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Monday, September 5, 2022

Local: Health sector needs a policy change – President
2022-09-04 19:53:00
The Health Ministry spends nearly 40% of the...
Local: Georgieva pleased with deal reached to support Sri Lanka
2022-09-04 19:52:00
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing...
Local: Short-term crop cultivation to be permitted on railway reserves - Dr. Bandula
2022-09-04 19:51:00
Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr...
Local: Measures to streamline fuel distribution programme
2022-09-04 19:50:00
Moves are being taken to streamline the fuel...
Local: AG recommends to blacklist Chinese fertilizer company
2022-09-04 19:49:00
The National Audit Office has recommended...
Political: ‘Uththara Lanka Sabhagaya’ launched
2022-09-04 19:48:00
The group of independent political parties and...
Local: Minister Prasanna orders full audit of institutions under his Ministry
2022-09-04 19:47:00
Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna...
Political: 76th UNP Convention on September 6
2022-09-04 19:46:00
The United National Party’s 76th Convention will...
Local: Telephone, data tariffs up by 20%
2022-09-04 19:45:00
Tariffs on Mobile, Fixed Telephone, Broadband...
Law & Order: Released on personal bail of Rs. 200,000 each
2022-09-04 19:44:00
Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Nalaka Jayasuriya...
Local: Police still to identify owner of revolver
2022-09-04 19:43:00
Police said yesterday that they have not yet...
Local: PMB to obtain Rs. 2 bn loan from two State banks
2022-09-04 19:42:00
Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) Chairman Neil de...
Local: More number of Ella Odyssey train trips
2022-09-04 19:41:00
The Railway Department has taken steps to...
Local: Ceypetco station owners can make payments until 10 a.m. - Ministry Secretary
2022-09-04 19:40:00
Secretary of the Ministry of Power and Energy M.P...
Local: Provide adequate relief to people - Sajith
2022-09-04 19:39:00
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa charged the...
Political: Talks to form broad political alliance soon - Attanayaka
2022-09-04 19:38:00
Member of Parliament Tissa Attanayaka said the...
Law & Order: Three businessmen fined Rs. 300,000 for selling eggs at higher prices
2022-09-04 19:37:00
Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate Rudriraka de...
Local: Willing to hand over Buddha statue, books stolen from Ranil’s house
2022-09-04 19:36:00
A senior official of the Presidential Secretariat...
Local: Drug store owned by doctor raided, stock of expired medicines seized
2022-09-04 19:35:00
A group of investigative officers from the...
Local: Finger print tests reveal that ‘Harak Kata’ in custody of Dubai Police
2022-09-04 19:34:00
Information from the International Police Branch...
Local: ‘Bread prices’ will not be increased in Jaffna
2022-09-04 19:33:00
President of Jaffna District Bakeries Cooperative...
Local: JICA launched three-year technical cooperation project
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)...
Dr. S.Surendrajith.
Local: ‘Sick children should not be sent to kindergartens’
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Since there is an apprehension that COVID -19 may...
During the ceremony.
Local: Vietnam 77th National Day celebrated in Colombo
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo celebrated the...
Local: Inter-School Photography Exhibition
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The annual Inter-School Photography Exhibition...
Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa providing a relief to a needy woman.
Local: Deviate from traditional political ideologies to resolve economic crisis – Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ajith Rajapaksa said...
Local: Japanese volunteers support Sri Lanka’s development efforts
2022-09-04 19:30:00
New Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV)...
Local: Book on ‘Sri Lanka – Oman Relations’ launched
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Sultanate of Oman...
Local: Discussion on co-existence between society, Govt. officials held in Batticaloa
2022-09-04 19:30:00
A discussion on co-existence between society,...
Participants at the ‘Idea Exchange’ programme.
Local: HC Milinda Moragoda participates in Indian Express ‘Idea Exchange’ programme
2022-09-04 19:30:00
 The Indian Express newspaper hosted High...
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China Dr. Palitha Kohona addressing the gathering.
Local: Sri Lanka National Pavilion in China attracts over 1 million viewers
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing in association...
Local: Selfie attempt ends in death
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Police said that a young man who tried to take a...
Local: Motorbike rider killed in three-wheeler collision
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Police in Maharagama say that a motorbike rider...
Local: Litro Gas to further reduce prices today
2022-09-04 19:30:00
In accordance with the price formula introduced...
Local: ‘Presidential Police Valor Medal’
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Police officer Jayantha Gunawardena’s wife Anusha...
Local: Urea fertilizer distribution for Yala completed
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The distribution of urea fertilizer brought to...
Vajira Peiris and her team introduced their tabletop loom recently in Colombo.
Local: Entrepreneur creates tabletop loom
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Vajira Peiris, an individual engaged in the...
Vignettes of the event. Pictures courtesy President's Media Division
Local: Rule of law can’t be preserved without Police and independent Judiciary - President
2022-09-04 19:30:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who emphasizes...
Environment Minister Hafiz Nazeer Ahamed (RIGHT) with Saudi Crown Prnce Mohamed Bin Salman.
Local: Top-level Saudi Trade Delegation in Sri Lanka soon
2022-09-04 19:30:00
A top-level Saudi trade delegation will visit Sri...
Local: President extends condolences on Gorbachev
2022-09-04 19:30:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a condolence...
Local: Phone Call between Pakistani PM and President
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a...
Business: SriLankan flying nation’s flag globally for 43 years
2022-09-04 19:30:00
SriLankan Airlines has been the fabric of...
Indrajit Coomaraswamy
Business: “CBSL independence a priority reform”- Former Governor
2022-09-04 19:30:00
A new Central Bank act shall be at the forefront...
