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  • ‘Schneiderman Called Me His “Brown Slave” And Would Slap Me Until I Called

    State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman called his Sri Lankan girlfriend his “brown slave” and wanted her to refer to him as “Master,” the woman says. Harvard-educated activi

    2018-May-08

    By News Admin

    Tour Guides Association And Police Conduct Random Check-ups To Identify Unlicens

    The Tour Guides Association of Sri Lanka yesterday conducted random check-ups in Sigiriya, Dambulla and several other sites yesterday, to ascertain whether all tour guides in the area had valid licens

    2018-May-08

    By News Admin

    SLFP MPs Representing Opposition Fail To Attend Chenkaladi Rally: Only SB Presen

    The SLFP MP group which sat in the opposition after voting against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the no-confidence vote was not present at the party May Day rally yesterday.  Interestin

    2018-May-08

    By News Admin

    "There Can Be Various Differences Of Opinion: But Gota Will Finally Become Presi

    National Freedom Front member and UPFA Parliamentarian Padma Udaya Shantha Gunasekera said Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be the Presidential candidate of the Joint Opposition.  "He is the most p

    2018-May-08

    By News Admin

    UNP To Get New Office Bearers: CEO And More Asst. Leaders To Be Appointed Based

    Several new positions will be introduced to the United National Party as part of its internal reforms programme, a senior UNP lawmaker said.  "Under this programme, the UNP will get a Chief

    2018-May-08

    By News Admin

    Government Medical Officers Association Launch Another Trade Union Action: This

    The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today announced a trade union action against the recently signed Free Trade Agreement with Singapore.  In a media statement, the GMOA said the

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    External factors creating rifts within UNP - Sarath Fonseka

    Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says that certain groups operating externally are creating conflicts within the United National Party (UNP). Speaking to reporters in Gampaha, he said that there is no re

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    Athuraliya Rathana Thera Says President Sirisena Unaware Of Lifting Of Glyphosat

    Parliamentarian Athuraliye Rathana Thera said President Maithripala Sirisena was unaware of lifting of the ban on Glyphosate.  "When I asked President Maithripala Sirisena this morning, he

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    Dust Storms In India Claim Over 70 Lives: Rain and Dust Storms In Uttar Pradesh,

    As many as 72 people were killed in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Rajasthan as heavy rain and dust storms on Wednesday evening wreaked havoc in parts of the two states. In Uttar Pradesh, the high-intensity

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    CID To Probe Theft At Dr. Lester James Peiris' House: Award Presented By India S

    The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is to be entrusted with the task of probing into the theft at the residence of Dr. Lester James Peiris who died on Sunday.  It was reported that the &#

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka Sinks To Historic Low In Recent ICC Rankings: Afghanistan Ranked Above

    Sri Lanka Cricket sunk to its lowest ranking in recent times today, when it plummeted to the 9th place in the latest ICC ranking.  Even Afghanistan - a country that achieved the Test status rece

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka Lifts Ban On Glyphosate For Tea And Rubber: Cabinet To Formally Make D

    The Sri Lankan government has decided to lift the ban on glyphosate for tea and rubber plantations, Plantation Minister Navin Dissanayake said.  He also added that President Maithripala Sirisena

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    Met. Department Warns Of High Heat Tomorrow: Isolated Pockets Of Polonnaruwa May

    The Meteorological Department has issued a ‘Heat Weather Advisory’ for the Northern, North Central, Eastern, Uva and North Western provinces, warning citizens to take precautions to avoid

    2018-May-03

    By News Admin

    Back and neck pain is at a five-year high in Britain with two in five affected a

        Back and neck pain affects 12 per cent more of us than it did a year ago      The rise across the country is 'down to office work and staying still for too long'

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Not Just Cricket, IPL Means Quality Family Time For SRK And His Kids. These Pics

    AbRam and Suhana Khan are two of the most consistent cricket-watching partners for superstar Shah Rukh Khan. We have often see the trio cheer and root for their favorite team during matches.  An

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Syria 'chemical attack': Trump pledges 'forceful' US response

    US President Donald Trump has promised a "forceful" response to the alleged chemical attack in Syria, as Western leaders consider what action to take. "We have a lot of options militar

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Vehicle registration cancelled if revenue license not obtained for five years

    The Motor Traffic Department (DMT) had introduced a project to cancel vehicle registrations if revenue licenses have not been obtained for more than five years. Speaking to the Media DMT Commissioner

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    SLFP Ministers Decide To Boycott Cabinet Meeting Chaired By Their Own Party Lead

    The Sri Lanka Freedom Party ministers representing the unity government will boycott the Cabinet meeting today.  The decision was arrived at during the Central Committee meeting of the SLFP last

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka Launches Lanka Premier League With Russel Arnold As Tournament Directo

    Cricket commentator and former Sri Lankan cricketer Russel Arnold has been appointed the Director of Lanka Premier League, a T20 tournament starting in Sri Lanka mid this year.  Lankan Premier L

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – Asoka Handagama – 2018-03-16

    Over The Shoulder  –                                     Asoka Handagama Sources : ITNTV

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – Asoka Handagama – 2018-03-09

    Over The Shoulder –                                    Asoka Handagama  Sources : ITNTV

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – Yashoda Wimaladharma – 2018-03-02

    Over The Shoulder  –                                         Yashoda Wimaladharma 

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – Yashoda Wimaladharma – 2018-02-23

    Over The Shoulder  –                                      Yashoda Wimaladharma Sources :

    2018-Apr-10

    By News Admin

    Seven trekking in Knuckles Forest Reserve gone missing

    Seven people who went trekking in the Knuckles Range have gone missing. According to police, the group consists of residents from Homagama. One of the individuals pronounced as missing had telephone

    2018-Apr-09

    By News Admin

    Fare meters made compulsory for trishaws from the 20th of April

    The National Council for Road Safety states that it will be made compulsory for trishaws to have functional trishaw meters from the 20th of April. Chairman off the Council Sisira Kodagoda said that t

    2018-Apr-09

    By News Admin

    Minister Susil Premajayantha says SLFP should sit in Opposition

    Minister Susil Premajayantha states that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party should now take its seat in the opposition. Speaking to News24, Premajayantha said that following the spat on the recent no-confid

    2018-Apr-09

    By News Admin

    New SriLankan Board ready for “challenging” takeoff to viability

    The new Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines yesterday declared that making the national carrier profitable was a “difficult and challenging task but not achievable.” The national air

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Brazil judge tells Lula to turn himself in on Friday

    A Brazilian judge has ordered that the former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva turn himself in to police by late afternoon today to begin serving a 12-year sentence for corruption. Earlier

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Spy poisoning: Russia says UK is 'playing with fire'

    Russia has accused the UK of inventing a "fake story" and "playing with fire" over the Salisbury spy poisoning. At a UN Security Council meeting, Moscow's UN ambassador Vasily

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Trump threatens further $100bn in tariffs against China

    US President Donald Trump has instructed officials to consider a further $100bn (£71.3bn) of tariffs against China, in an escalation of a tense trade stand-off. These would be in addition to th

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Salman Khan: The superstar who lives dangerously

    Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who has been handed a five-year jail term for poaching a rare antelope nearly 20 years ago, is controversy's favourite child. The actor has often been found on th

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Dwayne Johnson may not return in “Furious 9”

    As part of an extensive interview with Rolling Stone ahead of the release of “Rampage,” actor Dwayne Johnson has spoken about a number of topics from his battles with depression to his feu

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    SLFP Ministers Who Voted Against PM Tender Resignations: President Asks Them To

    The SLFP ministers and deputy ministers who voted against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday during the vote on the no-confidence motion said they were asked to remain in the government by

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Namal Says Reports On Alleged Attack Targeting Sirasa Suspicious: Adds It Can Be

    Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said reports on alleged attacks targeting the Sirasa TV headquarters were 'suspicious' as the media organization had suddenly retracted their tweets. Sirasa, o

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Relations Between UNP And Sirisena Group Further Strained: UNP Minister Calls Si

    The relations between the UNP and the SLFP group led by President Maithripala Sirisena have further strained with a senior UNP Cabinet Minister calling the SLFPers in the government ' a bunch of p

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    Kabir Hashim Voluntarily Steps Down From General Secretary Post Of UNP To Make W

    UNP General Secretary Kabir Hashim has voluntarily resigned from his party position a short while ago.  Sources close to Hashim said the decision was made to pave way for new board of officials

    2018-Apr-06

    By News Admin

    German dachshund museum in Passau 'a world first'

    A new museum in the Bavarian city of Passau celebrates Germany's - and the world's - affection for the dachshund. More than 4,500 toys and other items showcase the breed popularly called the

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    New Zealand v England: Chances available for Test places - Trevor Bayliss

    England could make a number of changes to their Test team this summer if others can stake their claim, says head coach Trevor Bayliss. Joe Root's side drew the second Test in New Zealand to los

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    Ronaldo scores incredible overhead kick as Real thrash Juventus

    Cristiano Ronaldo scored one of the Champions League's great goals as his incredible bicycle kick helped Real Madrid demolish Juventus in the quarter-final first leg. The Real forward made histor

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    This could be the taxi of the future

      This could be the taxi of the future. The EZ-GO is a concept by Renault. It’s a fully autonomous ride-hailing service. It doesn’t require a driver to be present. And if necessary

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    Trump to send military to Mexican border

    President Donald Trump has vowed to send the US military to secure the nation's southern border with Mexico. "We are going to be doing things militarily," Mr Trump said at the White Hou

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    American Gods casting new media role to replace Gillian Anderson

    Gillian Anderson may have been one of the biggest names to grace American Gods‘ first season, but Neil Gaiman’s world is looking for someone completely different to play the role of Media

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    Swastika removed from controversial Nazi bell in Germany

    A controversial church bell in Schweringen, northern Germany, has had a swastika inscription removed as part of an unauthorised "spring cleaning". The unknown perpetrators left a note on th

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    University Trade Union Joint Committee to continue strike

    The University Trade Union Joint Committee says it will not call off its on- going strike today, as announced before. The Committee has been engaged in a strike action for over a month, over several

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    Ranil In Driving Seat: All Key Minority Parties Including TNA Pledge Support To

    Just hours before the debate on the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe appears to be in the driving seat as all key minority parties have pledged support to him.  The Sri

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    John Says No-Confidence Motion Will Be Defeated By 40 Votes: "Let's Have Lunch A

    Tourism Minister John Amaratunga predicted that the no-confidence motion will be defeated in the House with a majority of 40  votes.  "It is clear that 122 will support the Prime Minist

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    Harsha Tweets 'Match Over' Suggesting Move To Oust PM From Office Has Fizzled Ou

    State Minister Harsha de Silva tweeted "Match Over" suggesting that the move to oust Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe through a no-confidence motion has fizzed out. "Match over! So

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    Debate On No-Confidence Motion Begins Today: Vote Expected At 9.30 PM

    The debate on the no-confidence motion brought against the Prime Minister by the Joint Opposition began at 10 am at the Parliament today. A vote on the no-confidence motion is expected at 9.30 tonigh

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    SLFP In Utter Disarray Over No-Confidence Motion: Lakshman Yapa Contradicts Fowz

    The Sri Lanka Freedom Party, led by President Maithripala Sirisena, is currently in utter disarray with different spokesmen from the party presenting different viewpoints on the party's position o

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    SLFP Makes Farcical Moves Hours Before No-Confidence Vote: Decides To Abstain Fr

    In a farcical turn of events, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party decided to abstain from voting at the no-confidence debate against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.  The decision was made during a

    2018-Apr-04

    By News Admin

    Lasith Malinga Officially Starts His Coaching Career As Bowling Mentor Of Mumbai

    Sri Lankan Fast bowler Lasith Malinga today officially began his coaching career as a Mentor of the Mumbai Indians team.  Malinga, who has now reached the twilight of his international cricket c

    2018-Mar-29

    By News Admin

    'Youth Gave The Government A Warning Signal At Local Government Election: They W

    The country's youth gave the government a warning signal at the last Local Government election, Project Management, youth Affairs and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said yesterday.

    2018-Mar-29

    By News Admin

    Arrest warrant re-issued on Arjuna Mahendran as CID seeks ‘red notice’

    The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today re-issued an arrest warrant on former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Arjuna Mahendran. The court re-issued the warrant as the prosecu

    2018-Mar-29

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – AJITH JINADASA - 2018-02-16

    Over The Shoulder –                                     AJITH JINADASA Sources : ITNTV  

    2018-Mar-28

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – AJITH JINADASA - 2018-02-09

    Over The Shoulder  –                                      AJITH JINADASA Sources : ITNTV

    2018-Mar-28

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – W. Jayasiri - 2018-02-02

    Over The Shoulder –                                      W. Jayasiri  Sources : ITNTV

    2018-Mar-28

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – W. Jayasiri - 2018-01-26

    Over The Shoulder –                                     W. Jayasiri   Sources : ITNTV  

    2018-Mar-28

    By News Admin

    The Spice Girls are starring in their own superhero movie

    For quite some time, fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of The Spice Girls-- the 90s musical girl group that spread the message of "girl power." The group has been inactive since a s

    2018-Mar-26

    By News Admin

    'No-confidence SLFP's last Opportunity' - GL

    The United National Party states that if Cabinet Ministers who represent the United National Party vote in favor of the no-confidence motion filed against Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe, they sho

    2018-Mar-26

    By News Admin

    STF operation to arrest suspects in underworld related murders

    The Police Special Task Force says that several teams have commenced operations in search of suspects connected to murders reported from various parts of the country. The STF said these operations ha

    2018-Mar-26

    By News Admin

    Deadly car bomb blast rocks Somalia's capital Mogadishu

    Explosion outside popular hotel in Mogadishu kills at least 14 people and wounds 10, interior ministry spokesman says. At least 14 people have been killed in a car bomb blast outside a popular hotel

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    Namal blocked from boarding flight to the US from Russia

    The son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Namal Rajapaksa says he was blocked from flying to the US from Russia Rajapaksa, who was in Russia to observe the just concluded Russian Presidential el

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka endorses CPEC

    President Maithripala Sirisena has said that Sri Lanka is pleased over the Pakistan’s economic progress and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. He said this in Karachi yesterday du

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    Govt. to operate SriLankan on 51-49 equity partnership

    Minister iof Public Enterprise Development Lakshman Kiriellasays that the government is prepared to grant 49 percent of the equity of SriLankan airlines together with its management to a private partn

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    'No confidence targets President as well as Speaker' - Arjuna

    The real target of the No-confidence motion submitted by the Joint Opposition was not the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe but the President Maithripala Sirisena and the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, Pe

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    School Principal In Ganemulla Harrases And Curses Grade 5 Student In Public Due

    A grade 5 student has sent a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena sayin she is being harassed by the Principal of her school due to 'HIV fears'.  The mother of the child is suspected

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    Rathana Thera's Glyphosate Ban And Drought Cause Negative Growth In Agriculture

    Almost all sectors of the agriculture industry have seen a negative growth in 2017, according to statistics released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The main reason for this, according to

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    President Orders Immediate Halt To Construction, Landfilling And Other Activity

    President Maithripala Sirisena this morning, upon visiting Muthurajawela to inspect the activity underway there, ordered an immediate halt to construction, landfilling and other activity leading to de

    2018-Mar-23

    By News Admin

    Polygraph backs porn star's Trump story

    A polygraph test taken by adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2011 has concluded she was "truthful" in saying she had an affair with Donald Trump. The lie test, obtained by CBS News, said she

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    Javeria Khan’s century derails Lankan Women

    Javeria Khan’s second one-day international century was backed by a strong bowling effort as Pakistan strode to a 69-run win over Sri Lanka in the first of a three-match ODI series which contrib

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    Kusal Perera moves up in ICC-T20I batting rankings

    Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera who was the leading run-getter with 204 in the Nidahas Tri series, has been rewarded with a jump of 20 places and has gone up to 20th position in the ICC T20 batting ranki

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    WhatsApp co-founder tells everyone to delete Facebook

    Amid the turmoil of the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton told his Twitter followers to delete Facebook. “It is time. #deletefacebook,” he wrote on the s

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    Human Rights Watch Slams Sri Lankan Government: Says 'Little Action on Promised

    The Human Rights Watch sid the Sri Lankan government should announce a time-bound plan to carry out its pledges to the United Nations Human Rights Council since October 2015, Human Rights Watch said t

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    Who does Ek Do Teen better?

    Jacqueline Fernandez steps into Madhuri Dixit's shoes to recreate Maddy's most popular number, Ek Do Teen from Tezaab. Jackie has always maintained that it's her tribute to the diva, and

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    Sagala Says Communication Problem Is One Failure Of Current Government: "No Dela

    The current government has failed to communicate its good work to the public, Youth Affairs and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said yesterday.  He said although the government ha

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – Sanath Gunathilaka – 2018-01-19

    Over The Shoulder –                                     Sanath Gunathilaka Sources : ITNTV  

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    Over The Shoulder – Sanath Gunathilaka – 2018-01-12

    Over The Shoulder –                                     Sanath Gunathilaka  Sources : ITNTV

    2018-Mar-21

    By News Admin

    'Super Monster Wolf' a success in Japan farming trials

    A robot wolf designed to protect farms has proved to be such a success in trials that it is going into mass production next month. The "Super Monster Wolf" is a 65cm-long, 50cm-tall robot a

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon to run for NY governor

    Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon has announced she is launching a bid for New York governor. Nixon, who played Miranda Hobbs on the HBO series, plans to challenge incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo f

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    GMOA calls for arrest of SAITM 'sale individual'

    The Government Medical Officers Association has called for the arrest of individual who had declared the sale of the Dr. Neville Fernando Hospital in Malabe. The hospital, which was at the centre of

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    Bond & PC delimitation report submission postponed indefinitely

    The continuation debate on the report of the Central Bank bond scam, as well as the presenting of the Delimitation report for the Provincial Council election, which were both part of Parliament’

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    Ant McPartlin steps down from TV shows and seeks treatment

    Presenter Ant McPartlin has stepped down from his TV roles following his arrest on suspicion of drink driving. His publicist said McPartlin, who spent time in rehab last year, was taking time off &qu

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    The statue saving a coral reef in the Philippines

    Eight years ago a statue of the Virgin Mary was sunk off the coast of Bohol in the Philippines to try to stop dynamite fishing because it was destroying precious marine life. Now the "Sea Knight

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    Serena Williams: Miami Open tournament director says seeding rules should change

    Serena Williams played in the doubles in the USA's Fed Cup tie against the Netherlands last month - with her daughter in the crowd Seeding rules in women's tennis are a "kind of punishme

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    Police Publish Misinformation In Official Press Release On BMW Issue: Vigilant S

    A statement issued by the Police Headquarters yesterday (19) has published misinformation regarding the incident in which a BMW spun out of control and plunged into the Diyawanna Oya on Saturday (17).

