Postal facilities for MPs and PC members hiked
A gazette has been issued on increasing free postal facilities to Members of the Parliament and Provincial Council members. MORE..
- Sri Lanka stun Proteas in epic thriller
- Register all chainsaws before February 28 – Defence Ministry
- Thundershowers expected after 2 pm
- Postal facilities for MPs and PC members hiked
- Thirty-eight arrested in foiled illegal migration attempts
- EU urges SL to replace its controversial Anti-Terror law - report
- Senior DIG of Southern Province transferred
- Man arrested with counterfeit notes worth Rs 400,000
- Cannabis cultivation of 2000 plants raided
- PM responsible for lack of financial discipline in country - Keheliya
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PM responsible for lack of financial discipline in country - Keheliya
The Prime Minister is completely responsible for the deterioration of the financial discipline in the country, stated UPFA MP Keheliya Rambukwella addressing a press conference in Kegalle. MORE..
Cannabis cultivation of 2000 plants raided
The Koslanda Police have raided Cannabis cultivation in a jungle area near the Ambakolaara forest reserve in Koslanda, last night (16). MORE..
Man arrested with counterfeit notes worth Rs 400,000
A person has been arrested at Peragashandiya area in Biyagama over the possession of fake currency notes. MORE..
Senior DIG of Southern Province transferred
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Southern Province, Ravi Wijegunawardena has been temporarily transferred to the Police Headquarters. MORE..
EU urges SL to replace its controversial Anti-Terror law - report
The EU has urged Sri Lanka to repeal its controversial anti-terror law and replace with a new one in compliance with the international norms. MORE..
Thirty-eight arrested in foiled illegal migration attempts
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Special Task Force had carried out several joint operations in several regions in the island on 14th and 15th February and arrested 38 suspects who were attempting to illegally migrate via sea route. MORE..
Thundershowers expected after 2 pm
The possibility for evening thundershowers is high over the island today (17), according to the Meteorology Department. Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
Register all chainsaws before February 28 – Defence Ministry
The Ministry of Defence says that all Chainsaw Machines in the country must be registered with the ministry before February 28th and a registration certificate obtained. MORE..
Sri Lanka stun Proteas in epic thriller
In one of the most stunning run chases you will ever see, Sri Lanka have beaten the Proteas by one wicket in the first Test at Kingsmead. MORE..
14 would-be illegal migrants arrested at Thissamaharama
Naval personnel attached to the Southern Naval Command in coordination with Police STF-Katharagama, apprehended 14 Sri Lankans, who were secretly staying at a lodge in Thissamaharama preparing for an illegal migration attempt to Reunion Island by boat. MORE..
Youth arrested over ecstasy pills mailed to Sri Lanka
A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested by customs officers in connection with a package of ecstasy tablets worth over Rs 2 million discovered at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. MORE..
Nothing will happen in country when President and PM are fighting - MR
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa says that no development activities will take place in the country when there is no agreement between the President and the Prime Minister. MORE..
Three students caught drinking at tuition class in temple
Three schoolboys have been taken into police custody today (16) for consuming alcohol inside a tuition class at a Buddhist temple in Hatton. MORE..
Mannar mass grave: carbon dating results received
The results of the radiocarbon dating tests carried out by a lab in the U.S. on the bone samples recovered from the mass grave in Mannar were received early this morning (16), according to Dr Saminda Rajapaksa, the Judicial Medical Officer who is in charge of the excavations. MORE..
President meets World Bank VP
The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Hartwig Schafer called on President Maithripala Sirisena at President’s Official Residence in Colombo. MORE..
Cannabis cultivation of 2000 plants raided
The Koslanda Police have raided Cannabis cultivation in a jungle area near the Ambakolaara forest reserve in Koslanda, last night (16). MORE..
Man arrested with counterfeit notes worth Rs 400,000
A person has been arrested at Peragashandiya area in Biyagama over the possession of fake currency notes. MORE..
Senior DIG of Southern Province transferred
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Southern Province, Ravi Wijegunawardena has been temporarily transferred to the Police Headquarters. MORE..
