Two Sri Lankans with criminal record helped to flee...
The Tamil Nadu State Government and the Indian Centre on Tuesday took different stands on the exit of two Sri Lankan nationals, with criminal...
National Security Council decides to give maximum security to...
The National Security Council headed by President Maithripala Sirisena today (15) decided to provide maximum security to all the candidates who will be contesting...
Test flight from India lands at Jaffna International Airport
A test flight from India landed at the new Jaffna International Airport today ahead of the formal opening.
Alliance Air made a successful landing on...
CC approves appointment to Elections Commission
The Constitutional Council has approved the appointment of Saman Sri Rathnayake as the Commissioner General of the National Elections Commission.
Rathnayake is the current Director...
Arjuna claims talks underway for some SLFPers to back...
United National Front (UNF) Parliamentarian and Transport Minister Arjuna Ranatunga today claimed that talks are underway to secure the support of some Sri Lanka...
Sumathipala banned from SL Cricket
UPFA Parliamentarian Thilanga Sumathipala has been officially banned from holding any position in Sri Lanka Cricket.
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando, issuing a directive today...
CA explains reasons for dismissing dual citizenship case
The Court of Appeal today explained the reasons for dismissing the dual citizenship case against former Defence Secretary and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Presidential...
STF seize 83,000 liters of illicit liquor
The Police Special Task Force seized 83,000 liters of illicit liquor following a raid, today (15).
On the information of a tip-off, the police Special...
Accused in Kotakethana murder sentenced to death
The accused in a double murder in Kotakethana in 2012 has been sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court today (15).
The culprit nicknamed...
Gotabaya dismisses claims on missing, rejects UN Resolution
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate, former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa today dismissed allegations on LTTE cadres who surrendered to the military during...
Case against former Defence Secretary postponed
The case against former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa at the Special High Court over the D.A. Rajapaksa museum has been postponed until January 9,...
India’s NIA says suspects inspired by Sri Lankan bomber...
India's National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Monday said that 127 people have been arrested in connection with cases linked to the ISIS from across 14...
Tamil parties sign memorandum on key demands
A group of Tamil political parties today signed a memorandum highlighting the key demands of the Tamils.
The memorandum is to be presented to the...
CBK urges SLFP members to act with wisdom at...
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has called on Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members to act with wisdom at the upcoming Presidential election.
In a...
Polls monitors alerted over fake news campaigns
Election monitors said that they have received information that a number of systematic misinformation and fake news campaigns have been unleashed to deceive voters.
The...
SLPP claims Elpitiya accepted UNP “gifts” but voted for...
Elpitiya voters accepted "gifts" given by the United National Party but voted for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) at the elections last week,...
Two claymore mines found in Jaffna
The Police recovered two claymore mines in Jaffna today based on information provided by a former LTTE cadre who was arrested in Serunuwara recently.
The...
Social media presenter claims life under threat after dispute...
Popular social media presenter Ashen Senarathna claims he has received death threats after a dispute with music producer Iraj Weeraratne escalated.
Addressing reporters today Senarathna said...
Complaint made to polls chief over candidate using military...
A complaint has been made at the Election Commission saying a candidate contesting the Presidential Election 2019 has violated the Code of Ethics announced...
TNA rebel MP Viyalendiran extends support to Gota
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian S. Viyalendiran has extended support to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Viyalendiran had extended support to...
Police open fire on jeep in Kilinochchi, one person...
The Police opened fire on a jeep which failed to stop when ordered to in Kilinochchi injuring one person.
Investigations revealed that Excise Department officials...
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Zimbabwe and Nepal readmitted to ICC
Zimbabwe was readmitted by the ICC Board following a meeting with the ICC Chairman and Chief Executive, Zimbabwe Cricket Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani and Zimbabwe...
PCB disappointed over Sri Lanka cricket chief’s remarks...
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is disappointed with the recent statements made by Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva regarding security arrangements for his...
Does Elpitiya hold the key?
By N Sathiya Moorthy
Rarely has the nation witnessed a by-election in the midst of an already long run-up to a national election. It has...
Sri Lanka seeks more employment opportunities in Tigray
The Asia Pacific Group of Ambassadors representing Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and...
Non-tariff measures in Asia-Pacific affecting trade
While applied tariffs in the Asia-Pacific region have halved over the past two decades,...
Young talent to the limelight with Chokolaate...
For the fourth consecutive year, Chokolaate Centerstage organized by the leading teen magazine, Chokolaate is back in full swing! The event will showcase the...
Nations Trust Bank Celebrates International Children’s and Elders’ Day
Nations Trust Bank celebrated the Children’s & Elders’ Day with the participation of two generations at their branch network island wide. The Bank invited groups of senior citizens and their grandchildren to visit Nations Trust Bank branches to mark...
