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Monday, January 30, 2023

Local: President still to accept Charles’ resignation
2023-01-29 20:00:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has still not...
Local: LG Polls gazette not yet sent to Government Printer - Info DG
2023-01-29 19:58:00
The Gazette notification by the Election...
Local: Depression condition developing
2023-01-29 19:56:00
The low-pressure area located over the Southeast...
Local: Being a politician I speak truth even if I win or lose - President
2023-01-29 19:30:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in...
Local: News In Pictures
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The Chief Incumbent of the Udammita Uttamarama...
Local: Jaishankar’s visit reset bilateral relations, says Sri Lankan envoy Moragoda
2023-01-29 19:30:00
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s recent...
Local: Lake House employee passes away
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Sanjeeva Silva, an employee in the stores section...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presenting the ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ to Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayaka of the Nuwara Kalaviya Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thera.
Local: Bill to preserve Maha Viharaya Temple in Parliament soon – President
2023-01-29 19:30:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that a Bill...
Local: Veteran Dramatist K. B. Herath passes away
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Veteran Dramatist K. B. Herath passed away...
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda meeting India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, at the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi.
Local: Talks focus on strengthening existing defence cooperation
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda...
Local: Death of Jayantha Wickramasinghe
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The death occurred of Jayantha Wickramasinghe....
Local: PUCSL chairman to be sacked!
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The charge sheet to remove Public Utilities...
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay addressing the 74th Indian Republic Day Celebrations.
Local: “Sri Lanka occupies a central place as India’s closest friend and maritime neighbour”
2023-01-29 19:30:00
As we celebrate the 74th Republic Day of India...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe presenting the ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ to Atamasthanadhipathi and Chief Sanghanayaka of the Nuwara Kalaviya Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thera.
Local: ‘Sri Sannas Patra’ presented to Atamasthanadhipathi
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena presenting the...
Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena inviting Ven. Wimalabuddhi Thera to commence the Pirith chanting.
Local: Flavour of sound emerges in the chanting - Thera
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Venerable Batagedara Wimalabuddhi Thera said that...
Local: Govt allocates Rs. 16 Bn to buy organic fertilizer for Maha Season
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera stated...
Local: “Govt has initiated gender-based laws to ensure women’s rights”
2023-01-29 19:30:00
State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha...
Local: Over 2,300 fatal accidents, 2,485 deaths in 2022
2023-01-29 19:30:00
In 2022, from 19,740 road accidents reported in...
Local: Manusha intervenes to end smuggling of unregistered mobile phones
2023-01-29 19:30:00
After the Mobile Phone Importers’ Association...
Local: Two monks clash over property after incumbent’s demise
2023-01-29 19:30:00
A spokesperson of the Kalutara Teaching Hospital...
Local: Almsgiving held at the Consulate General of Milan
2023-01-29 19:30:00
An almsgiving was held at the Consulate General...
Local: US Under Secretary Nuland on South Asia, Qatar tour
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs...
Local: Road closures, traffic diversions from February 1 through Galle Road
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Police said that several roads around Galle Face...
Local: Indian actor Vidyarthi on tour here on promotion drive
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Award winning Indian Actor Ashish Vidyarthi,...
Political: LSSP cold shouldered from Coalition
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) Leader Prof....
Business: Construction industry shrinks by 33.2%
2023-01-29 19:30:00
In the third quarter of 2022 the Sri Lanka...
Business: Primary dealer profits balloon
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The large deviation between the interest rate...
New Anthoney’s Farms Chairman Emil Stanley with Xae Hoyy Loh, Director of Gold Coin
Business: New Anthoney’s Group buys 100% stake of Gold Coin Feed Mills Lanka
2023-01-29 19:30:00
New Anthoney’s Farms (Private) Ltd, recently...
Business: Provide Rs 3.5 Bn to speed up development of East Terminal - Minister
2023-01-29 19:30:00
At a special meeting held under the chairmanship...
Business: Aitken Spence Travels welcomes first charter flight from Uzbekistan for 2023
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The first charter flight for the year from...
India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, seen shaking hands with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. [File: Sri Lankan President’s Office via AP]
Business: Is debt cancellation the way forward for Sri Lanka?
2023-01-29 19:30:00
“As 182 economists from around the world issued a...
A plaque being presented to one of the sponsers of BuildSL
Business: Policy decision to settle Rs. 175 Bn outstanding to constructors
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The government has taken a policy decision to...
Group picture - HIPG team with YoungShip Sri Lanka delegation at the 12th floor Sky lounge of the Hambantota Maritime Centre.
Business: Delegates from YoungShip Sri Lanka visit HIP
2023-01-29 19:30:00
57 members of YoungShip Sri Lanka visited the...
ICC DURRA officials receive the Green Eco-Lebel award from GBCSL.
