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Monday, January 10, 2022

Local: "Find solutions to the power crisis without disrupting lives of people"
2022-01-10 09:44:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed that steps...
Local: GSMB to transfer Rs. 2.5 billion to Treasury
2022-01-10 09:12:00
The Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera...
Local: Over 9,000 administered COVID booster shot yesterday
2022-01-10 06:36:00
9,081 people have received the Pfizer booster (...
World: Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi over walkie-talkies
2022-01-10 06:24:00
 A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced...
Local: 26 injured in Bus-Tipper accident in Muttur
2022-01-10 06:16:00
26 people have been injured in a motor accident...
Local: Navy Commander visits Northern Naval Command
2022-01-10 05:06:00
Embarking on an official visit to the Northern...
Local: Kithsiri Kahatapitiya passes away
2022-01-10 04:54:00
Former Opposition Leader of the Western...
Local: Schools open, but canteens closed
2022-01-10 04:24:00
All grades in government schools will function...
World: New York apartment block fire kills 19
2022-01-10 04:10:00
At least 19 people, including nine children, have...
Local: Army-manned COVID vaccination centres operative today
2022-01-10 01:20:00
Local: Today’s weather forecast
2022-01-10 01:18:00
The low-level atmospheric disturbance still...
Local: Tourism gradually rising - Minister
2022-01-09 19:40:00
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday...
Local: Responsibility of all to support President’s future plans - Ven. Chancellor
2022-01-09 19:39:00
It is the duty and responsibility of all to...
Local: Rumours, the bane of COVID booster vaccine - Consultant
2022-01-09 19:38:00
The public refusing to obtain the Covid-19...
Local: New Chinese fertilizer shipment expected by March
2022-01-09 19:37:00
The first ship carrying the new organic...
Local: Rules on conversion of export proceeds not applied to workers’ remittances - CBSL
2022-01-09 19:36:00
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said the...
Local: Power cuts, if demand swells - CEB
2022-01-09 19:35:00
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) General Manager, M...
Local: Treasury unit to handle new ‘Special Goods and Services Tax’
2022-01-09 19:34:00
The Finance Ministry will set up a new unit under...
Local: US$ 5 million released to clear essential commodities
2022-01-09 19:33:00
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released US$ 5...
Local: Give relief to all segments - SJB
2022-01-09 19:32:00
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organizer...
Local: Unequal distribution of economic benefits causes concern - NPP
2022-01-09 19:31:00
National People’s Power (NPP) Member of...
Local: Vedda chieftain shares his views
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Vedda Community Leader Uru Warige Wannila Aththo...
Local: Teachers can apply for marking GCE A/L answer scripts
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Examinations Department has called for...
Five fishermen of the multiday trawler Asela Putha II were rescued by the Navy. One fisherman remains missing.
Local: Navy renders assistance to distressed local fishermen
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Navy coordinated the arrangements...
Local: STF seizes over 12,000 cannabis plants
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel in two...
The narcotics were in a backpack left in the train.
Local: Troops seize ‘ICE’ worth Rs. 3.5 mn from train
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Troops of the Seventh Vijayabahu Infantry...
Local: Woman kills husband after assault
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A 34-year-old male who was under the influence of...
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa paid homage to the historic Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi on Saturday and received blessings.
Local: President pays homage to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
2022-01-09 19:30:00
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa paid homage to the...
Local: ‘Ninety pc of Trinco oil tanks returned to Govt’
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa says that 90...
Local: Rain forecast today
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A low-level atmospheric disturbance has formed to...
Local: Six women workers attacked by wasps
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Six women estate workers injured in a wasp attack...
Local: Modernization of Railways in Sri Lanka is important - Indian High Commission
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Modernization of Railways and creation of new...
Health Minister Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella
Local: Government to ensure no shortage of drugs - Health Minister
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Health Minister Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella says...
The dead wild elephant
Local: CDF member arrested in connection with the death of a wild elephant
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A member of the Civil Defence Force(CDF) has been...
Local: Child aged 12 reported dead in traffic accident
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A 12-year-old child was reported dead in a...
