Pest certification puts brakes on grape exports to SL
Monday, 18 February 2019 10:11
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Export of grapes from India to Russia and Sri Lanka has halted midway in the season over stronger pest control requireme...
Woman’s body recovered in Diyawanna Oya
Monday, 18 February 2019 09:20
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A body of around 50-year-old woman had been recovered from Diyawanna Oya this morning. ...
Govt seeks US$ 48mn credit line from India to develop KKS port
Monday, 18 February 2019 09:06
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The government will obtain a US$ 48 million credit line from India for the development of Kankesanthurai Port, an offici...
Four killed, nineteen injured in bus accident
Monday, 18 February 2019 08:31
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Four people were killed and nineteen others were injured when a Colombo bound bus from Vavuniya, skidded off the road an...
Settlements and houses: Heated arguments between TNA MPs and Rishard
Monday, 18 February 2019 07:40
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TNA MPs and Minister of Trade and Commerce Rishard Bathiudeen were engaged in a heated argument with regard to resettlem...
Gangarama Navam Perahera today and tomorrow
Monday, 18 February 2019 05:02
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The Gangarama Navam Maha Perahera, also known as the Colombo art pageant, will parade the streets today (18) and tomorro...
Govt. to regulate rice prices from April 1
Monday, 18 February 2019 02:58
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Agriculture Minister P. Harrison said that the maximum retail price (MRP)of a kilogramme of Samba would be Rs.85 while N...
Vandalising Buddha Statues: Suspects remanded till February 27
Sunday, 17 February 2019 17:22
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The suspects in remand custody in connection with vandalizing statues of the Buddha in several areas in the country were...
Imported milk powder not healthy, Prez reiterates
Sunday, 17 February 2019 14:17
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President Maitripala Sirisena said that consumption of some imported milk power, would not be healthy for the population...
Photo of car racket suspect released
Sunday, 17 February 2019 12:49
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The Police today released a photograph of a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs. 4.3 million. ...
Counterfeit notes valued over half million seized
Sunday, 17 February 2019 11:46
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A suspect had been arrested with Sri Lankan counterfeit currency notes valued over half million during a raid at Peragas...
That's a superman effort, say Faf du Plessis on Perera's knock
Sunday, 17 February 2019 10:37
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South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis raises a toast to Kusal Perera for his heroic, unbeaten 153 which guided Sri Lanka t...
Snr.DIG Wijegunawardena on a temporary transfer
Sunday, 17 February 2019 09:34
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Southern Province Senior DIG Ravi Wijegunawardena has been temporarily transferred to Police headquarters, the police sa...
Sri Lanka plugs 'Buddhist tourist trail' site
Sunday, 17 February 2019 07:16
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The Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau has introduced a "Buddhist Tourism Trail", a Sri Lankan promotional we...
TNA for UNHRC resolution seeking more time for Lanka
Saturday, 16 February 2019 17:01
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said yesterday it would stand for a fresh resolution to be moved by some western count...
Detection of contraband - Colombo Port to get 3 high-tech scanners
Saturday, 16 February 2019 14:44
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With the installation of three high-tech scanners at the Colombo Port of Colombo on March 1 the Sri Lanka Cu...
Life imprisonment for peddling heroin
Saturday, 16 February 2019 12:38
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High Court Judge Sashi Mahendran yesterday sentenced a father of two children to life imprisonment after he was found gu...
Tea exports in hot water due to trade embargoes on Iran
Saturday, 16 February 2019 10:22
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With the imposition of various trade embargoes on Iran, obtaining payments for tea exports from Sri Lanka to Iran is cau...
More power useless if what's devolved is unused: PM
Saturday, 16 February 2019 08:11
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday there was no point in asking for more powers if the local bodies don&...
Madush’s arrest: Police team to leave for Dubai
Saturday, 16 February 2019 06:08
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A six-member police team was appointed by Defense Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to leave for Dubai to assist the Dubai Pol...
Hartal in Puttalam against garbage recycling plant
Friday, 15 February 2019 23:45
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Puttalam tuned into a ghost town yesterday when all business establishments and private sector institutions put up shutt...
EU reiterates need to replace PTA with new legislation
Friday, 15 February 2019 21:08
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The European Union (EU) reiterated the need to repeal and replace Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in...
Opposition vows to defeat national Govt. proposal
Friday, 15 February 2019 19:20
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The Opposition said today it would defeat the national government proposal with the support of the Janatha Vimukthi Pera...
Incidents in Parliament: CID records statement from MP Punchinilame
Friday, 15 February 2019 18:17
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UPFA MP Susantha Punchinilame said today the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recorded a statement from him over ...
Rains expected to increase
Friday, 15 February 2019 17:26
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The Department of Meteorology said rains were expected to increase in the next two days. ...