    2018-Mar-20

    By News Admin

    Rosy Senanayake Officially Becomes The Mayoress Of Colombo: Gazette Issued By El

    The Elections Commission has issued a gazette announcing Rosy Senanayake as the Mayoress of Colombo.  With this announcement, Senanayake becomes the first female mayor of Sri Lanka's commerc

    2018-Mar-19

    By News Admin

    Arrest Warrants Issued On Wimal Weerawansa And Jayantha Samaraweera For Failing

    Arrest warrants have been issued on National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa and its National Organizer Jayantha Samaraweera, a short while ago.  The warrants have been issued as they fail

    2018-Mar-19

    By News Admin

    Race 3: Salman Khan as Sikander is ‘selfless over selfish,’ see his first lo

    After a teaser video of the title, Race 3 makers have released the first look of Salman Khan and we cannot keep calm. The actor has joined forces with the Race franchise for the first time. The third

    2018-Mar-19

    By News Admin

    Vladimir Putin Wins Russian Polls With 76 Per Cent Of The Votes

    Vladimir Putin in his victory speech said he interpreted the win as a vote of confidence in what he had achieved in tough conditions. MOSCOW:  Russian President Vladimir Putin won a landslide re

    2018-Mar-19

    By News Admin

    Rohit Sharma's Men Win Last Ball Thriller Vs Bangladesh, Clinch T20 Tri-Series T

    Team India defeated Bangladesh by 4 wickets to clinch the T20 tri-series in Colombo.  Set a target of 167, the Men in Blue won off the last ball. Rohit Sharma (56) led the way. Dinesh Karthik wa

    2018-Mar-19

    By News Admin

    President Sirisena Signs Gazette Notification To lift State Of Emergency

    The state of emergency declared on March 06, 2018 according to the instructions given by President Maithripala Sirisena has been lifted. Sirisena after returning to the country from Japan signed the

    2018-Mar-19

    By News Admin

    'The Last Scene Of Final Koombiyo Episode Was Changed: Initial Script Ended With

    Lakmal Dharmaratne, the director of the massively popular Sri Lankan teledrama 'Koombiyo', admitted that the last scene of the teledrama was changed.  "Our initial plan was to kill

    2018-Mar-19

    By News Admin

    CAFFE requests Police Commission to investigate Kandy unrest

    Election watchdog, the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections or CAFFE has requested the National Police Commission to commence investigations into Police inaction during the recent unrest that took pla

    2018-Mar-16

    By News Admin

    No-Confidence Against PM Likely To Be Presented To Parliament Next Week By Joint

    The proposed no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to be presented to Parliament next week.  The no-confidence motion, according to political sources, will

    2018-Mar-16

    By News Admin

    Sarath Weerasekara urges UNHRC to impose moratorium

    Former Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to impose a moratorium on all actions related to the resolution against Sri Lanka pending a decision on his Com

    2018-Mar-16

    By News Admin

    Officials representing Facebook meet with Secretary to the President

    A special discussion is currently underway between officials representing Facebook and the Secretary to the President Austin Fernando. It is reported that the meeting specifically focused on curtaili

    2018-Mar-16

    By News Admin

    Telco’s ordered to provide CID with phone records pertaining to Arjun Aloysius

    The Colombo Fort Magistrate has ordered telecommunication service providers in Sri Lanka to provide the CID with call detail records of the individuals who have had connections with Arjun Aloysius, Ka

    2018-Mar-16

    By News Admin

    Former US War Crimes Ambassador Says Attacks On Muslims A Reflection On Sri Lank

    Former United States Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes issues Ambassador Stephen Rapp said that recent attacks on the Muslim community were a reflection on the country's situation of impunity. &

    2018-Mar-16

    By News Admin

    Hakeem says 'no Islamic radicalization’ in East

    Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Minister Rauff Hakeem insists that Muslims have not been radicalised in the East. In an interview with The Hindu newspaper, Hakeem said that while there are di

    2018-Mar-14

    By News Admin

    Sinhala Rawaya to file complaint with Police Comm. over Kandy unrest

    The Sinhala Ravaya says it will file a complaint at the National Police Commission against the Police Department on the failure to take action during the recent unrest in Kandy. General Secretary of

    2018-Mar-14

    By News Admin

    Decision on ‘state of emergency’ following Presidents arrival from Japan

    Minister of Law & Order Ranjith Maddumabandara states that a decision on the state of emergency would be drawn by President Maithriapala Sirisena following the conclusion of his tour of Japan. Sp

    2018-Mar-14

    By News Admin

    Stephen Hawking, Author Of 'A Brief History Of Time,' Dies At 76: Family Says He

    Stephen Hawking, an award-winning physicist and influential author, died early Wednesday morning, a family spokesman told ABC News. He was 76. Hawking, whose books included "A Brief History of T

    2018-Mar-14

    By News Admin

    OMP Will Probe Into Disappearances Of Civilians And Combatants Including Members

    President's Counsel Saliya Peiris, Chairman of the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) said the body would look into disappearances of both civilians and combatants, including the members of Sri Lanka

    2018-Mar-13

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    ‘Responding To The Situation In Sri Lanka’: Facebook Says It Is In Contact W

    Social media giant Facebook has said it is in contact with Sri Lankan authorities to identify and remove hate speech and incitements to violence after Sri Lanka banned social media in the wake of sect

    2018-Mar-13

    By News Admin

    President undertakes five day visit to Japan

    President Maithripala Sirisena will commence his 5 –day state visit to Japan today. President Sirisena, who is in India for the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance in New De

    2018-Mar-12

    By News Admin

    President meets Modi & UN Environment Program Chief

    President Maithripala Sirisena, after attending the Founding Conference of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 

    2018-Mar-12

    By News Admin

    Harin Says Ban On Social Media Likely Removed Tonight: In Negotiations With Face

    Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure Minister Harin Fernando said the ban on social media would be likely removed tonight. The Minister said his ministry and the Telecommunications Regulatory

    2018-Mar-12

    By News Admin

    Over 200 Sinhalese Repair Madeena Hotel In Anamaduwa: Hotel Resumes Business 18

    Setting a great example to the rest of the county, over 200 people in Anamaduwa repaired the Muslim-owned Madeena Hotel in Anamaduwa, which was burnt down by an unidentified group last night.  T

    2018-Mar-12

    By News Admin

    Thisara Perera To Captain Next Two Matches In Nidahas Trophy After Dinesh Chandi

    All rounder Thisara Perera is to captain the Sri Lankan team in the next two matches of the Nidahas trophy.  This comes after Sri Lanka's captain Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended for two

    2018-Mar-12

    By News Admin

    Captain's form is a worry for India

    India will look to get another victory in the ongoing T20I tri-series when they take on Sri Lanka on Monday. India had gone down to Sri Lanka in the opening match, but came back in the second match t

    2018-Mar-12

    By News Admin

    Harsha Calls For Presidential Commission On Racial Riots In Kandy: Says It Is Ne

    National Policies and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Harsha de Silva has called on the government to appoint a Presidential Commission to investigate the racial riots in Kandy and find ‘long s

    2018-Mar-09

    By News Admin

    Forty five properties and 11 vehicles damaged during unrest

    A number of properties were reportedly destroyed during the recent unrest in Kandy. Police state they have received reports of 45 incidents of houses and shops being damaged and 11 incidents of vehic

    2018-Mar-09

    By News Admin

    CIABOC to amend Bribery Act

    The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption says that it intends to amend the Bribery Act in order for High Courts to hear cases pertaining to Bribery and Corruption. Director

    2018-Mar-09

    By News Admin

    WPC Amal Silva receiving treatment in hospital following shooting in Moratuwa

    Western Provincial Councilor Amal Silva, who was shot in the Kaldemulla area in Moratuwa last evening is currently receiving treatment in Hospital. Police say an unidentified group in a car had opene

    2018-Mar-09

    By News Admin

    Leader Of Mahasohon Balakaya Amith Weerasinghee And Nine Stalwarts Arrested By T

    Leader of the Mahasohon Balakaya Amith Weerasinghe has been arrested in connection with the anti-Muslim violence in Kandy.  Along with Weerasinghe, nine others have been arrested for attacks on

    2018-Mar-08

    By News Admin

    ‘Sterilization Pills’ Found To Be Clumps Of Flour: Government Analyst Rules

    The Government Analyst today reported that the particles found in Muslim eatery in Ampara were clumps of flour, not ‘sterilization pills’, as alleged by Sinhalese youth, prompting violence

    2018-Mar-08

    By News Admin

    Chile transgender actress Daniela Vega speaks of need for change

    Chilean actress Daniela Vega made history by becoming the first transgender presenter at the Oscars ceremony. But, at a news conference after meeting Chile's President Michelle Bachelet this week

    2018-Mar-08

    By News Admin

    Russian spy: Nerve agent 'used to try to kill' Sergei Skripal

    A nerve agent was used to try to murder a former Russian spy and his daughter, police have said. Sergei and Yulia Skripal were found unconscious in Salisbury on Sunday afternoon and remain critically

    2018-Mar-08

    By News Admin

    'Govt. benefited from communal violence' - Gammanpila

    The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya charges that the government has benefitted from the recent acts of violence in the country. PHU General Secretary and MP Udaya Gammanpila told a news conference that the pr

    2018-Mar-08

    By News Admin

    Cremation of Ven. Daranagama Kusaladhamma Thera this evening

    The final rights of the chief incumbent of the Sri Sambodhi Viharaya and founder of “The Buddhist” television channel, the Venerable Darana-gama Kusala-dhamma Thero will take place today.

    2018-Mar-08

    By News Admin

    Nidahas T20I Tri-Nation Series - Bangladesh Vs India

    Bangladesh will look for a rare T20I win against India when the former kick off their Nidahas T20I tri-nation series campaign at R Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo today. The Tigers arrived in Sr

    2018-Mar-08

    By News Admin

    Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayewardene, Sanath Jayasuriya Come Out Strongly On Soc

    Cricketing legends Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayewardene and Sanath Jayasuriya have taken to twitter to denounce the ethno-religious violence erupted in Kandy. ‘No one in Sri Lanka can be margin

    2018-Mar-07

    By News Admin

    Government Admits It Has Blocked Facebook: All Schools In Kandy Will Also Remain

    The government today officially admitted that it has blocked access to Facebook .  "A decision has been taken to block social media in some places including Facebook” Government Spoke

    2018-Mar-07

    By News Admin

    Kusal Perera blitz helps Lanka down India

    Kusal Perera was a man with a mission as he took apart the Indian attack to help Sri Lanka on its way to a five-wicket win over India in the Nidahas T20 Trophy opener here on Tuesday. Chasing a targe

    2018-Mar-07

    By News Admin

    US State Department Issues Security Warning On Sri Lanka: Says More Violence Can

    The US State Department issued a security warning to all US citizens currently in Sri Lanka.  The security alert is aimed at ensuring the safety of US citizens in Sri Lanka in the wake of recent

    2018-Mar-07

    By News Admin

    STF Deployed To Beef Up Security In Teldeniya: 12 Arrested By Police Over Racial

    The Police Special Task Force has been deployed to beef up security in the Teldeniya area after several racially motivated incidents were reported yesterday.  The racially motivated incidents, a

    2018-Mar-05

    By News Admin

    Canada demands for foreign judges in Sri Lanka

    Canada strongly demanded that Sri Lanka should fulfill its international commitments by ensuring the involvement of Commonwealth and international investigators and judges in the accountability proces

    2018-Mar-05

    By News Admin

    Fifty One Thambuttegama Protesters Arrested Over Unruly Behavior Released On Bai

    Over 50 people arrested in connection with the recent protest in Thambuttegama have been released on bail.  A tense situation occurred in the area last week during a protest launched by farmers

    2018-Mar-05

    By News Admin

    University Grants Commission Assures Public ‘Mahapola’ Scholarship, Other St

    The University Grants Commission (UGC) assures the public that no eligible student will be denied the Mahapola or other scholarship grants. UGC chairman Professor Mohan De Silva in a statement releas

    2018-Mar-05

    By News Admin

    PM Orders Inquiry Into Ampara Incident: Strict Action To Be Taken Against Those

    Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Law and Order Minister, has ordered another inquiry into the recent attacks on Muslim establishments in Ampara. The order comes as complain

    2018-Mar-05

    By News Admin

    Kim Kardashian Turns Royal as She Wears 'Indian Lehenga' for Vogue India

    Hey, Indian fans, it's Kim on the cover this time. If you have to make a list of world's most significant fashion and beauty influencers, then your list would be incomplete without Kardashi

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    Saudi king replaces military chiefs in shake-up

    Saudi Arabia has sacked its top military commanders, including the chief of staff, in a series of late-night royal decrees. Saudi King Salman also replaced the heads of the ground forces and air defe

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    SriLankan Airlines flights cancelled and delayed

    SriLankan Airlines has announced that four flights will be cancelled tomorrow (28) while another 8 flights scheduled for today will be delayed, due to unavoidable circumstances. The following flights

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor 'drowned in hotel bath'

    Superstar Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning, a Dubai post-mortem report has said. The 54-year-old actress, known simply as Sridevi, drowned in her hotel apartment's bat

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    'Snr. UNP'ers should decide on no confidence against Ranil' - Wasantha Senanayek

    State Minister of Foreign Affairs Wasantha Senanayake says that a decision must be taken by senior members of the party before submitting a no- confidence motion. The State Minister made this observa

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    SF Law and Order Minister in two weeks: Rajitha

    Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Rajitha Senaratnestates that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had accepted the Ministry of Law and Order only for two weeks, and that Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka wou

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    'UNP'ers to bring no-confidence against Ranil' - Range Bandara

    State Minister Palitha Range Bandara says that several UNP members including himself are ready to bring a motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. “We need to make a

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    Cabinet to convene today following reshuffle

    The cabinet, which was reshuffled over the weekend, is due to convene for the first time today. Today’s cabinet meeting is to be held under the aegis of President Maithripala Sirisena. The n

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    Teacher demands 500 million in compensation from Uva CM

    The Teacher from the Badulla Tamil Vidyalaya, who was made to kneel before the Chief Minister of the Uva Province Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, has submitted a letter requesting for 500 million rupees

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    Mahendran not present in Singapore address

    The Criminal Investigations Department has revealed that former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, who has been named as the 1st accused in the Central Bank Treasury Bond scam, was not present in

    2018-Feb-27

    By News Admin

    Court Re-issues Summons For Second Time On President And PM To Testify In Tissa

    The Colombo High Court reissued summons on President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in the forged signature case involving former UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake.&

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    SL team sent to arrests Udayanga Weerakoon in UAE returns 'empty handed'

    A Sri Lankan delegation that had left to The United Arab Emirates to arrest former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga has returned to the island. Last week, INTERPOL issued a ‘

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    SL's Fmr. Minister Councilor in UK to meet with Army Commander

    Sri Lanka’s former Minister Councilor of Defense attached to the Sri Lankan High Commission in London Brigadier Priyanka Fernando is due to Meet with the Army Commander today. It is reported th

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    State Minister Wasantha Senanayake Hits Out At Reshuffle: Calls it An Episode Of

    Foreign Affairs State Minister Wasantha Senanayake today criticized the unity government's cabinet reshuffle saying it was an episode of a comedy drama.  "This was the first episode. Th

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    Sridevi funeral LIVE UPDATES: Mortal remains to arrive in Mumbai today

    On the morning of February 25, the world woke up to the heartbreaking news of the demise of Bollywood acting legend - Sridevi. The funeral will take place at the Hindu Samshaan Bhoomi in Juhu on Monda

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    Queen Elizabeth Always Carries Same Handbag For All Events? Here's The Reason.

    Have you ever noticed that Queen Elizabeth II always carries the same handbag for all her formal events? Do you know why so? According to New Idea Magazine, the queen has been carrying a near identic

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    'Cabinet reshuffle of UPFA Ministers next week' - President

    President Maithripala Sirisena says in the future subject areas of some ministries will be changed and will come under the purview of more appropriate institutions. He made the observation following

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    How Law And Order Ministry Went To PM: President Changed His Mind About Fonseka

    Prime Minister Ranil Wikremesinghe decided to keep the Law and Order Ministry with him as President Maithripala Sirisena seemed reluctant to hand over the ministry to the war-winning Army commander Fi

    2018-Feb-26

    By News Admin

    'Agreement of Unity Govt. not needed to be presented in house' - Speaker

    Speaking in Parliament today Speaker Karu Jayasooriya states that following legal counselling, he has been informed that if the relevant stake holders are in concordance of maintaining the unity gover

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    Muppets reboot being developed for Disney’s streaming service

    It has been uncovered that Disney’s forthcoming streaming service will include a Muppets TV series reboot. Since Disney’s acquisition of the Muppets brand in 2004, only one television seri

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    SAITM students to be transferred to Kothalawela Defense Academy

    A decision has been taken to transfer the medical students of the Malabe SAITM medical campus to the Kothalawala Defense Academy. The President’s media division said the decision was taken foll

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    Will Ravi K Get A Ministry At Cabinet Reshuffle? Former Minister Lobbying Hard F

    Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake is lobbying hard for a Cabinet portfolio at the reshuffle, sources within the UNP said.  Karunanayake had to step down from his position in the wake of

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    'Balagiridoshaya' For Cabinet Reshuffle: No Reshuffle This Morning As Well

    The much talked about Cabinet reshuffle nat not take place this morning too, highly placed government sources said.  Although the reshuffle was initially scheduled to take place yesterday (21) i

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    Something Spice-y! Leggy Emma Bunton brings out her sexy side in a risque PVC tr

    She recently sent fans wild as it was claimed that iconic pop group the Spice Girls would perform a limited number of reunion shows in the UK and the US. So it's no wonder Emma Bunton was in high

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    Better late than never: Going on a diet as soon as you reach obesity can prevent

        People who are obese for a decade are twice as likely to develop heart disease     The Johns Hopkins team said they tend to have higher levels of troponin     Thi

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    President Issues Directive To Send Current SAITM Medical Students To Kotelawala

    President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed to send the current students of the SAITM medical faculty to the Kothelawala Defence University, the President's Media Division said. The decision ha

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    Two Seniors To Handle 'Special Projects': Their Current Responsibilities To Be T

    Two senior ministers of the UNP holding high profile portfolios will be appointed as ministers of 'Special Projects' at the Cabinet reshuffle tomorrow, sources close to the Prime minister'

    2018-Feb-22

    By News Admin

    No increase in Gas cylinder prices without comprehensive inquiry - CAA

    Chairman of Consumer Affairs (CAA) Authority Hasitha Thilakaratne says that although several companies request for a price hike, the CAA will only increase prices after a comprehensive inquiry, and af

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    19 injured in Diyatalawa bus incident including military personnel

    The 19 injured passengers in Diyatalawa bus incident include several Army and Air Force personnel, according to the Military Spokesman. A fire, followed by an explosion occurred in a private passen

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    Brigadier Priyanka Fernando To Return To Sri Lanka For Consultations: Military C

    Brigadier Priyanka Fernando, the defence attache of the Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom, will return to Colombo for consultations, the Army said.  Military sources also added

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    Cabinet Reshuffle In Next 48 Hours: PM Tells Party More Responsibilities Will Be

    The proposed Cabinet reshuffle will take place within the next 48 hours, informed government sources told Asian Mirror.  It will be the third reshuffle of the unity government's Cabinet, sin

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    Let Deepika Padukone teach you how to deal with your injury like a boss

    Even an injury can't stop Deepika Padukone from flaunting her lovely smile... How we love spotting Deepika Padukone at the airport. The actress never fails to disappoint the fashion police with h

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    The 10 big cities that consume the most marijuana

    Seedo, the company that produces an automated hydroponic growing device which lets you grow you own medicinal herbs at home, recently released its “2018 Cannabis Price Index.”   The l

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    Malia Obama out with British boyfriend in New York City

    Malia Obama and her British boyfriend Rory Farquharson were spotted out on the town in New York City this weekend looking pretty cozy together. The pair first caught national attention when they were

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    THE SHAPE OF WATER MOVIE REVIEW

    STORY: Set against the backdrop of Cold War, the film revolves around a lonely mute woman, Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins), who works as a janitor in a classified laboratory in Baltimore. Her isolated,

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    'Most beautiful girl in the world' Thylane Blondeau, 16, rocks a chic floral pla

    She is a rising star of the fashion world, having shot to fame as a child model. And Thylane Blondeau cut a chic figure as she stepped out at the LOVE and Miu Miu Women's Tales party at Loulou

    2018-Feb-21

    By News Admin

    World Tourism Organisation Appoints Top Consultant To Bolster Several Sectors Of

    Further strengthening collaboration between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - the apex tourism body in the world -and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, a UNWTO consultant has been ap

    2018-Feb-20

    By News Admin

    Government Now In Reverse Gear: President And Cabinet Halt Rs. 4 Billion Tab Pro

    A week after the government's defeat at the Local Government Polls, President Maithripala Sirisena today halted the programme to distribute Tabs among school children.  The programme was sta