Local: Police nab magazine and live ammunition from the house of an Army deserter
2022-01-09 19:30:00
During a raid conducted in the Kotawela area in...
Local: Police raid and arrest a couple with heroin
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Iratta-Periyakulam Police raided and arrested a...
Local: Omicron less severe than Delta, but don’t consider it as ‘mild’: WHO Chief
2022-01-09 19:30:00
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros...
Local: China, Sri Lanka relations have lasted for over 2,000 years – Ambassador Palitha Kohona
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to China Palitha Kohona...
Local: Indian Silk Expo held in Colombo
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC...
Local: Tunnel boring machine for export to Sri Lanka rolls off production line in China
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A giant tunnel-boring machine (TBM) made by a...
A Navy recruit receiving his trophy.
Local: 364 recruits of Navy’s 243rd intake pass out in Poonewa
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Three hundred and sixty four regular and...
Local: Colombo Grand Mosque Katheeb passes away
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Colombo Grand Mosque Katheeb, Ummu Zavaya Mosque...
Local: Media Minister urges all to get booster dose
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma on Saturday...
Local: Two more gas ships arrive
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Two more gas ships have arrived amidst a shortage...
Local: Twenty five Youth Agro-villages islandwide
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Twenty five model Youth Agricultural Villages...
Local: Derailment delays up-country trains
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A derailment between Badulla and Hali-Ela...
A Police Officer setting fire to a heap of cannabis plants. Picture by Soranathota Group Corr.
Local: Two suspects arrested in cannabis raid
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Koslanda Police arrested two suspects yesterday...
Local: Man hit by train
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A man had been hit by the Kandy-bound express...
Local: Supermarket thief found dead
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A man who had stolen goods from a supermarket on...
Local: Man dies in trishaw-double cab collision
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A 30-year-old man travelling in a three wheeler...
Local: Death of Mylvaganam Manickavasagam
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The death occurred recently of Deshabandu Lion...
Local: Veteran singer Desmond de Silva passes away
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Veteran singer Desmond de Silva passed away at...
Local: Port City Marina Promenade opened
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Port City Marina Promenade, a 500m public...
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday morning. Pictures by President’s and PM’s Media.
Local: Sino-Lanka ties to reach new heights
2022-01-09 19:30:00
In separate meetings with President Gotabaya...
Political: SLFP appoints new organizers for all three electorates in Trincomalee District
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party has appointed new...
Political: People rallying round NPP – Anura Kumara
2022-01-09 19:30:00
National People’s Power (NPP) Leader MP Anura...
Business: Bourse smashes through 13,000 – Acuity Stockbrokers
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Bourse ended the week on a positive note this...
Business: Arunthathee Bridal Show today at BMICH
2022-01-09 19:30:00
“The Bridal Show 2022” the first fashion show for...
Business: NCCSL hosts Sri Lanka – Hungary Business Forum, B2B meetings
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A 28-member business delegation from Hungary will...
ACCA South Asia Head Nilusha Ranasinghe exchanging the MOU with CA Maldives President /Auditor General Hussain Niyazy. Also pictured are ACCA Sri Lanka Chairman Member Network panel Nandika Budhipala and CA Maldives Vice-President Hasan Mohomed.
Business: Historic MOU between ACCA Sri Lanka and CA Maldives
2022-01-09 19:30:00
ACCA (the Association of Certified Chartered...
Business: Ceylinco Life wins ‘Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka’ award
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Ceylinco Life has closed 2021 on a high note,...
New Anthoney’s Farms Chairman and Co-Founder Emil Stanley and CEO Neil Suraweera.
Business: New Anthoney’s Farms awarded GHG certificate
2022-01-09 19:30:00
With the view of adhering to globally recognized...
Business: Abans authorized reseller, service provider for Apple Watch products
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Abans, the authorized reseller and service...
Nipuna Illangarathne, a founders of Virco International receives the award.
Business: Virco International wins Presidential Export Award
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Virco International, a leading exporter of...
