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Sports Dhashma Karunaratne reelected WiLAT Sri Lanka’s chairperson
Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) Sri Lanka reappointed its chairperson, Ms Dhashma Karunaratne for the year 2018 at the 5th AGM held recently at the…
Technology JVP comes out blazing against govt
The JVP yesterday called on people to take to the streets against the exploitation by the government of the masses to cover the cost of its extravagance and…
Technology Authority to inspect Norochcholai coal plant
WAYAMBA ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS QUESTIONABLE A team led by Central Environmental Authority (CEA) Director General Hemantha Jayasinghe will make an inspection…
Politics China nod for $1.1 b Central Expressway loan
China’s Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan during a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe yesterday has assured the Chinese Government had approved the $1.1…
Technology Say ‘Sorry’, stay happy!
If only the British colonial ruler had known how his best of intentions would be misused, abused and over-used in both ways and more, after he had left these…
Business HNB Group records Rs 7.2 bn PBT in Q1
HNB posted a strong start to 2018 with first quarter PAT growing by 22.5% to Rs 4.5 Bn, while the Group reported a PAT of Rs 5 Bn which is a 24% growth from…
Politics Cabinet to decide new bus fares
Following demands by private bus unions, the Ministry of Transport has decided to increase bus fares and is to submit a Cabinet proposal today regarding a fare…
Crime Lanka Hospitals expands healthcare services to the Maldives.
Lanka Hospitals recently set up its Maldivian Service Centre in the capital of the Maldives - Malé. Serving as a place for comprehensive medical inquiries,…
Development World Bank withdraws US$ 200M waste projects due to corruption
The World Bank (WB) last month withdrew US$ 200 million in funds, which were earmarked for a garbage disposal project and Kelani River Flood Protection work,…
General Five New Uniquely Sri Lankan Tabletop Games You Can Play
Does Hora Deal takes a lesson from Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’?! Image courtesy Facebook/HoraDeal ‘Just Go Men’ is a Sri Lankanised version of the classic…
Business ‘Tax on gold imports has helped save valuable foreign exchange’
Central Bank's imposition of a 15 percent tax on gold imports really helped to prevent foreign exchange from going out of the country, Central Bank Governor Dr…
Crime Free ambulance service for whole country with new outlook
The ’1990′ pre-hospital care-free ambulance service will get a boost shortly with the introduction of legislation to expand the service to cover the whole…
Technology Norochcholai Coal Power Plant could affect Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi: Ecologist
The toxic acids evaporated from the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant could pose a threat to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the oldest living tree of the world with a…
Weather Heavy rains displace about 8,000 in Galle region
About 2,000 families have been displaced by heavy rains in the Galle region on Saturday night (12), according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).…
Politics Prez urged to reveal names of 108 persons funded by Aloysius
President of Inter Company Employers Union and the National Organizer of Voice against Corruption Wasantha Samarasinghe today urged President Maithripala…
Politics Presidential-aspirant Gota gets going on Vision 2030
Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing the Viyathmaga Forum at Shangri La Hotel yesterday Over 2,000 professionals and business leaders attend…
Business EU provides Rs. 810 mn in technical assistance to modernise Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector
The European Union has launched a Rs. 810 million project to support the modernization of Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, according to a statement issued by…
Politics Samurdhi Bank to be made state rural bank
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will look to develop the Samurdhi Bank further into a state rural bank for the benefit of the public. At a discussion held…
General Summons on BBC journalist: CID regrets inconvenience caused
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has informed BBC correspondent in Sri Lanka, Azzam Ameen, that it was not necessary for him to visit the CID. The…
Crime Fuel prices to increase
Fuel prices are to increase from midnight tonight, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said today. Accordingly, the price of a litre of Octane 92 petrol has…
Politics NO PLAN TO TAKE OVER SAMURDHI BANK - GOVERNOR
There has been no decision to take over the Samurdhi Bank under the Central Bank, Central Bank Governor, Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said. The Governor…
Politics Govt postpones presenting new KDU Bill
The Government yesterday (11), postponed presenting the General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University Bill to Parliament. The Bill was listed in the…
Entertainment Sri Lanka among Top 16 in Miss Universe 2017
Sri Lanka’s Christina Peiris today became the first ever Miss Sri Lanka to enter the Top 16 at a Miss Universe pageant in the 21st century after 62 years. The…