Weather World Bank supports climate resilient agriculture projects in Lanka
The International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank has provided financial assistance of USD 125 Million to implement a climate resilient…
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General Issue over big poll candidate resolved on time!
A certain public statement made by the Pohottuwa Secretary caused a pandemonium in the Blue Camp. He had told the media that their candidate for the race for…
Politics Wilpattu deer interrupted his night dreams!
The recent political developments have sent the khaki chief into a flurry of excitement, they say. His peculiar conduct these days has become a matter for…
Politics Cabinet Decisions
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by President Maithreepala Sirisena, to continue the proposed Environmental Conservation National…
Development IMF says materialising of key global risks could upset growth of emerging Asia
Washington DC Although the growth in emerging markets and developing economies is expected to stabilise around 5 percent, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Sports SLBL Pro Basketball League from May 2
The inaugural SLBL Pro Basketball League Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation (SLBF) and sponsored by Mobitel will commence on May 2 at…
Sports Fixing the fixer
As the International Cricket Council (ICC) edges closer to completing their corruption investigations here, Sri Lanka is just a step away from bringing tough…
Crime SL a soft target for cybercriminals: Microsoft
As Sri Lanka embarks on ambitious tech projects, more companies are likely to be exposed to attacks than the global average, according to Microsoft. Even as…
Politics It’s a fun time for them!
A big crowd that has pitched camp at an official residence these days are having a jolly fun time wining, dining and playing cards, they say. A double…
Crime Former DIG back to prison
Former DIG Nalaka De Silva is being taken back to prison after he was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court where he was further remanded until…
Politics Policy interest rates to remain at current levels - CBSL
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has presented praise worthy budget which is not a burden to the economy despite several elections on the cards for 2019,…
Politics Flexing political muscle!
A politico who got a high office with the regime change had stormed a Police Station and demanded that a suspect in custody be immediately released. The…
Technology Sixth Indo-Sri Lanka Defence Dialog held in Colombo
Indian Defence delegation, led by Indian Defence Secretary Mr. Sanjay Mitra participated at the sixth Indo-Sri Lanka Defence Dialogue at the invitation of the…
Politics UNP will win next Presidential Election, says Kiriella
Public Enterprise, Kandyan Heritage, Kandy Development Minister and the Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella expressed his confidence that the United National…
Sports SLBL Pro Basketball League from May 2
The inaugural SLBL Pro Basketball League Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation (SLBF) and sponsored by Mobitel will commence on May 2 at…
Business Asian markets mostly up as China, US hail trade talk’s progress
While the news was once again upbeat, Asian markets were unable to press ahead with the rally that has characterised the past two weeks HONG KONG…
Sports SLBL Pro Basketball League from May 2
The inaugural SLBL Pro Basketball League Tournament conducted by the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation (SLBF) and sponsored by Mobitel will commence on May 2 at…
Education Faculty of Graduate Studies Building declared open by PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the building of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Colombo today. Cabinet ministers Rauff…
Technology China’s Hainan Group to set up rubber EPZ in Moneragala and North East
Hainan Group from the Southern province of People’s Republic of China has expressed interest to set a special rubber export processing zone in Moneragala and…
Technology Money Laundering case against Namal and others fixed for June 7
The case filed against Hambantota district Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and five others under Money Laundering Act was fixed for further trial on June 7 by…
Technology India retain ICC Test championship mace
India have retained the ICC Test Championship Mace and won the purse of $ 1 million for a third year running after finishing at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC…
Weather Dambulla gets temperature humidity controlled warehouse
In a bid to minimize the post harvest loss and have better storage facilities for agro based products, ground was broken to construct a 5,000 ton temperature…
Crime Office functions while vital documents lie packed in bags!
Office files of a major council pertaining to matters of vital importance to the ratepayers, packed in fertilizer bags are lying gathering dust for the last…
Technology Destruction of cocaine commenced
A cocaine haul of 769 kgs was set to be destroyed at D.N.S Warehouse, Kelaniya in the presence of President Maithripala Sirisena today