Politics Rajitha laments surgeons not doing OT
Minister of Health Dr. Rajitha Senaratne on 22 June, observed that the waiting list for cataract surgeries in the free health service, could be reduced if eye…
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Weather Acid rain in NCP – Dr. Senanayake
Environmentalists claimed that the acidic gases, which are being released from the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant, can lead to acid rain and deforestation in…
Security FCID records statement from Gota
Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, yesterday (25), gave a lengthy statement to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Police, in…
Business Sri Lanka preparing to host largest travel trade show
To attract Top 200 global tourism operators to the country Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) signs as the Official Partner of TTSL;First travel…
Business Importers appeal for swifter Customs law
Importers say effortto enact new Customs law not proceeding as fast as expected Hope authorities will expedite process, promote paperless trade Praise steady…
Business Sujeewa urges incentive payments for Import & Export Dept.
Imports and Exports Controller General Damayanthi Karunarathna accepting her appointment from International Trade State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe New…
Education University Education in imminent jeopardy
There would be a negative impact on the University Education in the long-run because of the Rs. 1 billion worth of funds of the University Grants Commission…
Security JEDB unions protest army tender decision
Say JEDB stands to lose critical business Appeals to higher authorities fail to overturn controversial decision MP Buddhika Pathirana alleges corruption…
Business SLPA posts Rs 13.2bn profit in 2017, becomes 13th best port
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) during the corresponding period of 2017 had earned a record net profit of Rs. 13.2 billion and became the 13th best connected…
General Motorcyclists take CAA to task
The Ceylon Motorcyclists Association (CMA) Friday (22) expressed disapproval over the failure of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) to implement the law on…
Weather Olympian Liam Tancock on a four-day training session in Lanka
World 50-metre backstroke record holder (24.04 secs) and Olympian Liam Tancock will begin his four-day training session in Colombo today to help develop skills…
Law The Lankan defence lawyers saw ‘Chandi’ manner in this manner
Dinesh Chandimal’s appeal against ball tampering charges was dismissed by the Judicial Commissioner despite there not having been conclusive evidence to show…
Sports Lankan FTP crash-lands with unofficial ‘Big Three’ doosra
Four years ago, the Boards of India, England and Australia drew up a ‘Big Three’ financial model to enable them to appropriate a lion’s share of International…
Technology SLTPB tie-up with airlines on joint promos
Tourism promotion officials are in talks with airlines aimed at attracting more travellers while working jointly with tour operators. Sri Lanka Tourism…
General US will push SL to honour its promises – Dhanapala
Former UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Jayantha Dhanapala, commenting on the United States of America (US) quitting the United Nations Human Rights…
Development India expresses concern over huge Chinese housing project in NE
Questions about competence of the company and large presence of Chinese workers. India has raised concern at the highest levels of the Sri Lankan Government…
Technology 1,000 applications a month for dual citizenship
Sri Lankan expatriates are presently showing a keen interest towards obtaining dual citizenship, according to Immigration and Emigration Controller General…
Business SriLankan hires new COO/CFO
SriLankan Airlines, which is going through a restructuring exercise aimed at reducing debt and preparing a business plan that would be attractive to new…
General “Yoga for Youth...Yoga for All” - Mega celebrations held in Colombo for 4th International Day of Yoga
“Yoga for Youth...Yoga for All” - Mega celebrations held in Colombo for 4 th International Day of Yoga
Security Wedaruwe Upali Thero issues clarification on ‘Hitler’ comments
https://youtu.be/gPyAzrZD0Js?t=5 The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, today issued statement to clarify the comments he…
Technology Modern slavery exists: Over 45,000 Sri Lankans trapped in exploitative work
Matt Friedman Indian workers at local construction site Chinese workers
Technology Witness accuses SriLankan Human Resources division of ignoring sexual harassment complaints of airline staff
The Human Resources Department of SriLankan Airlines had continuously ignored allegations of sexual harassment against some members of its staff, Presidential…
Law Chandimal’s Hearing Today
Dinesh Chandimal has appealed against ICC match referee Javagal Srinath’s decision to find him guilty of ball-tampering during the second Test against West…
Law Inquiry underway to identify recipients of PTL’s 10,000 cheques
SASG informs Fort Magistrate: Senior Additional Solicitor General (SASG) Haripriya Jayasundera yesterday told Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne that a…