Two youths arrested for taking photos on top of Cheithiya remanded
Friday, 15 February 2019 15:05
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Two youths, who were arrested for allegedly taking photos on top of one of the retinue Cheithiyas in Mihintale yesterday...
US Coast Guard trains Sri Lankan port officials
Friday, 15 February 2019 13:20
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The US Coast Guard (USCG) conducted a port security capacity building programme at the Colombo Port with more than 25 Sr...
MR slams Constitutional Council
Friday, 15 February 2019 11:21
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The entire state sector has been collapsed today due to arbitrary actions taken by the Constitutional Council, Oppositio...
Japanese PM’s special advisor to visit SL today
Friday, 15 February 2019 10:18
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Kentaro Sonoura, who is the special advisor to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, will arrive in Sri Lanka today ...
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HARD TALK
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Since the defeat of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa four years ago, there has been spec...
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Dr. Harshana Rambukwella is an academic with an interest in literary history, postcolonial...
MIRROR OPINION
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On Friday, US President Donald Trump declared a state of national emergency in the United ...
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Last Monday President Trump signed an executive order titled ‘Maintaining American l...
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Journalists in the line of duty are required to write about different people from all walk...
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This week, the United Nations marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Sci...
FEATURES
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We are now in an age when anyone with a basic working knowledge of a digital camera can ta...
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According to a Japanese proverb face is considered as the mirror of our souls. True to thi...
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The introduction of Mahayana Buddhism imposed various challenges on Theravada Buddhism alt...
WEIRD NEWS
Child hit by principal for saying butterflies don't have legs
Monday, 11 February 2019 09:40
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A 6-year-old student, who allegedly received a whack on the back of his body from his principal for writing that butterf...
When the dumb beggar started talking
Tuesday, 29 January 2019 08:21
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The Central Bus Stand in Pettah is a crowded and busy place at any given time. In addition to passengers are waiting fo...
Live worms in meat curry served at wedding party
Monday, 28 January 2019 09:49
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Embilipitiya Magistrate K.P.R.L Widanagamage (Ms) ordered on Saturday (26) to release a Manager of a festival hall in Em...
VIDEO
Video clip of Madush's party
Flash Mob at BIA
Port City completes its reclamation process
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Mohan claims injustice on disqualification
Questioning both the legality of a gazette that di...
Homesick Kandy out to end away woes
Kandy Sports Club will be desperate to put an end ...
Infantino sole candidate for FIFA presidency in June vote
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to serve a ...
Havelock record close win over Police
Havelock Sports Club beat Police Sports Club by 35...
Foreigners return for bottom-half clubs
The Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament bottom-half...
KKS port area to be made vibrant economic hub: PM
Saturday, 16 February 2019 00:20 | 1127 views
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said step would be taken to develop a vibrant economic hub around the Kankesanthurai harbour that would be transformed into a commercial port with Indian assistance. ... Read More...
“Free” English and Theravada Buddhism programmes for Buddhist monks and Nuns
(A meritorious attempt by Lyceum Bhikkhu Education Unit) The introduction of Mahayana Buddhism imposed various challenges on Theravada Buddhism although they remain to be two broader dimensions of Buddhism today. As means of spreading the words of Buddhism in English, Mohan Lal Grero, founder of Lyceum International Schools has taken the initiative to teach monks and bhikkunis in temples. Therefore, monks and bhikkunis in temples around the island will participate in the initiative which is d Read More...
“6 success tips on gaining market survey insight"
Tuesday, 5 February 2019 16:09 | 2468 views
A survey is a great tool that helps companies better understand consumers and develop a wide range of analyses. A common ... Read More...
Boost Your Energy With Sugarcane This Month At Hilton Colombo!
Friday, 15 February 2019 10:02 | 727 views
Sugarcane juice is good source of glucose which as we know, helps to re-hydrate the human body and gives it a boost of energy. . ... Read More...
Building a cancer-free future for children
Friday, 15 February 2019 10:46 | 672 views
‘Cancer’ is a term which strikes fear in the hearts of many, as it does not discriminate when choosing its victims. Young or old, male or female, rich or poor, we are all susceptible to ca... Read More...
US military planes arrive with Venezuela aid
Monday, 18 February 2019 10:20 | 3 views
US military airlifted tons of humanitarian aid to a Colombian town on the Venezuelan border Saturday as part of an effort meant to undermine socialist President Nicolas Maduro and back his rival for t... Read More...
Astrology as a diagnostic science A guide to choosing a good manager
Friday, 15 February 2019 12:09 | 607 views
We said in our previous article on the above subject that Astrology as a diagnostic science provides an answer to the complex problem of choosing the right person for the right job. ... Read More...
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