We have to move forward and forget ‘old allegations’ - Gotabaya
SLPP Presidential Candidate and former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that the UNHRC resolution co-sponsored by Sri Lanka is not a “legal document” and that while they will continue to work with the United Nations, he cannot recognize any agreement they have signed with the incumbent government. MORE..
- Saman Sri Ratnayake approved as Elections Commissioner General
- President calls for maximum security for presidential candidates
- Navy Hospital becomes first in Asia to be awarded with ‘Carbon Neutral Operations’ certificate
- Dayasiri responds to CBK’s statement on SLFP
- Over 100mm rainfall expected in several provinces
- Brazilian sentenced to death for committing drug offences in SL
- State resources sold by govt. must be reclaimed - Gotabaya
- PM summoned to PCoI over storing paddy in Mattala
- Suspicious vehicle in Mattakkuliya a false alarm, Police clarifies
- My attempt is not to drive people to deathbeds – Sajith
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My attempt is not to drive people to deathbeds – Sajith
The presidential candidate of New Democratic Front (NDF) says his attempt is to liberate the common man from the tax burden. MORE..
Suspicious vehicle in Mattakkuliya a false alarm, Police clarifies
Mattakkuliya Police Station has launched an investigation into a tip-off received by them regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a church and a school in Mattakkuliya. MORE..
PM summoned to PCoI over storing paddy in Mattala
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been requested to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate and inquire into serious acts of fraud, corruption, and abuse of power, state resources, and privileges on the 18th of October. MORE..
State resources sold by govt. must be reclaimed - Gotabaya
The manifesto of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to be launched on the 25th of October. MORE..
Brazilian sentenced to death for committing drug offences in SL
A Brazilian national, who was arrested for smuggling in and being in possession of 600g of cocaine while in Sri Lanka, has been sentenced to death. MORE..
Over 100mm rainfall expected in several provinces
The possibility for afternoon thundershowers is high over most parts of the island, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Dayasiri responds to CBK’s statement on SLFP
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga says she appeals to all Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLF) supporters to act wisely in the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
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October 15, 2019 11:28 pm
Navy Hospital becomes first in Asia to be awarded with ‘Carbon Neutral Operations’ certificate
The internationally acclaimed “Carbon Neutral Operations” certificate which was granted to Sri Lanka Navy General Hospital(Colombo) through an assessment conducted by Carbon Consulting Company (Pvt) Ltd., was awarded to the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at a ceremony held in Navy Headquarters, Colombo, today (15). MORE..
President calls for maximum security for presidential candidates
President Maithripala Sirisena has advised relevant authorities to provide the maximum security to all candidates of the Presidential Election 2019. MORE..
Saman Sri Ratnayake approved as Elections Commissioner General
The Constitutional Council has approved a new Commissioner General for the National Elections Commission. MORE..
India test flight lands at Jaffna International Airport
An Air India Airlines flight landed at the Jaffna International Airport today (15) along with a team of Indian technical officers. MORE..
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October 15, 2019 7:18 pm
Ministry to stop accepting CMC waste over Rosy’s comment
The Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development has decided to discontinue accepting solid waste of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to the Aruwakkalu Sanitary Landfill. MORE..
Postal voting ballot papers issued on Oct 18
The Elections Commission stated that all have been prepared for the postal voting of the Presidential Election 2019. MORE..
Tamil political parties to submit 13-point proposal to presidential candidates
Five major Tamil political parties have agreed to submit a proposal containing 13 points to the candidates contesting at the forthcoming Presidential Election. MORE..
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October 15, 2019 3:29 pm
Warning issued for severe lightning and heavy rain
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts in the evening or night. MORE..
Suspicious vehicle in Mattakkuliya a false alarm, Police clarifies
Mattakkuliya Police Station has launched an investigation into a tip-off received by them regarding a suspicious vehicle parked near a church and a school in Mattakkuliya. MORE..
PM summoned to PCoI over storing paddy in Mattala
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been requested to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate and inquire into serious acts of fraud, corruption, and abuse of power, state resources, and privileges on the 18th of October. MORE..
