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Russia claims IS once based in Syria, Iraq behind...
The Sri Lanka terrorist attacks were organized by the militants of the Islamic State formerly active in Syria and Iraq, Russian Security Council Deputy...
Philippines President confers Order of Sikatuna on Ambassador of...
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Aruni Ranaraja was conferred the Order of Sikatuna, with the rank of Grand Cross (Datu), gold distinction...
Sri Lanka Parliament gets security equipment from China
China today gifted security equipment to be used by the Sri Lankan Parliament.
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo said that three Portable X-ray Machines and...
CID records statements from over 750 people on Kurunegala...
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded statements from over 750 people with regards to allegations made against Dr. Seigu Siyabdeen Mohamed Saafi, who...
Monk under attack for promoting hate against Muslims
A Buddhist monk has come under attack for promoting hate against Muslims.
The Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siyam Order (Nikaya), the...
US Secretary of State cancels Sri Lanka visit
US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has cancelled his scheduled visit to Sri Lanka.
Due to unavoidable scheduling conflicts during his upcoming visit to...
Kabir Hashim and Abdul Haleem take oaths as Ministers...
Parliamentarians Kabir Hashim and Abdul Haleem, who had resigned as Ministers in the cabinet, took oaths today as Ministers once again.
Both Parliamentarians accepted the...
Gota given more time to remain overseas for treatment
Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been given more time by the Permanent High Court to remain overseas to obtain medical treatment.
Rajapaksa will be...
New Sri Lankan envoy to the US committed to...
Ambassador - designate of Sri Lanka to the United States of America, Rodney Perera assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington...
Cabinet approves proposal to ban import of chainsaws
Cabinet has approved a proposal to ban the import of chainsaws, the Government said.
The proposal was made by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity...
UN declares war on hate speech after Sri Lanka...
The United Nations has declared war on hate speech following violence in Sri Lanka and some other countries.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told Member...
Five people killed in Welikanda accident
Five people were killed following an accident involving a van and a tractor in Welikanda today.
The Police said that among those killed were four...
Major General Shavendra Silva’s service extended
President Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has extended the service of Major General Shavendra Silva, Chief of...
Muslim MPs fail to reach decision on resuming as...
A group of Muslim Parliamentarians who had resigned from their Ministerial portfolios recently, failed to reach a collective decision today on resuming their duties...
Kattankudy Police was not alerted of possible attacks by...
The Kattankudy Police was not alerted of possible attacks being carried out by Zahran Hashim in April, the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the...
Saudi Arabia gifts 150 tons of dates to Sri...
Saudi Arabia today gifted 150 tons of dates to Sri Lanka, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka Abdulnasser Al-Harthi handed...
NTJ Colombo District Organizer further remanded
National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ) Colombo District Organizer Mohamed Farouk Mohamed Fawaz was today ordered to be further remanded until July 2nd.
He was produced in...
SC Cup 2019 at Racecourse Grounds
Standard Chartered’s five-a-side futsal tournament, the SC Cup 2019, will be played on Friday, 21 June 2019 at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo – 07.
Sri...
Bangladesh shock West Indies by 7 wkts
A superb unbeaten century from Shakib al Hasan has propelled Bangladesh to a famous win over West Indiesat Taunton.
Having posted 321, built around 96...
West giving up on Ranil too?
By N Sathiya Moorthy
Whoever said that the nation is yet to become normal post-Easter blasts need to have their eyes and ears tested –...
Hambantota Port confident of losing white elephant tag
The Hambantota Port, which was once labelled as a "white elephant" project is confident...
US Trade Representative to brief Sri Lankan exporters
The Ceylon Chamber will be organizing an awareness session on “Exporting to the United...
International Day of Yoga to be celebrated...
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 2014, piloted by India declaring June 21 each year as the ‘International Day of Yoga’.
The...
Eye-opening experience demonstrates safety and quality of Anchor Newdale...
Food safety is integral in the maintenance of good health and overall wellness the world over. In recognition of...
Entertainment
Kopi Kade actress Chithra Wakista passed away
Kopi Kade actress Chithra Wakista has passed away. She was 83 years-old at the time of her death.
The veteran actress was famous for her role as Somi Nona in...
