Principal of St. Mary’s College, Mathugama crowned winner of 'Integrity Icon 2019'

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 21 - 0

Gazette notification listing subject purview of Ministries of new government issued

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has issued a gazette notification on ministerial subjects and functions.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 33 - 0

Rice at concessionary rates in lieu of festive season

Large scale rice mill owners have agreed to provide rice at concessionary rates to consumers during this festive season.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 17 - 0

Attention being directed towards economical, profitable power generation : Energy Ministry

Attention is being focused towards economically profitable power generation projects in a bid to provide continous power generation without any shortages in the future, the Power and Energy Ministry said in a statement.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 44 - 0

Brig Priyanka Fernando, new director Real Estate & Quartering assumes office

Brigadier Priyanka Fernando of the Gemunu Watch (GW) took over duties as the new Director, Real Estate and Quartering at the Army Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenepura yesterday (Dec 9) during a brief ceremony at his office.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 279 - 0

Principal of St. Mary’s College, Mathugama crowned winner of 'Integrity Icon 2019'

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Gazette notification listing subject purview of Ministries of new government issued

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President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has issued a gazette notification on ministerial subjects and functions.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 33 - 0 MORE

Rice at concessionary rates in lieu of festive season

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Large scale rice mill owners have agreed to provide rice at concessionary rates to consumers during this festive season.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 17 - 0 MORE

Attention being directed towards economical, profitable power generation : Energy Ministry

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 44 - 0 MORE

Brig Priyanka Fernando, new director Real Estate & Quartering assumes office

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 279 - 0 MORE

Appointing of Chairmanship of several state media institutions to be postponed

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The appointment of the post of Chairman to several state media institutions is to be postponed till Dec 18.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 178 - 0 MORE

Cabinet proposal to be put forward to address illegal constructions in wildlife buffer zones

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A Cabinet proposal is to be put forward to address the issue of illegal constructions that have come up in wildlife park buffer zones.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 55 - 0 MORE

D.A. Rajapaksa memorial museum case appeal to be heard on March 05, 2020

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An appeal filed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa challenging an order issues by the three-member Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar over the construction of the D.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 50 - 0 MORE

Seven-hour water cut effective in several areas tomorrow

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Water supply will be disrupted for seven hours from 10pm tomorrow in several areas, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 164 - 0 MORE

Death sentence imposed on drug dealer "Kalu Thushara"

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The Colombo High Court today (Dec10) imposed the death sentence on drug dealer Herath Mudiyanselage Thushara, alias ‘Kalu Thushara’ on the charges of possessing 59 grammes of heroin and trafficking in drugs.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 56 - 0 MORE

Six member UNP committee appointed to make recommendations on leadership, reforms

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A six member UNP committee has been appointed to consider party leadership and reform issues According to party sources the committee comprising six members will put up a report to party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe within two weeks regarding possible recommendations that could help take the party forward.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 245 - 1 MORE

UNP to contest general elections under Ranil's leadership

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The United National Party will contest the next general election under the leadership of Ranil Wickremesinghe - UNP Gen Sec Akila Viraj said.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 242 - 1 MORE

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Chinese delegation inks pacts with COSMI

Army assists inundated Kilinochchi exam centres

Foreign Minister Gunawardena briefs media

Cabinet approves tax amendments

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Chinese delegation inks pacts with COSMI

Army assists inundated Kilinochchi exam centres

Foreign Minister Gunawardena briefs media

Cabinet approves tax amendments

Ministerial portfolios are "responsibilities", not "privileges" - Gota

Appointing of Chairmanship of several state media institutions to be postponed

Seven-hour water cut effective in several areas tomorrow

Death sentence imposed on drug dealer "Kalu Thushara"

Six member UNP committee appointed to make recommendations on leadership, reforms

Five suspects arrested in connection to assault of Althugama journalist and wife

Removing the burden of SOEs from people’s shoulders

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing the newly appointed Ministers of his Cabinet, after handing over their appointment letters on Friday 23, an.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 149 - 0

SLMANA distributes prosthetic limbs to physically handicapped in Sri Lanka

NEW YORK – The Sri Lanka Medical Association North America (SLMANA Inc), which was established back in 1995 with the goal of accomplishing it.

Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 385 - 0

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Business

CB warning against moneylenders

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The Central Bank (CB) on Friday issued a public warning against moneylenders saying it has received many complaints pertaining to these individuals or entities, and adding that a new law is being drafted to deal with moneylenders.

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 195 - 0

CB warning on dubious mobilisation of funds from the public

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The Central Bank (CB) on Friday issued a warning to the public to be wary of individuals and organisations mobilising funds from the public.

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 63 - 0

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CB warning against moneylenders

Friday, December 6, 2019

CB warning on dubious mobilisation of funds from the public

Friday, December 6, 2019

The Central Bank (CB) on Friday issued a warning to the public to be wary of individuals and organisations mobilising funds from the public.

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Sports

In pictures : First practice session of new Consultant Head Coach

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Sri Lanka's new Consulant Head Coach Mickey Arthur conducted his first practice session with the national cricket team this morning.

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 65 - 0

Cricket : Arthur upbeat on talent ; wants to develop players in new stint

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’s cricket team today (Dec 5) said his primary goal is to "see players develop" under his eyes. "I was very excited because the cricket talen.

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 44 - 0

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In pictures : First practice session of new Consultant Head Coach

Friday, December 6, 2019

Sri Lanka's new Consulant Head Coach Mickey Arthur conducted his first practice session with the national cricket team this morning.