EU urges SL to replace its controversial Anti-Terror law - report
The EU has urged Sri Lanka to repeal its controversial anti-terror law and replace with a new one in compliance with the international norms. MORE..
Thirty-eight arrested in foiled illegal migration attempts
Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Special Task Force had carried out several joint operations in several regions in the island on 14th and 15th February and arrested 38 suspects who were attempting to illegally migrate via sea route. MORE..
Thundershowers expected after 2 pm
The possibility for evening thundershowers is high over the island today (17), according to the Meteorology Department. Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. MORE..
Register all chainsaws before February 28 – Defence Ministry
The Ministry of Defence says that all Chainsaw Machines in the country must be registered with the ministry before February 28th and a registration certificate obtained. MORE..
Sri Lanka stun Proteas in epic thriller
In one of the most stunning run chases you will ever see, Sri Lanka have beaten the Proteas by one wicket in the first Test at Kingsmead. MORE..
14 would-be illegal migrants arrested at Thissamaharama
Naval personnel attached to the Southern Naval Command in coordination with Police STF-Katharagama, apprehended 14 Sri Lankans, who were secretly staying at a lodge in Thissamaharama preparing for an illegal migration attempt to Reunion Island by boat. MORE..
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'I was angry, I performed' - Kusal Janith
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‘Just doing my job’, says ‘superman’ Kusal Perera after historic win
Match-winner Kusal Perera insisted “all I did was my role” after his epic 153 not out took Sri Lanka to a dramatic one-wicket victory over South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead on Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lanka stun Proteas in epic thriller
In one of the most stunning run chases you will ever see, Sri Lanka have beaten the Proteas by one wicket in the first Test at Kingsmead. MORE..
Kusal Janith Perera hits 2nd Test century
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Janith Perera scored his second Test century during the first Test against South Africa at Durban on Saturday. MORE..
Embuldeniya bags five as Sri Lanka are set 304 for victory
Debutant spinner Lasith Embuldeniya took five wickets as Sri Lanka produced a strong fightback with the ball to set up a victory chase on day three of the first test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Friday. MORE..
Sri Lanka bowled out for 191
There was admirable resistance from the Sri Lankan tail, but in the end the South African seam attack was too strong for the visitors as they were dismissed for 191 in their first innings on day two of the first Test at Kingsmead. MORE..
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'I was angry, I performed' - Kusal Janith
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Technology
Researchers create ‘malicious’ writing AI
A team of researchers who have built an artificially-intelligent writer say they are withholding the technology as it might be used for “malicious” purposes. MORE..
Twitter CEO says his and other tech firms have not combated abuse enough
Twitter CEO says his and other tech firms have not combated abuse enough
Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Tuesday that Silicon Valley companies, including his own, have not done enough to protect victims of online abuse, calling it a “huge fail.” MORE..
Facebook ordered by Germany to gather and mix less data
Facebook ordered by Germany to gather and mix less data
Germany’s competition regulator has told Facebook to substantially restrict how it collects and combines data about its users unless they give it explicit consent. MORE..
U.S. warns European allies not to use Chinese gear for 5G networks
U.S. warns European allies not to use Chinese gear for 5G networks
The United States sees the European Union as its top priority in a global effort to convince allies not to buy Huawei equipment for next-generation mobile networks, a U.S. State Department Official said on Tuesday. MORE..
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Entertainment
‘Coming to America’ sequel set for 2020 release
Get ready because Eddie Murphy is coming to America, again! Paramount confirmed Monday that the actor will star in a sequel to “Coming to America,” set to hit theatres next year. MORE..
Brazilian journalist dies in helicopter crash
Brazilian journalist dies in helicopter crash
Ricardo Boechat, one of Brazil’s best-known journalists, has been killed in a helicopter crash in São Paulo. MORE..
Oscars show to go hostless for only second time
Oscars show to go hostless for only second time
This year’s Oscar ceremony will go ahead without an official host for only the second time in its history, an ABC television executive said on Tuesday. MORE..
R. Kelly to tour New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka
R. Kelly to tour New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka
Controversial R&B singer R Kelly, who is facing sexual abuse accusations spanning decades, has announced a tour of New Zealand, Australian, and Sri Lanka. MORE..
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