    2018-Feb-20

    By News Admin

    Maithri, Ranil & Karu meet to discuss prevalent political atmosphere

    President Maithripala Sirisena met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya for talks yesterday. The meeting was expected to focus on the political situation in the country. T

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    President Gives Another Assurance To Continue With RW As PM: Karu Becomes 'Man O

    Although the political situation is still tumultuous in the country, President Maithripala Sirisena has confirmed that he is willing to continue with Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister of his

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    Parliament To Debate Current Political Crisis Till 7 pm Today: Party Leaders Agr

    A group of MPs representing the Joint Opposition presented a request to the Speaker to hold a debate on the current political situation in the country.  The request was signed by 20 Joint Opposi

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    'Only A No-Confidence Motion Can Make Me leave PM's Position': Ranil Conveys His

    The political crisis in Sri Lanka took a new turn last night when Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed President Maithripala Sirisea that he would only leave the position if the opposition man

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    Mendis stars in thumping SL win

    Sri Lanka ended their Bangladesh tour in style, crushing the hosts by 75 runs to wrap up the T20 series 2-0 here on Sunday. Kusal Mendis starred again with 70 off 42 balls to propel the visitors to 2

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    Dhammika Perera picks up last of world’s 50 Bentley Mulsanne Hallmarks

    Dhammika Perera, as the richest business leader in Sri Lanka, has taken delivery of his prized - and perhaps the first in the South and Southeast Asia or the Middle East - Bentley Mulsanne Hallmark, w

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    Govt. & opposition MPs received cash from Mendis distilleries - Ranjan

    Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake says that documents pertaining to payments made by Mendis Distilleries owned by Arjun Aloysious to a set of MPs from government and opposition has been recovered and

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    Desperate Talks To Break Deadlock: President Invites Karu For Talks And Karu Say

    As a large ditch measure to find a solution to the current political deadlock, President Maithripala Sirisena convened a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya at

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    All UNP MPs Sign A Letter At Sirikotha Pledging Support To RW To Continue As Pri

    All members of the UNP Parliamentary group signed a letter this morning at the party headquarters 'Sirikotha' pledging support to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to continue in his positio

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    President Writes To Speaker Seeking Opinion On Whether Nimal Siripala Can Be App

    President Maithripala Sirisena has written to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya asking whether he can appoint Minister Nimal Sirpala de Silva as a 'minority Prime Minister', highly placed government sou

    2018-Feb-19

    By News Admin

    Rajitha Explains LG Polls Outcome: Says "January 08" Mandate Further Strengthene

    Explaining results of the Local Government election, So-Cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne the outcome of the polls has further strengthened the 'January 08' mandate. Although the Sri Lanka

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Gota Issues Victory Statement From Overseas: "Message Is Clear And People Cannot

    "People have spoken and the message is clear," former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said, in a statement, a short while.  Rajapaksa, who is currently overseas, is described by a

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Rosy Becomes First Mayoress Of Colombo As UNP Secures Resounding Victory In Colo

    Former MP Rosy Senanayake has become the first Mayoress in Colombo as the UNP has secured an easy victory in the Colombo Municipal Council. The UNP has received 131353 votes in the Colombo MC area wi

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Major Delay In Issuing Results: "Votes Being Recounted; Postal Votes Not Added;

    The Elections Commission categorically stated that there was no hidden agenda behind the delay in issuing official results of the Local Government election 2018.  "It was decided beforehand

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Kim Jong Un's sister arrives in South Korea

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister landed in the South Friday, the first member of Pyongyang's ruling dynasty to set foot in its rival since the Korean War. Kim Yo Jong was part of a hi

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    MR thanks voters for supporting SLPP

    Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa thanked all those who voted for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), at the Local Government Elections and requested his followers to celebrate the victory peacef

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    SLPP cruises to resounding win

    Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) cruised to a resounding victory at Saturday’s local government elections (LG) by winning 2,901 seats and bagging 222 local government bodies out of 304, accord

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Gota returns today

    Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was away in America is expected to return to Sri Lanka today (12). Gotabaya has been out of the island since the Local Government elections campaign be

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    SLFP Facing Political Volcano Following LG Polls Results: Several Ministers Cont

    The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), led by President Maithriapala Sirisena, is currently facing a political volcano with the results of the Local Government election.  It is learnt that several

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Elections Commission Starts Releasing Official Results: ITAK Wins Manthei PS In

    The Elections Commission has finally issued official results of the LG election by releasing results of the Manthei Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mulaitivu District.  According to the official results

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Rangana Herath Makes History Becoming Highest Wicket Taking Left Arm Bowler

    Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath today made history becoming the left arm bowler with the highest number of wickets.  Herath, Sri Lanka's main striking bowler, has now taken 415 wickets. To

    2018-Feb-12

    By News Admin

    Country In Preparation For Local Government Elections: Polling Cards And Ballot

    The distribution of polling cards and ballot boxes to Senior Election Officers in-charge have commenced this morning (09), the Election Commission announced. Speaking at a media briefing held in Colo

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    Pakistan And Sri Lankan Envoys Highlight Need For Greater Cooperation Between Th

    Sri Lankan Ambassador to Pakistan Major General (Rtd) Jayanath Lokuketogodoge and Consul General in Karachi GL Gnanatheva have underlined the need for greater cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakista

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    “Mentally Done With Cricket”, Unsold Malinga Hints At Retirement: Says He Kn

    Lasith Malinga, the veteran Sri Lankan pacer, on Thursday (February 8) dropped elaborate hints about his retirement plans, saying he was mentally done with international cricket. Malinga, who went un

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    UK Urged Not to Accept Re-instatement of Sri Lankan Military Attaché To Deny Co

    The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) today urged the UK Government not to accept the reinstatement of Sri Lankan Brigadier Priyanka Fernando as the Military Attaché to the Sri Lan

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    PM Ranil Wickremesinghe To Attend World Congress Of IT In Hyderabad

    Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will participate in the World Congress on Information Technology to be held in Hyderabad from February 19-21. The event is organised by Nasscom, World Information

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    Udayanga Weeratunga says he was released by Interpol

    Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga says that he has been released by Interpol as there are no internationally leveled charges or a red notice against him.  Weeratunga was

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    Seven arrested over election law violations

    Seven persons have been arrested for violating election laws during the ban of election propaganda activities. The arrests have been made from 6 am to 4 pm yesterday (08). 09 election-related compla

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    Fake Letter Says Brigadier Priyanka Fernando To Be Court Martialed: Government P

    Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva said the Police would take action against those circulated a fake letter with the signature of Minister Mangala Samaraweera apologizing to the British Tamil Forum

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    Hollywood Star Ashley Judd Overwhelmed By Strength and Resilience of Sri Lanka's

    Hollywood star and UV Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd said she was amazed by the resilience and strength of the workers of the Sri Lankan apparel sector. Judd is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka for

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    Unpicked Lasith Malinga Appointed Bowling Mentor Of Mumbai Indians Team

    Sri Lankan paceman Lasith Malinga has been appointed the bowling mentor of the Mumbai Indians team for this year's IPL.  Malinga, who was up for auction thids year, was not picked up by any

    2018-Feb-09

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka T20 squad named; Chandimal to lead

    Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today named the 15-member squad selected to play in the upcoming two T20i matches Sri Lanka is set to play against the Bangladesh in the ongoing tour. The first T20 will be pl

    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    Kylie Jenner gives birth to a baby girl

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    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    Ranil Jayawardena appointed British PM’s Trade Envoy to SL

    British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed UK MP Ranil Jayawardena as her trade envoy for Sri Lanka.   Mr Jayawardena’s role as trade envoy will be to support and enhance the develop

    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    Presidential Committee Says Unusual Amount Of Money Paid To Private Companies Fo

    The Presidential Committee report on the collapse of the Meetotamulla garbage dump has revealed that there has been an unusual increase in amounts of money paid to private companies for waste disposal

    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    President Sirisena Orders Immediate Reinstatement Of Defence Attache of Sri Lank

    President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered the reinstatement of Brigadier Priyanka Fernando as the defence attache of the Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in London.  Sources close to the President

    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    Tamil Diaspora Urges UK Government To Prevent Brig. Fernando From Leaving Countr

    The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) urged UK Government not to allow Sri Lankan Brigadier Priyanka Fernando to leave the country.  The TGTE, in a statement, requested the UK gover

    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    Gota Says Udayanga Weeratunga Should Return To Sri Lanka Respond To Allegations

    Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga should return to Sri Lanka and respond to the allegations leveled against him.  Issuin

    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    "I Will Run For Presidency In 2020;" Prime Minister Informs President: Pres. Ele

    Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed President Maithripala Sirisena that he will run for presidency in 2020, sources close to the  Prime Minister said.  This comes in the wake o

    2018-Feb-07

    By News Admin

    A.L.M. Nazeer sworn in as MP

    A.L.M. Nazeer was sworn in as an UNP Member of Parliament this morning, filling the National List vacancy created following the recent resignation of M.H.M. Salman.   Salman tendered his resigna

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    No secret detention, torture camps in Sri Lanka - President

    President Maithripala Sirisena today assured the minority Tamil community that his government was not running any secret detention and torture camps in the country. Sirisena said he was concerned abo

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates turning 33 with underwater-themed birthday cake and

    Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his birthday with an underwater-themed cake The Real Madrid man turned 33 on Monday and thanked fans for the messages He posted a photo of himself holding the bright blue

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    Top Hollywood Star Ashley Judd In Sri Lanka For Brief Humanitarian Mission

    Famous film and TV star Ashley Judd is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this week on a brief humanitarian mission.   Judd, with an acting career spanning more than two decades, is also well-kno

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    Hospitals are told to sell e-cigarettes and even to allow patients to vape from

    Doctors and midwives are being urged to be ‘positive’ about the devices Hospitals should make e-cigarettes available in their shops, it was suggested Public health chiefs claim vaping

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    Peep show! RHOA's Marlo Hampton wears eye-popping sheer gown as she heads out to

    She excels at flaunting her fabulous figure. And Marlo Hampton proved on trend as she left little to the imagination in a see-through gown in Sandy Springs, Georgia on Monday. The Real Housewife Of

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    Excise Department Suspends Production Of Distilleries Under Perpetual Group Due

    The Excise Department today announced that production of distilleries under Perpetual Treasuries has been suspended due to non-payment of taxes.  W.M. Mendis and Co, a well-known liquor company,

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    Sagala Says Police Officers Will Soon Fly To Dubai To Bring Udayanga Back:Arrest

    Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaksa said Police officers would seen be sent to Dubai to bring former diplomat Udayanga Weeratunga back to the country.   "Our diplomatic mission and the

    2018-Feb-06

    By News Admin

    Hollywood actress and UNFPA Goodwill envoy Ashley Judd here next week

    Award-winning Hollywood actress, writer, and UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador  Ashley Judd, will be in Sri Lanka for a short mission next week. During her visit to Sri Lanka, Judd will engage with wome

    2018-Feb-02

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka Insurance felicitates Division One cricket champs

    The Sri Lanka Insurance Division One cricket team which clinched the championship of the Division I Nationalized Services Cricket Tournament 2016 was felicitated at a ceremony held at the Sri Lanka In

    2018-Feb-02

    By News Admin

    Harsha defends Govt. economic policies

    National Policies and Economic Affairs Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha De Silva yesterday came out fighting for the United National Party’s management of the economy, insisting that the party had man

    2018-Feb-02

    By News Admin

    Dhananjaya's Century And Mendis' Fifty Lay Strong Foundation: Sri Lanka Solid At

    Sri Lanka found itself in a solid position at the conclusion of Day 02 of the first Test match against Bangladesh.  Sri Lanka were 187/1 (48 overs) replying to a mammoth first innings score of B

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    “Nobody Dare Misbehave With A Woman On My Set” – Shah Rukh Khan

    Several international celebrities have come forward to talk about the allegations of sexual misconduct against a few men in Hollywood. As the raging debate continues, Shah Rukh Khan in his interview w

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    Deepika Padukone Recollects Slapping A Guy When She Was 14

    The wage disparity between the actors and actresses has always been quite glaring in Bollywood. The men have always been paid more than their female counterparts in this male-dominated industry. While

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    Fifth female director to be nominated for an Academy Award

    It was a good day for women in Hollywood after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences righted a wrong committed at the Golden Globes with Greta Gerwig bagging her maiden nod in the Best Direc

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    Political Orphans Who Have Run Into Bankruptcy Blaming UNP For Bond Scandal - Th

    Justice Minister Thalatha Atukorale said certain political orphans were attempting to tarnish the UNP's image using the Treasury bonds scandal.  "Those political orphans have shown thei

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    Famous Irish Poet Richard Murphy Passes Away In Sri Lanka

    Richard Murphy, the distinguished Irish poet and member of Aosdána, has died, aged 90, at his home in Sri Lanka, where he spent part of his childhood and returned to in the latter part of his l

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    Prince Edward And Countess Of Wessex To Meet Youth Reps, Young Athletes During T

    The UK Government news portal announced that his Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday. According to the UK g

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    'MR's Civic Rights Won't Be Abolished As Long As Maithripala Sirisena Remains Pr

    SLFP Stalwart State Minister Dilan Perera has said civic rights of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will not be abolished as long as Maithripala Sirisena remains the President of the country. 

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    Padmaavat: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film broke these four box office records, h

    Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film is unstoppable at the box office. Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat is doing wonderful business at the box office. The film featuring ac

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    Priyanka Chopra on Meghan Markle Bridesmaid Rumors

    Meghan Markle and Priyanka Chopra are friends, but will the Quantico star serve as a bridesmaid in Markle and Prince Harry's upcoming wedding? Chopra addressed the question in a new interview for

    2018-Feb-01

    By News Admin

    SriLankan Airlines Add Four Additional Flights To Dubai-Colombo Route Due To Gro

    SriLankan Airlines has introduced four narrow body flights, in addition to its existing service, to support the daily wide-body operations between Dubai and Colombo. The additional flights will be op

    2018-Jan-30

    By News Admin

    "Pressure Lankan Government To Ensure Justice To War Victims:" Tamil Diaspora Ur

    Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) has asked Prince Edward to pressurize the Sri Lankan government to mete out justice to the Tamils in the country. Prince Edward will visit Sri Lanka nex

    2018-Jan-30

    By News Admin

    Selfishness and narrow mindedness has fostered racism within SL – CBK

    Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga stated that the narrow minded, selfish intentions of certain politicians have created racial turmoil within the country.  She further stated t

    2018-Jan-30

    By News Admin

    First super blue moon lunar eclipse after 152 years tomorrow

    For the first time since 1866, three lunar events will coincides on the same day – A blood moon total lunar eclipse, a super moon and a blue moon will be visible to us tomorrow at the moon rise

    2018-Jan-30

    By News Admin

    Court orders not to hold election for Elpitiya PS

    The Supreme Court today issued an interim injunction preventing elections being held for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha, after considering a petition filed in connection with the upcoming Local Governm

    2018-Jan-30

    By News Admin

    Grammy Awards 2018: Bruno Mars And Kendrick Lamar Win the Most Awards

    The 60th Annual Grammy Awards has just completed and like every year, we saw some of the great performances and winners at the event. The award show took place at Madison Square Garden, New York City

    2018-Jan-29

    By News Admin

    Dhananjaya, Chameera Only Sri Lankan Players Sold at IPL Auction: Malinga Remain

    Akila Dhananjaya and Dushmantha Chameera became only Sri Lankan players who were sold at the IPL 2018 auction in India.  Dhanajaya was purchased by Mumbai Indian for a price of Ind. Rs. 5 millio

    2018-Jan-29

    By News Admin

    President's Social Media Team Throws Sirisena Into New Soup: His Official Facebo

    In a farcical turn of events, President Maithripala Sirisena's official Facebook profile harshly responded to a person who commented on a Live Facebook coverage of the UPFA rally in Nuwaraeliya.&n

    2018-Jan-29

    By News Admin

    Survey Suggests UNP Leading Colombo Election with Comfortable Margin: 28% Yet To

    A survey conducted by an independent research group on the Colombo Municipal Council election has suggested that the UNP is currently leading the electoral race with a comfortable margin. The study h

    2018-Jan-29

    By News Admin

    Veteran Film Director Dhamrasena Pathiraja Passes Away At Age Of 74

    Veteran film director Dharmasena Pathiraja has passed away at the age of 74.  His funeral will take place this evening at the Mahaiyawa cemetery, in Kandy.  It is learnt that Pathiraja had

    2018-Jan-29

    By News Admin

    Operations Of Arjuna Aloysius Newspaper 'Janayugaya' Come To Grinding Halt: Pape

    The operations of the janayugaya newspaper, owned by Perpetual Treasuries owner Arjuna Aloysius, has come to a halt, Asian Mirror reliably learns.  The daily Janayugaya newspaper has not come to

    2018-Jan-29

    By News Admin

    Presidents Of Sri Lanka And Indonesia Meet: Three Bilateral MoUs Signed

    Indonesian President Joko Widodo said his country was ready to provide technical assistance to Sri Lanka for the development of medical equipment manufacturing, railway industry as well as for the adv

    2018-Jan-26

    By News Admin

    Singapore Strong Brand Name In Sri Lanka, But Businesses 'Can’t Just Rely On B

    Singapore has a strong brand name in Sri Lanka, which is helpful for Singapore businesses looking to enter that market, said Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S Iswaran on Wednesday (Jan 24).

