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Law An unusual case of having the cake and eating it too!
There is a city mayor who has rented out his vehicle for a monthly payment of Rs. 160,000, but he continues to use it himself. A paradox? But we are assured it…
Sports Dimuth hit by bouncer and stretchered off
Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne was stretchered off in a neck brace after taking a hit from a bouncer by Pat Cummins in the second cricket Test in…
Technology Proposed Animal Welfare Bill shows Sri Lankans are against animal cruelty
Bar Association of Sri Lanka President U.R. de Silva (L), Ven. Dr. Omalpe Sobitha thero (C) and Consultant to the Law Commission on Animal Welfare Legislation,…
Politics Field Marshal Fonseka to boycott Independence Day celebration
It is reported that former Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has decided not to attend the National Independence Day celebrations to be held at the Galle…
Law Bloomberg quotes Mahendran on Deutsche Bank alleged money laundering case
Former Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Arjuna Mahendran had reportedly offered his opinion to Bloomberg, in reference to a proposed investment by Qatar in…
Sports Ban use of Fb by SL team - Arnold
Former Sri Lanka cricketer and cricket commentator Russel Arnold yesterday (30), said that the Sri Lankan national cricket team players should be banned from…
Technology They failed to drive a wedge!
A prominent senior one in the Betel leaf alliance was conspicuous by his absence, at the ceremony held to mark the former strongman assuming duties as the…
Crime Prez tells Navy Commander to arrest illegal sand miners
President Maithripala Sirisena has said he instructed the Navy Commander to arrest sand racketeers. He said this while addressing the Environmental Pioneer…
Business No more excuses! ecommerce is a do or die for Lankan businesses” - Dulith Herath
Sri Lanka’s e-com pioneer Dulith Herath says in exclusive interview discussing how his network of online retail facilitators, from ‘Kapruka’ to the latest…
Politics UNP is scared of polls - - Gammanpila
UPFA Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila says Mahinda Rajapaksa lost the Premiership due to Tamil Separatists’ money power and the Central Bank thieves. Excerpts…
Sports Mohan’s team refutes accusations
Mohan de Silva and his team challenged his rivals who are levelling baseless allegation at them, which is in preparation for the forthcoming Sri Lanka Cricket…
Weather Foundation for Civilian Bravery trains ex award receivers to combat drugs in Sri Lanka
On Saturday 12 January, a training camp at the Panagoda Army Cantonment on drug prevention was held for past awardees of the Civilian Bravery Award. The awards…
Politics Now he is seeking green pastures
There is a member of the black-coated tribe who has found political refuge in the Betel Leaf alliance after having sought shelter in several parties for brief…
Politics Prez praises Sajith; says he needs a rest
President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday commended Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa for his commitment and said he had advised him not to work round…
Law Twelve Navy personnel injured in clash with illegal sand miners
Twelve Sri Lanka Navy personnel were injured following a clash between illegal sand miners in Kandakadu, Kinniya and the Navy. According to Navy spokesman…
Travel UL lost USD 14.04 mn, flying via Mattala
SriLankan lost USD 14.04 million between 2013 and 2015 as it was compelled to fly to and handle flights at the Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport,…
Politics Does he walk the talk?
A former political provincial chief has got seven khaki personnel deployed to provide security to both his Colombo and Jaffna residences, they say. This former…
Sports Hathurusingha's wings clipped: Won’t be involved in team selection
Sri Lankan coach Chandika Hathurusingha will have no longer have a role in choosing the national cricket team, either at home or on tour. A directive has been…
Technology Reshan to Captain Trinity First XV
Reshan Bandaranyake will lead Trinity College during the 2019 Inter-Schools rugby season with Dhiren Ratwatte as his deputy. Both players hail from a sporting…
Business CB cuts foreign holding in G-Secs to limit hot money stock
Reduces threshold of foreign investment in T-bills and bonds from 10% to 5% Currently, foreign holding stands below 5.0 % of total stock of issued G-secs…
Crime Political weight suppresses inquiries into the fraud!
A zonal administrative high-up in the education sector, a buddy of high political authority, has reportedly diddled public funds obtained purportedly for…
Technology Ranjan disapproves UNPers attending Rohitha's wedding
State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake today found fault with UNPers who attended the wedding of former President’s son Rohitha Rajapaksa last week. “I feel that…
Sports Sri Lanka still a part of my heart- Graham Ford
He had just overseen Surrey’s return to the top tier in English county championships when he was invited by his former employer–Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)–to come…