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Saturday, October 21, 2017

IGP Pujith Jayasundera in conversation with a visually handicapped at the event. Picture by Siripala Halwala
Local: IGP asks police to pay special attention on visually handicapped
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara...
Local: Education policy to recruit only trained teachers
2017-10-20 19:30:00
An education policy where only trained teachers...
Local: Jumbo issue tramples rural lives in Hambantota
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Hambantota District Secretary W.H .Karunaratne...
President Maithripala Sirisena receiving the token of appreciation from Minister Chandima Weerakkody. Skills Development and Vocational Training Deputy Minister Karunaratne Paranavithana looks on. Picture by Sudath Malaweera.
Local: National Innovation Centre opens in Narahenpita
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The government has prioritised to develop skills...
Local: Education policy to recruit only trained teachers
2017-10-20 19:30:00
An education policy where only trained teachers...
Local: National Front for Good Governance calls on Health Minister
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Officials of the National Front for Good...
Local: President inaugurates Grama shakthi People’s Movement
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The Grama Shakthi People’s Movement aiming...
Local: Education policy to recruit only trained teachers
2017-10-20 19:30:00
An education policy where only trained teachers...
Local: ‘Ancient traders well noted Sri Lanka’s strategic location’
2017-10-20 19:30:00
“Sri Lanka’s strategic location in...
Local: Certain groups trying to mislead country: President
2017-10-20 19:30:00
President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday...
Local: Education policy to recruit only trained teachers
2017-10-20 19:30:00
An education policy where only trained teachers...
Local: Grama Shakthi programme will strengthen rural economy: President
2017-10-20 19:30:00
President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said the...
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe opened Sri Lanka’s first Passive House type industrial factory building of Star Garments at the Katunayake Investment Promotion Zone on Thursday. Here, the Prime Minister inspecting the facility. Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Atul Keshap, Komar and Sons Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charlie Komar and others were also present.
Local: US, Sri Lanka launch youth employment programme
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The Sri Lankan and the United States governments...
Local: ‘Food items for consumers at lower prices’
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The government expects to provide consumers food...
Local: Govt. to raise per capita income to USD 5,000 per year, create 1 m jobs
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The government intends to raise per capita income...
Local: PRUDENT DEBT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY TO OVERCOME FISCAL FRONT CHALLENGES
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Over Rs.3,489 b required for debt servicing in...
Local: Sri Lanka Army participates in ‘Mitra Shakthi’ Exercise
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The Sri Lankan Army contingent in India,...
Local: Railway strike called off
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The Railway Operations Supervisory Union (ROSU)...
The session in progress
Local: Pakistan, SL to redouble trade to reach US $ 1 b goal
2017-10-20 19:30:00
In order to invigorate efforts to reach the...
Local: Youth groups clash in Vavuniya
2017-10-20 19:30:00
A group of sword yielding youth on motorcycles...
Local: Discussions held on setting minimum standards
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne held a...
Local: Hospital projects under JICA funds reviewed
2017-10-20 19:30:00
A special discussion was held between Health...
Local: Railway strike called off
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The Railway Operations Supervisory Union (ROSU)...
Local: Traffic restrictions on Parliament road, Welikada junction
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Traffic movement along the road from Borella to...
Local: Probe into forged documents on land acquisition
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Panadura Police Special Crime and Fraud Bureau is...
Local: A Strategy to Shrink Sri Lanka’s Debt
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while...
Local: Death of Lake House employee
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The death occurred yesterday of Anton Karunaratne...
Local: Principal has acted in an irresponsible manner: Minister
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam...
Local: Pinnacle unveiling ceremony today
2017-10-20 19:30:00
A ceremony of unveiling of a pinnacle of the...
Local: Police protection provided to Wijith Wijesuriya
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Wijith Wijesuirya, brother of Anika Wijesuriya, a...
Local: Teacher transfers should be carried out promptly, smoothly: Minister
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said...
Local: Youth groups clash in Vavuniya
2017-10-20 19:30:00
A group of sword yielding youth on motorcycles...
Local: Japanese FM's Commendation 2017 awarded to three Sri Lankans
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendations...
Local: Sri Lanka Economic Association Annual Sessions on Oct. 27, 28
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The 2017 Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka...
Editorial: Give priority to truth
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Fake news is a term that we hear often these days...
Myanmar miners search for jade stones at a mine dump in Hpakant, Kachin state.
World: Myanmar Police clash with jade scavengers: 5 dead
2017-10-20 19:30:00
MYANMAR: At least five people were killed and 20...