    2018-Jan-26

    By News Admin

    Ravi K Ready To Make Another Statement In Parliament Over Bond Fiasco

    Former Finance Minister Ravi karunanayake will make another statement in Parliament on the Treasury bonds fiasco, informed government sources said.  Karunanayake comes in the wake of the Preside

    2018-Jan-24

    By News Admin

    Light Rail Project To Take Off This Year: Garbage Problem Will Also Be Addressed

    Physical work of the proposed light railway project from Kaduwela to Colombo Fort would commence this year said Minister of Megalopolis and Western Development Champika Ranwaka. Speaking at the launc

    2018-Jan-30

    By News Admin

    Ranjan Says Almost Entire Joint Opposition Is Found Guilty Of Corruption In PREC

    Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayaka said action has been recommended against almost the entire Joint Opposition in the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on large scale acts of corruption

    2018-Jan-24

    By News Admin

    FIFA World Cup Trophy Handed Over To President Sirisena

    The 2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, and the trophy was handed over to President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s House in Colombo, today (24). The 2018 FIFA Wo

    2018-Jan-24

    By News Admin

    BCCSL went bankrupt during Rajapaksa regime – Patali

    It is the Rajapaksa regime which had driven the profit earning Board Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka (BCCSL) to bankruptcy, Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

    2018-Jan-23

    By News Admin

    SC asks for video transcripts of Ranjan’s alleged derogatory remarks

    The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday directed the SC Registrar to send the transcript of the video footage pertaining to the alleged derogatory statement made by Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake to all j

    2018-Jan-23

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka and Singapore sign Free Trade Agreement

    The Government of Sri Lanka today signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. The Free Trade Agreement will boost the trade between the two countrie

    2018-Jan-23

    By News Admin

    Bond Commission and PRECIFAC reports tabled in Parliament

    The reports of the Bond Commission and the Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate into serious acts of fraud and corruption have been presented in Parliament, a short while ago.  A speci

    2018-Jan-23

    By News Admin

    Uva Chief Minister surrenders to police

    Uva Province Chief Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has surrendered to police in connection with incident where he allegedly forced a female school principal to kneel at his feet.  Police sp

    2018-Jan-23

    By News Admin

    Angelo Mathews Ruled Out Of Tri-Nation ODI Series: Participation In Test Series

    Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of the tri-nation ODI series in Bangladesh  The SLC sources that Dinesh Chandimal would captain the Sri Lanka team for the rest of the series

    2018-Jan-22

    By News Admin

    CEYPETCO bans bulk sales of red Kerosene oil

    The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) banned bulk sales of Lanka Kerosene oil (Red colour) since some users of industrial Kerosene oil are exploiting the facility, announced the Petroleum Minist

    2018-Jan-22

    By News Admin

    Singapore PM arrives in Sri Lanka

    Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago, on a three-day official visit at the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena. The Singaporean Premier will be

    2018-Jan-22

    By News Admin

    Parents protest against Uva Chief Minister

    A group of parents staged a protest march today (22) against the incident in which the Principal of the Tamil Girls’ Maha Vidyalaya,Badulla was allegedly  made to kneel down by the Uva Chie

    2018-Jan-22

    By News Admin

    Kataragama shooting incident :58 arrested persons released on bail

    The 58 arrested persons arrested during the Kataragama incident were taken before Tissamaharama Magistrate who released them on bail. 58 persons including 13 women were arrested yesterday (21) as pol

    2018-Jan-22

    By News Admin

    Bipasha Basu quells pregnancy rumours again, calls it irritating

    This is the second time in Bipasha Basu’s nearly two years of marriage to Karan Singh Grover that such a rumour has started doing the rounds. In March 2017, the gossip mills were abuzz wi

    2018-Jan-19

    By News Admin

    'I Will Only Leave Office After Bringing Corrupt Politicians To Book:" President

    "Some people ask questions when I will leave Presidency. I will only leave presidency after bringing corrupt politicians to book," President Maithripala Sirisena said, addressing an election

    2018-Jan-19

    By News Admin

    Injury Forces Mathews Out For Two ODIs In The Tri-Nation Series: Dinesh Chandima

    Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain Angelo Mathews has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for two matches in the ongoing tri-series in Bangladesh. Mathews will miss Friday's ODI against Bang

    2018-Jan-19

    By News Admin

    Harsha Intervenes To Remove "Offensive" Advertising Hoarding From Kotte MC Area

    Policy Planning and Economic Affairs Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva has requested the Kotte municipal authorities to remove an advertising hoarding offensive to women. The hoarding, which promoted a gy

    2018-Jan-19

    By News Admin

    Why Cabinet Decision To Re-impose Alcohol Ban On Women Unconstitutional? - Verit

    Verite`, a prominent research body, yesterday said that the Cabinet decision to re-impose a 60 year old ban on selling alcohol on women was unconstitutional.  Issuing a statement, Verite` said,

    2018-Jan-19

    By News Admin

    Arrest Warrant On Malaka Silva For Not Appearing In Court Over Nightclub Case

    An arrest warrant was issued on former Minister Mervyn Silva's son, Malaka Silva, for not appearing in court for a case involving a brawl in a nightclub.  an incident where Malaka Silva, son

    2018-Jan-19

    By News Admin

    Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan dies in London aged 46

    The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan was ‘dreadfully depressed’ before her sudden death in a hotel aged 46, friends of the troubled singer have revealed. The Irish rock star was

    2018-Jan-18

    By News Admin

    Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs

    Zimbabwe’s first win in this Tri-nation series has come in the form of a thrilling 12-run win against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.  Tendai Chatara was the chief architect of the vicotry, taking fou

    2018-Jan-18

    By News Admin

    "Alcohol Law Was Reimposed Based On Stats: 90 Percent Of Women In SL Do Not Cons

    Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said today that the decision to reimpose the ban on selling to women was made based on the fact that 90 percent of women in villages do not consume alcohol.  &q

    2018-Jan-18

    By News Admin

    oint Opposition MP Says Gotabaya Rajapaksa Will Be Their Next Presidential Candi

    Joint Opposition Parliamentarian Roshan Ranasinghe said former Defence Secretary would be the Joint Opposition's Presidential candidate at the next Presidential election.  Ranasinghe made th

    2018-Jan-18

    By News Admin

    "President Went Out Of Cabinet Meeting For Nature's Call": Rajitha Gives Funny T

    Giving a funny twist to the dramatic Cabinet meeting yesterday, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senaratne said President Maithripala Sirisena walked out of the Cabinet meeting for a nature's

    2018-Jan-18

    By News Admin

    Government Members Sharply Divided Over Alcohol Ban On Women: Harsha Says It's G

    Sharp differences of opinion are visible within the government camp over President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to reenact a 60 year old law banning women from buying alcohol.  Several pr

    2018-Jan-18

    By News Admin

    SF Bats For Mangala: 'If Women Can Operate Fighter Jets And Explore Planet, Why

    Former Army Commander, Minister Sarath Fonseka yesterday batted for Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera's gazette to allow women to legally purchase alcohol.  "If women can o

    2018-Jan-18

    By News Admin

    Marikkar Slams President: Says The Pick-Pocket President Has Now Forgotten The P

    UNP Parliamentarian S.M. Marikkar yesterday described President Maithripala Sirisena as a 'pick-pocket President." Addressing a UNP election meeting, Marikkar said the President had referred

    2018-Jan-16

    By News Admin

    Largest haul of seized cocaine destroyed

    Demonstrates Govt’s commitment to creating drug free society 928 kgs of cocaine valued at Rs. 16.7 bn Largest consignment detected in South Asia President, PM witness occasion: The largest haul

    2018-Jan-16

    By News Admin

    Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies suddenly aged 46

    The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan has died suddenly at the age of 46, her publicist has confirmed. The Irish musician, originally from Limerick, led the band to international success

    2018-Jan-16

    By News Admin

    Ravi warns of attempts to destabilize the unity Government

    United National Party Assistant Leader Ravi Karunanayake has warned of attempts to destabilise the unity Government. Karunanayake’s media unit quoted the former Finance Minister as saying that

    2018-Jan-16

    By News Admin

    'Maithri and i share part of the same fate' - MR

    Former President and MP Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said same fate had befallen on both him and President Maithripala Sirisena, because both of their tenures of presidency had been reduced by at least

    2018-Jan-16

    By News Admin

    Sri Lankan map to be revised

    The Department of Survey General has taken steps to revise the geographical map of Sri Lanka after 18 years.   The new Sri Lankan map which consists 92 maps in 1: 50,000 ratio is in progress, Sur

    2018-Jan-16

    By News Admin

    Red alert! Bikini-clad Britney Spears, 36, shows off diamond ring while hand-in-

    She sparked engagement rumors by wearing a shiny new diamond ring on Wednesday. And the very next day Britney Spears continued to show off that blinged out piece of jewelry alongside her hunky man.

    2018-Jan-12

    By News Admin

    Zainab murder: Riots in Pakistan's Kasur after child rape and killing

    Two protesters have died in rioting over the latest in a series of child murders in the Pakistani city of Kasur. The body of eight-year-old Zainab was found in a rubbish dump on Tuesday, several da

    2018-Jan-11

    By News Admin

    Russian Federation wants bigger trade with Sri Lanka; talks on Tea, asbestos

    The Russian Federation has vowed for bigger trade with Sri Lanka, calling to dispatch a strong delegation to the trade meet scheduled in Moscow this year. Sri Lanka’s total trade (both imports

    2018-Jan-11

    By News Admin

    Rohingya crisis: Myanmar army admits killings

    Myanmar's army has admitted for the first time its soldiers were involved in the killing of Rohingya Muslims in recent violence in Rakhine state. It said an inquiry had found that four members of

    2018-Jan-11

    By News Admin

    Patty Jenkins calls Wonder Woman Oscar buzz ‘huge honor’

    Director Patty Jenkins says she’s thrilled by the Oscar buzz that Wonder Woman is generating, ahead of this year’s Academy Awards nominations being announced. Following the highly divisive

    2018-Jan-11

    By News Admin

    17-year-old detainee commits suicide at Pettah Police Station

    A 17-year-old detainee has committed suicide at the Pettah Police Station by hanging himself inside a cell. Police said the teenager was arrested with a stock of cannabis last night at the Bastian Ma

    2018-Jan-11

    By News Admin

    UN child rights committee in Geneva to review Sri Lanka

    The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child is meeting in Geneva from 15 January to 2 February to review children’s rights in Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Panama, Seychelles, Spain, Solomon Islands, Pa

    2018-Jan-11

    By News Admin

    President has not used 'sword' to impale real culprits of bond scam - Gammanpila

    General Secretary of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya MP Udaya Gammanpila has stated that President Maithripala Sirisena had not used his sword well to trap the real culprits of the Central Bank bond scam.

    2018-Jan-10

    By News Admin

    Parliament suspended temporarily during PM's statement on Bond Commission

    Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed Parliament today that President Maithripala Sirisena had informed him that the report of the Bond Commission would be presented in Parliament next week. However Parli

    2018-Jan-10

    By News Admin

    President to deliver Bond Commission Report to Parliament next week

    President Maithripala Sirisena has informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that report of the Bond Commission would be presented in Parliament next week. This was informed to Parliament a short while ago, a

    2018-Jan-10

    By News Admin

    Cases over rejection of LG nomination lists to be taken up on 15 Jan

    It has been revealed  that all cases over the rejection of nomination lists submitted by political parties for the Local Government election will be heard by the Court of Appeal on the 15 of Janu

    2018-Jan-10

    By News Admin

    Moragahakanda Project vested in the public

    The waters of Moragahakanda Project, the final and largest initiative of the Mahaweli multipurpose Project was released through its sluice gates a short while ago by President Maithripala Sirisena &am

    2018-Jan-09

    By News Admin

    Rajagiriya flyover declared open by President and PM

    The Rajagiriya flyover which is being constructed providing long term solutions for the heavy traffic congestion in the Rajagiriya was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena  and Prime M

    2018-Jan-08

    By News Admin

    13 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested By Sri Lanka Navy: Boats And Fishing Equipment

    The Sri Lankan Navy today arrested 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters off Katchatheevu islet, the Deccan Herald reported.  They also damaged a few boats an

    2018-Jan-04

    By News Admin

    President's Statement Throws JO Into Fresh Trouble: Refers To Corrupt Bond Trans

    President Maithripala Sirisena's statement on the findings of the Bond Commisison has also thrown the Joint Opposition into a fresh trouble as it talks about questionable and suspicious bond trans

    2018-Jan-04

    By News Admin

    Committee To Restructure SriLankan Airlines Accept Resignation Of Five Directors

    The committee looking into the restructuring of SriLankan Airlines has accepted the resignation of five board directors of the national career.  The directors previously tendered their letters o

    2018-Jan-04

    By News Admin

    Will Smith & Joel Edgerton returning for Bright Sequel

    Netflix has confirmed plans for a Bright sequel, with Will Smith and Joel Edgerton once again starring. The streaming giant that is Netflix continues to make big strides when it comes to their origina

    2018-Jan-04

    By News Admin

    DMT announces new series of motorcar registration numbers

    The Department of Motor Traffic states that a new series of motorcar registration numbers starting from ‘CBA 0001’ will be printed into vehicle registration plates. DMT Commissioner Gener

    2018-Jan-04

    By News Admin

    Wimalaweera chellenges Sriyani

    Joint Opposition MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake has challenged State Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils Sriyani Wijewickrama to win at least one seat in the Ampara District in the upcomi

    2018-Jan-04

    By News Admin

    UNP backs implementing recommendations of Bond Commission

    The United National Party states it backs implementing the recommendations in the report by the Presidential commission investigating the treasury bond scam. President Maithripala Sirisena, in a spec

    2018-Jan-04

    By News Admin

    PM to make special statement during UNP conference today

    Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will make a special statement at a conference held by the United National Party today. The United National Party is to hold a conference for its candidates contest

    2018-Jan-03

    By News Admin

    Paris Hilton gets engaged and the ring is HUGE

    Reality TV star and socialite Paris Hilton has revealed she is engaged to actor and model Chris Zylka. Hilton and Zylka, who have dated for two years, became engaged at the weekend while on a skiing

    2018-Jan-03

    By News Admin

    China to invest $1 billion in mega Sri Lanka project

    China will invest $1 billion in the construction of three 60-storey buildings at a mega-project near Sri Lanka’s main port, as Beijing aims to boost its influence in the Indian Ocean. The deal

    2018-Jan-03

    By News Admin

    Gay population in SL now tops 7500

    In a report by the National Venereal Diseases and Prevention of AIDS project it is stated that there are 7500 persons identified as gays in Sri Lanka. Blood samples of about 1.2 million suspected per

    2018-Jan-03

    By News Admin

    President slated to make special statement on Bond Commission report today

    President Maithripala Sirisena will make a special statement today on the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Bond Issuance of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The President

    2018-Jan-03

    By News Admin

    No LOVE handles here! Victoria's Secret model Elsa Hosk shows off her extremely

    This year's countdown has focussed its efforts on female empowerment. And Elsa Hosk was flying the flag for women who lift on Thursday, as she was revealed on Day 28 of the LOVE advent. The Vict

    2017-Dec-28

    By News Admin

    Hakeem And Digambaram Too Demand STF Security After President's Decision To Give

    Ministers Rauff Hakeem and P. Digambaram have also requested the Police Special Task Force (STF) security after President Maithripala Sirisena ordered the Police Chief to give VVIP security to Democra

    2017-Dec-28

    By News Admin

    Sagala Says Police Have Arrested Over Rs. 130 Million Worth Heroin In 445 Raids

    The Police have so far arrested over Rs. 130 million worth Heroin this year in 445 raids, Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said.  Issuing a statement, the Minister said the Police Special

    2017-Dec-28

    By News Admin

    Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association threten trade union action

    The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association has warned the government that it would resort to stern trade union action unless their demands, chiefly a proper service minute, w

    2017-Dec-28

    By News Admin

    UNHRC rights chief to make briefing on Sri Lanka on 21 March

    The briefing on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council  by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has been set for March 21. The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution o

    2017-Dec-28

    By News Admin

    GCE A/L results released

    The Department of examinations states the 2017 GCE Advanced Level Examination results were released at midnight yesterday.   The Department states candidates can check their results online from

    2017-Dec-28

    By News Admin

    Marikkar defends having influenced Kolonnawa UNP nominations list

    United National Party Parliamentarian S.M. Marikkar denies having exerted any influence over the UNP’s Kolonnawa nominations list, especially in the wake of the media allegations which purport t

    2017-Dec-21

    By News Admin

    Meat stalls in Colombo to be standardized

    Chief Veterinarian of the Colombo Municipal council Vipula Dharmawardhana states that meet stalls within the Colombo Municipal Council limits would be standardised in accordance with international reg

    2017-Dec-21

    By News Admin

    Piumi Hansamali To Mollywood?

    Last month it was revealed that Jackson Anthony is to debut in Malayalam movie industry which is also known as Mollywood. He is set to star in a movie by well-known Malayalam cinema director Anil Kuma

    2017-Dec-21

    By News Admin

    Abhisheka Presents "Nissara"

    Abhisheka Wimalaweera has released her new song "Nissara" to social media. The song is about incompatibility of love as the title suggests. Vocals and lyrics of the song by Abhisheka hersel

    2017-Dec-21

    By News Admin

    Katana United And Koswadiya Wijaya Sports Club Win Big At President’s Gold Cup

    The conclusion ceremony of the President’s Gold Cup Volleyball Championship – 2017 was held on 18th December under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the Sugathadasa Indoor

    2017-Dec-21

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    Tamil refugee Says He Will Face Torture Or Death If Returned To Sri Lanka

    Refugee advocates are pleading with the Australian government to reconsider deporting a young Tamil man who says he could face torture, interrogation or death if he is sent back to Sri Lanka. The man

    2017-Dec-21

    By News Admin

    Joint Opposition In Fresh Trouble: Actress Says Party Bigwigs Asked For Sexual B

    The Joint Opposition and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is now at the centre of a fresh controversy over sexual bribes allegations.  Madusha Ramasing

    2017-Dec-21

    By News Admin

    Palestinians slam "unacceptable" US veto of Jerusalem UN resolution

    The Palestinian government slammed as "unacceptable" Monday a US veto of a draft UN resolution against President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Prices of 48 pharmaceutical drugs increased

    The prices of 48 pharmaceutical drugs which were reduced following the issuance of an Extraordinary Gazette Notification on the 21st of October 2016, sanctioned by Minister of Health Rajitha Senaratne

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Ashes: Trevor Bayliss says he is right man for England despite loss to Australia

    Trevor Bayliss says he is still the right man to coach England despite the resounding Ashes defeat in Australia. Australia's innings-and-41-run win in Perth gave them an unassailable 3-0 lead and

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    New GI Joe, Dungeons & Dragons & Micronauts movies get release dates

    Paramount Pictures selects release dates for Micronauts, a new G.I. Joe, and Dungeons & Dragons, as well as an untitled Hasbro event movie. Last month, the studio inked a new production and distri

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Yasapala Koralage joins SLFP

    Joint Opposition member and the Deputy Chairman of the Western Provincial Council Yasapala Koralage, has crossed over to the ruling coalition led by President Maithriapala Sirisena, in a show of suppo

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    BIMSTEC conference on poverty eradication today

    The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) conference on poverty eradication will commence in Sri Lanka today (19).  The conference that will ho

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Environmental Groups Raise Serious Concerns Over Govt's Move To Set Up Two New C

    Sri Lankan environmental organisations have expressed great concern about the proposal to build two new coal power plants in Sampur and Norochcholai, despite the Public Utilities Commission rejecting

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Willing to accept post of SLFP leader – Mahinda

    Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that he has no requirement to reject an offer to take on the post of Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party should it be offered to him.  He pointed out

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Sirisena To Write A Letter To Putin Seeking To Get Tea Exports Ban Lifted: Navin

    President Maithripala Sirisena would soon a letter to Russian President Vladmir Putin seeking to get the Tea export ban on Sri Lanka lifted. Meanwhile, it is also learnt that a ministerial delegation

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Probe launched on student using viber at exam

    An investigation has been launched over a student who used viber at the Ordinary Level (O/L) examination. The student from Anuradhapura had used viber for the maths paper during the exam, the Police

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Israel in talks with Sri Lanka to upgrade Kfir fighter jets

    The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is in talks with Sri Lanka to upgrade Kfir fighter jets of the Sri Lanka Air Force, The Jerusalem Post has learned. Sri Lanka purchased a total of 16 Kfir jets f

    2017-Dec-19

    By News Admin

    Chloe Ayling's accused kidnapper 'says they staged her ordeal so she would becom

    Chloe Ayling was allegedly kidnapped by 'Black Death' before a modelling shoot The young model, from London, said she would have been sold on the dark web Lukasz Herba allegedly took her b

    2017-Dec-13

    By News Admin

    Breathtaking in blue! Jessica Chastain dazzles in low-cut bedazzled number at Mo

    She received a Golden Globe nomination just the day before. And Jessica Chastain already looks in prime award season form.  The 40-year-old actress looked absolutely stunning for the premiere of

    2017-Dec-13

    By News Admin

    Egypt singer jailed for 'inciting debauchery' in music video

    A court in Egypt has reportedly jailed for two years a singer who appeared in a music video in her underwear while suggestively eating a banana. Shaimaa Ahmed, a 25-year-old known professionally as Sh

    2017-Dec-13

    By News Admin

    Government-Run ICTA Presents E-Swabhimani Gold Award To President Sirisena's Com

    The “Tell the President” programme implemented by the Presidential Secretariat for citizens to submit complaints, suggestions, ideas and grievances directly to the president was recently a

    2017-Dec-13

    By News Admin

    Siddi Mohammed Farook Appointed New Chairman Of SLBC With Immediate effect

    Siddi Mohammed Farook has been appointed the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.  Farook has received his letter of appointment from Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samara

    2017-Dec-13

    By News Admin

    'Government Is Ours: Police Is Ours: We Will Chase Anyone Away': John Launches E

    'The government is ours, the Police is ours. We will chase anyone away,' Tourism Development and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga said, addressing a public meeting yesterday. 

