President looks to Anuradhapura era for insights

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the rulers of the Anuradhapura Kingdom had built a prosperous economy without dependng on loans and that he would develop the country’s economy to that of past g

We must show the world SL is capable of celebrating Independence: RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday that Sri Lanka must celebrate the 75th Independence Anniversary, if not, the world would say that Sri Lanka is not capable of celebrating even its independence.

Cabraal says current CB chief has printed more money than he did

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal yesterday said his successor Nandalal Weerasinghe has printed more money than he did. “Current Central Bank Governor had printed money 50 percent more than he did,” Cabraal told journalists.

January is still dark

President Bar Association of Sri Lanka Saliya Pieris PC is lighting a candle to remember the journalists who were killed and disappeared a decade ago at a ‘Black January’ commemoration programme organised by the Free Media Movement (FMM) last evening at Namel Malani Punchi Theatre in Borella.

Public sector salaries to be paid on time

State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya assured yesterday that salaries of non-executive public sector employees would be paid on January 25 as usual without any delay. He said sa

Rosy to contest for CMC Mayor post again

SLPP and UNP to contest for the CMC together under elephant symbol

Dr. S. Jaishankar pays courtesy call on President

Visiting Indian Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid a courtesy call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his visit to Colombo.

Racecourse muder suspect reveals I told her that I had a surprise for her, blindfolded her and then slit her throat

I tried to kill my self three times

Promoting local culture

A programme was initiated and launched by Transcend Drive (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the country’s culture among visiting foreigners. With the anticipated resurgence in tourist arrivals, an initiative has

Debt restructuring talks with india and china a success

There is an outstanding pharmaceutical bill of Rs 50 bn

Communist Party of China donates SL 1000 solar generators

A delegation of the Communist Party of China announced the donation of 1000 solar generators to Sri Lanka to tide over th

Thai Pongal celebrations in Colombo

Hindus in Sri lanka celebrated Thai Pongal festival yesterday. A group of devotees gathered at the Sivan Kovil (Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil) in Kochchikade, Colombo to engage in religiou

Cardinal wants Maithri, others to be prosecuted under criminal procedure

Vows to fight for truth behind Easter attack

Justice delivered?

A man who lost his children due to the Easter Sunday bomb attack cries while mentioning that he will never get his children back no matter how much he would be paid as compensation after courts ordered f

’Nidahas Janatha Sandanaya formed

Former President Maithripala Sirisena, MPs Wimal Weerwansa, Dullas Alahapperuma, Professor G. L. Peiris at the launch of the new alliance ’Nidahas Janatha Sandanaya yesterday. The new allia

Medical Specialist Retirement and Migration

Omalpe Sobitha Thera hands over petition

The Electricity Consumer’s Front led by a group of monks including Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thera handed over a petition against the proposed power tariff hike yesterday to the Public Utilities Commission yesterday. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Foreign donors trust Me more than others

Says President has proved to be a failure

Religious observances by devotees at Kelani Viharaya

Buddhist devotees seen engaged in religious observances on Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day at the historical Kelani Viharaya i

Protest staged by IUSF

Members of the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) yesterday staged a silent protest in front of the Hulftsdorp Court complex, demanding the release of IUSF convener Wasantha Mudalige.

Gota at Fame Park, UAE

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is currently on a holiday in UAE, visited the Fame Park by Saif Belhasa.

Branding Sajith as ‘Bus Man’ Sajith hits out at Anura and SF

Those who criticize my programme of donating buses to schools are politically incapable people, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Malaysian High Commission moves to new premises

The new premises of the Malaysian High Commission in Colombo which is situated in Barnes Place, Colombo 7 was declared o

Printing of calendars and diaries decline by 90 percent

Printing calendars, books and diaries have become a dream

Child slammed to the ground when buying a bun

The suspect was remanded till January 09

Dengue cases at an all-time high after 2 years: Experts

The Health Ministry has declared special dengue control days today (30) and tomorrow (31)

Emotional message by Schaffter found CID quizzes Dinesh Schaffter’s mother-in-law

The CID has recorded statements from more than 80 persons including the mother-in-law of businessman Dinesh Schaffter in connection with the investigations into the murder. Schaffter’s mother in law was questioned as investigators found SMS messages that Schaffter allegedly wrote a few days before his death, to his mother-in-law, and it is said that it contains emotional comments.

tariff hike or power cuts minister asks people to decide

Charges will have to be increased in a higher proportion

Former Maldivian President gets 11 year jail term Found guilty of corruption, money laundering

The criminal court of the Maldives on Sunday found the country’s former president Abdulla Yameen guilty of corruption and money laundering charges related to receiving kickbacks from a private company, the foreign media reported

Manic weather across the country

Heavy rain was experienced yesterday all over the country disrupting civilian life. The worst affected were the central hills that had been hit by floods and earth slips due to the torrential rains experienced from Saturday midnight (24) that continued unabated yesterday. The Police said the central hills had been shrouded with a thick mist and warned the drivers to be cautious of fog that prevented visibility.