Business Trade deficit soars on higher vehicle, fuel imports
October trade deficit up to US $ 903mn from US $ 752mn YoY Cumulative trade deficit in 10 months at US $. 8.8bn from US $ 7.6bn Oct. imports up 9%; exports up…
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Crime CH overcome Police by a whisker
In what turned out to be a close game, CH & FC managed to beat Police SC 29-24 in their Dialog Rugby League 2018/19 matchweek seven fixture played at the…
Education Politico recalls classmate’s sour face!
There are two prominent politicians in the country who had been class mates of an elitist school in the city. However, circumstances following their school…
Crime Four killed, eight injured in Kudawella Fishery Harbour shooting
At least four people were killed and eight injured when two gunmen opened fire inside the Kudawella Fishery Harbour in Tangalle last morning, police spokesman…
Politics I won't join UNP: Duminda
UPFA MP and former Minister Duminda Dissanayake today rejected reports of him joining the UNP and said he has no intention of doing so. Responding to…
Sports SL Netball World Cup hopes in jeopardy?
Sri Lanka’s participation in the Netball World Cup 2019 in Liverpool has apparently been jeopardised by a delayed payment to the organising committee. The…
Politics High deposit keeps tenderers away!
Equipment and appliances worth Rs.20 million purchased for the state of the art canteen of a new provincial building complex are lying idle inside a room of a…
Politics UNP should play its second innings politics: Ajith P.
The UNP should play its second innings politics after the recent political crisis carefully and diligently since there is a little left for it, newly appointed…
Sports Prasanna’s county experience could win him a place in squad
Seekkuge Prasanna’s two-year stint with English county Northamptonshire where he appeared for them in the T20 Blast could clinch him a place in Sri Lanka’s…
Politics He feared one more would crowd him out!
A politico from the South, who suddenly found himself in the Opposition had been contemplating a somersault back to where power is when he got as a godsend a…
General Seasonal shopping
With Christmas round the corner, shopping hype has gained momentum with an array of goods for the festive season. Here some shoppers selecting Christmas decors…
Law PM violated Constitution by nominating 35 for Cabinet: JVP
JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was looking for loopholes in the Constitution to increase the…
Business Asia shares round out rough week with fresh losses
Markets sank across the world even as the Fed predicted two interest rate increases next year down from three with the bank trimming its forecast for US growth…
Sports New Sports Minister wants to cleanse the Augean stables before cricket election
+ New Sports Minister Harin Fernando yesterday said that he is seeking International Cricket Council (ICC) advice to further delay cricket elections to clean…
Politics I am not the culprit!
A prominent counsellor- turned politico, who is said to have proffered legal advice to a very political authority has become a target of much criticism these…
Politics Three non-Cabinet, 17 State, seven Deputy Ministers appointed
Three Non-Cabinet Ministers, 17 State Ministers and seven Deputy Ministers were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat…
Business Corporate Sri Lanka braces for new budget proposals
Businesspeople won't throw up their arms in despair and tell you that they are nervous about what the budget for the year 2019 would bring, but they are…
Politics The advent of a common candidate in the offing?
A well- known Buddhist monk is said to be busy these days canvassing support for political party leaders to embark on a Constitutional process leading to the…
Politics Dispute over ministerial appointment of SF
Home Affairs Minister Varija Abeywardene said yesterday a dispute arose as to how Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as a retired military officer could work with…
Politics Full list of Cabinet ministers
The new Cabinet of Ministers took their oaths before President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s office this morning. The list of Ministers: 01.…
Politics President to swear in 28 member Cabinet today
President Maithripala Sirisena is expected to swear in 28 members of the Cabinet today, government sources said yesterday. It was reported that the UNP has…
Crime Saga of how a high office went a-begging!
The origin of this story has been traced to a very high place in the country. According to the story, a well- known political heavyweight had given his…
Technology Mathews proves saviour again as Sri Lanka defy New Zealand
Former captain Angelo Mathews continued his role as saviour on Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand as he and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten hundreds to thwart the…
Education A classic example for cussedness !
The authorities of a major council distributed school bags among the school-going children of the employees at a ceremony held recently. Employees of all…