General Wonder Crystal” by Sybil Wettasinghe sets World Record
The book “Wonder Crystal” authored by veteran children’s book writer and illustrator Kala Keerthi Sybil Wettasinghe has set a new Guinness World Record for the…
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Politics Akila to resign as UNP General Secretary
UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday he informed party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe of his decision to resign from the post. Mr.…
Education China’s first lady thanks Devi Balika students
Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has written back to a group of students from Devi Balika Vidyalaya in Sri Lanka, expressing her appreciation…
Health Pope tested negative for coronavirus
Vatican, (daily Mail), 3 March 2020 - Pope Francis has tested negative for coronavirus after he was forced to cancel a series of engagements last week…
Politics People suffered when leaders tried to be eagles
It was the people who had to suffer when leaders of the previous Government attempted to be eagles, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said during an event held…
Politics Won’t let anyone ‘lay eggs’ in my nest
Referring to the Government’s attempts to make new appointments to China-gifted National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa, former President Maithripala…
Politics GL, Cabraal, Sabry to enter National List through SLPP
Former Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris, former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and President’s Counsel Ali Sabry will enter Parliament through the…
Politics SJB to go solo on nominations
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday announced the appointment of its nomination board. Commenting on this, former MP Harin Fernando told Daily Mirror the…
Politics Sajith boycotts UNP Working Committee meeting
Several UNP members including party deputy leader Sajith Premadasa boycotted its Working Committee meeting held yesterday. Sajith loyalist and former MP Harin…
General Vega unveils at Geneva Motor Show
The new electric supercar Vega EVX unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show 2020.
Politics ‘Guttila’ has now become the aggressor!
Both are said to be planning to enter the general polls round the corner from the same alliance and are in a battle to muster the highest preference…
General Some hopefuls may not be on the list!
Even those looking forward to making it to Diyawanna through the List do not appear to know about it. According to the calculations of Pohottuwa high-ups,…
Business A businessman and a politico in a tape-recording trap!
The owner of this enterprise, a former commando, is a successful businessman. When Yahapalanaya took office following the fall of the former strongman’s…
Business Senkadagala Finance acquires Candor Asset Management
Senkadagala Finance PLC yesterday acquired Candor Asset Management, a unit trust and asset management firm, from Eagle Proprietary Investments Limited (EPIL),…
Business Apparel industry holds crucial meeting today to assess virus hit
The representatives of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector will meet today to assess the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on the industry, which is also in…
Sports Retiring Siriwardena bowls SL to emphatic win
Sri Lanka ended their Women's Twenty20 World Cup on a high today (02) with a crushing victory over Bangladesh in a fitting farewell to retiring veteran…
Sports NZ thrash India by seven wickets to sweep series
REUTERS - New Zealand romped to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second Test in Christchurch today (02) for an emphatic 2-0 series sweep of the…
Sports Fernando hat-trick hands Rajans 50-14 thrashing
Wing three quarter Ishan Fernando bagged a cracking hat-trick as St. Peter’s College thrashed Dharmaraja College 50-14 in their opening match of the…
Sports Thomas runs riot
West Indian right-arm pacie Oshane Thomas wrecked the Sri Lankan top order in their run chase of 197, ending with impressive figures of 5 for 28 and laying the…
Health SL looks to set up ’quarantine areas’ in western province
Sri Lanka's Health Ministry is looking at the possibility of setting up separate quarantine areas for passengers arriving from South Korea, Iran, Italy and…
Business High-flyer brought to earth!
A request by a politico for a helicopter ride to attend an important meeting at the periphery was curtly turned down by the Big Boss, they say. …
Sports Siriwardena: I’m truly satisfied to help my country
Shashikala Siriwardena says she couldn’t have imagined a more satisfying end to her career than taking four wickets to steer Sri Lanka to their first ICC…
Travel Sri Lanka to host Mrs. World 2021
Sri Lanka was announced as the host country for the prestigious 2021 Mrs. World Pageant during a press conference held at The Kingsbury Hotel earlier today. It…
Sports Pradeep, Dhananjaya to miss West Indies T20Is due to injuries
In what comes as a double blow for Sri Lanka ahead of the T20I series against West Indies, Nuwan Pradeep and Dhananjaya de Silva have been ruled out due to…