Politics MCC Compact: US believes Govt. still reviewing grant
Despite a recent statement by the Government to the effect that it would not sign the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, the American Government…
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Sports Karuna couldn’t kill such number of soldiers as claimed: SF
Referring to the statement made by Vinyagamoorthy Muralitharan alias “Karuna Amman” that he killed some 2,000 to 3,000 Sri Lankan Army personnel in one night,…
Weather Our job is to stay focused on the game - Mathews
Former Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews said that he is hoping to explore every opportunity in an attempt to boost his skill level during the second-phase of…
Politics Election rallies must get PHI, MOH sanction - EC
The organizers of election meetings are required to inform the Public Health Inspector (PHI) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of the area prior to…
Law Constitutional Council meets today
A Constitutional Council Meeting will be held today (24) at the Speaker’s Residence under the patronage of its Chairman and former Speaker of the Eighth…
Politics Politicians must not denigrate religions - PM
Demeaning comments against any religion or religious leaders marks the beginning of an individual’s own personal degeneration, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa…
Politics Catholic Church deplores former MP Harin Fernando’s statement
In a special statement the Catholic Church yesterday condemned the comments made by former Parliamentarian and member of the SJB Harin Fernando against His…
Crime Sports Ministry launches investigation into Mahindananda’s match-fixing allegations
The Ministry of Sports has launched a ‘special investigation’ into the shocking allegations of match-fixing made by its former Minister Mahindananda…
Sports Sri Lankan ’sold’ 2011 cricket World Cup final: minister
Sri Lanka “sold” the 2011 World Cup final to India, the country's former sports minister said on Thursday, reviving one of cricket's most explosive…
Politics CB dismisses claims it succumbed to President’s ire
The decisions that were taken last week to further support the economy by way of Central Bank liquidity were neither instantaneous nor a case of being…
Health The rush for ethanol is no more!
he coronavirus that has greatly changed our way of life has given rise to a host of new essentials as well. For instance, hand sanitizers, something unheard of…
Politics Lanka to reach self- sufficiency in paddy fertilizer
The Cabinet has approved a proposal from Agriculture Minister Chamal Rajapaksa to manufacture Phosphate Fertilizer at Eppawela aimed at Sri Lanka reaching…
Sports SLC set to appoint Mahesh Weerasinghe as Women’s Head Coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are set to appoint former all-rounder Mahesh Weerasinghe as the new Women’s National Head Coach for a period of six months on interim…
Law We need clear majority to amend Constitution - PM
The 19th Amendment which was brought about to take revenge from us has now become a joke, said Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, addressing a public meeting in…
Entertainment Young newcomer makes his mark
The Pohottuwa hierarchy has decided to give the nomination to the young son of the late CWC leader to contest from the Nuwara Eliya district at the forthcoming…
Weather Mathews, Chandimal to join second phase of training
Two former captains, Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal are set to join the second-phase of the training programme organised by the Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC)…
Politics President assures EC on free and fair poll
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday gave an assurance to the Election Commission (EC) that an environment will be created to hold free and fair elections.…
Politics Rev Fr Poruthota’s contribution to local arts and cinema invaluable - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said the efforts made by Most Rev.Fr. Ernest Poruthota to enlighten the public with the fundamentals of Jesus Christ’s…
Sports Sri Lanka keen on hosting IPL
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has already shown interest on hosting the Indian Premier league (IPL) tournament and is awaiting the response of the Board of Control…
Politics Sri Lanka 2020 Election Postal Vote: Dates, Eligibility Guide
The postal vote of the General Election 2020 will be held from July 14 to 17, the National Election Commission announced yesterday. The public servants in…
Crime Arjun Mahendran has changed name to Arjan Alexander - AG
Former Central Bank Governor and fugitive Arjun Mahendran wanted for the Central Bank bond scam has changed his name to Arjan Alexander in Singapore, the…
Security An intelligence wing to forestall subversive bids!
The Green party has launched a new political operation now. Following the failure to cause a few defections from the rival Balavegaya, they are now planning to…
Politics President criticizes CB officials for failing to support economic revival
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today criticized Central Bank officials for failing to extend its support to the government’s proposals for economic…
Politics Govt. increases Covid loans from Rs. 25 bn to Rs. 150 bn
The Cabinet of Ministers, at a recent meeting has decided to increase the concessionary financing from Rs. 25 billion to Rs. 150 billion for business houses…