Renowned astrologer Dr. Miyuru Sampath Liyanage felicitated

A renowned astrologer Dr. Miyuru Sampath Liyanage was felicitated at the Pinnacle Award Night held in Galle Face Hote

DEVOTTA - GERALDINE GRACE (Retired Teacher)

Dearly beloved wife of the late George Ralph Devotta, beloved mother of Sherine, Jerome, Odile and Sheran, grandmother of Harumi, Damien, Sean, Olivia, Celine, Collin and Shehani. Remains will lie at A.F. Raymond’s Funeral Parlour for viewing on Saturday 10th February from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Thereafter cortege leaves for burial to Madampitiya Cemetery (Roman Catholic Section), Colombo 15. 037174

Old boys of Gintota MV felicitate teachers

Old boys of Gintota MV held a felicitation ceremony for its teachers recently at the school auditorium

SJB vies for Indian favour ahead of Presidential Elections following NPP move

The SJB has sought a similar visit. According to an informed source, India has responded favourably to the request

Keheliya resigns as Cabinet Minister

Rambukwella has reportedly cited his decision to step down from the Cabinet portfolio until he is proven innocent and cleared of the ongoing case

Tree falls at International School in Gampola killing five year old child

A five-year-old student was killed and three other students were injured when a tree collapsed on them at an international school in Gampola. Police said

Military personnel take part in a rehearsal for the Independence Day parade in Colombo

Military personnel take part in a rehearsal for the Independence Day parade in Colombo . Sri Lanka will celebrate its 76th Indepen

Keheliya asked to appear before CID today

The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an order preventing former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella from leaving the country. The Court also issued an order directing him to appear before the CID today (02) in order to record a statement over the investigations into the import of substandard human immunoglobulin to the country.

SJB bid for Aragalaya type agitation thwarted with police force

In what appeared to be an attempt by the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to instigate a mass agitation against the government in a manner reminiscent of the Aragalaya, was

Indian High Commissioner calls for Tamil parties to have unified stance on political rights

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in his maiden interaction with the representatives of the mainstream Tamil parties in the north recently, is reported to have emphasized the need for them to have a unified position on their collective deman

Indian journalist delegation welcomed in Nuwara Eliya

An Indian journalist delegation representing the Indian Federation of Working Journalists (IFWJ) recently toured Sri Lanka on an invitation from the Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA). During the tour, the delegation was welcomed by former Nuwara Eliya Mayor Mahinda Dodampegamage (right) and President Nuwara Eliya District Journalists Association Douglas Nanayakkara (second from right). Vice President IFWJ Hemant Tiwari (left) and Uttar Pradesh-b

Country gears up to celebrate Independence

There was a hype of activities at Galle Face, with preparations being made to celebrate the 76th Independence Day on February 4, 2024.

Online Safety Bill: Meta, Google, Apple etc. refute Minister’s claims

Asia’s leading tech alliance states not privy to amendments

Yukthiya not driven by personal agenda: Deshabandu

Despite criticism from several organisations including the UN regarding potential human rights violations during the ongoing countrywide crackdow

Changing IMF agreement under a SJB government is a mere slogan : State Minister

At a time when the country was in trouble, the agreement made with the IMF was good and not bad for the country and the economy

YMBA celebrates its 125th anniversary

Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA) celebrated its 125th anniversary conference at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo recently President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest. From left, Colombo YMBA President Mahendra Jayasekara, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, YMBA Gover

Murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra Duminda back on death row No written decision to grant Presidential Pardon

The Supreme Court ruled that former President’s decision to grant a Presidential pardon to Duminda Silva is arbitrary and not valid in law.

New Indian envoy seeks blessings for Sri Lanka, India at Gangaramaya Temple

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha visited Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo last week to pay homage to the Buddha

Princess Anne visits the British Council office, appreciates potential of Sri Lanka’s youth

Visit celebrates 75 years of British Council’s presence in Sri Lanka

Army deployed at hospitals amidst health strike

Troops were deployed in response to a request by the Ministry of Health to Army Commander

Flood threat in Ampara, Monaragala and Badulla

More than 46,318 people in 15,000 families in the Ampara District have been displaced due to the prevailing massive flood threat. Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abeywickreme said the

Princess Anne in SL

Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight for a three-day official visit, commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Princess Anne due here today

Princess Anne, sister of Britain’s King Charles, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a three-day visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that while in Colombo, The Princess Royal will meet with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. She will meet with businesses and charities; visit Save the

IP arrested for allegedly harassing a tele-actress during hired-ride

The suspect, identified as a Police Inspector, attached to the Bribery or Corruption Investigations Unit and working as a three-wheeler driver during his off-days

‘‘Drug raids are not conducted in some areas under Yukthiya operation’’

A bill board has been erected by an underworld gang leader congratulating acting IGP

Police red-flag those with black flags against President

The arrest of the two organizers created a tense atmosphere

SL Navy conducts feasibility study for Red Sea deployment

The Sri Lanka Navy is currently conducting a feasibility study regarding the deployment of a ship in the Red Sea, contributing to the security of the region against Houthi activities, the Sri Lanka Navy said. On W

Police probe series of suspicious deaths linked to preacher’s sermons

Seven deaths being investigated

Mahindananda’s brother-in-law plays havoc at police station

The brother-in-law of a former Minister and current MP in the present Parliament had allegedly played havoc at a police station in the Gampola police division after the police officer had subjected

F.R. Senanayake remembered

The 97th death anniversary of leading lawyer, leading member of Sri Lankan Independence movement, activist and former member of Colombo Municipal Council F.R. Senanayake was held yesterday at his memorial site in Colombo.