    2017-Dec-13

    By News Admin

    Avengers 4 star reveals filming may wrap in January

    Avengers 4 star Sebastian Stan says filming on the superhero sequel may finally wrap up in January. Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4 shot back-to-back, making for one epic shooting marathon for S

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    I'm A Celebrity 2017 winner revealed

    Georgia Toffolo has been named the winner of this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The shocked reality star, known as Toff, was crowned by Ant and Dec on Sunday evening after mor

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    UPFA's Sriyani Wijewickrama pledges support to President

    United People’s Freedom Alliance Digamadulla MP Sriyani Wijewickrama who represented the joint opposition pledged her support to President Maithripala Sirisena last evening. The President&rsquo

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    Nominations for 93 LG bodies to be called today

    The acceptance of nominations for 93 local government bodies for the upcoming local government elections will commence from today. The National Elections Commission says the process will conclude at

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    Dayan Witharana Collaborates With Wasantha Thilakangani For His New Song

    Veteran photographer Dayan Witharana has colloberated with populr singer Wasantha Thilakangani for his new song. New song "Uthru Saluwen" is Witharana's 356th song. Both singers are trai

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    Law And Order Minister Stresses Need For Broader Framework To Expedite Battle Ag

    Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said there had to be a strong mechanism involving many parties to expedite the battle against bribery and corruption. "There are challenges that we need t

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    Talks Between President's Secretary And Railway Unions Fail: Strike Action To Co

    The discussions between railway trade unions and President's Secretary Austin Fernando ended without a concrete decision last night.  The discussions were held at the residence of the Presid

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    Namal Laments Killings Of Elephants In Sri Lanka: Accuses Government Of Inaction

    Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, expressing his views on the rising number of elephant killings in Sri Lanka said, the government was taking no action to reverse this trend.  "It's unfa

    2017-Dec-11

    By News Admin

    Sandra Bullock says Ocean’s Eight is ‘not a reboot’

    Ocean’s Eight star Sandra Bullock says the all-female heist film, a spinoff of Steven Soderbergh’s successful Ocean’strilogy, is not a reboot. Bullock is set to star alongside Rihann

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    Jerusalem is Israel's capital, says Donald Trump

    President Donald Trump has announced that the US now recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital, overturning decades of official US policy. Trump described the move as "a long overdue step&quo

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    'No impact on SL following 5.5 magnitude quake in Uttarkand India' - DMC

    The Centre for Disaster Management says there is no impact for Sri Lanka after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake was reported overnight in Uttarakhand in India with tremors being felt in New Delhi. The Cent

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    TELO leaves TNA

    In what appeared to a further split of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) decided to leave it to join hands with other Tamil parties to contest the local

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    'Concealed' By Shanaka Kulathunga At Lionel Wendt

    The art exhibition: 'Concealed' by Shanaka Kulathunga's will be held at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery on 8, 9, 10 December from 5.00 pm to 8 pm. Kulathunga, a doctor by profession is curren

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    AG Seeks International Support To Recover Stolen Assets: Sri Lanka a Main Focus

    Attorney General Jayanatha Jayasuriya said he gathered useful knowledge from the World Bank Stolen Asset Recovery (STAR) initiative to carry out similar work in Sri Lanka.  "Gathered knowle

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    TRC Says Revelation Of Information On Lanka E News Ban Threat To National Securi

    The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has turned down an RTI request regarding the ban on Lanka E News saying the revelation of information pertaining to the ban was a threat to national securi

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    'A Level' After 'Paha Samath'

    After successful run of 'Dharmayuddhaya' and ‘Paha Samath’, 'A Level' is the newest addition to the family movie lineup and to be screened soon. New movie 'A Level'

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    Indian Cricket Writer Says Chandimal "Gracious To A Fault" When He Thanked Aggre

    An Indian Cricket writer has hailed Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal saying the latter was gracious to a fault when he thanked Indian cricket fans after the test series on Wednesday. "Dinesh

    2017-Dec-07

    By News Admin

    Johnny Hallyday: French rock star dies at 74

    France's biggest rock star Johnny Hallyday has died from lung cancer, his wife says. He was 74. The singer - real name Jean-Philippe Smet - sold about 100 million records and starred in a number

    2017-Dec-06

    By News Admin

    Engine drivers on strike from midnight today

    The Locomotive Engineering Operators' Union is to launch a strike action from midnight today. Secretary to the Union Indhika Dhodangoda has informed us that the strike action will be carried out

    2017-Dec-06

    By News Admin

    Maximum retail price for dhal, imported potatoes, coconut & dry fish

    A maximum retail price has been issued for dhal, imported potatoes, coconut and dry fish. The Consumer Affairs Authority said that the gazette will be issued today. Accordingly, the maximum retail p

    2017-Dec-06

    By News Admin

    What does Prince George call the Queen?

    One of the cutest royal pictures from the weekend showed Prince George chatting away to the Queen following Princess Charlotte's christening on Sunday. The occasion gave royal fans a rare glimpse

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Sheer brilliance! Britain's 'most beautiful royal' Lady Amelia Windsor bares all

    Lady Amelia Windsor stunned in a floor length black lace gown on Monday  Attended the British Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington She is 36th in line to the throne and was n

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Queen to honor Sri Lankan dedicated to changing lives

    The Queen’s Young Leaders programme revealed that Bhagya Wijayawardane from Sri Lanka has been chosen as one of the final ever Queen’s Young Leaders Award winners in recognition of the lea

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Namal Says JO Can Consider Joining Hands With SLFP If They Vote Against Budget I

    Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa yesterday they the Joint Opposition could consider joining hands with the SLFP if the latter decided to vote against the budget.  Such a decision, the MP said, co

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Meet "Koombiyo" At The Sooriya Village

    Fan of 'Koombiyo'? Would like to catch up with the ‘Koombiyo’ team? The first round of meet and greet sessions with the public for 'Koombiyo' will be held at The Sooriya Vi

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Government Affiliated Party Launches Poster Campaign In Colombo And Suburbs Targ

    A poster campaign has been launched in Colombo, seemingly by a party supporting the government, targeting former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa.  The poster, which has been distributed in

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka's Taj Samudra Under Fire Over Professionalism Ahead Of UNESCO Sponsore

    Taj Samudra hotel, one of the most prominent event locations in Colombo, has come under fire for its "unprofessionalism" ahead of the UNESCO-sponsored seminar was to mark the International D

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka To Host Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wil

    Sri Lanka has announced the dates for the 18th Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), to be attended by 18

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    ‘I got this package from Eminem’: Slim Shady’s X-rated wedding gift to Elt

    ELTON John has revealed he received an X-rated wedding present from rapper Eminem. “I got this package from Eminem and shows you how homophobic he isn’t,” John told The Graham Norto

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Croatian war criminal Slobodan Praljak dies after ‘drinking poison’ in court

    A FORMER Bosnian Croatian war lord has died in hospital today “after drinking poison” moments after his appeal against a 20-year sentence was turned down, according to Croatian state TV.

    2017-Dec-05

    By News Admin

    Fifa World Cup 2018 Draw: Spain And Portugal In Same Group

    Neighbours Spain and Portugal will meet at next year's Fifa World Cup after being drawn in the same group during Friday's draw in Moscow. Champions Germany are in Group F with Mexico, Sweden

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    Silva Strikes Late As Man City Win 13th League Game In A Row

    Manchester City came from behind to win a record-equalling 13th Premier League match in a row with victory over stubborn West Ham at Etihad Stadium. Angelo Ogbonna's header on the stroke of half-t

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    Low Pressure Area Developing South Of Andaman Islands: Impact On SL Not Entirely

    The Meteorological Department has said a low pressure area is developing south of Andaman Islands, 1700km away from Sri Lanka, and heading towards India. Although its impact on Sri Lanka is not entir

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    Angelic Or Spooky: White House Takes "White Christmas" Little Bit Too Serious In

    Couple of days back Melania Trump, first lady of USA launched Christmas at the White House, featuring traditional decor. During and after the presidential campaign Trump vowed to bring back "Chri

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    Deputy Minister And Buddhist Monk Linked To killing Of Dala Puttuwa?: CID Invest

    It has now been revealed that the name of a Deputy Minister representing the national unity government has come out during the initial investigation into the killing of the famous Galgamuwa tusker, al

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    Indian Cricket Fan Snaps Back At Virender Sehwag For Harsh Remark On Sri Lankan

    An indian cricket fan had snapped back at former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag for making a harsh remark on Sri Lankan players. As Sri Lankan players complained of breathing difficulties due to ai

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    Delhi Air Pollution Causes Trouble For SL Cricket Team: "Four Players Were Vomit

    The third Test match between Sri Lanka and India was halted a few times when the Sri Lankan players repeatedly complained of breathing difficulties stemming from air pollution.  Four Sri Lankan

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    SLFP To Contest LG Polls Under Hand Symbol: Rajapaksa Group To Go Solo: Talks Wi

    Multiple sources from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) confirmed that the party will contest the forthcoming Local Government election under the symbol 'Hand'.  This comes in the wake o

    2017-Dec-04

    By News Admin

    Sarungal: Nalaka Vithanage's New Movie Ready For Release

    Theater, television and cinema director Nalaka Vithanage’s latest film 'Sarungal' is slotted to be released in 2018. The film channels the concept of love in a new way.  The story

    2017-Nov-30

    By News Admin

    Death Toll Rises To Seven: Over 20000 Affected By Harsh Weather Conditions In Sr

    Disaster Management Centre says seven people have died and over 20,000 due to severe weather conditions which affected Sri Lanka last night and this morning.  "Although strong winds are now

    2017-Nov-30

    By News Admin

    Heavy rains, strong winds to be expected today

    Heavy rains and gusty strong winds of above 60-70 kmph are expected over the island today, the Meteorology Department said. Heavy rains or thundershowers, strong winds and rough seas are expected in

    2017-Nov-30

    By News Admin

    Prince Harry: Stars were aligned when I met Meghan

    Prince Harry says he and US actress girlfriend Meghan Markle fell in love "so incredibly quickly" and it seemed proof that the "stars were aligned". The fifth in line to the thron

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    'Mad' scientist delays home-made rocket launch

    A limousine driver turned self-taught scientist has had to delay plans to launch himself over a California ghost town in a home-made rocket. Mike Hughes, who calls himself Mad Mike Hughes and says he

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    Korean President Moon Jae-In Surprises President Sirisena With An Unexpected Mee

    President Maithripala Sirisena received an unexpected warm welcome from Korean President Moon Jae-In yesterday (Nov 28), a day ahead of the scheduled official meeting. President Sirisena, who arrived

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    Ajith P. Perera Says He Has Nothing To Do With A "Crook" Like Arjun Aloysius: De

    Power and Energy Deputy Minister Ajith P. Perera categorically stated at the government Parliamentary group meeting yesterday that Perpetual Treasuries owner Arjuna Aloysius was a fraudster. "I

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    North Korea Launches 'Highest Ever' Ballistic Missile

    North Korea has fired its highest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile and poses a worldwide threat, US Secretary of Defence James Mattis has said. The missile, launched early on Wednesday, landed

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    Pope Starts Myanmar Trip With Army Talks

    Pope Francis has met Myanmar's military chief, as he begins the first papal visit to a country widely accused of ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims. Gen Min Aung Hlaing denied any "religiou

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    Tiger Woods 'Feeling Fantastic' Before Return At Hero World Challenge

    Former world number one Tiger Woods says he is "feeling fantastic" as he prepares to return to action at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. The American, 41, has had multiple back oper

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    Gareth Bale: Real Madrid Forward To Play On Tuesday For First Time In Two Months

    Real Madrid's Gareth Bale will play for the first time in two months on Tuesday, says the Spanish club's manager Zinedine Zidane. Bale had been out with a calf injury before suffering a thigh

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    Newspapers Carry Anonymous Ads In Favour of Gota: Idolise former Defence Secreta

    Several national newspapers yesterday carried full page advertisements in favour of former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa who ran the risk of being arrested, last week, over misappropriation of

    2017-Nov-29

    By News Admin

    Picture purr-fect! Proud owners show off their pampered cats at an annual exhibi

        Cat lovers in the Bishkek and Kazakhstan took their pets to a cat exhibition     Dozens are shown and this year Scottish breeds were especially popular     Some o

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    'So many beautiful memories!' Sara Sampaio says goodbye to Thailand after relaxi

    She showed off her impressive form on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai, China, on Monday. But Sara Sampaio was nostalgic nearing the end of her well-earned break in Th

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    "Thuththiri" New Sinhala Mega Teledrama To Make Way To Small Screen Soon

    Super Six and Peni Makuluwo famed director Udara Palliyaguruge's first mega tele-drama production 'Thuththiri' is to to make way to small screen soon. Most TV serials that dominate our sma

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    Crucial Talks Between SLFP And JO Today: Discussion Aimed At Contesting LG Polls

    Crucial talks between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the Joint Opposition will be held today, informed political sources said.  They said the talks will be aimed at reaching an agreement

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    Ranil Tells UNP MPs Not To Get Distracted By SLFP-JO Talks: Says The Discussion

    Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had told UNP MPs not to get distracted by the ongoing discussions between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and the Joint Opposition.  Wickremesinghe had said the d

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    Coco launches top of the Us Box Office charts

    This past weekend was Thanksgiving in the States, and that means families are often looking for movies as a distraction from any arguments – particularly this year. Pixar was there to fill the a

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    Australia claims 'first blood' in Ashes 2017

    Australia completed a 10-wicket victory over England in the first Ashes Test on the fifth morning in Brisbane. Chasing a target of 170, the hosts got the 56 runs they required in little more than an

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    LG clashes 2017

    Various Political views have been expressed over the weekend on a number of issues, including the upcoming local government elections. Former President Chandrika Kumaratunge states it is necessary to

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    Anil Jasinghe appointed Director General Health Services

    Director of the National Hospital, Dr. Anil Jasinghe has been appointed as the New Director General of the Department of Health Services. Dr, Jasinghe has been appointed to the new designation under

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    Rajitha warrants 'revisit on beer tax'

    Health and Indigenous Medicine Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said he would submit a report to the Cabinet tomorrow (28) demanding a revisit to the tax reduction on beer by the budget 2018 as the fact

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    President to leave for S. Korea tomorrow

    President Maithripala Sirisena will leave for South Korea tomorrow, on a 3-day official state visit. News 24’s correspondent, who is currently in Seoul, says that all preparations have been mad

    2017-Nov-27

    By News Admin

    Seven Suspects In Hirunika Premachandra Abduction Case Sentenced To Two Years Ri

    Seven suspects who pleaded guilty in the Hirunika Premachandra abduction case were sentenced to two-years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) suspended for 12 years. Premachandra pleaded not guilty in the cas

    2017-Nov-24

    By News Admin

    Miss Sri Lanka Christina Peiris Among Top 20 Front Runners For Miss Universe 201

    Miss Sri Lanka Christina Peiris is among the Top 20 front-runners for Miss Universe 2017 pageant crown, according to Business Insider. The site picked out the 23 year-old from among 93 women vying fo

    2017-Nov-24

    By News Admin

    Another No-Confidence Motion Brought Against Minister Faiszer Mustapha – This

    Members of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) this morning brought a no-confidence motion against Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faiszer Mustapha. The move comes on the heels of t

    2017-Nov-24

    By News Admin

    Sri Lanka Wins World No Tobacco Day Award For The Third Time

    Sri Lanka, for the third time, won the World No Tobacco Day Award – 2017, bestowed by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco con

    2017-Nov-24

    By News Admin

    There's finally a gadget to remind you to take your birth control pill every day

    It connects to your phone and sends you a reminder if you forget A new gadget has been created to help women remember to take their daily birth control pill. It's called "Popit" and

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    Kendall Jenner is the world's highest paid model

    Kendall Jenner has been named the world's highest paid model by Forbes Magazine, earning $22m in 2017. Jenner, who is part of the Kardashian family, beat Chrissy Teigen, Adriana Lima and Gigi H

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    Why Katy Perry & Gigi Hadid were missing from Shanghai's Victoria's Secret

    A Victoria's Secret lingerie show is a glitzy affair. But some of the sheen was missing from its Chinese premiere on Monday, when most of the coverage focused on the two star names who didn't

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    Gnanasara Thera claims he has information which can create chaos

    The General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, the Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, claims he has information which can cause chaos. Gnanasara Thero told reporters today that if he reveals th

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    MR says attempt to arrest Gotabhaya in the offing

    Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday, that there is a plan by the government to take into custody the former Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. The main thrust of this government is

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    'Disappointed with President' - Sujeewa

    State Minister of International Trade Sujeewa Senasinghe has said that he is disappointed with President Maithripala Sirisena for using the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Central Bank Bon

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    Nurses & Professions Supplementary to Medicine launch strike

    Joint Trade Unions of Nurses, Professions Supplementary to Medicine and Paramedics have launched a strike action over several demands. Joint Convenor of the Unions Saman Rathnapriya said the strike a

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    Patali says Colombo's garbage issue resolved

    Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Patali Champika Ranawaka says the garbage problem in the capital city of Colombo has been fully resolved. Addressing the media yesterday, the Minister sa

    2017-Nov-22

    By News Admin

    First Barbie with a hijab

    The doll has been released to honour the American fencer, who became the first US woman to wear the Islamic headscarf while competing at the Olympics. Sources : news24

    2017-Nov-20

    By News Admin

    Jacqueline Fernandez Dazzles In Pink At Shangri-La Colombo Opening

    Judwaa 2 star, Jacqueline Fernandez has always been a stunner when it comes to ethnic and fusion wear. Past beauty pageant title holder had no trouble making heads turn when she stepped with a modern

    2017-Nov-20

    By News Admin

    Medical Student Manushi Chhillar Crowned As Miss World 2017

    Manushi Chhillar, Miss India was crowned as Miss World 2017. The win comes to India after 17 years. Andrea Meza, Miss Mexico was the first runner up and Stephanie Hill, Miss England was the second r

    2017-Nov-20

    By News Admin

    He Won’t Quit!: Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe Refuses To Step Down Despite

    Embattled Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe gave a rambling televised speech to his country Sunday but did not resign -- despite an ultimatum from his own party that said it would move to impeach him

    2017-Nov-20

    By News Admin

    2017 Electoral-Register published online

    The Elections Commission states that it has concluded compiling the draft on the 2017voter registration list. Accordingly, the document has been made available for public viewing via www.elections.

    2017-Nov-20

    By News Admin

    Hotline for fuel woes

    The Ministry of Petroleum has introduced a hotline for the public to keep the ministry informed regarding any shortages in fuel supply. Accordingly, the public are requested to direct their complaint

    2017-Nov-20

    By News Admin

    "Here to promote good governance" - says PM while leaving Bond Commission

    Prime Minister Ranil Wickramsinghe who arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate the Central Bank Bond issue this morning, left the commissions premises a short while

    2017-Nov-20

    By News Admin

    Bill Gates ready to assist Sri Lankan health sector

    American business magnate, investor, author, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates has said he is prepared to assist Sri Lanka’s health sector, the Health Minist

    2017-Nov-17

    By News Admin

    Kevin Spacey: Old Vic reveals 20 staff allegations against him

    The Old Vic theatre says it has received 20 personal testimonies of alleged inappropriate behaviour by Kevin Spacey, who was its artistic director between 2004 and 2015. Those affected said they &quo

    2017-Nov-17

    By News Admin

    US rapper Lil Peep dies aged 21

    Tributes are being paid to rapper Lil Peep, who's died at the age of 21 in Tucson, Arizona. A tweet from his manager Chase Ortega says he was "expecting this call for a year" about the

    2017-Nov-17

    By News Admin

    SAARC Film Festival 2017 To Commence At 'Tharanganee'

    Sri Lankan movie fans are cordially invited to explore the world of Film and Cinema indigenous to the SAARC Region at SAARC Film Festival 2017.  The festival is to take place ‘Tharanganee&r

    2017-Nov-17

    By News Admin

    IGP to be informed on escalation of Jaffna sword attacks

    Governor of the Northern Province Reginald Cooray states that escalating incidents of sword attacks in Jaffna would be brought to the immediate attention of the Inspector General of Police Cooray add

    2017-Nov-17

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    No Shortage Of Rice In The Country: Government Allays Fears After 100,000 MT Ric

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    Pakistani couple arrested with heroin at BIA

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    2017-Oct-30

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    President bans issue of cattle transporting permits

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    2017-Oct-29

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    Iranian Film 'Being Born' To Be Screened In Sri Lanka

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    SL Cricket Embroiled In A Sex Scandal? Pakistani Journalist Accuses SLC Official

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    President Sirisena Leaves For Two-Day Official Visit To Qatar: Hopes To Sign Thr

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    Speaker To Initiate Investigation Into Wimal Weerawansa Who Said Parliament Shou

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    Shalila Moonasinghe, Janaka Chaminda Nammuni Remanded Till November 6 Over Taiwa

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    Namal's Secretary Ornella Iresha Silva released on bail

    Former Private Secretary to Hambantota MP Namal Rajapaksa Ornella Iresha Silva was released on bail by the Colombo High Court a short while ago. She was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Air

    2017-Oct-10

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    LITRO GAS CHAIRMAN ARRESTED.