Business: ICC, ‘DURRA Panel’ awarded Green Eco-Lebel rating by GBCSL
2023-01-29 19:30:00
ICC DURRA has remained a silent contributor to...
A Radial Tyre Building machine at the CEAT Kelani production complex (left) and key members of the teams from the CEAT plants in Kelaniya and Kalutara that were involved in securing the IATF certification.
Business: CEAT first tyre producer in Sri Lanka to be IATF 16949 certified
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Three manufacturing plants of CEAT Kelani...
Cargills Bank Assistant General Manager Retail and SME Business Lasantha Mahendrarajah.
Business: Cargills Bank partners Cargills Food City
2023-01-29 19:30:00
In an effort to support customers receiving...
Business: Varun Beverages & PepsiCo launches EPR programme ‘Clean Green Sri Lanka’
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Varun Beverages Lanka Pvt Ltd, a leading beverage...
Business: Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon inaugurates ‘action plan 2023’
2023-01-29 19:30:00
“Chemistry being the fundamental science...
Some highlights of the event.
Business: Union Assurance Staff ‘Shines Like Diamonds’ at ‘UA Ball’
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The year-end celebration of Union Assurance, was...
Dilukshan Fernando Director Sales George Steuart Teas, Dai Pathmananthan Managing Director George Stuart Teas, Dilith Jayaweera Group Chairman George Steuart & Co, Sarva Ameresekere Group Executive Director George Steuart & Co, Amithpriya Liyanage Director Finance George Steuart Teas.
Business: Unveils largest tea processing and packaging plants in SL
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Dilukshan Fernando Director Sales George Steuart...
Editorial: Justice for children after half a century
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Last week ended with the release of the Year Five...
Tyre Nichols
World: ‘Scorpion’ unit involved in fatal beating of Nichols disbanded
2023-01-29 19:30:00
US: The Memphis police chief on Saturday...
World: India G20 Presidency — A Potential Watershed Moment?
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Amidst the ongoing chaos in the global world...
World: Conman case Court allows Jacqueline Fernandez to travel abroad
2023-01-29 19:30:00
INDIA: A Delhi Court on Friday allowed Bollywood...
Asteroid 2023 BU whizzed past Earth on Friday.
World: Truck-sized asteroid sails past Earth
2023-01-29 19:30:00
US: A truck-sized asteroid that suddenly loomed...
World: Pramod de Silva appointed Sunday Observer Chief Editor
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Veteran Journalist Pramod de Silva, a former...
World: Maldivian President Solih wins Democratic Party Presidential primary
2023-01-29 19:30:00
THE MALDIVES: Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih...
Residents inspect the wreckage of a bus that crashed into a ravine in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province on Sunday.
World: At least 51 dead in Pakistan bus and boat crashes
2023-01-29 19:30:00
PAKISTAN: At least 51 people have been killed in...
In the aftermath of two attacks, Israeli military are boosting their forces in the occupied West Bank.
World: Israel arrests 42 after deadly synagogue shooting
2023-01-29 19:30:00
ISREAL: Israel Police said Saturday they arrested...
Police officers take photos with the drugs seized from the livestock transport ship “Orion V”.
World: Spanish Police seize 4.5 tons of cocaine from cattle ship
2023-01-29 19:30:00
SPAIN: Spanish police on Saturday said they...
A bus accident in the Peruvian region of Piura, north of Lima on Saturday killing at least 24 people.
World: Bus falls into ravine killing 25
2023-01-29 19:30:00
PERU: A passenger bus fell into a ravine in...
‘QR Code’ inventor Masahiro Hara
World: New QR Code to have colours, hold more data, says Japanese inventor
2023-01-29 19:30:00
JAPAN: Japanese engineer Masahiro Hara, known for...
This ball gown worn by Princess Diana when she danced with actor John Travolta at a White House dinner in Washington D.C. on November 9, 1985 was sold at an auction in New York on Friday.
World: Princess Diana’s iconic ball gown auctioned for over US$ 600,000
2023-01-29 19:30:00
US: Princess Diana’s iconic purple velvet ball...
World: WORLD IN BRIEF
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Five dead after migrant boat sinksCUBA: Five...
World: India is a true bright spot in the midst of a global downturn, top execs and policymakers say
2023-01-29 19:30:00
With 2023′s World Economic Forum in Davos...
Law & Order: Probe on Dubai generated threats for EC members - Police
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The calls and messages that threatened three...
Law & Order: Double murder suspect grew up in children’s home
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Police investigations have revealed that the 25-...
Law & Order: Inquiry into OIC for taking jeep home on holiday
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Ratnapura DIG Priyantha Liyanage has initiated an...
Law & Order: SIS PC arrested while using ‘Ice’
2023-01-29 19:30:00
An officer of the State Intelligence Service (SIS...