Saara Amirdeen, Ayanthi Thalakotuna, Ranga De Fonseka, Chanies Ratnayake, and Zafrana Nafees.
Business: Classic Travel, American Express partner on offers for students going abroad
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Classic Travel, has partnered with Nations Trust...
Business: Colombo City Centre successfully hosts ‘Kidventures’ Holiday Camp
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Colombo City Centre recently concluded a...
Business: Jetwing Hotels opt out of managing North Gate Hotel Jaffna
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Jetwing Hotels Ltd announced that they will not...
Business: SLT-Mobitel continues to demonstrate 5G Trial experiences
2022-09-04 19:30:00
As part of its commitment to educate and empower...
Business: The new electricity tariff structure leaves room for considerable improvement
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The recent revision of electricity tariffs is a...
Ajith Karunarathne, Eranga Bandara, S.A.N.C. Piumal, Hasitha Amarasekera and Amila Thilakaratne accepted the award on behalf of the bank from Daraz CEO Rakeel Fernando at “Uga Residencies” Hotel Colombo.
Business: BOC Daraz’s ‘Best Performing Debit Card Base’ again
2022-09-04 19:30:00
In recognition of the Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC)...
CEO Johnson Liu and HIP team with DS Staff.
Business: HIP connects dots in their 4 tier sustainability plan
2022-09-04 19:30:00
A Blood Donation camp to replenish stocks at the...
Business: Southbeach Weligama completes raft foundation ahead of schedule
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Southbeach Weligama, Sri Lanka’s most exciting...
Dr Harsha De Silva
Business: ‘COPF to look at every cent spent through Consolidated Fund’
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Article 148 of the Constitution gives Parliament...
Business: Ideal Motors marks inaugural day with blood donation
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Supporting critically ill patients to return to...
Business: India’s Kashmir emerges as investment hub, youth participation rises
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Kashmir is growing as a new investment...
IRD Commissioner D.R.S. Hapuarachchi receiving a token from tax consultants at CA Sri Lanka.
Business: IRD failed to support economy - IRD Commissioner
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has accepted...
Airtel Sri Lanka CEO Ashish Chandra. Picture by Wimal Karunatillake.
Business: Increased tariff effective from today
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The profitability of Sri Lanka’s...
Business: Paris club ready for Lankan debt relief
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The Paris Club (French: Club de Paris) a group of...
First high-net-worth individual at BIA exclusive services receives an award.
Business: BIA musters Rs 16.71 bn profit in 2022
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Airport & Aviation Services (AASL) a private...
Business: Onus on debt negotiations after Sri Lanka’s IMF Staff Agreement - Fitch
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The IMF staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on a...
Mohamed Rasooldeen and Ruzaik Farook receiving their awards from former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and Tower Hall Foundation Director Hassim Omar, as Ahasa Media Network Executive Director Saman Chandraratne looks on.
Business: Two journalists win Ahasa Media awards
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The Ahasa Media Network held the Sri Lankan Top...
Editorial: Paying taxes to feed the ‘lazy’
2022-09-04 19:30:00
It is high time to eradicate the ‘dependent...
Law & Order: Man shot dead in Pitigala
2022-09-04 19:30:00
An unknown gunman shot at a person who was...
IMF help alone will not put the economy back on track.
Features: Diffusing Foreign Interferences and Influences
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Part VIWithout the confidence to be truly...
Features: Can we afford another COVID-19 outbreak?
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Last week, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha...
Features: Cartoon of the day
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Mohammad Rizwan, who played an outstanding 71-run knock off 51, thumps the ball for a six.
Sports: Pakistan retaliates against India
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Pakistan beat India by five wickets in their...
The new Colts CC Pavilion
Sports: The beautiful new Colts CC Pavilion - a lasting tribute to a rich history
2022-09-04 19:30:00
It’s truly a great tribute to the history of this...
Sports: Sri Lanka team spirit is very high, says Theekshana
2022-09-04 19:30:00
“We were outplayed during the Super Four game by...
Sports: Mahinda - Trinity and Joes-Sebs clash in under 17 quarters today
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Quarter finals will start from today of the Under...
Sports: Medonza wins over-50 Cycle race
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Winners with the presentation party (back row...
Action from the match between St. Joseph’s and Wesley. (Pic by Wasitha Patabendige)
Sports: Rodrigo’s last-gasp penalty steers Joes to K/O final
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Ruchitha Rodrigo fired across a last-minute...
Rashid Khan in a heated argument with Danushka Gunathilaka.
Sports: Rashid and Danushka’s heated clash
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Afghanistan crashed to their first defeat of Asia...
Sri Lankan head cricket coach Chris Silverwood chats with Danushka Gunathilaka during the water break of the Sri Lanka - Afghanistan match. Two reserve players Ashen Bandara and Dhanajaya de Silva are also in the picture. (pic by Prince Gunasekera)
Sports: SL coach’s advice during water break motivated the players
2022-09-04 19:30:00
Sri Lanka cricket team made a good comeback...
Sports: St. Peter’s ‘B’ meet Taxila Central in the under 15 Division Two semi final today
2022-09-04 19:30:00
St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya will meet...
The Sri Lanka Under-17 Football Team with officials
Sports: South Asia’s future football talent on show in Colombo
2022-09-04 19:30:00
The future talent of South Asian football will be...
Local: Former President Gotabaya returns
2022-09-04 18:30:00
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who left the...
Business: Waters Edge launches ‘Kahata Hendewa’ Thunapaha restaurant
2022-09-04 18:30:00
Waters Edge launched the ‘Kahata Hendewa’-...

Monday, September 5, 2022