Business SriLankan to post loss of up to US $ 16mn due to Easter attacks
Sri Lanka’s state-run airline is set to report a loss of up to US $ 160 million this year, as tourism in the island nation suffers following the Easter…
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Politics Yes, I was released...
Former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and two others were acquitted and released by the Special Trial-at-Bar High Court over the Litro Gas case…
Technology A plaintive cry from a sibling left in the lurch!
A well-heeled sibling of a top political figure in our country looked some time ago, set to stage a major political stunt. He had suddenly begun speaking to…
Crime Catapult-shooting is pastime!
There is a Diyawanna politico residing in the hostel outside the city who is using a catapult to shoot stones as a hobby. A stone shot with his catapult had…
Sports In-form Sri Lanka eye rare series sweep
Sri Lanka kicked off the post-Lasith Malinga era with a resounding seven-wicket victory in the second one-day international, and are now in line to seal their…
Technology PM distributes appointment letters
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe distributed appointment letters to graduates in the State sector at the Temple Trees today. Several UNP MPs also…
Sports All Island Schools Games from October 10 to 21 in Kurunegala and Kandy
The Ministry of Education has decided that the 34th All Island School Games will take place from October 10 to 21 in Kurunegala and Kandy. This is the first…
General Buying backing for his nominee!
A senior top team member had reportedly made an earnest request to 22 Diyawanna politicos to back the candidacy of the person of his choice for the upcoming…
Politics SLSBC holds 22nd Annual General Meeting
Seated (from left): Shamil Mendis – Immediate Past President, Tan Beng Chuan – Vice President, Prajeeth Balasubramaniam – Vice President, Rohitha Mendis –…
Education Unemployed graduates tear-gassed
Police used tear-gas and water cannon to disperse the protesting unemployed graduates near the Lotus Roundabout today.
Sports Right process followed: ICC backs Kumar Dharmasena’s overthrows decision in World Cup 2019 final
The ICC has thrown its weight behind umpire Kumar Dharmasena for the 1st time since the latter awarded eventual champions England 6 crucial overthrows in the…
Business Shares finish at over 5-month high; rupee flat
Sri Lankan shares rose for a fourth straight session to hit their highest close in over five months yesterday, led by a rally in beverage and banking stocks…
General Buying backing for his nominee!
A senior top team member had reportedly made an earnest request to 22 Diyawanna politicos to back the candidacy of the person of his choice for the upcoming…
Politics PM at Embilipitiya
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in a ceremony held in Embilipitiya to distribute lands to the people in the area. Minister of Lands and…
Business Leading apparel exporter calls for clarity and direction
A leading apparel exporter in the country has called for clarity and direction from the government for private enterprises to play a key role in regaining and…
Technology Put his foot into mouth again?
The actor-turned politico shot his mouth off again by accusing some ‘men in robes’ of sexual misconduct. And highly disconcerted Diyawanna politicos of the…
Politics PM at ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe seen inspecting the ‘Enterprise Sri Lanka’ program which is designed to help the country’s SME sector yesterday. Finance…
General Forced to sign the resignation letter
A local body member of Pohottuwa has complained to khaki authorities and the party hierarchy that he was forced to sign a letter resigning from the council…
Sports End of an era: Malinga to bow out from ODI cricket on July 26
Veteran seamer Lasith Malinga will end his ODI career on July 26 when Sri Lanka play Bangladesh in the first game of a three-match series. He will continue to…
Business Hayleys assures re-exportation of used mattresses stored at its free zone
From left: Hayleys Advantis Limited Director Dr. Asanka Ratnayke, Hayleys Advantis Limited Managing Director Ruwan Waidyratne and HFZT Director Amal Rodrigo…
Politics Engrossed in conversation
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen in a conversation with Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka during declaring open of…
Crime UK provides US$ 4.7 bn unutilised export potential for Lankan apparels: report
Apparel and textile exports to UK reached US$ 642mn last year Apparel exports represent 46% of total export potential to the UK Sri Lanka’s apparel industry…
Education Making a fortune out of the school identity card!
This photographer, closely connected to a lady holding high office in a prominent institution thanks to political influence, is, said to be charging a fee of…
Sports Malinga informs SLC of decision to retire from ODIs
Veteran cricketer Lasith Malinga today said he officially informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that he would retire from One Day Internationals after the first ODI…