Weather Thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2pm
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Technology Former Pakistan captain Afridi tests positive for COVID-19
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Saturday said he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my…
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…
Sports Gayanthika set for Asian Bronze as Gomathi banned for doping
Sri Lanka’s top middle distance runner Gayanthika Abeyratne’s fourth-placed performance in the 800 metres event at last year’s Asian Championship is set to be…
Politics Western forces behind Mangala’s decision - Dr. Bandula
Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera who is quitting politics must be doing so under the instructions of Western powers that have backed him up for a long time,…
Politics He forgot consumers were paddy cultivators!
Rajarata paddy cultivators who have begun selling paddy stocks from their latest harvest are said to have turned their guns on a prominent politico in the…
Sports SL Women cricketers given new contracts, Atapattu only player in ’A’ Grade
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday awarded 20 National Women cricketers with six-month central contracts while 15 emerging Women cricketers have also been…
Politics To destroy the forest cover to set up a zoo?
A government purohita has embarked on a new massive project: a new zoological garden inside the forest off Thalawa! There is a move afoot to clear…
Entertainment Couldn’t she afford to settle the outstanding Rs. 400?
Those in the highest echelons in the government decided to offer a very responsible high position relating to the country’s cinema to a film star who had done…
Business SLI only insurance company to secure AAA(lka) Fitch Rating
Sri Lanka Insurance emerged as the only insurer in Sri Lanka to maintain National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of ‘AAA(lka) with a Stable Outlook…
Sports Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka in doubt as senior players express reservations
Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Sri Lanka in July for their scheduled three-match Test series after senior players expressed reservations against travelling as…
Politics Don’t vote for me - Mangala
Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera said he has decided to step down from active politics and urged voters not to cast their preference for him at the…
Health Doctors’ attempt to steal Rs.7.9 mn OT money foiled
Police officers with the pistol used and the robbed cash at the Maradana police station yesterday. Picture by Washitha Patabendige. A doctor who stole over…
Politics Why they are opposed to polls on June 20!
The opposition elements have started placing one obstacle after the other to holding the general polls on June 20. They seem to have developed an unusually…
Business Construction sector to demonstrate resilience - ICRA Lanka
Construction sector is expected to demonstrate resilience compared to other economic sectors of Sri Lanka ICRA Lanka in their Construction Sector Outlook said,…
Sports World Rugby unveils qualification format for 2023 World Cup
World Rugby has announced the qualification process for the 2023 World Cup in France aimed at promoting a “genuine opportunity” for all unions, the game’s…
Politics Tense situation erupts at UNP TU meeting
A tense situation erupted at a meeting chaired by UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe at Sirikotha UNP Headquarters yesterday as the attendants agitated and made…
Law Compulsory regulations for public transport
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday held a meeting with private bus owners to discuss the problems they have faced. The President stressed the need to limit…
Sports Sri Lanka to play FIFA World Cup qualifiers without spectators
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) is gearing up to host the FIFA World Cup 2022 Doha Asian qualifying tournament, with the first match against South…
General Caught playing a double game?
A certain politico from the Kalutara district who once got deeply involved in international affairs recently got the sack from the Blue party. The party chief…
Politics Trial election held in Ambalangoda
A special trial election supervised by Election Commission Chief Mahinda Deshapriya held at the Ambalangoda Vilegoda Dhammayukthikarama Temple today. The trial…
Health Crossing the Atlantic for eye-treatment
A story about how one of our lady envoys incurred several thousands of Euros on her eye treatment in the States some time ago when she could have got it done…
Weather Back in the game
The Sri Lanka cricket team today resumed their training at Colombo Cricket Club Ground following a two-month lockdown period.
Politics I placed signature 21,000 times to extradite Mahendran from Singapore: MS
Former President Maithripala Sirisena said that as the head of state, he placed his signature 21,000 times, over a period of three days, on documents compiled…