Sarath Chandra Fernando, Charith Fernando, Saman Manatunga, Dilhara Jayasinghe, Ranel T. Wijesinha, Jagath Godakanda, Chaaminda Kumarasiri and Chamila Cooray.
Business: Berendina bags Silver at CA Sri Lanka Annual Report Awards
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Berendina Micro Investments Company Limited,...
Business: ‘Leema’ wins Int’l award for Interior Excellence 2021
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Leema Creations, the most celebrated interior...
Amana Bank’s Mawanella Branch Manager Mohamed Razik hands over the laptop to Master Aabidh.
Business: Amana Bank recognise Children’s Savings Account Holder
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Amana Bank recently recognised one of its...
Business: ‘Individuals from various other industries have entered automobile market’
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Continued from last weekVehicle Importers...
Business: Simple upgrades for better managing traffic
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Traffic congestion is a daily curse all of us...
Business: DIMO launches 2022 calendar showcasing ancient Sri Lanka to modern society
2022-01-09 19:30:00
DIMO introduced the 2022 corporate calendar...
Jaliya Jayasekara, Ashar Hamim, and Samith Kulasinghe
Business: Exide Powers SLT Speedup Katukurunda 2021
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Browns Exide, powered SLT Speedup Katukurunda...
Business: HNB Finance introduces auto loan facility for motor vehicle purchases
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Spearheading innovative customer-centric...
Business: Ceylon Shipping Corporation records profit after 5 years
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Most of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) are...
Kapruka GM Suresh Eranda, Avanthi Dissanayake, Acuity MD Ray Abeywardena, Kapruka Director Anuradha Herath, Kapruka CEO Dulith Herath, CSE Chairman Dumith Fernando, Jayantha Fernando, Shehan Cooray, Hansinee Beddage, and CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike.
Business: Kapruka Holdings debuts trading on the CSE
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The shares of Kapruka Holdings Limited commenced...
Business: Firms taking advantage of situation to raise prices
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Sri Lankan based PC builder forums are alleging...
The Tank farm at Hambantota International Port.
Business: Hambantota Port Tank Farm certified by Lloyd’s Register
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has...
LIOC and government officials signing the MoU.
Business: TPTPL to develop and use 61 tanks in Trincomalee
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Lanka IOC inked the agreement last week to the...
Source First Capital Research
Business: Unceasing rise in global air freight rates to continue in 2022
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The global air freight rates have hit an all-time...
Asanga Seneviratne
Business: Report envisages challenging year ahead
2022-01-09 19:30:00
N.L. Equities (Pvt) Ltd, headed by Asanga...
Editorial: It’s not intent, but resolve
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Sri Lanka should be a hub. It should be a...
People queue up in Lima, Peru to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
World: Nearly 100,000 children lost parents to COVID in Peru
2022-01-09 19:30:00
PERU: COVID-19 killed at least one parent or...
World: Brazil cliff collapse kills at least seven
2022-01-09 19:30:00
BRAZIL: At least seven people were killed and...
A demonstrator gives a back a shield to a riot Police officer during a protest in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Protests were held in over a dozen other cities.
World: Kazakh President gives shoot-to-kill order to quell protests
2022-01-09 19:30:00
KAZAKHSTAN: Security forces appeared to have...
The tree named after actor Leonardo DiCaprio called “Uvariopsis dicaprio”.
World: Tree species named after Leonardo DiCaprio
2022-01-09 19:30:00
US: A newly discovered tree species has been...
World: Baby lost during Kabul Airport evacuations found
2022-01-09 19:30:00
AFGHANISTAN: An infant boy handed in desperation...
People walk past vehicles trapped in a heavy snowfall-hit area in Murree, Pakistan on Saturday.
World: At least 22 die in cars trapped by Pakistan snowstorm
2022-01-09 19:30:00
PAKISTAN: At least 22 people, including 10...
Gordon Halfacre receives a vaccine from Cpl. Lorna MacDonald in Northampton, England on January 6, 2022. Britain has deployed troops to hospitals in London to alleviate severe staff shortages caused by the Omicron outbreak.
