed reservations against travelling as…
Politics Don’t vote for me - Mangala
Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera said he has decided to step down from active politics and urged voters not to cast their preference for him at the…