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Monday, September 21, 2020

Local: 11 COVID-19 positive cases reported today
2020-09-21 14:59:00
Eleven persons had tested positive for the...
World: Taj Mahal to reopen after 6 months
2020-09-21 11:22:00
The Taj Mahal is set to reopen to visitors after...
Local: Four held with turtle flesh
2020-09-21 10:49:00
The Jaffna Police STF arrested four persons with...
Law & Order: Bribery Commission files indictments against Ravi and Aloysius
2020-09-21 09:50:00
The Bribery Commission today filed...
Local: More Lankans stranded abroad return
2020-09-21 09:26:00
Another group of expatriates from the United Arab...
World: At least 10 dead in residential building collapse in India
2020-09-21 09:06:00
A three-storey building on the outskirts of...
Local: Australian Foreign Minister congratulates Dinesh Gunawardena
2020-09-21 08:36:00
Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne...
Local: Island-wide mobile service launched to solve electricity consumer complaints
2020-09-21 08:20:00
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (...
Law & Order: Writ petitions filed by Ravi and six others fixed for argument
2020-09-21 08:00:00
The writ petitions filed by former Finance...
Local: 12 COVID-19 patients recovered
2020-09-21 07:49:00
Twelve individuals recovered from COVID-19...
Local: Government Official SMS news alert service re-activated
2020-09-21 06:54:00
The Government Official SMS News Alert Service...
Local: 24-hour water cut today
2020-09-21 06:02:00
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (...
Local: More than 43,000 released from Quarantine centres
2020-09-21 05:48:00
43,684 individuals have been released from...
Local: Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne felicitated by his Alma Mater
2020-09-21 04:56:00
Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral...
World: Global COVID-19 deaths hit 957,948
2020-09-21 04:43:00
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 957,948...
Local: Strong winds, rough seas alert
2020-09-21 04:05:00
The Meteorology Department has issued a warning...
Local: Unplanned, ad-hoc construction - NBRO
2020-09-20 19:39:00
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO...
Local: Hemasiri uttered falsehoods - Former President
2020-09-20 19:38:00
Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday...
Local: EC has no mandate to decide PC election date - Chairman
2020-09-20 19:37:00
The Election Commission (EC) has no legal...
Local: Ministry recommended removing two LTTE cadres from list - Ex. Defence Secretary
2020-09-20 19:36:00
Former Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi...
Local: BoI signed US$ 1.5 bn worth investments this year - DG
2020-09-20 19:35:00
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has...
Local: 20A in House tomorrow
2020-09-20 19:34:00
The First Reading of the vote on the 20th...
Local: Colombo Archdiocese condemns Harin’s statement at PCOI
2020-09-20 19:33:00
The Colombo Archdiocese while rejecting the...
Local: Only sprats caught in Yahapalana corruption net - Mangala
2020-09-20 19:32:00
Former Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on...
Local: Jeddah Consulate to remain closed till Sept.25
2020-09-20 19:31:00
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Consulate in Jeddah has been...
Local: Bonus shares to CEB employees to prevent human errors
2020-09-20 19:30:00
On August 17 Sri Lanka had a nationwide power...
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne is welcomed to the college.
Local: Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne felicitated by Alma Mater
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne...
The soil excavating site. Picture by Mahinda P. Liyanage
Local: Yakkalamulla PS up in arms against soil excavation
2020-09-20 19:30:00
A large-scale soil excavation is carried out...
Italian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Rita Giuliana Mannella on Saturday called on Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila at the latter's Ministry. Their discussion revolved on strengthening the ties in the energy field.
Local: News in pictures
2020-09-20 19:30:00
****Tanks, Reservoirs and Irrigation Development...
The Mobile Service in progress.
Local: PUCSL, CEB, LECO launched mobile service to resolve power complaints
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (...
Local: President inspects development projects in Puttalam
2020-09-20 19:30:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited the Puttalam...
Local: ‘Political pressure behind failure to arrest Zaharan’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando...
Local: Matara people fulfilled their duty – Speaker
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that he...
Local: Houses for over 210 Samurdhi recipients in Kurunegala this year
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Kurunegala District Samurdhi Development...
Local: Rules and regulations only for poor people – Minister Amaraweera
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that...
Local: Politicians visiting Kebilitta Devalaya ruin jungle – Ven. Omalpe Sohitha Thera
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Politicians pollute the environment when they are...
A student who won an essay competition on the subject receiving a certificate.
Local: Anti-drug conference for youth
2020-09-20 19:30:00
An anti-drug youth conference was held at the Al-...