    The CID arrested the Chairman of Litro Gas N.M.S Moonesinghe yesterday (09) in connection with the transfer of 1.1 million USD from the far Eastern Bank of Taiwan to a Sri Lankan bank account. Sour

    2017-Oct-10

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    Heavy traffic in Colombo due to anti-SAITM protest

    Severe traffic congestion has been reported in the Colombo Town Hall area due to a protest against SAITM. Police has requested commuters to use alternate routes. Sources : dailynews

    2017-Oct-10

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    Finnish support for wave energy production

    AW Energy Facility based in Helsinki, Finland pledged to provide all necessary support to Sri Lanka to produce wave energy. Chief Executive Officer of the AW Energy Facility John Liljelund said that

    2017-Oct-10

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    Britain's top style queen? Princess Charlotte, aged 2! Toddler is ahead of her m

        Searches for Princess Charlotte increased 10-fold after her yellow birthday dress     After the young royal wore a Liberty dress in July it got a search an hour on Ebay &nb

    2017-Oct-09

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    Namal Summoned Before Hambantota Police: Asked To Make Statement Relating To Oct

    Hambantota district parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been summoned before the Hambantota Police to make a statement relating to the October 6 protest. On Friday (October 6), protesters including M

    2017-Oct-09

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    Hirunika Says Government Should Take Urgent Steps To Prevent Duminda Silva From

    Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra said the government should take immediate steps to prevent former MP Duminda Silva from evading his prison cell.  The former Parliamentarian is currently se

    2017-Oct-09

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    Protest Hampers Traffic In Colombo Fort: Lotus Road Closed: Police Advise Use Of

    A protest by pensioners has hampered traffic in Colombo Fort. Police have closed Lotus Road owing to the protest. Fort Police has also advised commuters use alternate routes to avoid traffic. The

    2017-Oct-09

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    Upali Kodekara, Sampath Athukorale, Ajith Prasanna Summoned To Hambanthota Polic

    UPFA politicians Upali Kodikara, Sampath Athukorale and Ajith Prasanna have been asked to appear before the Hambanthota Police today in connection with the anti-Indian protest in Hambanthota, last Fri

    2017-Oct-09

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    The stitch is back! Sir Elton John spotted leaving Sydney Airport sporting one o

    He recently weighed in on Australia's same-sex marriage debate after completing a tour of regional cities. But Sir Elton John was sure to make one more clear statement before leaving the country

    2017-Oct-09

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    Airport chic! Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley dress in black as they jet

    She's rumored to be negotiating a deal to star in an upcoming film about late Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. And Margot Robbie showed she's all business as she covered up her assets at John F.

    2017-Oct-09

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    Suhana Khan looks gorgeous in this picture

    Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s very gorgeous daughter Suhana Khan is growing up quite fast and her latest pictures are proof enough of the fact that she’s turning stunning by the day. S

    2017-Oct-05

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    Shah Rukh Khan all set to host DJ Diplo at Mannat as per Aryan and Suhana’s re

    American DJ Diplo has been invited for a grand bash at Shah Rukh Khan's residence along with his band Major Lazer as per Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan's requests. DJ Diplo recently collaborated w

    2017-Oct-05

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    Award Winning Screenwriter Thivanka Perera Returns With New Short Film "Cobbler'

    “Cobbler’s Dream” is newest short film by the Award Winning Screenwriter Thivanka Perera. It unveils the story of a poor, widowed cobbler who tries to keep the memory of his wife ali

    2017-Oct-05

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    Arjun Debuts New Song 'Milan' With Deep Money

    Sri Lankan born British fusion music star Arjun presents his newest foot tapping song "Milan" with famous Punjabi singer Deep Money. 'Milan' is a Punjabi / English Fusion song, compo

    2017-Oct-05

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    Medical Faculty Students' Action Committee Convener Ryan Jayalath Further Remand

    Medical Faculty Students' Action Committee Convener Ryan Jayalath was further remanded till October 11 today by the Maligakanda Magistrate. Jayalath was arrested on August 18 after he surrendered

    2017-Oct-05

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    Malinga Ruled Out Of Five Match ODI Series Against Pakistan: Selections Committe

    Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the five match ODI series against Pakistan.  Cricket Selections Committee Chairman Graemme Labroy confirmed the decision, last evening

    2017-Oct-05

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    Street Art Sells: Sri Lanka’s Street Art Sees Spike In Post-War Sales By Chine

    Sri Lanka’s popular street art, which has been on display on the streets of Colombo for decades, is now seeing a boom in sales due to enthusiastic Chinese buyers. China has in recent years em

    2017-Oct-05

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    Rajitha Praises Basil And Slams Gota: "Had Mahinda Listened To Basil, Rajapaksas

    Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne yesterday praised former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa as a politician who knew that there is a world beyond the shores of Sri Lanka.  H

    2017-Oct-05

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    Intervention petition on former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva’s FR filed

    Attorney-at-law and public interest litigation activist Aruna Laksiri filed an intervention petition today seeking Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to dismiss (in limine) the Fundamental Rights peti

    2017-Oct-02

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    Sri Lankan refugee held by Australia found dead

    A Sri Lankan refugee who was being detained by Australia in Papua New Guinea has been found dead. The Tamil man, 32, died in a suspected suicide after receiving treatment for mental illness, refugee

    2017-Oct-02

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    Akmeemana Dhayaratne Thera summoned by CCD

    Akmeemana Dhayaratne Thera was summoned by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) to record a statement today, on threatening Rohigya refugees who are in shelter at Mount Lavinia. Arambeopola Rathanasar

    2017-Oct-02

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    Norwegian Body Announces President Maithripala Sirisena Is A Hot Favourite For N

    The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), a body that conducts research on the conditions for peaceful relations between states, groups and people, has shortlisted President Maithripala Sirisena as

    2017-Sep-27

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    Prices of food and beverages to go up

    The Association of Sri Lanka Restaurant Owners says that the maximum retail prices of certain food items and beverages will increase, in line with the recent hike of LP gas cylinder prices.  A

    2017-Sep-27

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    Was Thusitha Halloluwa Resignation A Hoax?: Evidence Indicates He Was Removed By

    Chairman of Colombo Commercial Fertilizer Limited Thusitha Halloluwa on September 25th made public his resignation citing inability to work with subject Minister Duminda Dissanayake. Halloluwa said c

    2017-Sep-27

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    Police Send 31 Rohingya Refugees To Boossa Detention Camp: Judicial Instructions

    The Police said 31 Rohingya refugees, who are currently under the custody of Sri Lanka's law enforcement authorities, have been sent to the Boossa detention camp.  "They will be station

    2017-Sep-27

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    Hambantota Port Employees On Strike Demanding Job Security: One-Day Token Strike

    Employees attached to trade unions of the Hambantota Port have begun a one-day token strike today. The strike that began at 8 a.m. is due to end at 5 p.m. this evening. The protesting Hambantota p

    2017-Sep-27

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    Vidya murder case: Death sentence imposed on Swiss Kumar, seven others

    The Jaffna High Court imposed the death sentence on Mahalingam Shashikumar, alias ‘Swiss Kumar’ and seven others for the gang rape and murder of Sivaloganathan Vidya, a short while ago. H

    2017-Sep-27

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    These New Rules Introduced By The ICC Are Guaranteed To Change Cricket Forever

    The ICC or the International Cricket Council is the A batsman governing body of cricket and is in charge of making the rules which are to be obeyed. The ICC keeps tampering few rules but following r

    2017-Sep-27

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    President congratulates German Chancellor on her election victory

    “My warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes to you on your unprecedented re-election for a fourth term as leader of your country,” President Maithripala said in a congratulatory me

    2017-Sep-27

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    This Photo Of Michael Jackson Is Taking Twitter By Storm & Here's Its Reality

    Is the king of pop back? On Jun 25, 2009, when the news broke out that the 'King of Pop' is no more, it sent shockwaves around the world. Particularly some conspiracy theorists who believed

    2017-Sep-27

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    Rowan Atkinson gets the girl as he shoots new scenes for Johnny English III with

    His past leading ladies have included Natalie Imbruglia, Gillian Anderson and Rosamund Pike. And now Rowan Atkinson can add French beauty Olga Kurylenko, 37, to his list of on-screen flames, as he re

    2017-Sep-27

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    Isis challenge Prince Harry to a fight and threaten to send him 'to hellfire'

    Isis has challenged Prince Harry to a fight and threatened to send him "to hellfire." A Singaporean member of the terror group appeared in a three-and-a-half minute in which he encourages w

    2017-Sep-25

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    Japan pledges support to Sri Lanka fisheries industry

    The Japanese Government has pledged to extend its fullest support to develop Sri Lanka's Fisheries Industry and also to strengthen Japanese market opportunities for Sri Lankan seafood exports, Fis

    2017-Sep-25

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    Fallen tree causes traffic at Olcott Mawatha

    A tree has fallen across Olcott Mawatha near the Technical junction, causing traffic congestion in the area. No injuries have been reported yet. Police requested commuters to use alternate routes.

    2017-Sep-25

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    Police Launch Special Programme To Identify Reckless Drivers In Colombo: Program

    The Police headquarters said that they launched a special programme this weekend to identify drivers who violate road rules and drive recklessly. Police said the programme, which will be in force thi

    2017-Sep-25

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    Transnational Government Of Tamil Eelam Hold Mock Prosecution Of Sri Lanka For W

    While the Sri Lankan President was addressing the UN General Assembly, a mock prosecution was held outside the UN against Sri Lanka. The mock prosecution, organised by the Transnational Government of

    2017-Sep-25

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    Namal Peruses Chathurika Sirisena’s Book ‘Janadhipathi Thaththa’ At Colomb

    Hambantota district MP and offspring of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was seen perusing a book by Chathurika Sirisena, daughter of current President Maithripala Sirisena at the Colombo Internatio

    2017-Sep-25

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    Leona Lewis is almost unrecognisable as she shows off dramatic weightloss in rev

    She shot to fame after winning the third series of the X Factor in 2006.  But Leona Lewis was almost unrecognisable as she debuted a dramatically slimmer physique at the Mercy For Animals Annual

    2017-Sep-25

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    ICC Anti-Corruption Committee Probes Into 40 Lankan Cricketers: Largest Anti-Cor

    The Anti-Corruption Committee of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now launched an inquiry into 40 Sri Lankan cricketers to ascertain whether they were involved in match fixing and spot fixi

    2017-Sep-25

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    Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe summoned by CID

    Former Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Lalith Jayasinghe was summoned by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) today, to record a statement. He is alleged to have concealing evidence relate

    2017-Sep-25

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    Paris Jackson Goes Indian, And Her Topless Images Are The Proof

    The second child and the only daughter of legendary pop star Michael Jackson, the 19-year-old Paris Jackson is known to have an independent soul. And the lady doesn't let her inhibition stop her f

    2017-Sep-25

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    President Sirisena meets Nepali Prime Minister at UNGA

    Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba commended President Maithripala Sirisena’s commitment regarding the activities of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and sai

    2017-Sep-22

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    Child Protection Authority investigates 250 children used to hold 'osari' train

    The National Child Protection Authority launched an investigation today after a receiving a complaint against individuals who used 250 school children to hold a record breaking longest ‘osari&

    2017-Sep-22

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    Rauff Hakeem’s Mother Passes Away: Funeral Tomorrow At Jawatte Muslim Burial G

    Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Minister Rauff Hakeem’s mother Hajara Rauff has passed away at the age of 89. The body is lying at Minister Hakeem’s Alfred House Gardens residence

    2017-Sep-22

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    World Bank Commends Sri Lanka on Positive Social Indicators: Offers Help To Miti

    The World Bank yesterday commended  the Sri Lanka Government on positive social indicators and said it was willing to engage more to mitigate climate related disasters concerning the region.&nb

    2017-Sep-22

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    Mahendran Before Bond Commission For The Third Time: Questioned On 2015, 2016 Tr

    Former Governor of the Central Bank Arjuna Mahendran arrived before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the Treasury bond issue this morning for the third time. Mahendran is

    2017-Sep-22

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    Japanese Film Festival 2017 To Commence Today

    The Japanese Film Festival 2017 to be held from September 22-24 in Colombo. The festival will be launched on September 22 at 6.00pm at the National Film Corporation Theatre. The festival will be prese

    2017-Sep-22

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    SLFP And JVP Disagree Over Executive Presidency: SLFP Wants To Retain Current Sy

    The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) disagreed over a key aspect of the new proposed new constitution – the abolition of the Executive Presidency.

    2017-Sep-22

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    North Korea likens Trump to barking dog

    North Korea’s Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has called US President Donald Trump's to the UN "the sound of a dog barking." Trump had said the US may be forced to "totally dest

    2017-Sep-21

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    Sri Lanka Admits To Massive 'Baby Farm' Adoption Schemes In The 1980s

    The government of Sri Lanka has acknowledged that some 11,000 babies adopted by foreigners in the 1980s were likely either bought or stolen from their biological parents. Health Minister Rajitha Se

    2017-Sep-21

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    Aravinda Annoyed That He Is Being Impersonated On Facebook: Files Complaint With

    Former Sri Lanka cricket vice-captain Aravinda de Silva has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Police about a person using a fake Facebook profile to impersonate h

    2017-Sep-21

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    Arundika Fernando crosses over to Joint Opposition

    UPFA Parliamentarian Arundika Fernando crossed over to the Joint Opposition (JO) today after making a statement at the Parliament. He was removed from his Ministerial portfolios as Deputy Minister

    2017-Sep-19

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    Arjuna Mahendran arrives before PCoI - UPDATED

    Former Governor of the Central Bank Arjuna Mahendran testified today before the Treasury Bond Commission with regards to the questioned 27 February 2015 auction as well as the 29, 31 March 2016 auct

    2017-Sep-19

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    Sri Lanka Cricket announces Cricket Selection Committee

    Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced the newly appointed Cricket Selection Committee today. The Committee, headed by Chairman Graeme Labroory, consists of Gamini Wikramasinghe, Jeryl Wo

    2017-Sep-19

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    Railway unions to launch strike midnight tomorrow

    Several Railway Unions including railway drivers, station masters, railway guards and controllers are due to launch a strike from midnight tomorrow. Sources : dailynews

    2017-Sep-19

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    Mahela Hits At SLC Again; Questions Ban On Chamara Silva: "How Does The Guy Walk

    Former Sri Lankan skipper Mahela jayawardena questioned the two year ban imposed on Sri Lankan cricketer Chamara Silva by the Sri Lanka Cricket.  "How is this fair.. the guy walks away fro

    2017-Sep-18

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    President Arrives In New York To Attend 72nd Session Of The United Nations Gener

    President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New York this morning to attend the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President was greeted at the airport by Dr. Rohan Perera, Sri

    2017-Sep-18

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    Centre to Supreme Court: Some Rohingya Muslims have links with Pak's ISI, Islami

    The Centre told the SC the Rohingya are "a serious security threat to the country" 'Militant elements among the Rohingya are active in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mewar and Jammu,' the Cent

    2017-Sep-18

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    Chathurika’s Ghostwriter Disappears

    The ghostwriter of Chathurika Sirisena’s book ‘Janadhipathi Thaththa’ has gone underground after Colombo Telegraph revealed her name. Yesterday Colombo Telegraph revealed the Sirise

    2017-Sep-18

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    The twins you CAN tell apart: Incredible recovery of two-year-old girl who survi

        Amanda Whittingham's twin girls Jessica and Emily were born in October 2014      Emily had a heart condition, doctors weren't sure she would survive the birth&n

    2017-Sep-18

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    The £600k Duchess of Bling: From her £300k Diana ring to a diamond bracelet fr

        The Duchess of Cambridge has amassed a jewellery collection worth £600,000     Kate, 35, has a sapphire and diamond engagement ring which belonged to Diana   &nb

    2017-Sep-18

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    Devastated: Despair of devoted foster couple who welcomed two refugees into thei

        Penny and Ronald Jones gave their love to teenagers embroiled in investigation     They have fostered since the 1970s and welcomed 268 children into their home    

    2017-Sep-18

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    Arjun Aloysius lied to COPE: Palisena reveals

    Perpetual Treasuries (PTL) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kasun Palisena testified before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the Treasury bond issue that former PTL Director Ar

    2017-Sep-15

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    GMOA anti-SAITM vehicle parade to enter Colombo today

    The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) anti-SAITM vehicle parade is due to enter Colombo with 5,000 vehicles today. GMOA Secretary Dr. Haritha Aluthge said on September 7, that when the p

    2017-Sep-15

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    Hayleys to acquire Singer Sri Lanka for Rs.12.5bn

    Export-rich diversified blue chip Hayleys Plc yesterday announced the country’s biggest ever acquisition – control of consumer durables giant Singer Sri Lanka Plc for Rs. 11 billion. In a

    2017-Sep-15

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    The $1,000 (£1,000) iPhone X: Apple finally reveals its best ever smartphone wi

        iPhone X has a newer screen technology known as OLED, which is thinner, lighter and brighter      It will release two versions, a 64GB version, start at $999 (£99

    2017-Sep-13

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    Pakistan Vs World XI Highlights: Pakistan Beat World XI By 20 Runs To Take 1-0 L

    Sohail Khan, Rumman Raees and Shadab Khan claimed two wickets apiece as Pakistan defeated World XI by 20 runs in their first Twenty20 match at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Pakistan, sent into bat by th

    2017-Sep-13

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    'It' Records Monstrous Opening Weekend

    'It' is here and it is a hit! The 2017 feature film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel 'It', shattered records over the weekend earning $117.2 million from 4,103 l

    2017-Sep-13

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    Sarath Fonseka Needs To Be Certified As ‘Mad Fonseka’: Udaya Gammanpila Bera

    Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader MP Udaya Gammanpila said Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka ought to be labeled ‘Mad Fonseka’ and taken to the mental hospital in Angoda for his comments on

    2017-Sep-13

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    “Very Sad To See”: Mahinda Rajapaksa Upset About Lalith Weeratunga, Anusha P

    Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed discomfiture at seeing former President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga and former Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Director General Anus

    2017-Sep-13

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    President Emphasizes Need For Economic Cooperation Among Friendly Countries

    President Maithripala Sirisena, accepting credentials presented to him by the three new Ambassadors, said countries with excellent cordial relations must work to strengthen economic cooperation. Riho

    2017-Sep-13

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    Popular Film Actress Discloses Her Intimate Relationship With SLFP General Secre

    A film and teledrama actress has disclosed her alleged relationship with SLFP General Secretary and Agriculture Minister Duminda Dissanayake. Actress Madusha Ramasinghe, a vocal supporter of Presiden

