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Building collapse in Sri Lankan capital kills seven people
LOCAL

Building collapse in Sri Lankan capital kills seven people

Sri Lankan police say at least seven people have died when an old tea warehouse collapsed in the Grandpass area…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018
President, PM hold crucial discussions on future of the government
LOCAL

President, PM hold crucial discussions on future of the government

A crucial meeting between the President Maithripala Sirisena and the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is being held at the President’s…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/02/2018
Iran, Sri Lanka agree to expand mutual cooperation
BUSINESS

Iran, Sri Lanka agree to expand mutual cooperation

Iran and Sri Lanka have signed documents to expand cooperation in various areas, including trade and economy. During a recent…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/02/2018
Pandateruppu Girls High School, Jaffna & St Joseph’s College Colombo emerge Champions at Samaposha U14 Interschool Football Championship
SPORTS

Pandateruppu Girls High School, Jaffna & St Joseph’s College Colombo emerge Champions at Samaposha U14 Interschool Football Championship

The 2017 Under 14 Interschool Football Championship sponsored by Samaposha was held for the 9th consecutive year at the Race…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/02/201809/02/2018
Sri Lanka Premier to present massive development plan for the Southern Province next month
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Premier to present massive development plan for the Southern Province next month

Ranil Wickremesinghe says that a comprehensive plan for the development of the Southern Province will be presented to the country…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/02/201808/02/2018
Britain’s Prince Edward to arrive in Sri Lanka today
LOCALTOP STORY

Britain’s Prince Edward to arrive in Sri Lanka today

The British High Commission in Colombo announced that the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and the Countess of Wessex, will…

byFaraz Shauketaly31/01/2018
SriLankan Airlines boosts Dubai-Colombo service
BUSINESS

SriLankan Airlines boosts Dubai-Colombo service

SriLankan Airlines has introduced four narrow body flights, in addition to its existing service, to support the daily wide-body operations…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/01/2018
Sri Lanka Health Minister plans to introduce price regulation at private hospitals
LOCAL

Sri Lanka Health Minister plans to introduce price regulation at private hospitals

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said he will introduce price regulation at private…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/01/2018
2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy handed over to Sri Lankan President
SPORTSTOP STORY

2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy handed over to Sri Lankan President

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, and the trophy was handed over to President Maithripala…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/01/2018
Train engine drivers’ strike ends
LOCAL

Train engine drivers’ strike ends

The strike launched by the train engine drivers and guards from Tuesday night has been suspended following discussions with authorities.…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/01/2018

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