Local: Suspect arrested with ‘Mawa’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Galle Police Anti-vice Branch arrested a...
Local: Moronthuduwa to see development
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Moronthuduwa in the Kalutara DS Division will be...
Local: ‘Over 122,259 register for Social Security Pension in Kurunegala’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
About 122,259 persons from the Kurunegala...
Police Officer I.P.Pathirana addressing the participants.
Local: Discussion on drugs and children abuse
2020-09-20 19:30:00
A discussion on eliminating drugs and children...
Local: Mimosa plants invade reserves in Matale
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Farmer organisations in the Matale District urge...
Local: Dialog on ‘Towards Pluralistic Society’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Inter-religious dialog on ‘Towards Pluralistic...
Local: Principals advised not to admit students on undue pressure
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Principals have been instructed not to admit...
Local: Suspect arrested with pistol
2020-09-20 19:30:00
A suspect was arrested with a pistol by Hikkaduwa...
Local: Buddhist Advisory Council commends President
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Buddhist Advisory Council commended President...
Local: President has set clear target to complete road projects - Lanza
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The President has set a clear target to complete...
Local: Brigadier Salley’s removal political – former Defence Secretary
2020-09-20 19:30:00
A political influence is behind the removal of...
Local: Dark ages will be back with 20th Amendment - Prof Hoole
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Election Commission Member Prof. Rathnajeevan...
The Army engaged in rescue and search operations.
Local: Three dead in Kandy building collapse
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Three persons including a two month old infant...
Local: Stick to your lanes or face fines
2020-09-20 19:30:00
As a solution to the heavy traffic congestion,...
Local: Egypt to revive historic relations with Sri Lanka
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Egypt has revived bilateral relations with Sri...
Local: Welcome home baby
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and his wife...
Local: Pujith was promised diplomatic post for owning up - Hemasiri
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando...
Business: ASPI hits 7-month high amid retail driven momentum - Acuity Stockbrokers
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Bourse ended the week on a positive note as...
Business: Tourist arrivals by end October?
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The government is tentatively planning to open up...
Business: Increase domestic tax mobilisation- ADB
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Domestic tax mobilisation was identified as a key...
Rajmi Manatunga
Business: Sri Lanka supports ‘Right to Development’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Sri Lankan government through its...
Rohini Nanayakkara
Business: ‘No glass ceiling’- Women’s Chamber
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (...
Rajeeva Bandaranaike
Business: CSE becomes flexible to list technology stocks
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Colombo Stock Exchange has indicated to the...
CMA President Prof. Lakshman Watawala presenting an SME development proposal to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa looked on by other ministers. Picture by Shirajiv Sirimane
Business: Govt pledges foreign investment assistance to Lankan SMEs
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The government will try to woo foreign...
Bathiya Bulumulla
Business: Plantation Association urges sustainable wage model
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Plantation Association of Ceylon (PAC) will...
Representatives laying the foundation stone. Picture by Wimal Karunathilake
Business: BOI forays into import-substitution
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Board of Investment will be flexible on the...
Business: SriLankan Airlines negotiating with lessors, cutting costs
2020-09-20 19:30:00
SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ashok Pathirage said...
Business: ESG becoming a ubiquitous theme in global financial markets - Fitch
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (...
Business: Local vehicle assembly to commence
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Friday, 18th September 2020, COLOMBO;The Sri...
Business: Technologically driven Logicare set to lead the way in resilient supply chain solutions
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Thursday, 17th September 2020, Colombo: The...
Business: First-ever anti-bacterial range by Atlas
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Atlas is proud to introduce Sri Lanka’s first-...
Business: Marina Square launches new website
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Marina Square - Uptown Colombo recently launched...
Business: Lanka QR, BOC support Central Bank initiative of “Ratapurama QR”
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The initiative of Central Bank of Sri Lanka to...
Yang Zuoyuan Economic and Commercial Counsellor with International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody, Treasurer Sheanath de Zoysa and COO Ranjith Fernando at the Chinese Embassy in Colombo.
Business: China hopeful of normalcy in 2021
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The International Chamber of Commerce of Sri...
Business: Ranil Seneviratne re-elected as President
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka - Greater Mekong Business Council...
The Ogilvy team at the BestWeb.lk 2020 Awards ceremony
Business: Four wins for Ogilvy Digital at BestWeb.lk 2020
2020-09-20 19:30:00
 Ogilvy Digital of the Phoenix Ogilvy Group...
Niro Cooke
Business: Niro Cooke elected to Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment...
Business: Kishu Gomes appointed as Group Managing Director of Dreamron Group
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Award winning corporate leader who joined the...