State resources sold by govt. must be reclaimed - Gotabaya
The manifesto of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to be launched on the 25th of October. MORE..
Brazilian sentenced to death for committing drug offences in SL
A Brazilian national, who was arrested for smuggling in and being in possession of 600g of cocaine while in Sri Lanka, has been sentenced to death. MORE..
Over 100mm rainfall expected in several provinces
The possibility for afternoon thundershowers is high over most parts of the island, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE..
Dayasiri responds to CBK’s statement on SLFP
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga says she appeals to all Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLF) supporters to act wisely in the upcoming presidential election. MORE..
Navy Hospital becomes first in Asia to be awarded with ‘Carbon Neutral Operations’ certificate
The internationally acclaimed “Carbon Neutral Operations” certificate which was granted to Sri Lanka Navy General Hospital(Colombo) through an assessment conducted by Carbon Consulting Company (Pvt) Ltd., was awarded to the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva at a ceremony held in Navy Headquarters, Colombo, today (15). MORE..
President calls for maximum security for presidential candidates
President Maithripala Sirisena has advised relevant authorities to provide the maximum security to all candidates of the Presidential Election 2019. MORE..
Saman Sri Ratnayake approved as Elections Commissioner General
The Constitutional Council has approved a new Commissioner General for the National Elections Commission. MORE..
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Zimbabwe and Nepal readmitted by ICC
Zimbabwe and Nepal have been readmitted by the ICC after suspensions for political interference were lifted. MORE..
Rugby World Cup 2019: Quarter-final lineup confirmed after Japan win
The pool phase of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan has been completed and eight countries vying for glory in the ninth installment of the tournament as the quarter-finals of the World Cup have been confirmed. MORE..
Rugby World Cup cancels two Saturday games due to Typhoon Hagibis
Rugby World Cup organizers announced Thursday that two crucial pool games scheduled to take place on Saturday have been canceled to avoid the impact of a massive super typhoon set to hit the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka defeat top-ranked Pakistan by 13 runs runs in 3rd T20
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 13 runs to win the third and final Twenty20 international in Lahore on Wednesday, routing the world number one team 3-0 in the series. MORE..
Debutant Oshada takes SL to 147
Debutant Oshada Fernando slammed an unbeaten 78 to take Sri Lanka to a total of 147/7 in 20 overs in the third and final match of the T20I series in Lahore. MORE..
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Payments giants abandon Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency
Mastercard, Visa, eBay and payments firm Stripe have pulled out of Facebook’s embattled cryptocurrency project, Libra. MORE..
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for work on lithium ion batteries
Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for work on lithium ion batteries
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for their research in improving battery technology. MORE..
Sony’s PlayStation 5 launch set for late 2020
Sony’s PlayStation 5 launch set for late 2020
Sony said on Tuesday its next-generation PlayStation 5 console, with new immersive features giving players the tactile experience of virtual worlds, would launch for the 2020 holiday season. MORE..
Microsoft bets on foldable, though not bendable, devices
Microsoft bets on foldable, though not bendable, devices
Microsoft has unveiled two folding devices, with dual touch screens, which it says will create a new category in mobile computing. MORE..
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Entertainment
Sesame Street to cover addiction with new muppet Karli
The organisation behind US children’s TV show Sesame Street is set to reveal that one of its muppets’ mothers has an addiction. MORE..
Critics hit out at Peter Handke’s Nobel literature Prize win
Critics hit out at Peter Handke’s Nobel literature Prize win
Critics have hit out at the decision to give Peter Handke a Nobel Prize for Literature. MORE..
Nobel Prize for Literature to name two winners after scandal-hit year
Nobel Prize for Literature to name two winners after scandal-hit year
The Nobel prize in literature will be awarded twice on Thursday, after the Swedish body that selects the laureates was engulfed in a sexual assault scandal that forced it to postpone the 2018 ceremony. MORE..
Spider-Man back with Marvel Cinematic Universe
Spider-Man back with Marvel Cinematic Universe
After briefly breaking up, Sony Pictures and Marvel have found a way to get back in the Spider-Man business together. MORE..
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