Business Permit renewed overlooking tax dues in arrears!
A renewed annual production permit is said to have been issued to a distillery owned by a big entrepreneur with close ties to a powerful politico, despite…
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Politics UN Chief condemns attack on Sri Lankan troops in Mali
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, strongly condemned the attack which led to the deaths of two ‘blue helmets’ from Sri Lanka and injured six others.…
General Aussies enjoy upper hand after bowling Sri Lanka out for 144
A reshuffle of personnel and a change of opponent brought a much-sought shift in performance for Australia who ended the opening day of their Test campaign…
Politics Apparel industry seeks government help to enter emerging markets
Sri Lanka’s traditional apparel export markets such as US and EU becoming stagnant Apparel exporters stress need to penetrate more into emerging markets As Sri…
General Coming down to brass tacks!
A young Green high-up and a Blue party stalwart had met each other at a celebration recently. They had taken advantage of this chance meeting to have a…
Politics Rohitha weds Tatyana
Former President and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha tied the nuptial knot with Tatyana Livera yesterday amidst a distinguished…
Politics Heavy fines on drivers causing fatal accidents
Fines imposed on errant drivers who cause fatal road accidents would rise appreciably in order to dissuade motorists from driving recklessly, Transport and…
Sports Sri Lanka Hoping For a 'Miracle' in Australia: Chandimal
Sri Lanka have closely studied the way India defeated Australia in their recent Test series, but captain Dinesh Chandimal said on Wednesday his side will still…
Business Rupee falls on importer dollar demand; stocks post 8-week closing low
(Colombo) REUTERS: Sri Lanka’s rupee closed weaker yesterday due to dollar demand from importers, while stocks fell to an eight-week closing low amid concerns…
General Gagged for talking out of turn!
‘The Buddha Statue’ statement made by the new governing one for the North soon after assuming duties had stirred a hornets’ nest among the Pohottuwa ranks.…
Crime British Court case against Brigadier; Not informed: Army
The Sri Lanka Army said today that neither the Army nor Brigadier Priyanka Fernando had been informed with regard to any court case filed against the Brigadier…
Crime The Sri Lankan guns out to ruin Australia
It’s a Test series many expect Australia to win and just the tonic needed for a lift ahead of the World Cup and Ashes. But Sri Lanka, ranked one spot behind…
Politics It was a slip between the lip and the cup!
A rumour doing rounds in political circles says that a prominent politico had been denied a high office at the provincial level he was about to get when the…
Law SLC employee sent on compulsory leave on corruption charges
Former Sri Lanka National Cricket team analyst Sanath Jayasundara, who was employed at the SLC Brain Center, has been sent on compulsory leave by the SLC on…
Politics New entity to handle Port City land sales
A new procurement and regulatory entity is to be established within next three to six months to conduct land sales, handle regulation and development…
Crime Ring-leaders are yet to be arrested!
A group of politicos has come forward to shield the goons who led a mob attack on a hospital in a locality that has gone into history as the place where the…
Crime Licences of all 9mm firearms suspended
Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando today said licences of all 9mm firearms had been suspended and new licences would be issued from January 23. Mr. Fernando…
Business SriLankan says A330-200 idling at BIA lacks suitable cabin configuration for their use
Says aircraft was acquired by previous mgt. in 2017 linked to the settlement against the cancellation of the 4 new Airbus A350-900 aircraft order Current mgt.…
Technology Maithri’s love for Duterte comes under fire
President Maithripala Sirisena, displaying his determination to prevent any chances of bridging the gap between him and UNP, appointed a Presidential…
Sports Ratwatte's CR future hangs in balance
CR and FC have sensationally dropped their highest point scorer of the Dialog Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament, Tarinda Ratwatte from the squad preparing to…
General Forewarned about the advent of a Romeo!
Young female public employees of a certain province have received a general warning about a well- known Casanova recently appointed to a very high post in the…
Sports Hazlewood ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests
Australia have suffered a major blow ahead of their Domain Test series against Sri Lanka, with key fast bowler and vice-captain Josh Hazlewood ruled out with a…
Health Sena caterpillar: Agriculture Employees leave cancelled
Leave off all agriculture officers and employees engaged in the Agrarian Services had been cancelled with effect from January 21 until further notice in order…
General Winning hearts and minds at public expense!
A provincial chief has made it a practice to host the entire staff to a tea party every Wednesday at public expense. Over 10 varieties of snacks are…