Pushparaj set to compete in USA today
Lucian Pushparaj, who has won Sri Lanka many an international victory, is set to compete at the ‘Arnold Classic’ bodybuilding championship commencing in the USA...
March 2023
US asks Lanka to hold LG polls without further delay
Govt. action “undeniably undemocratic” and “a direct violation of Sri Lankans’ rights” Amidst ongoing Opposition protests, demanding early Local Government polls, the U.S. Senate Committee,...
Unions threaten to intensify action
By Rathindra Kuruwita Protesting trade unions yesterday threatened to intensify their industrial action, in the coming days, unless the government addressed their concerns. Trade unions...
Managing Director of Nestlé Lanka
Nestlé Lanka PLC appointed Bernhard Stefan as its Managing Director effective 1 March 2023, succeeding Jason Avanceña whose term ends 28 February 2023. Jason, who...
Unions determined to go ahead with strike despite essential services gazette
GMOA threatens to cripple the country unless…. Public sector trade unions yesterday (28) vowed to go ahead with their one-day strike scheduled for today (01)...
Mano asks UK backing for upcountry Tamil community to achieve their rightful place here
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan, MP, has urged Maya Sivagnanam, Deputy Director of the South Asia Region Department of Foreign Commonwealth Development Office...
President to set up four new cancer hospitals, one dedicated to children
President Ranil Wickremesinghe had ordered the establishment of four new cancer hospitals and a specialised modern Children’s hospital, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on...
SLPP dissidents call for action against Finance Secy. for sabotaging LG polls
‘Constitution cannot be circumvented by a circular regardless who issued it’ By Shamindra Ferdinando Top Nidahas Janatha Sandhanaya spokesperson Prof. G.L. Peiris said that Finance...
Lochana, Warangana clinch singles titles
Lochana Oshan de Silva and Warangana Jayawardena emerged Open Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions respectively at the North Western Province Badminton Association (NWPBA) Open Badminton...
Navigating amidst challenges, BoC strengthens its industry leadership position
The Bank has reported Rs. 32.0 billion Profit After Tax (PAT) for the year ended 31 December 2022 despite of many headwinds caused by the...
Maithripala requests more time from Civil Appeal High Court to support his Leave to Appeal Application
When the Leave to Appeal Application filed by the former President Maithripala Sirisena came up for Support yesterday (28th February) before the Civil Appeal High...
Julie on a jolly?
US Ambassador Julie J. Chung takes a selfie with a group of young participants at the launch of a publication titled “A Shared Vision for...
Contributory pension scheme for new entrants to state service
The Cabinet of ministers had approved a proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to establish a national contributory pension fund for government servants, Cabinet spokesman Bandula...