Crime Angunukolapelessa prison inmates call off protest
The protest launched by the inmates of Angunukolapelessa Prison has been called off, said Ada Derana reporter. The inmates have agreed to come down from the…
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Technology JVP to launch protest against govt.
The JVP yesterday said its protest campaign scheduled to commence shortly could continue until the government was ousted. Addressing the media at the…
Politics President inaugurates Galle Dialogue 2018; International Maritime Conference
The Galle Dialogue 2018; International Maritime Conference was inaugurated today (22) in Colombo under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. The…
Crime CID arrests SLC Chief Financial Officer
Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) Chief Financial Officer Wimal Nandika Dissanayake was arrested by the CID today in connection with an alleged financial fraud of USD…
Business IMF expects strong Budget 2019
MF's Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Manuela Goretti IMF says multi-pronged reforms effort remains key for SL to strengthen resilience of economy and help unlock…
Politics Info given to ‘The Hindu’ by 4 Cabinet Ministers - Amaraweera
Four Cabinet Ministers had provided information, to the reporter of ‘The Hindu’ newspaper, regarding the statements allegedly made by President Maithripala…
Education BIKINI FURORe ROCKS HABARADUWA
The Habaraduwa Police yesterday said they were forced to place signboards with a message to foreign visitors to dress modestly while in public places,…
Technology Herath to quit in Galle Veteran spinner will only play first Test against England
Captain Dinesh Chandimal will have the services of veteran spinner Rangana Herath only for the first Test match against England. Following on the footsteps of…
Sports Club premier tournament back on track
A forum of senior stakeholders of Sri Lanka cricket has managed to talk to Sports Minister Faiszer Musthapha to revive SLC’s club cricket tournament which at…
General Sandamini breaks second long jump record within a month
Ave Maria Convent, Negambo thrower Sewmini Nathali, Good Shepherd Convent, Panadura jumper Sandamini Silva and St. Aloysius’, Ratnapura hurdler T.O.V.…
Sports I am not injured, says Lanka Sevens skipper Muthuthanthri
Sudarshana Muthuthanthri, is a huge influence on the rugby field as national captain to transform the short format of the game in which Sri Lanka has always…
Technology UNP appoints its first CEO
The UNP yesterday appointed Chamal Senarath as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Senarath obtained his letter of appointment from UNP General…
General Human Elephant Conflict Management - Learning from past mistakes
Elephant habitats are declining and the frequency and severity of the Human Elephant Conflict (HEC) is increasing, calling for alternative approaches to HEC…
Law Johnny, two others acquitted in CWE case
Kurunegala district MP Johnston Fernando and two others were acquitted and released by Kurunegala High Court judge Menaka Wijesundara citing contradictory…
Crime Modi’s Office on assassination plot allegation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Office yesterday said President Maithripala Sirisena had, in a telephone conversation with the Indian leader, denied…
Travel Sri Lanka to revoke bikini ban
Sri Lanka on Wednesday promised to revoke a bikini ban raising eyebrows at a popular seaside resort, as the authorities urged tourists to wear what they want…
Sports You can't win a 21-over match with 150 on the board' - Niroshan Dickwella
With the top order contributing runs for the first time in four matches, it's the middle order that failed Sri Lanka in the shortened third ODI against…
Travel Eoin Morgan guides chase in shortened game as England go 2-0 up
England have taken a 2-0 series lead over Sri Lanka after victory in another rain-affected match in Pallekele. An excellent spell of spin bowling from Adil…
Law Johnny, two others acquitted in CWE case
Kurunegala district MP Johnston Fernando and two others were acquitted and released by Kurunegala High Court judge Menaka Wijesundara citing contradictory…
Crime Rajitha refutes media reports on RAW plot
Co-Cabinet spokesperson Minister Rajitha Senaratne refuted media reports that stated that President Maithripala Sirisena had informed Cabinet that the RAW was…
Politics You’re Fired! – President sacks boards of the BOI, Bank of Ceylon and People’s Bank
October 17, 2018 (LBO) – Media and political sources say the announcement of the dissolution of the boards of directors of the Board of Investment (BOI), Bank…
Sports Lanka’s wobbly batting suffers a setback - injured Kusal Perera ruled out
PALLEKELE, Tuesday: Sri Lanka who are trying to sort out their batting woes that has contributed largely to their spate of losses in one-day internationals…
Politics Bandula contradicts himself Mystery oil pricing formula:
The secret fuel pricing formula controversy took a new turn yesterday when head of the Economic Research Unit of the Joint Opposition MP Bandula Gunawardena…
Politics Bandula contradicts himself Mystery oil pricing formula:
The secret fuel pricing formula controversy took a new turn yesterday when head of the Economic Research Unit of the Joint Opposition MP Bandula Gunawardena…