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Monday, January 9, 2023

Local: Monaragala SSP arrested
2023-01-09 06:40:00
The Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of...
Local: A 12-day-old baby found abandoned near the Talawakelle Hindu Kovil
2023-01-09 06:20:00
Talawakelle police stated that a baby was found...
Local: The final decision on the electricity bill increase is expected today
2023-01-09 05:20:00
The proposal to increase electricity tariffs by...
Local: Power cut schedule for today
2023-01-09 04:42:00
The Public Utilities Commission has approved a...
Local: Heavy rains in several areas today
2023-01-09 04:06:00
The Department of Meteorology announces several...
Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay at the commencement of the project at the Medawachchiya station yesterday.
Local: Mahawa to Omanthai railway line renovation begins
2023-01-08 20:06:00
Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr....
Local: President to take part in virtual ‘Voice of Global South Summit’
2023-01-08 20:00:00
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been invited...
The event at the SLFP Headquarters was presided over by SLFP Chairman and former President Maithripala Sirisena.
Local: Two separate ceremonies to mark SLFP Founder’s Birth Anniversary
2023-01-08 19:56:00
Two separate ceremonies to mark the 124th birth...
Local: EC to meet Party Secretaries on 11
2023-01-08 19:54:00
Elections Commissioner General Saman Sri...
Law & Order: Man who defrauded Rs. 50 Mn from 500 people for Apple phones arrested
2023-01-08 19:52:00
The officers of the Colombo Fraud Investigation...
Parliamentarian and Colombo Development Committee Chairman Yadamini Gunawardena addressing the participants.
Local: Don’t tolerate officers evading responsibilities – Yadamini
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Parliamentarian and Colombo Development Committee...
MMBL-Pathfinder founder Milinda Moragoda receiving a set of paintings.
Local: Paintings by Irish artist presented to Pathfinder Collection
2023-01-08 19:30:00
 Jennifer Smith, Justice of the Peace and...
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera inspecting the bags of new fertilizer.
Local: Paddy cannot be purchased due to spending money on elections – Minister
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Agriculture Ministry needs Rs.10 billion to...
Local: Lack of interest in sex linked to risk of early death - Japanese Study
2023-01-08 19:30:00
A lack of sexual interest may indicate an...
Local: Two suspects in immigration racket held in Negombo
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Navy and Police in Negombo on January 4 held two...
Planting saplings in progress.
Local: 121 Brigade Troops plant 60,000 saplings
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The 20 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and 18 Gemunu...
Local: Russia-Ukraine conflict matter of ‘very deep’ concern, says S. Jaishankar
2023-01-08 19:30:00
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, while...
Local: News in pictures
2023-01-08 19:30:00
 A commemorative event to mark the 14th...
Local: China grants 6.98 Mn litres of diesel for Maha Season harvesting
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The 6.98 million litres of diesel donated by the...
Local: Canada provides assistance to vulnerable communities in SL
2023-01-08 19:30:00
In response to the humanitarian appeals launched...
Local: Voluntary rehabilitation possible after amendment to Act
2023-01-08 19:30:00
State Minister of Justice and Prison Affairs...
Local: Rough seas, thunder showers expected
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sea areas off the coast extending from...
Local: New Dinamina Chief Editor Manoj Abeydeera assumes duties
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Senior journalist Manoj Abeydeera assumed duties...
Local: “Root out cannabis from our country”
2023-01-08 19:30:00
National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA)...
Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena and Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay received blessings at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura.
Local: Media Minister, Indian HC visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr....
Local: Certificate awarding of 03rd lifesaving programme held in Karainagar
2023-01-08 19:30:00
After having completed the 03rd lifesaving...
Members of the visiting Thailand delegation arriving in Colombo yesterday
Local: Third round of Sri Lanka - Thailand FTA negotiations begins today
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The third round of negotiations between Sri Lanka...
Local: Not the time for LG polls - Ven. Omalpe Sobitha
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The country which is facing many difficulties...
Local: Sri Lanka, the place to be in February - UK website
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The ‘I news’ website of UK says Sri Lanka is the...
Local: Rs. 1000 coin, two stamps to mark SL’s 75th Independence
2023-01-08 19:30:00
A special commemorative coin of one thousand...
Political: UNP, SLPP to contest together at LG polls - Range Bandara
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The UNP and the SLPP will contest together for...
Political: SLPP candidates signing nominations
2023-01-08 19:30:00
SLPP candidates contesting for Hambantota,...
Political: NPP challenges Sajith for a debate on economy
2023-01-08 19:30:00
NPP politburo member Harshana Nanayakkara...
Political: NPP has no vision, only rhetoric - SJB
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Anuradhapura district SJB MP Rohana Bandara said...
Business: AIA Insurance offers health policies to employees at Sun Lanka
2023-01-08 19:30:00
AIA Insurance has offered comprehensive Health...
Commercial Bank team with Visa and Mastercard management teams.
Business: ComBank introduces card-to-card fund transfers
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the...
