Harin sets condition for CM candidacy
UNP Parliamentarian Harin Fernando, who says that he is prepared to resign from his MP portfolio in order to contest the upcoming Uva Provincial Council polls has set a condition to do so.
View ArticleMinister Nimal criticizes govt.'s 'development'
Despite the establishment of ports, airports, buildings and highways, citizens of Colombo suburbs had not voted for the government as its' conduct lacked charm needed to attract the public, Minister...
View ArticleLankem acquires adhesive tapes company
Ceylon Tapes (Pvt) Ltd. which is engaged in the business of manufacturing various adhesive tapes have been acquired by Lankem Ceylon PLC for Rs. 130 million.
View ArticleLakbima editor to CID
Saman Wagaarachchi, the editor of the Lakbima daily publication has been summoned to the CID today (April 09).
View ArticleKapilan in TID custody
Kapilan alias Nandhagopan, who was deported from Malaysia a month ago has been arrested in Colombo, police media spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana has said, speaking to BBC Sandeshaya.
View ArticleRetailers in difficulties due to sudden controlled price
Controlled prices for rice will come into effect with effect from midnight today (09).
View ArticleSLC regrets unsubstantiated accusations
Sri Lanka Cricket, in a statement, says that as an institution, it regrets unsubstantiated accusations leveled against its Secretary and the CEO by a senior member of the national team without...
View ArticleCID to quiz ‘Lakbima’ associate editor too
Following the interrogation today (09) of ‘Lakbima’ daily editor Saman Wagarachchi, an associate editor is to be questioned by the CID, reports say.
View ArticleJBS secretary accuses BBS of attacking him
Ven. Watareka Vijitha Thera, secretary of Jathika Bala Sena says a group of around 25 to 30 persons led by Bodu Bala Sena secretary Ven. Galagodatte Gnanasara Thera had stormed a media briefing to...
View ArticleWill SLC be listed in CSE?
The sports field's contribution to the country's economy is US$ 67 billion, economic analysts say.
View ArticleMinister Jeewan's new wife Meena
Popular actress Meena Kumari has become the new wife of the Minister of Postal Services Jeewan Kumaratunga, reports say.
View ArticleGobi, Thevan killed
A mission has been initiated in the Nadunkarni area, Vavuniya last night (April 10) to arrest Ponniah Selvanayagam Kajeeban alias Gobi, who is said to be leading restructuring activities of the LTTE in...
View ArticleWho complained against Lakbima?
The BBC Sandeshaya reports that police are yet to be reveal as to who complained to the CID over the satirical photo caption published in the newspaper, which led to much controversy.
View ArticleImport taxes on corn and Sorghum reduced
The Sri Lankan government has decided to reduce the import taxes on corn and sorghum effective from Friday (11).
View ArticleContradictory stories on Tamil soldier's death
The government is currently making contradictory statements regarding the death of the intelligence member of the Army’s 4th armoured corps ,Selvarasa Kamala Raja of Kurunegala.
View ArticleChewing gum can 'enhance breasts'
A chewing gum which the makers say can help enhance the size, shape and tone of the breasts has proved to be a big hit in Japan.
View ArticleLaurent’s flying houses
Laurent Chehere is no ordinary photographer, nor is he content with photographing houses in their natural surroundings.
View ArticleCentral Bank incurs Rs. 24.2 b loss in 2013
Sri Lanka's central bank lost Rs. 24.2 billion in 2013, down from profits of 66.2 billion rupees.
View ArticleState burial for killed LTTE suspects
A state sponsored funeral was held in Anuradhapura yesterday (April 12) for the three LTTE suspects who were killed by Army gunfire in Padaviya recently, the BBC Sandeshaya reports.
View ArticlePaba wins amid row
Gampaha District MP and popular actress Upeksha Swarnamali alias Paba has once crowned Aurudu Kumari (New year princess) amid a row, reports say.
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