Health LNP - A world of beautiful colour
Last week, 1 July, saw the passing of one of Sri Lanka’s most prolific children ‘s book authors, Sybil Wettasinghe. Wettasinghe (Kala Keerthi Sybil…
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Travel LNP - Sri Lanka Tourism lobbies for inclusion in travel corridors
Sri Lanka Tourism said yesterday it is working closely with the Foreign Affairs Ministry to be included in developing travel corridors for travel with…
Sports LNP - All National players to play for clubs
All the National cricketers are expected to represent their respective clubs at the first class cricket tournaments which will re commence this month. We are…
Crime LNP - DCSL says recent clearing of imported ethanol shipments licenced and approved late last year
The Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka (DCSL) yesterday said its recently cleared imported shipments of ethanol were legitimate, hence allegations and…
Politics LNP - Three-Wheeler Drivers demand national policy
The National Consortium of Three Wheeler Drivers and Industry Workers Union demanded the government to come up with a national policy on professional three…
Politics SLPP pledges to hold PC Polls this year
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) yesterday pledged to hold the long-delayed Provincial Council (PC) Elections within this year, while assuring it would…
Crime LNP - Police: Bomb was to be exploded to mark Black Tiger day Kilinochchi explosion:
The bombe which exploded prematurely in a house at Iyakkachchi, Kilinochchi, on Saturday, was to be taken among other things to Mullaithivu for a clandestine…
Sports LNP - Gomes targets boxing gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka is targeting a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, according to Dian Gomes, President of the Boxing Association of Sri…
Sports LNP - ICC’s anti-corruption chief says no record of any letter on match-fixing from ex-Sports Minister
ICC Anti-Corruption Unit General Manager Alex Marshall has responded to allegations of corruption with regards to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2011 final.…
Politics SJB candidate Ashoka Wadigamangawa dies in crash
Puttalam District candidate of the ‘Samagi Jana Balawegaya’ (SJB) former parliamentarian Ashoka Wadigamangawa has reportedly died in a road accident. Ada…
Health LNP - Sea Marshal and 154 contacts from Jinthupitiya sent home after testing negative for Covid-19
The Sea Marshal from Jinthupitiya, who had tested positive for Covid-19 on July 02, has once again tested negative for the virus in five PCR tests. The…
Crime LNP - Kusal Mendis arrested over fatal accident
Cricketer Kusal Mendis has been arrested following an accident that killed a 64-year-old man at Horethuduwa in Panadura, this morning, Police Spokesman Jaliya…
Politics President to join PM on SLPP campaign on July 3
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be joining Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) political campaign from July 3, the…
Crime LNP - A tribute to Sybil Wettasinghe And umbrellas will not be stolen
‘Kuda Hora’ (Umbrella Thief) is a story that many have grown up with. It’s a fascinating tale of umbrella after umbrella being stolen to the consternation of…
Security LNP - As of now we are a safe nation” – Lt. Gen. Shavendra Silva
– Country’s intelligence increased to highest level Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lt. General Shavendra Silva said Sri Lanka’s battle against COVID-19 was a…
Crime LNP - Dubai based drug dealer calls OIC - PNB drug racket: Twelve more cops arrested
Officer-in-Charge of the Minuwangoda police Inspector Rohan Mahesh yesterday told The Island that he had received a call from a Dubai-based Sri Lankan drug…
Politics People in the North will vote for SLFP - Angajan Ramanathan
The Jaffna district SLFP team leader Angajan Ramanathan, in an interview with the Sunday Observer said, “Due to the intense political struggle in the Northern…
Sports LNP - Summons for Sanga
Pressure is mounting on the government after several former cricket captains had been hauled up by the Police to investigate claims by former Sports Minister…
Crime LNP - Three teams of 25 investigators probe rogue PNB officers
The Police yesterday said three special teams comprising of 25 investigators have been tasked with probing the alleged links between four Police Narcotic…
General Epidemiologist cautions of swine flu spreading in China
It was advised to be alert on a new type of swine flu spreading in China, which has the potentiality to develop into a future pandemic, Chief Epidemiologist of…
Politics Chinese policy towards Sri Lanka tells a cautionary tale
China was quick to aid coronavirus-stricken Sri Lanka. Chinese magnanimity and speed in responding to the Indian Ocean island’s request contrasted starkly with…
Sports LNP - Sri Lanka day-care centres to run full capacity with Covid-19 contained
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s health authorities have given the go ahead to for day care centres to run at full capacity from July 06, under guidelines already…
Business LNP - Dialog Awarded Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand by Brand Finance for Second Consecutive Year
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, had the distinction of being awarded the title ‘Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Brand’ for the second…
Politics LNP - Yatārthaya Of A Virtuous Society
The Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has set a new precedence by inviting public officials to his office and publicly…