Politics Family break-up has led to quitting political base
A young Green politico who has made Uva his political base is said to be planning to say adieu to his familiar electorate. He had initially planned to shift…
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General The three turncoats may not get nomination
Three politicos who once held high office in yahapalanaya currently getting ‘poor relative’ treatment from Pohottuwa may not get nominations from their…
General Experienced Royal face uphill task
S. Thomas’ was on top against traditional rivals Royal when play ended on day in the 141st Battle of the Blues big match played at the SSC ground. The Thomians…
Sports England end Sri Lanka cricket tour over virus
England's cricket team abruptly pulled out of a tour of Sri Lanka on Friday over the “unprecedented” crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. A practice…
Politics He was forced to skip the reception!
The main purpose of his visit was to express his gratitude to the people who remained loyal to him even after Maitri’s defection in an unexpected political…
Health IPL could go ’TV-only’ over virus: official
The Indian Premier League could be played behind closed doors because of the new coronavirus, an official told AFP on Thursday, as calls grew to cancel or…
Politics All steps taken, don’t panic: President, PM
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said all necessary steps had been taken to contain the spread of coronavirus and…
Technology Prohibited wireless phones to be removed from use in SL
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) had decided to remove a wide range of wireless mobile phones which cannot be used under the…
Crime Fuel price reduction within next few days: Minister
The government would pass the benefit of fuel price reduction in the global market to the consumer in the next few days after deciding the way it should be…
Security US World War II submarine discovered
Researchers have found the resting place of a World War II submarine wreck 11,000 feet below the surface. Named the Stickleback, the vessel sank on May 28,…
Health Gyms ’high-risk’ locations for spreading COVID-19, experts
Gyms have been identified as "high risk" locations for catching coronavirus due to sweat and dampness heightening the spread of germs, Sky News reported.…
Health COVID-19 awareness for state employees
An awareness programme on COVID-19 is underway for the staff members of Ministries, Departments and Corporations and the first in the series was held at…
Politics COVID-19 has no relevance to postponing polls: Sajith
The Coronavirus has no relevance to the general election as preventing the further spread of the disease is the most important matter rather than talking of…
Sports WOULD THOMIAN GRIT STAND IN THE WAY OF A ROYAL WIN?
The 141st edition of the second oldest schools cricket encounter in the world, the Battle of the Blues, between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College…
Health Oil sinks on Saudi move; equities lose early puff on virus fear
(London) AFP: Oil prices tumbled yesterday after Saudi Arabia and Gulf partner UAE stepped up the price war with plans to flood the global markets while a…
Politics CB in fresh push to make Sri Lanka a less-cash society
CB Deputy Governor H.A. Karunaratne presents CB Governor W.D. Lakshman with the official campaign poster of the ‘2020-Year of Digital Transactions’ drive in…
Security No fees from quarantined passengers: Army
No fees will be charged from passengers sent to quarantine centres in Punani and Kandakadu, Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Shavendra Silva…
Politics Promoting women’s representation
An advocacy event to promote representation of women in the upcoming parliamentary elections organized by the Gender and Elections Working Group (GEWG) was…
Politics MR signs nomination papers
PM Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday signed nomination papers at the Wijerama Residence in the presence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former President…
Crime Prima KottuMee to spice up the Royal – Thomian Big Match
Image caption: Mr. Sajith Gunaratne – Deputy General Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries Limited (Prima Group Sri Lanka) handing over the sponsorship to the Sub…
Weather It’s Raining Chocolate Once Again at Hilton Colombo!
It’s that time of the year once again where Hilton Colombo goes choco-crazy. From chocolate inspired delicious dishes to mouthwatering beverages, cakes and…
Crime Leaving just ONE in the world
Kenya's only female white giraffe and her calf have been killed by poachers on Tuesday, in a major blow for the rare animals found nowhere else in the world,…
Sports ’There’s nothing better than playing against them’: Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur
England may be on an upward Test curve following victory in South Africa, but in Sri Lanka they will be up against a coach who has their number. Mickey Arthur…
Sports Wesley to rally around Ogbebor
Wesley College will rally around their super star captain Samuel Ogbebor who has already made a name for himself following his performance in the last few…