President calls all-party conference tomorrow
President Maithripala Sirisena has called a conference with the participation of all political parties represented in the Parliament, with the aim of bringing an end to the political crisis in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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- Prime Minister meets with govt MPs
- Unidentified womans body found in Mulleriyawa
- UNF Parliamentarians meet the Speaker
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- Speaker should resign if unable to control Parliament Lakshman Yapa
- President instructs officials not to allow the state sector to weaken
- Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as Maldives president
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- President calls all-party conference tomorrow
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Mahinda could have waited for a year and half, but can the country? - Gotabaya
Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that Mahinda Rajapaksa could have become Prime Minister with a two-thirds majority in Parliament if he had waited for elections in a year and a half, but questioned whether the country could wait that long. MORE..
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as Maldives president
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was inaugurated on Saturday (Nov 17) as the new president of the Maldives after the opposition united to dislodge pro-China strongman leader Abdulla Yameen in September elections. MORE..
President instructs officials not to allow the state sector to weaken
President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to the heads of the government institutions to deliver public services in a more comprehensive and efficient manner without allowing room to deteriorate those services as well as to do the activities of the government sector with proper planning and targets. MORE..
Speaker should resign if unable to control Parliament Lakshman Yapa
UPFA MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena says that the Speaker had accepted the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa before even 10 minutes had passed and that he has never seen this happen before in his 25 years in the Parliament. MORE..
UNP asks Facebook to protect users in Sri Lanka
The United National Party (UNP) has asked Facebook to protect the identity of its supporters, fearing a crackdown by what it called the illegal government. MORE..
UNF Parliamentarians meet the Speaker
Parliamentarians of the United National Front (UNF) have held discussion with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. MORE..
Unidentified womans body found in Mulleriyawa
The body of an unidentified woman has been discovered in the Kelanimulla area in Mulleriyawa. MORE..
Prime Minister meets with govt MPs
A discussion between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the parliamentary group of the government is currently underway at the Prime Ministers Office. MORE..
Three arrested trafficking over 4,000 tramadol tablets
Minuwangoda Police officers have arrested three suspects for the possession of 4,008 tramadol (Apple) tablets in the Minuwangoda town. MORE..
Singaporean held with gold jewellery worth over Rs 43m
A Singaporean national has been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle gold jewellery worth over Rs 43 million. MORE..
Forcibly removing me is no easy task Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that forcibly or unlawfully removing him from the Premiership will not be an easy task. MORE..
Ian Paisley readmitted to the DUP after failing to declare Sri Lankan holidays
British MP Ian Paisley has been readmitted to the Democratic Unionist Party after he was suspended for failing to declare luxury holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government. MORE..
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggis killing
The US Central Intelligence Agency has concluded Saudis powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US media reported Friday, citing people close to the matter. MORE..
Rainy condition to enhance during next few days
Rainy condition is expected to enhance over the island during next few days, particularly on the 18th and 19th of November, the Department of Meterology said. MORE..
12 steps to adopting a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister
The Prime Ministers Secretary, S. Amarasekara, has issued a statement listing 12 steps that need to be followed to bring forth a motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister and for it to legally be adopted in the Parliament. MORE..
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as Maldives president
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was inaugurated on Saturday (Nov 17) as the new president of the Maldives after the opposition united to dislodge pro-China strongman leader Abdulla Yameen in September elections. MORE..
President instructs officials not to allow the state sector to weaken
President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to the heads of the government institutions to deliver public services in a more comprehensive and efficient manner without allowing room to deteriorate those services as well as to do the activities of the government sector with proper planning and targets. MORE..
Speaker should resign if unable to control Parliament Lakshman Yapa
UPFA MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena says that the Speaker had accepted the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa before even 10 minutes had passed and that he has never seen this happen before in his 25 years in the Parliament. MORE..
UNP asks Facebook to protect users in Sri Lanka
The United National Party (UNP) has asked Facebook to protect the identity of its supporters, fearing a crackdown by what it called the illegal government. MORE..
UNF Parliamentarians meet the Speaker
Parliamentarians of the United National Front (UNF) have held discussion with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. MORE..
Unidentified womans body found in Mulleriyawa
The body of an unidentified woman has been discovered in the Kelanimulla area in Mulleriyawa. MORE..
Prime Minister meets with govt MPs
A discussion between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the parliamentary group of the government is currently underway at the Prime Ministers Office. MORE..
Three arrested trafficking over 4,000 tramadol tablets
Minuwangoda Police officers have arrested three suspects for the possession of 4,008 tramadol (Apple) tablets in the Minuwangoda town. MORE..
Singaporean held with gold jewellery worth over Rs 43m
A Singaporean national has been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle gold jewellery worth over Rs 43 million. MORE..
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Sports
England set Sri Lanka 301 to win 2nd Test
England have been dismissed for 346 in the first session on Saturdays fourth day, setting Sri Lanka 301 for victory in the second Test in Pallekele. MORE..
Sri Lanka all out for 336 in first innings
Roshen Silva hit a resolute 85 to frustrate England and give Sri Lanka a lead of 46 on day two of an evenly poised second Test in Pallekele. MORE..
England all out for 285 in first innings
England were all out for 285 in their first innings on the opening day of the second test against Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Wednesday. MORE..
England wins the toss and opt to bat
Joe Root has won his seventh toss in a row in Test cricket and chosen to bat first in the second Test Pallekele. MORE..
Dilhara Lokuhettige charged under Emirates Cricket Board Anti-Corruption Code
Former Sri Lanka international Dilhara Lokuhettige has been charged with three counts of breaching the Emirates Cricket Boards Anti-Corruption Code. MORE..
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Technology
Chinas Xinhua agency unveils AI news presenter
Chinas state news agency has unveiled a virtual newsreader sporting a sharp suit and a somewhat robotic voice. MORE..
Sri Lanka provides cheapest broadband in Asia, coming in second globally
Sri Lanka provides cheapest broadband in Asia, coming in second globally
A survey conducted by Cable.co.uk has revealed that Sri Lanka provides the cheapest fixed broadband in Asia while only coming in second globally. MORE..
Uber to resume self-driving car testing after fatal accident in March
Uber to resume self-driving car testing after fatal accident in March
Uber is seeking permission from the state of Pennsylvania to resume testing its self-driving cars on public roads more than seven months after a fatal crash in Tempe, Arizona. MORE..
Google employees walk out to protest sexism, inequality
Google employees walk out to protest sexism, inequality
Staff at Google offices around the world are staging an unprecedented series of walkouts in protest at the companys treatment of women. MORE..
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Entertainment
Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee dead at 95
Marvel legend Stan Lee, who revolutionised pop culture as the co-creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and The Hulk who now dominate the worlds movie screens, has died. He was 95 years old. MORE..
Tom Hiddleston to return as Loki in new TV series
Tom Hiddleston to return as Loki in new TV series
Tom Hiddleston will be reprising his role as the god of mischief in a new Marvel TV series based on Loki. MORE..
Spice Girls reunite without Posh for 2019 UK tour
Spice Girls reunite without Posh for 2019 UK tour
The Spice Girls have announced their first tour for a decade, with six UK stadium dates in June next year. MORE..
Alec Baldwin arrested, charged with assault in New York
Alec Baldwin arrested, charged with assault in New York
Actor Alec Baldwin was arrested and charged with assault and harassment Friday following a dispute over a parking spot, according to New York police. MORE..
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