World: World records 2 mn COVID cases last week
2022-01-09 19:30:00
FRANCE, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, UK: The world recorded...
Law & Order: Talawakele Traffic Police net over Rs. 500,000 in fines
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Nuwara Eliya District Judge and Magistrate...
An aerial view of the China Bay Oil Tank Farm.
Features: India-Sri Lankan Deal on Oil Tanks hailed as ‘historic’
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Sri Lanka and India on Thursday signed a fresh...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka.
Features: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh: How International Trade Fairs contribute to the economy
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Recently, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina...
Features: World’s major Nuclear Powers pledge to avoid wars — but upgrade arsenals
2022-01-09 19:30:00
When the world’s five major nuclear powers—the US...
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Features: Sri Lanka-Maldives-Bangladesh cooperation in South Asia
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Maldives and Bangladesh both are South Asian...
Features: When the ‘wrong key’ decides the future
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Last week one shocking but happy news item hit...
Fruits and vegetables in Sri Lanka
T&C: Cultivating calm
2022-01-09 19:30:00
“Have you made any New Year's resolutions?” Is a...
T&C: Turn your organic waste into natural fertilisers
2022-01-09 19:30:00
If you want to see nature’s finest magic, then...
T&C: Universal notes
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa, one of the pioneers of...
Rumesh Ratnayake (on left) Interim coach for Zimbabwe series
Sports: Naveed tipped to be appointed Head Coach of National team
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Sri Lanka Cricket is expected to name a permanent...
Blue Star’s Shenal Sandesh the highest goal scorer in action.
Sports: Blue Star on the verge of clinching Super League Soccer Title
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Blue Star Sports Club and Colombo Football Club...
Sports: Tharusha Dilsara bowls Gurukula to victory
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A fine bowling spell of 4 for 18 runs including a...
Sports: Deneth Sithumina an epic knock of 214
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A hurricane 214 runs by Deneth Sithumina enabled...
Sports: Air Lanka SC, Kalutara Soccer champions
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Kalutara Air Lanka sports club football team...
Sports: Kandy -Air Force clash in curtain raiser on January 22
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The 2022 rugby season kicks off with reigning...
Sports: Azmy heads Akkaraipattu Football Federation
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Annual General Meeting of Akkaraipattu...
International Boxing referee Nelka Shiromala receiving a special memento from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the WICE WOMEN National programme held at the BMICH.
Sports: International boxing referee Nelka Shiromala honoured
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The International boxing referee Nelka Shiromala...
Sri Lankan team captain Chamari Atapattu and Inoka Ranaweera with team members leaving from the Hotel yesterday to take part in the Malaysian tour (pix courtesy SLC)
Sports: Women’s cricketers leave for Malaysia
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Sri Lanka women’s cricket team led by Chamari...
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Sports: Sports Minister asks Bhanuka to reconsider retirement
2022-01-09 19:30:00
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Namal Rajapaksa...
Sports: Avishka, Janith to miss Zimbabwe series due to Covid-19
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Sri Lanka batsman Avishka Fernando and promising...
Mixed doubles champions Thehan Wijemanne and Anjalika Kurera with the trophy.
Sports: Thehan and Anjalika clinch Mixed Doubles title
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Thehan Wijemanne teamed up with Anjalika Kurera...
Sports: Expolanka Youth Cup: Colombo Veterans wins curtain-raiser fixture
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Colombo Veterans Sports Club (CVSC) defeated...
Sports: Old Jinaraja CC victorious
2022-01-09 19:30:00
Old Jinaraja Cricket Club beat Assex Cricket club...
Sports: Australia loses bid to delay tennis star’s visa appeal
2022-01-09 19:30:00
A bid by the Australian government to delay Novak...
Scott Boland appeals for a wicket
Sports: England cling on to a draw to deny Aussies clean sweep
2022-01-09 19:30:00
England clung on for a tense draw on the final...
Obituaries: Obituaries
2022-01-09 19:30:00
FERNANDO - PLACIDA FERNANDO (LINDAMULAGE PLACIDA...

Monday, January 10, 2022