Health Trump reiterates counter-terrorism cooperation with SL
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment that the US would stand with Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday terror attacks and expand…
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Politics PM requests EC not to resign
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who had met the Chairman of Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya at the Parliamentary Complex yesterday had requested…
Technology New Year party this year was an exclusive affair
The traditional New Year party hosted by a certain Provincial body to its employees was an exclusive affair for staff grade officers this year. A grand treat…
Weather India dominate New Zealand before rain forces reserve day in Manchester
India’s disciplined bowling attack dominated New Zealand before intermittent rain washed out the rest of Tuesday’s play in the first Cricket World Cup…
Education No matter what
A policeman is seen holding an umbrella to a DIG during the protest carried out by IUSF university students today over several demands. Police also used tear…
Politics Govt slashes aviation levies
The Cabinet has approved the reduction of ground handling charges, aviation fuel and the embarkation levy for Six months. The Cabinet paper was tabled under…
Business Second biggest hotel is family member’s investment
The construction work on the second biggest hotel in the Southern province is proceeding apace, they say. This 200-room- hotel coming up on a nine-acre block…
Sports Avishka Fernando — living his father’s dream
When his wife was pregnant with their first child, Colin Fernando prayed hard for a boy. Because he had only one dream: and that was to see his son play…
Crime Fmr Rakna Lanka Chairman Victor Samaraweera arrested
Former Chairman of Rakna Lanka Security Company Victor Samaraweera had been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Police said he was…
Business Tel Aviv takes ride to scooter ‘paradise’
Men use their phones to connect to the electric scooter mobile app while standing on a sidewalk of a street in the Israeli coastal town of Tel Aviv. Israelis…
Sports Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul both hit centuries as India secured a seven-wicket victory
He may possess one of the most unconventional actions in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 - but Jasprit Bumrah proved yet again on Saturday why he is also…
Business Debt burden on each Srilankan is Rs 530,000 - Fmr AG
Former Auditor General Gamini Wijesinghe said that the debt burden on every citizen in the country amounts to Rs. 530,000. Addressing a conference of…
Politics An example of his punishment for the corrupt
An accused in a floating armory corruption case which created a big sensation in the country has now been appointed as a private secretary to a very high…
Sports Hathuru disappointed with World Cup performance
Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha is disappointed after Sri Lanka were eliminated with one match to go in the 2019 World Cup. Sri Lanka will face India—a…
Technology Launch of Colombo Light Rail
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in conversation with Ministers Arjuna Ranatunga and Patali Champika Ranawaka at the launch of Colombo Light Rail yesterday.
Sports Avishka, Pooran lit up a high scoring thriller
Two young batting talents—Avishka Fernando and Nicholas Pooran lit up the Sri Lanka vs West Indies World Cup dead-rubber at the Riverside Durham cricket…
Travel Day briefly turns to night
Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to cities and towns across northern Chile to stake out spots in one of the world's best locations to witness Tuesday's…
Business TUI pledges support for SL’s tourism industry revival
Sebastian Ebel, a member of the Executive Board of TUI AG, responsible for destination experiences, hotels and resorts, cruises and group purchasing, met with…
Technology Kavindu at the double as Kandy claim sevens title
Kavindu Perera who captained CR and FC last season came back to haunt his former side with Sri Lanka club rugby powerhouse Kandy Sports Club who claimed the…
Crime Out of office, but he is there large as life!
A certain former provincial chief is said to be continuing to enjoy the perks and privileges of the post he no longer holds and attending to official functions…
Security Tightening purse strings rather than security!
An upcountry politico had, the other day, turned away two security men assigned to him saying that he could not afford to provide them with food and lodging.…
Business South America-EU trade talks press on after Macron warning to Brazil
BRUSSELS (AFP) - Negotiations between Europe and South America to finalise a blockbuster trade deal continued yesterday, after French President Emmanuel Macron…
Sports Sri Lanka Youth Netball team off to Japan
The Sri Lanka Youth Netball team took wing to Japan yesterday (26) to take part in the 11th Asian Youth Asian Netball Championships from June 29 to July 7 in…
Politics Symbolic meeting at DMZ
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump walk together south of the Military Demarcation Line that divides North and South Korea, after…