Business: CBSL introduces measures to reduce overdependence on Standing Facilities
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The liquidity deficit in the domestic money...
Business: DFCC Bank offers instant support with DFCC Chatz via WhatsApp
2023-01-08 19:30:00
DFCC Bank a full-service commercial bank is...
HIP ending the year 2022 with a full RORO yard.
Business: New RORO business to Hambantota International Port in 2023
2023-01-08 19:30:00
HIP’s “Roll-on, Roll-off” (RORO) numbers, which...
Business: ACL Cables ranked amongst ‘Top 40 Corporates’ by Business Today
2023-01-08 19:30:00
ACL Cables PLC was ranked amongst Sri Lanka’s Top...
SLT-Mobitel with the award
Business: SLT-Mobitel Annual Report 2021 clinches SAFA award
2023-01-08 19:30:00
 The Sri Lanka Telecom PLC Annual Report...
HNB Finance officials with the Silver Award
Business: HNB Finance bags Silver at TAGS Awards
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services...
Business: Dialog Star Points partners Wogi to launch e-Voucher platform
2023-01-08 19:30:00
A timely initiative for the holiday season, Star...
Business: Iran’s CB Chief Says ‘Economic Indicators Improving’
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The new chairman of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI...
Business: Jack Ma cedes control of Ant Group
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is to relinquish...
Business: The 5 biggest billionaire gainers in 2022 all hail from Asia
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The five biggest billionaire gainers of 2022 are...
BOC Chairman Ronald Perera
Business: Ronald Perera, new Chairman of BOC
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Ronald. C. Perera, PC, has been appointed the new...
Business: Errant borrowers to be reined in
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka in its Monetary and...
Business: Hayleys Fentons ‘a one-stop destination for engineering needs
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Hayleys Fentons, one of the most trusted...
Ferdinandez get recognized for his contribution in Canada
Business: Lankan born Ferdinandez, emerges as top three Mortgage Advisor for Bank of Montreal
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sri Lankan born Lakmal Ferdinandez, has emerged...
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe
Business: “Lanka should fast track digitalisation”
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sri Lanka should fast-track the ‘National digital...
World Bank President David Malpass
Business: World Bank provides record $75 Bn to developing countries in 2022
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The World bank in a bid to support an ailing...
Group CEO/Chairman Dimuth Dunusinghe and Director Ruwan Karunarathna with the award.
Business: ‘Boost Hotels by Intahub’ recognized at ICT Awards
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Boost Hotels by Intahub Private Limited, a...
Gamer.LK’s Esports Premier League crowned Sri Lanka’s best digital marketing campaign.
Business: Gamer.LK’s crowned Lanka’s best digital marketing campaign
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sri Lanka’s premier Gaming and Esports agency...
Minister Ramesh Pathirana at the event. Picture By Sudath Nishantha.
Business: Minister Pathirana makes ready for industry to achieve USD 1 Bn. in exports
2023-01-08 19:30:00
One of the most sought-after international gem...
Editorial: Feeding 8,000 new LG members
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Today we are going to talk about a crucial topic...
World: World food prices hit record high in 2022
2023-01-08 19:30:00
FRANCE: World food prices eased in December...
Kevin McCarthy bangs the Speaker’s gavel for the first time after being elected the Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Saturday.
World: Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House Speaker in 15th attempt
2023-01-08 19:30:00
US: Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected House...
World: WORLD IN BRIEF
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Algeria car crash kills 8 people from same...
The Palácio da Alvorada (Palace of Dawn) is the official residence of the President of Brazil.
World: Bolsonaro damaged Brazil’s Presidential palace before leaving, says Report
2023-01-08 19:30:00
BRAZIL: Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro...
An aerial view shows a deforested plot of the Amazon rainforest in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil.
World: Amazon deforestation up 150 percent in December
2023-01-08 19:30:00
BRAZIL: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon...
Princess Diana and her iconic purple gown (R) which is to be auctioned.
World: Princess Diana’s iconic purple gown to go under the hammer
2023-01-08 19:30:00
UK: Even 25 years after her unfortunate demise,...
Former US First Lady Hillary Clinton speaking in Oslo, Norway on December 11, 2022.
World: Hillary Clinton to join Columbia as Professor of Global Politics
2023-01-08 19:30:00
US: Hillary Clinton will join Columbia University...
People embrace at the international arrivals gate at Beijing Capital International Airport after China lifted the COVID-19 quarantine requirement for inbound travellers.
World: China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID
2023-01-08 19:30:00
CHINA: Travellers began streaming into mainland...
India’s current population stands at over 1.408 billion
World: India to get world’s most populous country title this year – UN
2023-01-08 19:30:00
UN: India will become the world’s most populous...
Abby Zwerner, the teacher who was shot by a six-year-old pupil
World: Six-year-old detained after shooting teacher inside classroom
2023-01-08 19:30:00
 US: A six-year-old boy has been detained by...
World: Tax mop-up enough to fund extra expenses: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman...
