Business HNBA Celebrates World Children’s Day
Commemorating this World Children’s Day, HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) held a number of programs island-wide to communicate the importance of providing a solid form…
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Crime Never neglect your studies Herath’s advice to youngsters
Veteran Rangana Herath will bring the curtains down on his excellent cricket career next week in Galle with Sri Lanka taking on England in the first match of…
Law Constitution doesn’t make provisions for personality clashes - Ranil
Sri Lanka’s sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned time is running out to avert a “bloodbath” while voicing hope that parliament will resolve a…
Politics A.H.M. Fowzie appointed as State Minister
UPFA Parliamentarian A.H.M. Fowzie has been appointed as the State Minister Of National Unity, Co-existence and Muslim Religious Affairs. He was sworn in…
Technology Mahesh Wijewardene appointed Singer Sri Lanka CEO
Singer Sri Lanka yesterday announced the appointment of Mahesh Wijewardene an Executive Director/CEO with effect from November 1, 2018. Wijewardene is…
Technology TNA to support no-confidence motion against Mahinda’s govt
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says it will vote in favour of the No Confidence Motion to be brought against the Government headed by Mahinda Rajapaksa who…
Weather England’s Pallekele Test could be shifted to Colombo
In the past unavoidable circumstances such as political unrest, inclement weather, under-prepared wickets have forced authorities to shift games elsewhere. But…
Politics Karu won't be replaced: UPFA
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that it has no intention of replacing him under the new government. The UPFA…
Sports Pathum Nissanka out of danger after scary head injury
Pathum Nissanka was stretchered off the field and rushed to the hospital after being hit on the head. There were scary scenes yesterday at NCC grounds where…
Business Pan Asia Bank surpasses 1 bn rupee after tax profit milestone for nine months
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC, one of the fastest growing Sri Lankan commercial banks, reported its best ever profit recorded for a nine month stretch…
Politics Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry in Colombo yesterday.
General Basil meets Duminda
It is reported that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) national organizer Basil Rajapaksa held a special discussion with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)…
Politics No crisis, all Presidents have prorogued Parliament – MR
The previous Government, which was reponsible for postponing the Provincial Councils (PCs) Elections, is now crying out loud for democracy, said newly…
Politics Steps to revoke fuel pricing formula after 10th – Dullas
Under the direction of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa led Government, steps will be taken to revoke the fuel pricing formula which is based on changes in…
Politics Thousands gather to protect democracy
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves at his supporters with his party members during a protest yesterday in Colombo - Reuters Ranil says “attempted…
Business Seylan Bank records PAT of Rs. 3.1 billion in 3Q 2018
The Bank closed the 9 months ending September 30 2018 with a post-tax profit of Rs. 3,138 million, a moderate growth of 4.5 % over the corresponding period…
Politics The Provincial Elections will be held soon, President
President Maithripala Sirisena said the provincial council elections will be held soon to strengthen the democracy of the country. The President said this…
Technology Thirimanne to lead Board XI against England
Former Sri Lanka Test batsman Lahiru Thirimanne will lead a Sri Lanka Board XI in the two 2-day warm-up matches against the England tourists to be played at…
Politics Karu summons party leaders meeting as crisis drags
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has summoned a meeting of party representatives at 11 AM today, after 129 MPs placed their signatures on letters urging…
Politics President betrayed people’s 2015 mandate - JVP
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday (27) that President Maithripala Sirisena cannot prorogue Parliament as he desires and that he has to summon…
Politics MR invites all political parties to join his administration
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a statement, invited all the political parties represented in Parliament to join his administration. He said his…
Politics President: ‘Assassination plot prompted me to appoint MR PM’ Address to the nation
Cabinet minister involved in conspiracy to kill Prez * Central Bank robbery plunged country into deep crisis * Ranil must bring Mahendran back * It will take…
Sports Dropped catches proved to be costly – Thisara
Sri Lanka’s T-20 skipper Thisara Perera admitted that dropped catches cost his team dearly in Saturday’s one off T-20 International against England at RPS. Sri…
Technology Dialog partners to launch per day motor insurance starting from Rs.125
The launch of Sri Lanka’s first Per Day Motor Insurance (L-R) Deepthi Lokuarachchi, Managing Director and CEO, HNB General Insurance, Vipula Dharmapala, CEO,…