    2017-Sep-11

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    Rihanna goes braless beneath VERY revealing tank dress and Gucci bum bag... befo

    Rihanna showcased her ample, God-given assets ahead of the Fenty by Rihanna SS/18 Puma presentation at New York Fashion Week on Sunday. The 29-year-old pop diva - who relies on stylist Mel Ottenberg

    2017-Sep-11

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    IRAJ's Manamali 2 Breaks Social Media

    Time to time, Iraj Weeraratne aka IRAJ hits news with controversies. Last week he released Thurule Nidan: Manamali 2 Ft. Romaine Willis. Surprisingly, the new hit folds with IRAJ's older non-contr

    2017-Sep-11

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    See how to enter an archway to Panama Canal

    See how to enter an archway to Panama Canal, 85 feet from the sea level Sources : Youtube

    2017-Sep-11

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    Rafael Nadal Wins US Open With Straight-Set Win Over Kevin Anderson

    Rafael Nadal won his third US Open and 16th Grand Slam title with a one-sided victory over South Africa's Kevin Anderson in New York. The world number one powered to a 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory in Sunda

    2017-Sep-11

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    North Korea Issues Threat Ahead Of UN Sanctions Vote

    North Korea's Foreign Ministry issued a statement early on Monday, saying that it was "ready and willing" to respond with its own measures should a new round of sanctions be approved lat

    2017-Sep-11

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    President Sirisena's Brother Remanded Over Accident In Polonnaruwa: JVP Supporte

    President Maithripala Sirisena's brother, Lal Sirisena, has been remanded in connection with an accident in which two siblings were killed.  The accident had occurred in Polonnaruwa, on Satu

    2017-Sep-11

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    Lalith Weeratunga, Anusha Palpita Found Guilty Of Misappropriating Funds In The

    Former President Mahinda Rajapakse’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga and former Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Director General Anusha Palpita were found guilty by the Colombo High

    2017-Sep-08

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    Government Will Continue Battle Against Dengue Despite Dip In Numbers: Rainy Sea

    The government will continue its battle against dengue despite a dip in numbers, Health Ministry sources said. To this end, a national ‘Mosquito Control Week’ will be held from September

    2017-Sep-08

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    Schools in Rathnapura closed due to bad weather

    A decision has been made to close schools in Rathnapura, Ayagama, Eheliyagoda, Kuruvita and Elapatha tomorrow due to the prevailing heavy rain and flood conditions. The National Building Research Org

    2017-Sep-08

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    Inland Revenue Bill passed in Parliament

    The Inland Revenue Bill was passed with a majority of 65 votes in Parliament this evening, incorporating more than 100 Amendments. The Bill replaces the Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2006. Following a

    2017-Sep-08

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    I Am Curious About Sri Lankan Audience: Award Winning Screenwriter Thivanka Pere

    His first short film ‘Nihanda Lipiya’ (Silent Letter) won the Best Short Film (debut) award at the Whatashort Independent International Film Festival held in New Delhi, India this year. Th

    2017-Sep-06

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    United States Says North Korea 'Begging For War' Amid Calls For Stronger UN Sanc

    The United States has called for tougher sanctions against North Korea at an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting. The emergency session was held after Pyongyang said it had detonated a h

    2017-Sep-06

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    US Open 2017: Venus Williams Beats Petra Kvitova In Thriller To Make Semis

    Venus Williams reached her 23rd Grand Slam semi-final with a thrilling win over Petra Kvitova in a final-set tie-break. The 37-year-old American won 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-2) in front of a rapturous night-ses

    2017-Sep-06

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    Outspoken Indian Journalist Shot Dead

    Police in the Indian city of Bangalore said assailants fired multiple times at journalist Gauri Lankesh as she walked from her car to her home on Tuesday. The three attackers, who were on motorbikes

    2017-Sep-06

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    Very Heavy Showers Expected Today: Disaster Management Centre Warns Public To Be

    Very heavy showers of between 100mm-150mm can be expected in the Western, Southern Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces today, particularly in Galle, Matara, Ratnapura and Kalutara districts, the Meteor

    2017-Sep-06

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    Police Intervenes To Caution Three-Wheel Driver With Sticker Depicting Violence

    Police intervened to educate a three-wheel driver with a sticker depicting violence against women to remove the sticker and refrain from inciting violence against women.   The driver, a reside

    2017-Sep-06

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    ‘Love Stepping Out Here, People Give You Space’: Virat Kohli Praises Sri Lan

    As the Team India’s almost two months long tour of Sri Lanka is about to finish, captain Virat Kohli praised the cricket loving nation and the spirit of the supporters. “Love stepping out

    2017-Sep-06

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    Motorists Warned To Be Cautious When Travelling Along Expressways: Several Accid

    The Road Development Authority (RDA) has warned the general public to be cautious when driving on expressways as slippery conditions have been caused to prolonged rainfall. The RDA requested commuter

    2017-Sep-06

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    SF Says Jagath Jayasuriya Committed Crimes During War Time: "I Am Ready To Divul

    "Former Army Commander Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said yesterday that his successor, former Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya was responsible for alleged crimes during the time of war. 

    2017-Sep-06

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    President And PM To Unveil 'Vision 2025' Today: New Theme 'A Country Enriched'

    President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will launch 'Vision 2025', an economic policy statement, today.  The policy statement will come under the theme &

    2017-Sep-04

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    How a hydrogen bomb works: North Korea's new device could yield a devastating bl

        North Korea on Sunday claimed to have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb causing an underground blast     Experts concur that it was an 'advanced' nuclear weapon ro

    2017-Sep-04

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    Now That's Gay Pride! Two Male Lions Appear To Be Mating While Lioness Looks On

    The amorous male lion was spotted by a photographer striding over to his mate, mounting him and pinning him down at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. The cheeky big cat even appeared to stick his

    2017-Sep-04

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    Gota’s Colombo Beautification Results In Filthy Police Living Conditions

    Minister of Law and Order Sagala Ratnayake‘s surprise visit to the Fort Police Barracks quarters at D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha exposed the deplorable living conditions of these police officers but

    2017-Sep-04

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    Kate Middleton shares her simple secret to losing the baby weight

    Thanks to some curious party guests, the world now knows the Duchess' secret to staying fit! Not a lot of people are bold enough to ask the Duchess of Cambridge personal questions. But one guest

    2017-Sep-04

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    Carlo Cool Over SAITM And Private Medical Education Under Rajapaksas, Letter Wri

    Even though Prof. Carlo Fonseka is now against the SAITM and private medical education and he actively participated in many anti-SAITM and private medical education protests recently, under the Rajapa

    2017-Sep-04

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    New Aston Martins to be fully hybrid-powered by mid-2020s

    Aston Martin's entire new car lineup will be powered by hybrid electric engines within a decade, and the company's first sports utility vehicle will arrive as soon as 2019. The British superc

    2017-Sep-01

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    Hajj 2017: Incredible aerial photos of two million Muslim pilgrims on Mount Araf

    Two million Muslims from around the world gathered at Mount Arafat on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca on Thursday (31 August) for a vigil to atone for their sins and ask God's forgiveness

    2017-Sep-01

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    Indian TV show depicitng 'sexual relationship' between 9-year-old boy and woman

    A TV soap in India which portrayed a love story between a nine-year-old boy and an 18-year-old woman has been cancelled following mass complaints. The controversial daily show Pehredaar Piya Ki (Hu

    2017-Sep-01

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    Lotteries had been tagged onto foreign affairs in a bizarre arrangement some tim

    However, the purohita who took over foreign affairs recently did not want to sell lotteries as part of his new job. So it went back to the finance ministry where it really belonged.  Meanwhile,

    2017-Sep-01

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    Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today said ‘hatred and jealousy’ are two qualities his predecessor Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga shouldn’t possess. Responding to a journal

    2017-Sep-01

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    Bhutto Murder Case: Musharraf Declared Fugitive By Pakistani Court

    The court's verdict delivered on Thursday now requires the former military ruler to be arrested and brought to trial if he returns to Pakistan. The court also ordered the confiscation of his prope

    2017-Sep-01

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    Resignation Of Selection Committee Not A ‘Complete Solution’ To The Problem:

    Petroleum Resources Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga has said that the resignation of the national selection committee is not a ‘complete solution’ to what ails national cricket. S

    2017-Sep-01

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    India vs Sri Lanka, 4th ODI: India Hand Sri Lanka Biggest Defeat At Home

    Skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma hit centuries as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 168 runs in the fourth one-day international to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series in Colombo on Thursday. Winni

    2017-Sep-01

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    National Economic Council To Meet For The First Time This Month To Strengthen Na

    President Maithripala Sirisena says the National Economic Council, appointed by him to make a comprehensive transformation of the agriculture and industrial sectors in the country, with the objective

    2017-Sep-01

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    Drought Forces Closure Of Yala National Park: Authorities Say Park Will Remain C

    The Yala National Park will be closed for two months from today, due to the prevailing drought conditions, Yala National Park Authorities said. The Yala National Park is slated for customary closure

    2017-Sep-01

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    Sivagurunathan's '5 Samath' To Be Screened Soon

    5 Samath’, a family movie directed by Jayaprakash Sivagurunathan soon to be released in Sri Lankan cinemas. Rasika Suraweerarachchi penned the story and script of the movie.  It consist

    2017-Aug-31

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    Cutouts And Posters Of President Sirisena All Over Colombo Despite Election Prom

    Cutouts and posters of President Maithripala Sirisena are displayed all over Colombo in lieu of the upcoming 66th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). The posters and cut

    2017-Aug-31

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    India Win The Toss And Elect To Bat First In The 4th ODI Against Sri Lanka At Th

    India won the toss and elected to bat first in the 4th One-Day-International (ODI) against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium today. India is at a series lead having won 3 of the 5 ODIs against

    2017-Aug-31

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    Special Police Security For 4th ODI Against India: Police Say CCTV Cameras Will

    Sri Lanka Police announced today that a special security force of close to 1, 000 officers will be used to maintain order at the 4th One Day International (ODI) against India at the R. Premadasa Stadi

    2017-Aug-31

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    New program to assist children with economic difficulties

    A new program to provide assistance for children with economic difficulties will be presented by Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam as a budget proposal.  He said that this program wa

    2017-Aug-31

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    President opens new factory for anti-biotic vaccines

    The production facility of Navesta Pharmaceuticals to manufacture Antibiotic injections was opened by President Maithripala Sirisena on 30th August in Horana. Navesta Pharmaceuticals has invested Rs

    2017-Aug-31

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    A Judge Has Blocked Key Parts Of Texas' Anti-Sanctuary City Law

    A key part of the bill, which required local police to hold people suspected of being undocumented at the request of immigration enforcement officials, was struck down Wednesday. A federal judge Wed

    2017-Aug-31

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    'Kisses': Demi Rose oozes sex appeal as she flaunts her eye-popping assets in a

    She has seen a meteoric rise in stardom in the past year and has found her workload increasing with a slew of saucy photoshoots.  But Demi Rose took time off from her hectic schedule, which was

    2017-Aug-31

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    Fans question why Game Of Thrones stars Lena Headey and Jerome Flynn are never i

    Given his affiliation with King Slayer Jaimie Lannister, one would assume roguish mercenary Bronn would be privy to every key development as Game of Thrones reaches its undeniably thrilling endgame.

    2017-Aug-31

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    Paris Jackson is unfazed by body hair shamers as she defiantly shares snap of un

    Much like her legendary father, Paris Jackson has told body hair shamers to Beat It. The 19-year-old star - who has been open about  the issue before - has defiantly posted a photo on Instagram

    2017-Aug-30

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    Taylor Swiftly breaks three YouTube and Spotify records

    Swift is seen raiding the bank vaults of streaming services in the video The scene in Taylor Swift's new video where she raids the bank vault of a music streaming company is coming true. In just

    2017-Aug-29

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    North Korea fires missile over Japan in 'unprecedented threat'

      North Korea has fired a missile over Japan in a move Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called an "unprecedented" threat to his country and US President Donald Trump said was an act of &quo

    2017-Aug-29

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    Ravi K Retains VIP Perks – Made Virtual Minister Of Rural Infrastructure Devel

    Resigned Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake has been appointed as the head of Rural Infrastructure Special Programme by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to a leaked letter this programme

    2017-Aug-29

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    Ex. Principal sentenced to 8 years in jail for bribery

    The Colombo High Court today sentenced a former principal of a school in Panadura to eight years in prison after being found guilty of accepting a bribe of Rs. 25,000 to admit a student to grade one

    2017-Aug-29

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    John backs higher interest subsidy for revamp of hotels

    Hoteliers find it hard to meet present cost structures to refurbish and upgrade facilities Minister to make fresh appeal to Finance Ministry Confirms more international hotel chains to enter SL

    2017-Aug-29

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    Bangladesh pushes back thousands of Rohingya fleeing Myanmar violence

    Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (Reuters): Bangladesh border guards on Monday moved to push back thousands of Rohingya Muslims fleeing the worst violence in Myanmar in five years, with 104 people killed

    2017-Aug-29

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    Shooting in Maradana injures two

    Two individuals were critically injured when they were shot at by two suspects travelling on a bike in Maradana a short while ago, police said. The suspects had fled the scene after they shot the two

    2017-Aug-29

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    Police Promotion Procedure to be streamlined

    The Minister of Law and Order and Southern Development Sagala Ratnayaka has instructed the Police to formulate a proper promotion procedure for its officers.   The minister gave these instructio

    2017-Aug-29

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    USAID upbeat on high level call for Lanka Sathosa skilling

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Sri Lanka has sent positive vibes on a call to strengthen the workforce skills of the country’s largest state owned re

    2017-Aug-29

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    Sheer daring! Heidi Klum puts on a VERY busty display in a see-through dress as

        Annual event was hosted by pop princess Katy Perry, 32, at The Forum in Inglewood, California     Taylor Swift used the event to unveil the full video to her hotly-anticipat

    2017-Aug-28

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    Storm Harvey: Up to 2,000 rescued as Houston hit by 'catastrophic floods'

    Up to 2,000 people have been rescued from floods in and around Houston, as Tropical Storm Harvey continues to batter Texas with heavy rains. There are reports of possible deaths in submerged vehicl

    2017-Aug-28

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    Kendrick Lamar tops VMA winners in Los Angeles

      Rapper Kendrick Lamar has taken six prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. He won best video of the year for Humble, as well as best hip-hop artist, after opening the awards cere

    2017-Aug-28

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    What Donald Trump did on his summer holiday

    This week across America, millions of children will be getting ready to go back to school and returning home that evening with their first work assignment - an essay with the title: "What I did

    2017-Aug-28

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    Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor: 'Frightening money, hollow legacy?'

    Conor McGregor's first words at his post-fight news conference announced he was at the lectern with his own branded whiskey. It was another sell at the end of arguably the greatest sell in boxing

    2017-Aug-28

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    Tissa ready for return to politics as UNP member

    Former General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) Tissa Attanayake says that he believes that the time has come for him to make a return to active politics, bringing an end to the “t

    2017-Aug-28

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    Exercise Cormorant Strike - 2017' in September

    Exercise Cormorant Strike VIII- 2017', the annual Field Training Exercise (FTX) organized by the Sri Lanka Army for the 8th consecutive year will commence on 3rd September 2017. The Exercise will

    2017-Aug-28

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    Strike a pose! Alessandra Ambrosio's daughter Anja channels her model mum as she

    She welcomed her first child Anja with partner Jamie Mazur into the world nine years ago. And doting mother Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated her daughter's birthday with a special lunch at The Ivy

    2017-Aug-25

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    Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar trump Dananjaya's 6 for 54

    India 231 for 7 (Rohit 54, Bhuvneshwar 53*, Dhawan 49, Dananjaya 6-54) beat Sri Lanka 236 for 8 (Siriwardana 58, Bumrah 4-43) by three wickets (DLS method) His name is Akila Dananjaya. He is supposed

    2017-Aug-25

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    Thalatha Athukorale take oaths as new Justice Minister

    Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Thalatha Athukorale took oaths before President Maithripala Sirisena as the new Minister of Justice a short while ago. She took over the Justice Mi

    2017-Aug-25

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    14 Amazing Gadgets To Make Your Life Hi-Fi

    We, in our day to day lives, come across challenges that we wish we hadn't. These hurdles may seem to make a simpler task rather lengthy or inconvenient. Either way, we wish we had something that

    2017-Aug-25

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    The Highest Paid Actress Of 2017

    The red hair and big blue eyes are just some of the features of Emma Stone; she is much more than that. The 28-year-old actress is currently ruling Hollywood with her incredible talent. Recently, th

    2017-Aug-25

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    No-confidence motion against Rajitha submitted

    A motion of no-confidence signed by 39 members of the Joint Opposition against Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne has been handed over to the Speaker of Parl

    2017-Aug-25

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    Sri Lankan Ambassador in Brazil awarded with Degree of Gran Cruz

    General Jagath Jayasuriya, Ambassador for Sri Lanka in Brazil was awarded with the Degree of Gran Cruz by the State Government of Goiás on recently.   The degree along with a medal of h

    2017-Aug-23

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    President approves removal of Wijeyadasa Rajapakse

    President Maithripala Sirisena has approved the removal of Wijeyadasa Rajapakse from his ministerial portfolios as per the request made by the United National Party (UNP).  The UNP Working Commi

    2017-Aug-23

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    Braless Demi Rose Mawby sets pulses racing as she displays her eye-popping asset

    She is one of Instagram's most recognisable faces and boasts 5 million followers.  And Demi Rose Mawby couldn't resist flaunting her eye-popping curves once again as she embarked on a si

    2017-Aug-22

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    'If you value your life keep the f*** out of Islam': Loose Women star Saira Khan

        Saira Khan, 47, posted a holiday photograph of herself in a bikini on Instagram     Shared the image with a caption telling a Muslim preacher to 'kiss her [bottom]'

    2017-Aug-22

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    President to lay foundation stone for ‘Amaradewa Monastery’

    The foundation stone laying ceremony for ‘Amaradewa Asapuwa’, the musical monastery to be constructed in memory of Pandit W.D. Amaradewa will be held on 28th August at Apegama premises I

    2017-Aug-22

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    Indian Supreme Court suspends ‘triple talaq’ divorce law

    In a 3-2 majority verdict, the court called the practice “un-Islamic”. India is one of a handful of countries where a Muslim man can divorce his wife in minutes by saying the word talaq

    2017-Aug-22

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    Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa to be released from Ministerial Portfolio – UNP

    The working committee of the United National Party has made a collective decision to take steps to release Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa from his ministerial portfolio.  Party Gener

    2017-Aug-22

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    Free medical treatment for clergy at Sri Jayawardenepura Hospital

    The Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital will continue to offer free medical treatment for clergy as directed by Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, the Health Ministry spokesperson said.  

