The JVP-led National People’s Power says the public must focus on bringing to victory a collective effort instead of voting to elect an individual at the upcoming Presidential Election. Speaking during a gathering in Kurunegala, Presidential candidate of the National People’s Power Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake claimed the country can be built only through a …
Former Leader of the Southern Provincial Council Manoj Sirisena says he hopes the Parliamentary post left vacant following the demise of Matara District United People’s Freedom Alliance Parliamentarian Chandrasiri Gajadeera will be awarded to him. The highest number of votes were garnered by MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena at the 2015 General Election, while he failed …
Lasith Malinga ripped through New Zealand’s top order with an astonishing four wickets in four balls as Sri Lanka triumphed in the third T20 game in Pallekele last evening. Malinga became the only bowler to record the feat twice in international cricket – having also taken four in four in the 50-over World Cup against …
The Ministry of Health has refuted charges by the Government Medical Officers Association of a shortage of pharmaceutical drugs at the central storage. Issuing a statement the Ministry said imported medicine and medicines manufactured locally are handed over to the storage unit according to a timetable. The Ministry noted the medicines are not stored excess, …
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he cannot allow a Sri Lankan couple and their Australian-born children facing deportation to stay in Australia. He said any softening of the government’s hardline boats policy would be exploited by people smugglers. Despite public rallies over the weekend in support of the family and calls from the Labour …
The Government Analyst’s Department says it has been unable to commence investigations into the controversial hazardous waste containers that were imported to the country. Government Analyst Ariyananda Welianga said the Department was unable to commence investigations, as it is yet to receive certification on whether radioactive waste or harmful bacteria was found within the containers. …
The 2019 GCE Advanced Level examination enters into record books as the year with the least amount of malpractices at a competitive exam in the history of Sri Lanka. Commissioner General of Examination Sanath Pujitha said exam misconduct claims were at a minimum level during this year’s GCE Advanced Level examination. He said a full-scale …
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says remarks made by foreign entities pertaining to the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the Commander of the Army, are unacceptable. Issuing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the appointment of the Army Commander of Sri Lanka was a sovereign decision by the Head of State. The Ministry …
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the time is apt to modernise Sri Lanka’s economy. Speaking during an event in Colombo today, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe said the country must be transformed into a skills-driven export-oriented economy. The Premier stressed that despite numerous challenges, the present administration has managed to increase the revenue of the general public. …
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne, whose brilliant 122 in the first Test helped his team claim a six-wicket win over New Zealand, has broken into the top 10 of the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen, climbing four spots to No.8. This is the highest he has been in his seven-year Test career. Sri Lankan spinner …