Law & Order: Suspect held for possession of firearms
2023-01-29 19:30:00
According to information received by the...
Law & Order: Gampola ATM robbers have deposited van hire to driver
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Investigations into the robbery of the Automated...
Law & Order: Two killed over land dispute in Ambalantota
2023-01-29 19:30:00
A husband and wife were killed on Saturday after...
The stock of Kerala cannabis seized from Analaitivu Island.
Law & Order: Navy, Police operation nets Rs. 4 Mn worth Kerala cannabis
2023-01-29 19:30:00
A combined operation carried out by the Navy and...
Law & Order: 285 suspects nabbed with narcotics in joint raids by Tri-forces, Police
2023-01-29 19:30:00
A total of 285 suspects have been arrested during...
Features: Adjust to the inevitable, smart way to survive
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Last week the entire country was discussing a...
The urban wetlands make the city liveable.
Features: Urban Wetlands Breathe Life in to the City
2023-01-29 19:30:00
“The earth does not belong to man. Man belongs to...
Features: Cartoon of the day
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Picture by Kasun De Silva
Features: The Book of Layering
2023-01-29 19:30:00
There’s layering that can be seen at dawn and at...
BRC stickers with the officials
Sports: BRC stickers emerge ‘A’ division champions
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The Burgher Recreation Club stickers emerged ‘A’...
Dinesh Kumarasinghe celebrates after winning the 2019 Big Match
Sports: Kumarasinghe completes coaching milestone at S. Thomas’
2023-01-29 19:30:00
He would have ended up with a different career...
St. Joseph Vaz College Wennappuwa under 19 Volleyball Team posed for a photograph after the DSI Finals 2022 (Picture by Dilwin Mendis Moratuwa Sports Special Correspondent)
Sports: Kavishka Chatumal the volleyball star from Nikaweratiya
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Kavishka ChathumalAll Island 2022 DSI under 19...
Nudam Navindul is seen here with his principal S.A.K.Udayakumara, Head of sports Ms. S.N. Madawala and Teacher In Charge Ms. S.L. Wanigaratne.
Sports: Nudam Navindul excels in table tennis
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Eight year old Nudam Navindul of President’s...
Sports: Trinity- Antonian big match on March 24 and 25
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The 104th cricket big match between Trinity...
Nudam Navindul is seen here with his principal S.A.K.Udayakumara, Head of sports Ms. S.N. Madawala and Teacher In Charge Ms. S.L. Wanigaratne.
Sports: Nudam Navindul excels in table tennis
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Eight year old Nudam Navindul of President’s...
Sports: Trinity- Antonian big match on March 24 and 25
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The 104th cricket big match between Trinity...
Dinesh Kumarasinghe celebrates after winning the 2019 Big Match
Sports: Kumarasinghe completes coaching milestone at S. Thomas’
2023-01-29 19:30:00
 He would have ended up with a different...
Sports: Kavishka Chatumal the volleyball star from Nikaweratiya
2023-01-29 19:30:00
All Island 2022 DSI under 19 Best player and Best...
BRC stickers with the officials
Sports: BRC stickers emerge ‘A’ division champions
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The Burgher Recreation Club stickers emerged ‘A’...
Sports: S. Thomas’ - Gateway football clash today
2023-01-29 19:30:00
The fourth annual Under-20 football encounter...
S. Thomas’ College Under 20 Football Team with officials
Sports: S. Thomas’ - Gateway football clash today
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Gateway College Under 20 Football Team with...
A CR and FC player make a break with two Army players making a desperate attempt to foil him in their match played Longdon Place yesterday, which CR and FC won 22-20. (Pic by Wasitha Patabendige)
Sports: CR down Army in league first-round finale
2023-01-29 19:30:00
CR and FC ended their first-round campaign of the...
Djokovic has played in 10 Australian Open finals - and won every one of them
Sports: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th...
The women’s coach who successfully finished the UIPM CCP level 1 Pentathlon coaching program receiving the certificate from MPFSL President Nishantha Piyasena(third from left) while Carina Vicente the course director (left) looks on.
Sports: Pentathlon coaching programme, a success
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Modern Pentathlon Federation of Sri Lanka...
Sports: Dambulla in five-wicket win over Jaffna
2023-01-29 19:30:00
Dambulla led by Minod Bhanuka recorded a five-...
Sports: St. John’s Panadura lead on first innings
2023-01-29 19:30:00
St. John’s College Panadura leading first inning...
Sports: Sports Ministry to conduct inquiry on AG’s advice on committee report
2023-01-29 19:30:00
We are going to discuss with the Sports Minister...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2023-01-29 19:30:00
ABEYWICKREMA - LEELARATNE - Dearly beloved...

Monday, January 30, 2023