Sanath disappointed by poor pitches in LPL
Former cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya said that he was disappointed by the poor pitches seen in the Lanka Premier League (LPL). In a tweet, he said, “Disappointed by poor wickets…
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Tiran goes to CID against Dumindas statement
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has made a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (15) regarding a statement made by Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) activist Duminda Nagamuwa. Mr.…
16hr watercut on Saturday
A 16-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in Colombo from 8.00am on Saturday (24) due to urgent maintenance activities. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB)…
President meets with SLRCS IFRC leaders
In a momentous development, President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened a meeting today with a delegation composed of members from the esteemed Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) and the prestigious International…
President returns to SL
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned to Sri Lanka after concluding his official visit to Japan. The President and the Sri Lankan delegation landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport late yesterday…
Heat advisory issued to several provinces
Warnings have been issued once again over extreme heat in several parts of the island. The Department of Meteorology accordingly has issued what is being termed as a “heat index…
President declines to name Ranugge to the Police Commission
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reportedly declined to approve one recommendation made by the Constitutional Council (CC) to the National Police Commission. Mr. S. Ranugge’s name has been rejected in this…
Douglas to replace Janaka
Senior administrative officer – Mr. Douglas Nanayakkara will be recommended to the Constitutional Council to be appointed as the new chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).…
Veteran diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passes away
Veteran Sri Lankan diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passed away today at the age of 85 while receiving treatment at the Kandy National Hospital. He was the UN Under-Secretary-General for the Office…