TNA tells Ranil to get his house in order...
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has told United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to first ensure the UNP picks its Presidential candidate for...
Presidential election likely on November 15
The Presidential election is most likely to be held on November 15 this year.
This indication had been given to political party secretaries at a...
Two Indians sentenced to life in jail by Negombo...
Two Indian nationals were today sentenced to life in prison by the Negombo High Court after being found guilty of importing, possessing and smuggling...
Protege of Chinese President begins Sri Lanka visit
Chongqing party boss Chen Min'er, a high-ranking Chinese Communist Party official, arrived in Sri Lanka today on an official visit.
A protege of Chinese President...
UN says violent extremism has manifested in many forms...
The United Nations says in post-war Sri Lanka, violent extremism has manifested in many forms over the past decades, the recent being the Easter...
IAEA and Sri Lanka sign nuclear technology agreement
Sri Lanka and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed a nuclear technology and technical cooperation resources agreement.
T.M.R. Tennakoon, Director General, Sri Lanka Atomic...
Beddegama local council chairman arrested over assault
Baddegama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Anura Narangoda has been arrested over an assault.
The Police said that he was arrested for assaulting two people.
FR filed in Supreme Court against Elpitiya PS elections
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition was filed in the Supreme Court today against holding the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections.
The petition was filed by three...
SLPP denies President’s allegations on Lotus Tower deal
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) denied the allegations made by President Maithripala Sirisena on the Lotus Tower deal.
SLPP members spoke both in Parliament...
Shantha, Manoj, Herath take oaths as MPs
United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) members Shantha Bandara, Manoj Sirisena and D.B Herath took oaths today as Members of Parliament.
Shantha Bandara’s name had been...
Karu willing to consider contesting if his conditions are...
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says he is prepared to consider contesting the Presidential elections if his conditions are met.
Jayasuriya says he has been asked by...
Sri Lanka concerned about Brexit, US-China trade war
Sri Lanka today raised concerns over Brexit and the ongoing US-China trade war.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, speaking at the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2019,...
Government doctors decide to go on strike
Government doctors have decided to go on strike tomorrow, the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) said today.
The GMOA said that a 24 hour token...
Eight policemen attached to Chilaw Anti Vice Squad interdicted
Eight policemen attached to the Chilaw Anti Vice Squad have been interdicted, the Police media uni said.
The Police said that they were interdicted over...
Sajith ready to face secret vote in UNP
United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa today announced that he is prepared to face a secret vote in the UNP for the...
SLPP willing to continue talks with the SLFP
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) says it is willing to continue talks with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
SLPP Chairman, Professor G.L Peiris...
Wigneswaran leads rally in Jaffna demanding international attention
Former Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran led a rally in Jaffna today demanding international attention on Tamil issues.
The rally was conducted with the...
Raids carried out on several restaurants in Thenmarachchi
Chavakachcheri Public Health Inspectors conducted sudden inspection visits on 14 restaurants in the Thenmaradchi Divisional Secretariat today.
The raids were carried out on the instructions...
Lotus Tower opening marred by claims of major scam...
The opening of the Colombo Lotus Tower was marred by claims of a major scam linked to the deal in 2012.
Speaking at the opening...
South Asia’s tallest tower declared open in Colombo
The Colombo Lotus Tower, South Asia’s tallest tower at 350 meters high, was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena in Colombo today.
The tower comprises...
Army determined to strengthen relations with Navy
The Army is determined to strengthen relations with the Navy, Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva said today.
Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva paid the first...
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South African sprinter tests positive for banned substance
South Africa sprinter Carina Horn has been provisionally suspended after violating anti-doping rules.
Horn tested positive for Ibutamoren and the anabolic agent LGD-4033, according to...
Norwich City stun Manchester City
Norwich City produced a magnificent all-round display to inflict Manchester City's first Premier League defeat since January at an ecstatic Carrow Road.
The Canaries were...
Whose ‘league-match’ is TNA playing now?
By N Sathiya Moorthy
If anyone in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s camp in the ruling UNP thought that they could sway away his deputy and...
Hambantota Port links up with Ranong Port in Thailand
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has signed an agreement for port-to-port cooperation with the...
Sri Lanka to celebrate World Tourism Day 2019 with...
World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on 27th September globally with the purpose...
A thought-provoking book by Sabrina Ghouse
Sri Lankan born Sabrina Ghouse in her newly released, thought-provoking book ‘Built to be CEO, A Woman’s Journey to the Top’ gives a powerful...
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo official caterers for Lotus Tower grand...
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo was appointed the official caterers for the grand VIP opening ceremony of the Lotus tower, held on Monday the 16th of September.
The Lotus Tower, now known as the tallest tower in South Asia was officially opened...
Singer Fashion Awards 2019 concludes successfully
The Singer Fashion Awards 2019, recognizing the efforts of fashion diploma students pursuing the...