    2017-Aug-22

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    Proposal to increase taxes on soft drinks

    The set of proposals to increase taxes on soft drinks prepared by WHO was handed over to Health Minister Rajitha Senaratna by WHO resident Representative Dr. Razia Pendse recently. The proposal was p

    2017-Aug-21

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    Living the high life: The secretive Korowai tribe who live above the forest in t

        The Korowai people live high above the forest floor in West Papua in Indonesia in an incredibly remote area     It is estimated the Korowai population is around 3,000 people wi

    2017-Aug-21

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    Probe into GCE A/L Chemistry paper leak

    A leaflet said to have been distributed by a private tuition master outside an A/L exam centre at a leading School in Gampaha. The Police have launched an investigation into the distribution of a h

    2017-Aug-21

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    Additional daily Qatar Airways flights to Colombo and Dhaka

    Qatar Airways has announced an increase in the number of daily flights to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh due to the continued robust demand from passengers on both destinations. Qatar Airways revealed in

    2017-Aug-21

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    Victoria's Secret beauty Stella Maxwell flashes her seriously pert derrière as

    They're illustrious for their sculpted bodies and assets that are generous in size, to say the least. And Victoria's Secret Angels Stella Maxwell, Candice Swanepoel and Martha Hunt flaunted t

    2017-Aug-18

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    H'tota Port lease will create huge opportunities for locals - Welikala

    The leasing of Hambantota Port to a Chinese company will create huge business opportunities for the local shipping and logistics sector, said Serendib logistics President, Niluka Welikala. Speaking

    2017-Aug-18

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    New ward complex for Borella Ayurveda Hospital

    The Government will add a ward complex at a cost of Rs 1,800 million to the Borella Ayurveda hospital and provide specialist services as well, Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senarathne said. Minister

    2017-Aug-18

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    New Sony Digital Imaging Showcase Opens in Sri Lanka

    Sony International (Singapore) Ltd. today announced the opening of a new digital imaging showroom in collaboration with renowned Sri Lanka distributor CameraLK Pvt. Ltd. Measuring approximately 2,000

    2017-Aug-18

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    From adding ice to picking the same wine EVERY time: Are YOU guilty of these cla

    A glass of wine might be one of life's little luxuries but for some of us choosing it can be a little intimidating too.  With so many different grapes and regions to choose from, it's so

    2017-Aug-17

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    Their hearts will go on! Famous co-stars and friends Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate

       The famous co-stars reunited in Saint Tropez when Winslet, 41, supported DiCaprio, 42, at a gala for his environmental foundation back in July    The pair formed a close frie

    2017-Aug-17

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    Govt. will establish a medical faculty for Wayamba University - Rajitha

    Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne stated that the Kuliyapitiya Base Hospital, which is under the Wayamba Provincial Council, would be taken over by the gove

    2017-Aug-17

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    Earth to experience total solar eclipse this August

    The Ministry of Science, Technology and Research has announced that the Earth will be experiencing a total solar eclipse on August 21. This will mark the first total solar eclipse since 1955. It wil

    2017-Aug-17

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    Concrete slab collapses at construction site in Negombo

    Several individuals have reportedly been injured after the concrete slab of a building under construction collapsed in the Periyamulla area in Negombo, a short while ago.  Police spokesman SP

    2017-Aug-17

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    Amendment bill to introduce driver’s demerit point system

    The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to publish in gazette the bill for amending relevant articles of the Motor Traffic Act, including a Driver’s Demerit Points System, and table it

    2017-Aug-17

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    TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou flaunts her toned legs in a thigh-skimming playsuit.

    She has been spotted wearing an array of dazzling looks as she continues filming the 21st series of The Only Way Is Essex in Marbella. And Yazmin Oukhellou, 23, showed off her best assets in a tiny t

    2017-Aug-16

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    Seventeen-year-old girl stabbed to death by boyfriend

    A seventeen-year-old girl was stabbed to death by her twenty seven-year-old boyfriend last night. The deceased, Oshadi Imesha Gunatileka was stabbed at her residence at Diwela, Pallegama in Kegalle

    2017-Aug-16

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    Three-month concessionary period on tax arrears for luxury vehicles

    The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday approved the proposal brought by Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva to declare a 3-month concessionary period to pay arrears on taxes fo

    2017-Aug-16

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    Plus size model Iskra Lawrence flaunts her ample cleavage and shapely legs in a

    She's long been known as an advocate of body postivity. And Iskra Lawrence, 26, flaunted her sensational curves as she recorded a segment for her EveryBODY program on Venice Beach in Los Angeles

    2017-Aug-15

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    How millionaire footballers pay and display: Man United stars are unfazed as the

    Man United star Ander Herrera marked 28th birthday with friends Juan Mata, David De Gea and Marcos Rojo      The Spanish stars had tapas at Tapeo & Wine with family and friends f

    2017-Aug-15

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    'You're stressing me the f*** out': Kim Kardashian goes on foul-mouthed tirade a

        Fans told the KKW beauty brand founder she was 'swatching' incorrectly     Kardashian was called out by beauty blogger Jeffree Star who previously attended her KKW l

    2017-Aug-15

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    Amy Adams covers up in a loose-fitting floral midi-dress as she enjoys a day of

    She's happily married with an adorable little girl. But Amy Adams enjoyed some well-earned 'me time' as she treated herself to a spot of pampering at producer Jennifer Klein's 19th an

    2017-Aug-14

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    Usain Bolt downed rum and cognac as he partied at an all-night barbecue days bef

        Usain Bolt was pictured drinking alcohol at party days before final race     The Jamaican, 30, pulled up with hamstring injury in 4x10m relay in London     He had

    2017-Aug-14

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    Shiranthi and Yoshitha before CID tomorrow

    Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and her second son Yoshitha Rajapaksa will appear before the CID tomorrow. CID sources speaking to Daily News said they have been summoned with regard to a jee

    2017-Aug-14

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    Heartbreaking Story Of An Elephant Who Had 27 Owners But Was Caged For 50 Long Y

    Elephants have been used for carrying the luggage of people, tree trunks and all that man couldn't do. Since the machinery came in place, its tusks, skin, tail hair et al have been used for comm

    2017-Aug-14

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    Budget 2018 on performance basis

    As Budget 2018 will be prepared on the performance basis, all the proposals by the line ministries, provincial ministries and the heads of departments should clearly indicate the details of the outp

    2017-Aug-14

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    North Korea's military video training video haunted by the US

    North Korea's military video training video haunted by the US. Next World Power to be North Korea The most talk of the day is the battle between North Korea and the United States, a North Korean

    2017-Aug-14

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    Virat Kohli Slams ICC For This Reason And He Seems 100% Right

    The Indian cricket team has been subjected to a lot of controversies lately. For the last two years or so there have been rumors that there's a spat between the captain Virat Kohli and the head

    2017-Aug-14

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    Japan moves missile defence system into central Tokyo as people rush to buy bomb

        PAC-3 Patriot missile unit moved into a compound at Tokyo's Defence Ministry     Comes as sales of bomb shelters continue to rise amid the North Korea crisis    

    2017-Aug-11

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    Passengers flee in terror as rush-hour Tube train catches fire at Oxford Circus

    Two people hospitalised and four treated by paramedics after train catches fire Terrified commuters seen fleeing Oxford Circus as smoke fills underground  Bakerloo Line suspended and station

    2017-Aug-11

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    'It will shock her fans': Rihanna's Saudi billionaire beau Hassan Jameel was 'MA

        Singer was pictured sharing steamy embrace with businessman in Spain last month      The vice chairman of Abdul Latif Jameel is now divorced from Lina Lazaar   &n

    2017-Aug-11

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    Herath to sit out 3rd Test

    Sri Lanka Cricket Yesterday (8) confirmed that veteran Spinner Rangana Herath will sit out the 3rd Test against India at Pallakelle. The decision comes as a result of SLC’s Sports Medicine Unit

    2017-Aug-10

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    Cabinet approves minimum traffic fine of Rs. 25, 000

    The Cabinet granted the approval to increase the minimum fine for traffic offences to Rs. 25,000 today. The traffic offenses are listed below: Driving without licence Employing individuals with

    2017-Aug-10

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    Ravi Resigns: Says he sacrificed position to ‘set an example’ and for ‘dem

    Foreign Affairs Minister Ravi Karunanayake this afternoon publicly resigned from the Cabinet saying he was sacrificing his position to ‘set an example’ and for ‘democracy and good

    2017-Aug-10

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    Rising star Maya Thurman-Hawke, 19, bears a striking resemblance to famous mothe

    She has large footsteps to fill, but Maya Thurman-Hawke proved the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as she made her acting debut on Monday afternoon. The daughter of Hollywood veterans Uma

    2017-Aug-10

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    Peek-a-boob! Shanina Shaik risks a wardrobe malfunction as she displays her clea

    She's the exotic Aussie model, who's known for her impeccable style and fashion-forward outfits. But on Wednesday, Shanina Shaik risked a wardrobe malfunction while joining her fiance DJ Ruck

    2017-Aug-10

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    Twin-credible! Beyonce flaunts post-baby body in tiny shorts and a crop top at K

    She welcomed twins Sir Carter and Rumi in June. And less than two months later, Beyonce has once again showed off her incredible post baby body. The 35-year-old singer flashed her flat stomach in ti

    2017-Aug-10

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    Mazda reveals radical new petrol engine that doesn't need spark plugs and is 30%

        Engine uses compression instead of spark to ignite fuel, making it more efficient     Car firms have spent decades trying to perfect the compression engine system   &n

    2017-Aug-09

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    Pictured: Married female drama teacher, 37, who had sex with convent schoolgirl

        Drama teacher started meeting girl for liaisons, teachers conduct panel told     She took the girl to a musical in London before they had sex in a hotel     Panel

    2017-Aug-09

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    She's got some front! Rihanna shows off her sensational figure in VERY revealing

    She's proud of her Barbados heritage and often returns to the Caribbean for their traditions and festivities. So Rihanna made sure to pull out all the stops in celebrating the annual Crop Over Fes

    2017-Aug-08

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    Supplementary estimate of Rs. 70.5 million submitted to Parliament

    The Government today presented a supplementary estimate to Parliament seeking its approval for total of approximately Rs. 70 .5 million to meet the travel expenses of few ministries incurred during

    2017-Aug-08

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    Rumesh Ratnayake appointed head fast bowling coach

    The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed today that Rumesh Ratnayake was appointed as the head fast bowling coach. He will be heading 6 fast bowling coaches including Chaminda Vaas.  Sources : d

    2017-Aug-08

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    SRK Is Unfazed By JHMS’ Lukewarm Response, Says People Will Take Time To Under

    People were highly excited when it was revealed that the King of romance Shah Rukh Khan will collaborate with Imtiaz Ali, the director who is known for his brilliant portrayal of a feeling called love

    2017-Aug-08

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    Kylie Jenner wrestles with 'fame thing,' irony in E! show

    Members of the Kardashian/Jenner TV-industrial complex don't look like they consume a lot of extra calories. Yet when it comes to lamenting life in the public eye while exploiting it, they'r

    2017-Aug-03

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    11 Times Olenna Tyrell Proved That She Is The Queen Of Swag & Badassery With Her

    With three episodes already out, the latest season of Game Of Thrones is turning out to be explosive with a capital T. Now, that the end is near, things are happening at a rapidly fast pace. There&rsq

    2017-Aug-03

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    'Pro Food- Pro Pack' exhibition begins tomorrow

    The South Asia's biggest processed food and beverage packaging and agricultural exhibition 'Pro Food- Pro Pack' will be held from 4th - 6th August at BMICH. The exhibition is open from

    2017-Aug-03

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    President orders inquiry into Foreign Ministry statement condemning North Korea

    President Maithripala Sirisena has asked that an investigation be conducted into a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the ‘firing of a ballistic missile of intercontine

    2017-Aug-03

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    Attempt to tarnish my image: Ravi

    The panel of the Attorney General’s Department assisting the Treasury Bond Commission is attempting to tarnish my political image, Minister Ravi Karunanayake said yesterday. “They are l

    2017-Aug-03

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    Sri Lanka Vs. India Test: India elected to bat first

    Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli won the toss and chose to bat first in today’s second Test match against Sri Lanka, at the SSC grounds in Colombo. Out of the three matches, Sri Lanka lost

    2017-Aug-03

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    Thigh's the limit! Priyanka Chopra stuns in nude silk gown on the NYC set of Isn

    Priyanka Chopra flashed a curious-looking black garter belt beneath her gown on the Manhattan set of Isn't It Romantic on Tuesday. The Indian 35-year-old - who plays yoga ambassador Isabella - stu

    2017-Aug-03

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    Swimming pool complex for Prince of Wales College

    A swimming pool complex of Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa, was opened by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday. Here, the Prime Minister unveils the plaque to open the complex. Education

    2017-Aug-02

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    Heavy traffic in Colombo due to anti-SAITM protest

    Heavy traffic congestion  was reported from the Colombo Town Hall area a short while ago, due to a protest in front of Health Ministry. The protest is against the South Asian Institute of Tech

    2017-Aug-02

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    Goa Legislator Feels Ashamed Looking At Sunny Leone's Condom Ads, Wants Them Rem

    This is not the first time, Sunny Leone has been defamed for her work. Whether it was for her past as an adult actress or for featuring in condom ads, people shun her for her projects. This time too

    2017-Aug-02

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    SRK Bares His Heart Out On Handling His Stardom, His Lavish Life And Family In T

    Call him a superstar, rockstar, King Khan, Raj, Raees or Harry — it doesn't matter. After 25 years in the industry, he wears his stardom with casual, unfettered pride, but when it comes to c

    2017-Aug-02

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    Aamir Khan Wins Hearts Again, Donates Rs 25 lakh For Assam Flood Victims

    Just a few days ago, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan used his social media accounts to voice his concern over several issues in the country. He spoke about the flood situation in Assam and Gujarat and

    2017-Aug-02

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    Unlucky Owner's LaFerrari Supercar Worth Rs 6.5 Crores Is About To Be Crushed In

    Ferrari’s current hypercar offering, the LaFerrari, is about as awesome as a car can get. The car is powered by a V12 engine and electric motors which together produce 950 bhp. And it’s as

    2017-Aug-01

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    Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani Pips Li Shing To Become Asia's Second

    Reliance Industries chairman, Mukesh Ambani, has overtaken Hong Kong business magnate Li Ka-Shing to become Asia’s second-richest man, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. BCCL 60-year-old Mukesh Am

    2017-Aug-01

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    Delhi Metro Becomes The Only 100% Green System In The World, Wins A Platinum Rat

    Delhi Metro has gone 'completely' green. In other words, it has become the only 100% green system in the world for adhering to green building norms for residential colonies. For this, it has b

    2017-Aug-01

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    We Can't Tell About Marriage But Salman Is Having Kids In The Next Two-Three Yea

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    2017-Jul-29

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    2017-Jul-28

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    2017-Jul-24

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    2017-Jul-24

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    2017-Jul-24

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    2017-Jul-21

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    2017-Jul-18

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    2017-Jul-17

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    Arrest Kamal Haasan, Ban Bigg Boss Tamil, Right-Wing Group Tells Police

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    Upul Jayasuriya resigns as BOI Chairman

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    2017-Jul-14

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    ‘Wadey’ seller robbed by two men in three-wheeler

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    2017-Jul-14

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    2017-Jul-13

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    2017-Jul-13

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    2017-Jul-13

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    Chandimal named Test captain; Tharanga to lead in ODIs, T20s

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    2017-Jul-12

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    New Army commander calls on President

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    2017-Jul-12

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    2017-Jul-12

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    2017-Jul-12

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    2017-Jul-11

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    I Am Fed Up With Politics – Palitha Thewarapperuma

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    2017-Jul-11

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    16 hour water cut at Kalutara on 12th

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    2017-Jul-11

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    Anti-SAITM national summit on 20th

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    2017-Jul-11

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    Volvo’s electric shift gives Tesla a shock

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    2017-Jul-06

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    Venezuelan lawmakers beaten, besieged in latest violence

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    2017-Jul-06

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    Can skin cancer vaccines be customised for patients? Yes, says study

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    2017-Jul-06

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    PM?Modi’s cap in Israel takes political hue in Himachal

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    2017-Jul-06

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    People finding ‘raabta’ in us: Kriti Sanon on bond with Sushant Singh Rajput

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    2017-Jul-06

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    Sophie Turner Says ‘Game Of Thrones’ Was Her Sex Education

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    2017-Jul-06

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    Ivanka Trump Writes Elegant, Utterly Pointless Defense Of Paid Leave

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    2017-Jul-06

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    Pia Bajpai sizzles in a hot photo shoot

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    2017-Jul-06

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    Bizarre moment Mexican mayor marries CROCODILE to 'bring luck' to local fisherme

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    2017-Jul-05

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    SC halts garbage dumping in Muthurajawela

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    2017-Jul-05

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    Most Dengue cases in children among those wearing shorts - Akila

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    Love Island's Jessica Shears and Mike Thalassitis continue to deny steamy romp r

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    2017-Jul-04

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    Austin Fernando assumes duty as President’s Secretary

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    2017-Jul-04

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    Mahesh Senanayake appointed Army Commander

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    2017-Jul-04

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    2017-Jun-30

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    Police: Venus Williams at fault in car crash that led to fatality

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    2017-Jun-30

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    UGC extends deadline for online registration

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    2017-Jun-30

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    2017-Jun-29

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    'Hunt For The Wilderpeople' star Julian Dennison joins 'Deadpool 2'

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    2017-Jun-29

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    2017-Jun-29

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    Italy may stop ships unloading migrants

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    2017-Jun-29

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    2017-Jun-28

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    2017-Jun-28

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    Gigi Hadid resembles a real-life Barbie doll in pink leather jacket and matching

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    2017-Jun-28

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    2017-Jun-28

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    2017-Jun-27

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    Busty Sofia Vergara's sensational display at LA launch is overshadowed by her st

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    2017-Jun-27

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    2017-Jun-27

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    2017-Jun-27

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    Establishment of Marine Fin Fish Hatchery in Batticaloa

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    2017-Jun-27

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    Foreign policy geared to promoting unity –Ravi K

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    2017-Jun-27

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    2017-Jun-27

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    "Happy Pride!": Trudeau attends Toronto parade absent of police floats

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    2017-Jun-26

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    Trump gift leaves Australian PM Turnbull bemused

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    Takata: Airbag-maker files for bankruptcy

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    Colombia boat sinking: Six killed and 16 missing

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    2017-Jun-26

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    IRONMAN set for Sri Lanka debut

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    2017-Jun-22

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    Einstein Letters On God, Israel And Physics Fetch $210,000

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    2017-Jun-22

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    India drops sedition charges against 'Pakistan cricket fans'

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    2017-Jun-22

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    Priyanka Chopra attacked for 'showing legs' to India PM Modi

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    China, Philippines seize more than 600kg of meth in drug bust

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    Airplane foot bins: The key to solving cabin storage problems?

    The frenzy to stuff gear into the overhead lockers is one of the most maddening aspects of modern air travel, but imagine if you had your own personal storage area. What if you didn't have to s

    2017-May-23

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    New ministers take oaths

    Nine Cabinet Ministers and one State Minister took oaths before President Maithripala Sirisena today (22nd May) following the Cabinet reshuffle held at the Presidential Secretariat. Prime Minister

    2017-May-22

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    Health Minster participates at 70th WHA meeting

    The Seventieth World Health Assembly (WHA) will be held from today (22nd May) to 31st May in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing Sri Lanka, Minister of Health, Nutrition, and Indigenous Medicine Dr.

    2017-May-22

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    Life Jackets a must for Kalutara

    Life jackets should be worn by people when transporting them in the sea and lakes in the Kalutara district. The District Disaster Management Unit has decided to strictly follow the law. Boat owners

    2017-May-19

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    Leonardo DiCaprio, 42, and Danish model Nina Agdal, 25, break up after a year of

    The couple has broken up after dating for just over one year They called time on their relationship just four days ago, according to a source They were last seen together in West Hollywood on May 9

    2017-May-19

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    Having the time of her life? Nicole Scherzinger accidentally flashes her knicker

    She nearly turned down her role in Dirty Dancing. But Nicole Scherzinger seemed to have no regrets as she attended the PaleyLive premiere for the TV reboot in Los Angeles on Thursday. Seeming to be

    2017-May-19

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    Reema Lagoo: Bollywood’s ‘favourite mother’ dies

    Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo, famous for playing the role of the “loving mother” has died at the age of 59. She passed away in a Mumbai hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on Wed

    2017-May-19

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    Sweden drops Julian Assange rape investigation

    Swedish prosecutors investigating rape accusations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have dropped a Europe-wide arrest warrant against him.  Assange, 45, has been holed up in the Ecuado

    2017-May-19

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    GM to stop making cars for Indian market

    General Motors (GM) has announced that it will stop making cars for the Indian market by the end of 2017. The firm, which sells its Chevrolet brand in India, said it would continue to provide mainte

    2017-May-19

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