WHO’s technical lead on COVID-19 pandemic Maria Van Kerkhove
World: New XBB.1.5 COVID subvariant ‘most transmissible’ - WHO
2023-01-08 19:30:00
SWITZERLAND: The World Health Organization is...
World: Phari: This winter delicacy of Kashmir helps people there stay warm
2023-01-08 19:30:00
 With its smoky flavour and delicate texture...
The controversial building in Pothuhera. Picture by Anura Dissanayake
Law & Order: CID to probe funding sources of fake Dalada Maligawa in Pothuhera
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is...
Law & Order: No breakthrough into Schaffter’s death yet - CID
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Criminal Investigation Department, which is...
Law & Order: PC remanded for aiming gun at Sergeant at roadblock
2023-01-08 19:30:00
A police constable who aimed his firearm at a...
Law & Order: Son kills mother to grab property
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Matara Police on Saturday arrested a son who...
Law & Order: One dead, two serious in clash between two groups
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Peliyagoda Police said one person has died and...
Law & Order: STF arrest members of Whatsapp group mulling violence
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has unearthed...
Law & Order: Stolen ‘Sandagala’ brought to Colombo!
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has...
Features: Cartoon of the day
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Unity in diversity, our strength.
Features: Misusing religions to achieve personal goals
2023-01-08 19:30:00
This is Sri Lanka. The majority population of...
Supreme Court complex.
Features: Preventative measures needed to curb terrorism
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Earlier this month, Justice Minister Dr....
Features: Reflections on ownership and belonging
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Ages ago, the Advanced Level physics syllabus had...
Holding an election, a costly affair.
Features: POWER POLITICS AND ELECTIONS BEFORE PEOPLE
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The elections in Lebanon, which is facing a...
Female tea pluckers make a significant contribution to country’s economy.
Features: Estate Workers Quest for Equality and Dignity
2023-01-08 19:30:00
As the Essence of man is concerned, human beings...
Sports: Havies-Army clash second half at Ratmalana
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Havelock SC and Army SC will resume the second...
Dasis Manchanayake in action (Pic courtesy ThePapare.com)
Sports: Manchanayake joins elite 200-Club at Royal
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Royal College Skipper Dasis Manchanayake joined...
Sports: Windies Cricket Academy clinches under 12 and 14 titles
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Windies Cricket Academy in Matale clinched both...
R.Gagendran
Sports: Schoolboy Gagendran in Sri- Lanka under 21 Hockey team
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sticker R.Gagendran of Hindu National School,...
Hindu National School, Matale under 16 team - Standing (from left) - R.Kogul, P.Thilakshan, U.Koshal, D.Keshan, B.Gogulnath (Capt.), M. Ganeshamoorthy (Principal), Indrawansa Herath ( Deputy Principal- Head Coach), S. Sabikshan, A. Janathanan, D.Lukshan, D.Prathiseak, D. Vijaymugan. Seated (from left) - G Dhivhiyash (GK), G.Yashanth, S. Deekshanan, M. Jadhushan, K Yadhushan, R Santhoshaw, S. Rithikshan, S. Sharukesh, B. Srisendhuran ( GK ).
Sports: Hindu National School, Matale under 16 stickers bag joint third place
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Hindu National School, Matale under 16 team -...
Students of Palamunai Minhaj Maha Vidyalaya who took part in the Karate Class
Sports: Inauguration of Karate Class in Palamunai Minhaj Maha Vidyalaya
2023-01-08 19:30:00
With the sponsorship of the Palamunai Tri Star...
Sports: Thehan and Anjalika look to retain SSC Tennis Titles
2023-01-08 19:30:00
The top seeds Thehan Wijemanne and Anjalika...
Sports: Sri Lanka had lot of positives from the T20 series, says Dasun
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Before this T 20 series I was not in top form but...
Sports: Kandy SC edge out Navy 21-18
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Kandy Sports Club the defending league champions...
Anjala Bandara of Mahanama College
Sports: Sri Lanka Youth cap Anjala scores fourth ton
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sri Lanka youth cap Anjala Bandara of Mahanama...
Musaeus hockey team and officials
Sports: Musaeus remain unbeaten to take Under 16 Hockey title
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Musaeus College claimed the All Island Inter...
Sports: Mahamaya meet Rathnawali ‘B’ in quarters today
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Mahamaya Girl’s College Kandy will meet...
Sports: Erwee and Bavuma hold Australia off to ensure a draw
2023-01-08 19:30:00
South Africa defied Australia’s bold push for an...
Sports: Sri Lankan stickers face Hong Kong today
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Sri Lanka after conceding 21 goals from their...
Indian skipper Hardik Pandya congratulating skipper Dasun Shanaka after the second T 20 match. The picture shows Pandya’ s hand tape.
Sports: ‘Born again group’ behind the sacking of Charith
2023-01-08 19:30:00
Indian skipper Hardik Pandya once again was...
Obituaries: obituaries
2023-01-08 19:30:00
 AL HAJ M.B.M. ZUBAIR (HOHAMED BASHEER...

Monday, January 9, 2023