Editorial: Make them pay
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The unfolding details before the Presidential...
World: Thai protesters defy monarchy with ‘People’s Plaque’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
BANGKOK: Thousands of protesters cheered as...
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
World: US defies world to say Iran UN sanctions back in force
2020-09-20 19:30:00
WASHINGTON: The United States unilaterally...
World: Italy defies virus for vote as far-right plots seismic change
2020-09-20 19:30:00
ROME sunday: Italians head to the polls Sunday...
Law & Order: Seven years’ RI for rape
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Panadura Provincial High Court Judge Mahesh...
Entertainment: Beautiful but obnoxious
2020-09-20 19:30:00
At the outset, Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi...
Entertainment: PVR Cinemas hosts ‘Mulan’ screening
2020-09-20 19:30:00
PVR Cinemas, Sri Lanka’s luxury 9-screen...
Entertainment: The past is not the past
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Janelle Monae believes 'Antebellum' is a reminder...
Entertainment: ‘Matrix 4’ is a ‘beautiful story’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Hollywood star Keanu Reeves recently got candid...
Entertainment: Hrithik to star as Ganguly?
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Reports of a biopic on former Indian skipper and...
Some students studying medicine abroad.
Features: SLMC, ragging and 'The Rich Octopus'
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Do you think that there is a link between ragging...
Features: What education is of most worth for Nation-Building?
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Even though many Reforms in Education have been...
Features: Recognize frame, then ‘unframe’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Frames are an important part of our lives. Indeed...
Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva inspects the guard turnout.
Features: When the thundering roar of heavy guns resounded…
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment, one of the...
Colonel Assimi Goita and delegation at the ECOWAS meeting in Ghana on September 15.
Features: Reaching a compromise in the ongoing socio-political crisis
2020-09-20 19:30:00
From September 10 to September 15, the military...
Features: Waste management during a pandemic
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Covid-19 pandemic creates additional...
Features: Hard-won peace reigns in SL again
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Peace is a concept of societal friendship and...
T&C: Monday Blues
2020-09-20 19:30:00
“Like every great lasagna, Garfield was born in...
T&C: Mövenpick Hotel introduces Carvery Fridays
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Longing for a nice home-cooked roast dinner, but...
T&C: MAGICAL BRUSH
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Henry Ward Beecher says “Every Artist dips his...
Spinach
T&C: The leaf that heals
2020-09-20 19:30:00
As children, we first got acquainted with Spinach...
T&C: GROWING VEGETABLES IN SMALL SPACES
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Is your garden bed a twin size versus a king? Or...
Chandana Palitha Abeygunawardena
Sports: C.P. Abeygunawardena one of Sri Lanka’s finest scrum halves
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Rugby has produced some scintillating...
Sports: Nirosha Sanjeewani outstanding women’s cricketer, volleyball player and athlete
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The present Girls Cricket Coach of Tissa Central...
Sports: Women’s cricket to be promoted in Kandy
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Women cricket players are making giant strides....
Eastern Province Governor Anuradha Yahampath giving away a trophy to a South Asian Games medol winner
Sports: Athletes who brought honour to Eastern Province felicitated
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Eastern Province Department of Sports conducted...
SLC Tournament Committee Chairman Bandula Dissanayake handing over cricket gear to St John’s college player.
Sports: Champion Colombo North under 15 team felicitated
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA)...
The selection panel that picked the winners of the Sunday Observer-Mobitel School Cricketer of the Year contest. Seated: Daminda Cooray (President, Sri Lanka Cricket Umpires Association), Jude Silva (Communications Channel Manager, Mobitel), Thilak Watthuhewa (Principal Nalanda College and President Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association), W. Dayaratne PC (Chairman ANCL), Asantha de Mel (chairman National Cricket Selection Committee), JAKS. Indrajith (Secretary, Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association), Upul W
Sports: Final nine nominees selected for Observer-Mobitel School Cricketer
2020-09-20 19:30:00
The 42nd Observer-Mobitel School Cricketer 2020...
Prof Arjuna de Silva
Sports: Health Advisory Committee to ‘look after cricketers’
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed five member...
Faf du Plessis
Sports: Dhoni praises Chennai ‘Dads Army’ after IPL win over Mumbai
2020-09-20 19:30:00
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra...
Sports: Nadal crashes out, Djokovic into Italian Open semis
2020-09-20 19:30:00
ROME: Clay court king Rafael Nadal crashed out of...
Sports: Nuwanidu, Ashen partnership helps SSC beat Galle CC
2020-09-20 19:30:00
Nuwanidu Fernando of SSC mada a century against...

Monday, September 21, 2020