Cricket : Arthur upbeat on talent ; wants to develop players in new stint

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Mickey Arthur, the new Consultant Head Coach of Sri Lanka’s cricket team today (Dec 5) said his primary goal is to "see players develop" under his eyes.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 81 - 0

In pictures : Mrs World- Caroline Jurie arrives in Sri Lanka

Features Mrs Sri Lanka, Caroline Jurie who was recently crowned Mrs.

World Vision Sri Lanka Pop up Christmas sale to support kids in Mundalama

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 45 - 0

SMILE Carnival takes place for 10th Consecutive Year

Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 44 - 0

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Christmas with light of Bethlehem at Palestine embassy

Monday, December 2, 2019 - 260 - 0

In Pictures : Japanese Cultural Festival

Hotel Show Colombo gets underway at BMICH

Shankar’s International Children’s Competition-2020

Tri-Nation concert for Peace this evening

Applications for UK Government’s Chevening Scholarship to close on Nov. 5

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

In pictures : Mrs World- Caroline Jurie arrives in Sri Lanka

Features Mrs Sri Lanka, Caroline Jurie who was recently crowned Mrs.

Friday, December 6, 2019

World Vision Sri Lanka Pop up Christmas sale to support kids in Mundalama

Features This Christmas, World Vision Sri Lanka is organising a Christmas Market (Pop-up Sale) on December 7 at the Bayleaf from 10am onwards in a bid to support the schooling requirements of children in Mundalama.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

SMILE Carnival takes place for 10th Consecutive Year

Features The SMILE Carnival for Underprivileged Children will be held for the 10th consecutive year on December 14 at Mount Park.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Christmas with light of Bethlehem at Palestine embassy

Features The Palestine embassy held a Christmas event yesterday at the embassy premises, with Colombo's Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith taking part as chief guest, while a parish priest from Bethlehem graced the occasion as the guest of honour.

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Thursday, December 5, 2019 - 149 - 0

Removing the burden of SOEs from people’s shoulders

Opinion President Gotabaya Rajapaksa addressing the newly appointed Ministers of his Cabinet, after handing over their appointment letters on Friday 23, announced – (i) his intention to appoint a committee to evaluate the suitability of persons to be appointed as Chairpersons and members of Board of Directors of the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs).

SLMANA distributes prosthetic limbs to physically handicapped in Sri Lanka

Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 385 - 0

Controlling of vehicle emissions, construction dust, imperative to maintaining air quality

Friday, November 15, 2019 - 183 - 0

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The Sunday Times Exclusive : In conversation with SLPP Presidential Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Monday, November 11, 2019 - 1186 - 1

Is Sri Lanka ready for a Climate Strike Movement?

Friday, November 8, 2019 - 104 - 0

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Protect elephants in Sri Lanka and the world

Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 78 - 1

Waiting for Gota, Sajith (and some others)

Elephant travails

Heroes, Geckos and Ethics

Settling disputes through Dhamma , not Courts

China rises to an indomitable superpower

Climate change: An unstoppable movement takes hold

Strikes, elections and a country in dire straits

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Removing the burden of SOEs from people’s shoulders

Saturday, November 16, 2019

SLMANA distributes prosthetic limbs to physically handicapped in Sri Lanka

Opinion NEW YORK – The Sri Lanka Medical Association North America (SLMANA Inc), which was established back in 1995 with the goal of accomplishing its Mission of funding health-related projects in Sr Lanka, has financed a multitude of projects throughout the island in collaboration with colleagues back home.

Friday, November 15, 2019

Controlling of vehicle emissions, construction dust, imperative to maintaining air quality

Opinion Sri Lanka’s air quality is likely to improve in the coming days, but vehicle emissions and dust from constructions need to be controlled to avoid aggravating the situation.

Monday, November 11, 2019

The Sunday Times Exclusive : In conversation with SLPP Presidential Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Opinion The following is a transcript of an exclusive Sunday Times Q and A with SLPP Presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

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Monday, December 9, 2019 - 69 - 0

Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal

World MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia was banned from the Olympics and world championships in a range of sports for four years on Monday after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ruled to punish it for manipulating laboratory data, a WADA spokesman said.

Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years

Monday, December 9, 2019 - 46 - 0

Indian police shoot dead four men suspected of raping veterinarian

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 48 - 0

New Zealand volcano spews ash plume in eruption, several injured

Monday, December 9, 2019 - 58 - 0

Uber says it received over 3,000 reports of sexual assault in U.S. in 2018

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 14 - 0

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Hong Kong police chief calls for peace ahead of big protest march

Friday, December 6, 2019 - 13 - 0

NATO leaders caught on camera mocking Trump

Germany kicks out Russian diplomats over Berlin murder

UK PM denies dodging Trump in pre-election NATO trip

Google halts political ads in Singapore as election looms: documents

Tamil Tigers acquitted in Switzerland ; court says LTTE not a criminal organisation

Typhoon kills three in Philippines, hundreds of flights halted

Trump says North Korea's Kim sure 'likes sending rockets up'

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Monday, December 9, 2019

Russia banned from Olympic Games over doping scandal

Monday, December 9, 2019

Factory owner, manager nabbed after Indian capital's deadliest fire in 20 years

World NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Police in New Delhi have arrested the owner and manager at a factory where 43 people perished in the Indian capital’s deadliest fire in 20 years, a spokesman said on Monday.

Monday, December 9, 2019

New Zealand volcano spews ash plume in eruption, several injured

World WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A volcano erupted in New Zealand on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying tourists were among several people unaccounted for as emergency services mounted a rescue operation.

Friday, December 6, 2019

Indian police shoot dead four men suspected of raping veterinarian

World Indian police shot dead four men on Friday who were suspected of raping and killing a 27-year-old veterinarian in the southern city of Hyderabad last week, a senior police official told Reuters.

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