Politics The costly hoarding ends up in pieces!
A large hoarding put up to serve a tourism promotion purpose opposite a park in the city had been pulled down and cut into pieces, they say. A provincial…
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Politics Postal facility allowance for MPs, PC members increased
A gazette has been issued increasing annual free postal facility allowance for Members of the Parliament and for Provincial Council members. Accordingly, the…
Sports South Africa edge ahead on 13-wicket day
At the start of the second day in Durban, there was a sense of inevitability. Despite a fine show on the opening day, a lot depended on how the Sri Lankan…
Crime Seeking high office, no matter at what cost!
Ambitious Krishna from the upcountry estate sector, who failed to get a place in the top team like his colleagues Mano and Diga, is said to be downhearted…
Law Constitutional Council a corrupt and biased institution: Wijeyadasa
Former Minister and MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday the Constitutional Council was one of the most corrupt institutions in the country and stressed the…
Politics PM unveils ‘Lakhiru Sevana’
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today unveiled the plaque erected at ‘Lakhiru Sevana’ low income housing scheme. Minister of Megapolis Patali Champika…
Technology Durban offers faint hope for beleaguered Sri Lanka
The odds appear to be stacked against Sri Lanka in a two-Test series against South Africa, which starts at Kingsmead on Wednesday, but the tourists can take…
Crime Meddlesome politicos trying to hinder investigations
The constant undue interference from powerful politicos at national level and their kith and kin has become a big headache to the white-collar high-up…
Politics Expanding private schools: Bandula tells Prez to suspend cabinet paper
Former education minister Bandula Gunawardane today urged President Maithripala Sirisena to suspend the cabinet paper allowing private schools to expand its…
Politics Provincial Council election will be held first - President
President Maithripala Sirisena said the Provincial Council Election will definitely be held before the next Presidential Election. The President said so while…
Sports Lasith Malinga on a sticky wicket
Sri Lanka’s white ball skipper Lasith Malinga’s future as the captain has come under the scanner after being accused of serious misconduct by fellow senior…
Crime Fuel price increased from midnight today
The retail prices of fuel have been increased with effect from midnight today based on the fuel pricing formula, the Finance Ministry said. Accordingly, the…
General Sri Lanka urged to develop own narrative of China’s BRI
From left: South Asia Gateway Terminals CEO Romesh David, Verité Research, Research Director, Subhashini Abeysinghe, IPS Research Fellow Dr. Janaka Wijesiri,…
Sports Medals for all his favourites!
An awards ceremony held recently to felicitate a certain category of high performers with Number One as the chief guest received wide publicity. Meanwhile, an…
Politics SL to purchase Mi-17s from Russia for UN missions
Sri Lanka is negotiating with Russia the purchase of a new batch of Russian Mi-17 helicopters, which the country will use in UN peacekeeping missions, Sri…
Law Threatening Eknaligoda: Gnanasara Thera’s sentence suspended
The six-month rigorous imprisonment imposed on Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera for threatening Sandya Eknaligoda, was suspended for five years by the Colombo…
Law Navy escapes with a last minute penalty
Out-of-form Navy Sports Club brushed off a late scare as they claimed a thrilling 18-17 win over Air Force Sports Club in their Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby…
Sports All Breeds Championship Dog show
The 121st All Breeds Championship Dog show organized by the Ceylon Kennel Club was held at Colombo BMICH today. Ceylon Kennel Club was established in 1899 at…
Politics Albert Edirisinghe Opticians marks 70 relaunching Colpetty branch
From left: Sanithri Samarakoon, Albert Edirisinghe Opticians Ltd Chairman Mangala Edirisinghe Samarokoon, Universal Ambassador Janaka Edirisinghe, Managing…
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Entertainment Hush-hush about hush money!
Members of a major local body had reportedly been paid Rs. 200,000 each as hush money by the prospective garbage disposal contractor. The garbage disposal…
Politics Major breakdown in India-Sri Lanka relationship after change of govt in 2014: MR
Opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that there was a "major breakdown" in the bilateral relationship between India and his country after a new…
Sports Homesick Kandy out to end away woes
Kandy Sports Club will be desperate to put an end to their woes away from home as the reigning champions face a stern challenge from their bitter rivals CR and…
Travel Kishu Gomes promises 3 mn tourist arrivals this year
The SLTPB and SLTDA Chairman Kishu Gomes speaking at the event in the presence of Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs…