Politics Communication gap led to their absence
Some prominent Pohottuwa members had been conspicuous by their absence at the ceremony held to ‘solemnize’ the Pohottuwa-Betel-political marriage. …
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Crime Police security for Lankan WC cricketers in UK
Harin Fernando, Minister of Telecommunications, Foreign Employment and Sports revealed yesterday that three police personnel including the Assistant…
Technology Omalka replaces Weeraratne as XV’s Captain
CR and FC number eight Omalka Gunarathne is set to lead Sri Lanka in the two friendly games against Malaysia later this week in a shocking turn of events…
Health Conspirator gets dose of his own medicine
A Diyawanna politico from Matale who was keen on clinching the political marriage between the Blue party and Pohottuwa had hit upon a plan to win over the…
Politics CSO members meet PM
A group of Civil Society Organisation (CSO) members met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today to discuss the crisis the country is facing…
Sports SLC stuns Avishka with demotion
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has given former Sri Lanka opening batsman Avishka Gunawardene the shock of his life as the 41-year-old has been demoted from his post…
Weather France in a rush to train skilled workers to restore Notre-Dame
(Paris) REUTERS: France is in a hurry to rebuild world famous Notre-Dame Cathedral and Romain Legoube, an 18-year-old apprentice carpenter, hopes to be among…
Business They are the people hit hard most!
The Diyawanna politicos, who forfeited their right to a monthly pension due to the mid-term dissolution of the council are a very unhappy set these days, they…
Politics Security should be devoid of politics - Religious leaders tell Government
The clergy and the people are not happy about the manner in which the government is conducting investigations into the deadly Easter Sunday bombings, the…
Crime All should unite to protect peace and harmony - Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
A solemn but dignified ceremony was held at the Lake House premises last evening to commemorate those who died during the Easter Sunday carnage inflicted by…
Business ADB Annual Meeting to begin this week in Fiji
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera will lead the Sri Lankan delegation at the 52nd Asian Development Bank (ADB) Annual Meeting to be held in Fiji from May 1…
Travel A picnic that went awry
The members of a provincial council had been treated to a picnic at an upcountry health resort ahead of unveiling the council’s annual budget, they say. …
Sports KJP – the Spirited Fighter of Sri Lanka cricket
If dashing opener Kusal Janith Perera (KJP) was born in to the Red Indian clan, his name would probably be ‘Spirited Fighter’. To confer KJP with that nickname…
Politics Is the power crisis our own creation?
The recent power crisis we encountered should not be a surprise to anyone as it was waiting to happen and of our own creation. When I say our own creation, it…
Politics Taking oaths in a borrowed garb!
A Diyawanna politico who had received summons to call at a main office in the city quite recently had to borrow a white tunic from a colleague when he was…
Sports Malinga key to Sri Lanka’s World Cup chances’ – Chaminda Vaas
Chaminda Vaas, the former Sri Lanka paceman, believes Lasith Malinga's form and his leadership qualities will play the decisive role for Sri Lanka at the ICC…
Crime Tribute for victims of Easter Sunday attacks
Standing in solidarity with the victims of the recent Easter Day attacks which struck Colombo, Dubai's Burj Khalifa; the tallest and most famous skyscraper in…
Crime From the Den of the Mastermind
The entire family, 2 brothers, a sister and the parents of Zahran Hashim the suspected mastermind of the Easter Sunday massacre have been missing since April…
Security Army protection for Mawanella
Army troops have been deployed in the Mawanella Area following the finding of a suspicious motorcycle . It was reported that the Army had provided security to…
Health It was just an accident…
After the hideous brawl at the Diyawanna House yesterday, one of the partisans of the recently appointed Second-in-Command had got himself admitted to the…
Business Measures to rebuild tourism industry
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry will take several measures to rebuild the industry which got severely affected after several blasts went off across the island…
Crime Countrywide manhunt to arrest terrorists
Army Commander assures swift action : Over 50 suspects arrested so far: Forces and police join in crack down : Army Commander Lt. General Mahesh Senanayake…
General Brief delay sent him home for a long stretch!
A purohita on a mission of providing shelter to the poor had ordered the interdiction of a housing authority’s district manager in a gem-rich area for a very…
Sports Asian Athletics Championships in Doha: Vidusha wins bronze for Sri Lanka
Vidusha Lassani won a Bronze medal for Sri Lanka in the triple jump at the Asian Athletics Championships in Doha Qatar Kalifah Stadium yesterday. Vidusha…