Pakistan’s fourth wicket pair Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik hit unbeaten half-centuries in an unbroken century stand to guide their team to victory. AFP
Sports: Shell-shocked Sri Lanka slide to another defeat
2017-10-20 19:30:00
SHARJAH, Friday – Despairing Sri Lanka were...
The crossbow bolt fired into The Oval cost Middlesex two points.
Sports: Middlesex relegation stands after failed ‘crossbow’ appeal
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Middlesex have failed in their appeal against a...
Sports: Shehan and Pawan slam centuries at Debarawewa
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Centuries by Shehan Malinda and Pawan Sandesh...
Athula Wickramatilake
Sports: Athula Wickramatilake helping his school that produced Ajantha Mendis
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Former Moratu Vidyalaya, Moratuwa Sports Club and...
Anisa Mohammed took two wickets for 14 to dismiss Sri Lanka Women for 69.
Sports: Sri Lanka Women shot out for 69- lose first T20I
2017-10-20 19:30:00
ANTIGUA, - A fine bowling performance from West...
The skipper of the champion MAS Holdings swimming team receiving the President’s Trophy from Chief Guest I.P. Wijeratne, Director Sports of the Sports Ministry.
Sports: MAS Holdings clinch President’s Trophy
2017-10-20 19:30:00
MAS Holdings team with 85l points emerged winners...
Sports: More than 300 swimmers in action at 2nd RASF Matara District Swimming Championship today
2017-10-20 19:30:00
More than 300 competitors will be seen in action...
Sports: Dr. Sarath Kapuwatte remembered
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Wednesday 25th marks Dr. Sarath Kapuwatte’s...
Sports: Kiwis out to tame India's newest spin duo
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Mumbai: New Zealand's batsmen know they will...
Sports: TTSC softball cricket 'sixes' begins October 22
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The most looked forward to event in the Travel...
Sports: Senula excels for Royal
2017-10-20 19:30:00
A brilliant 103 runs by Senula Deelaka helped...
Sports: Sebs-STC Prep game ends in a tie
2017-10-20 19:30:00
St. Sebastinas’ College tied in their inter...
Shanmuganathan Sarujan-Chamath Chaturya
Sports: Chamath, Sarujan help Bens win
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Chamath Chaturya and Shanmuganathan Sarujan hit...
Sports: Soel and Sajaad steal the limelight at Rotherham Circuit meet- 2017
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Soel Daniel won the Best Driver Trophy while...
Dasun Shanaka rescued Sri Lanka A with a scorching century on the first day of the second 4-day unofficial test against West Indies A at Jamaica on Thursday.
Sports: Shanaka hits scorching century to rescue Sri Lanka A
2017-10-20 19:30:00
JAMAICA, Thursday: All-rounder Dasun Shanaka hit...
Sports: Marina for yachts and sailing boats
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The first ever Marina in Sri Lanka will be set up...
Abul Hasan came the closest to breaking Read's record
Sports: Five records that have not been broken in over 100 years
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Cricket's premier format, Test match cricket...
Lewis Hamilton
Sports: Can Hamilton wrap up title?
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The United States Grand Prix could be the race at...
Sports: The Super-powered brains of F1 drivers
2017-10-20 19:30:00
If you want to get ahead on the Formula Onegrid...
Political: Parliament
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Licence to operate three wheelers for those over...
Pradeep Jayewardene addressing the media.
Political: JR’s grandson to contest forthcoming elections under SLFP
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The late President J. R. Jayewardene’s...
Political: SLFP will gain power by 2020: Amaraweera
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Mahinda...
President Maithripala Sirisena
Features: PURSUING JUSTICE
2017-10-20 19:30:00
One Tamil intellectual said “Later, when...
Features: SLFP shake up and polls rivalry ahead
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The image of carrying on the fight against...
Features: Poverty eradication through village empowerment
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The consensual government launched its most...
Law & Order: High Court permits Nissanka Senadhipathi to go abroad
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Avant-Garde Maritime Services (Pvt) Ltd Chairman...
Law & Order: Case against Tiran Alles, three others fixed for Jan. 22
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The case filed against four persons including...
Law & Order: Former Navy spokesman further remanded
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Former Navy Spokesman Commodore D.K.P Dassanayake...
Law & Order: Thera with two IDs arrested
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Ven. Arambepola Rathanasara Thera who was sought...
Law & Order: Ryan Jayalath further remanded till November 1
2017-10-20 19:30:00
Medical Faculty Students' Action Committee...
Law & Order: Case against former Lottery Board chairman fixed for November10
2017-10-20 19:30:00
The Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday fixed for...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2017-10-20 19:30:00
RAJASOORIYAR - ANGELA - at Rest with Jesus....

Saturday, October 21, 2017