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Debt burden to be reduced by 2020 - PMPrime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe predicts that the debt burden of the country will significantly be reduced by 2020. The The observation was made while speaking at the 70th Convention of the United National Party held in Borella this afternoon (10). Prime Minister Wickremesinghe also went on to say that this would be the ideal time to develop the country under the rule of the coalition Government of the UNP and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). “As we mark the 70th anniversary, the UNP is not just a political party,” he added. The Prime Minis

Assault on two youth goes viral on social media

A video showing a group of people assaulting a young girl and a boy who had come to Kurunegala to attend the SLFP anniversary celebrations on Sunday has gone viral on social media websites. According to reports, they were among a group of supporters of an SLFP organizer of the Gampaha District and had got into a brawl with another group of people who had come to attend the event. The incident later led to a brawl between the girl’s companions and those who attacked her. However, the police managed to rescue the boy and the girl and settle the matter. The reason for the assault was unknown

Ben Stokes Goes Down After Being Hit On The Box

After the beer and skittles of Trent Bridge, Pakistan making England have to work for results at Headingley and for a reasonable total here. Nevertheless, if Pakistan are to get near this total of 302, they will have to bat better than they have so far in this series, and in conditions which don't look favorable. So take England to win, but could be a very good finish if Pakistan play well.

SLFP Convention today in Kurunegala

The 65th Convention of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party is currently being held at the Maligapitiya Grounds in Kurunegala. The convention is held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena who is also the leader of the party. According to SLFP General Secretary Duminda Dissanayake, this convention would be the biggest ever convention of the party, with supporters coming in from all parts of the island. However, the SLFP members of the Joint Opposition have decided to boycott the Convention.

The long-awaited first edition of the Pakistan Super League follows two previous attempts that fell through over a lack of sponsorship and the suspension of international cricket at home in the wake of a militant attack on the Sri Lankan team almost seven years ago. With Pakistan's once-dominant Twenty20 side sliding to a lowly seventh place in world rankings following a their recent series loss against New Zealand, organisers are keen for local talent to hone their skills alongside the world's best players including Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen and Shane Watson. Featuring 69 local a

PSL to launch in UAE Pakistan is set to launch its first franchise-based Twenty20 league in the UAE on Thursday as its cash-strapped cricket board seeks to boost revenues and reverse the national team's slide in the game's shortest format. The long-awaited first edition of the Pakistan Super League follows two previous attempts that fell through over a lack of sponsorship and the suspension of international cricket at home in the wake of a militant attack on the Sri Lankan team almost seven years ago. With Pakistan's once-dominant Twenty2

THE NAME, FLAG & ANTHEM OF THE NATION There has been a lot of discussion on the appearance in public of a sticker with a particular spin on what can be argued to be the true name of this island, “Sinhale”. “Sinha-Le,” literally (of the) Lion (Sinha) Blood, with the first part in yellow and the last or ‘le’ element in red first appeared in social media when someone got a tattoo done, took a picture and posted it on Facebook. Since then it has gone viral in Sri Lanka. While a particular group has happily piggybacked on the term and extremist ‘interpreters’ have indul

Mushroom lights turn any room into magical forest Any nature buff will just love these LED Mushroom Lights by Japanese designer Yukio Takano of The Great Mushrooming. The synthetic funghi are constructed out of glass to look as if they are growing out of the found wood of logs and tree stumps. In reality, though, the custom-built lamps are meant to serve as creative illumination for any home. The variations in design mimic a variety of species and, just like many types of mushrooms, these are definitely not meant to be eaten! The small lights consist of LEDs that are embe

CCTV recordings of a case assumed to be Embilipitiya incident has been released to media. A youth resided in Embilipitiya fell off upstairs of a house in a clash between police and inhabitants, succumbed to his injuries the 4th January. The case was first held before the Embilipitiya Additional Magistrate Prasanna Fernando on 13th January.

Sydney Thunder wins men's Big Bash League final Sydney Thunder completed their fairytale rise from Big Bash League also-rans to champions, with a tense three-wicket win against Melbourne Stars in the final at the MCG. Competing in their first BBL final after finishing last on three occasions, Thunder rode Usman Khawaja’s coat tails – he made 70 off 40 balls – to chase down Stars’ total of 9-176 with three balls to spare in front of 47,672 fans on Sunday.Ben Rohrer landed the final blow of an epic encounter, hitting the winning runs with a straight six off the third ball

Everybody should work for country's commercial development- PM says in Davos Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe noted that all should contribute to uplift the positive environment for foreign investments in Sri Lanka. The Premier made this remark during a discussion with Sri Lankan Media at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Prime Minister stated that the vibrant economic development of East Asia will be soon seen in South Asia centered by the rapid and structural commercial advancements established in Sri Lanka. At the WEF, the Premier and the Sri Lankan delegation have

FCID probes on Basil's Gampaha land Police boarded the Avant Gaurd vessel to make an impression; Says Minister of Law and order The Minster of Law and Order and Prison Reforms Thilak Marapana said in parliament today that police raided the Avant Garde vessel to impress the new government. He stated this while participating in the adjourning debate on the Avant Garde transaction, the ongoing investigations on fraud and corruption that was committed during the Rajapaksa regime. The adjourning debate was moved by Opposition Chief Whips Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

FCID probes on Basil's Gampaha land The FCID has initiated a probe on the Gampaha land where the main office of Basil Rajapaksa was built, reports say. The land has been purchased under the name of the 'Rajapaksa Foundation' and investigations are pertaining into the purchase of the land and its construction expenditures. Although it is estimated that over Rs. 200 million has been spent for the purchase and construction, no accounting records have been found, reports add. Upon being questioned as to who had provided these funds, a member of the Basil Rajapaksa foundation - Upul

Rice Price cannot Rise The Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute states that the price of rice cannot increase due to the abundance of rice stock. According to the institute it is reported that there is an artificial upsurge in the market price of rice. The Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research Institute further stated that 1 kg of Nadu rice is sold between Rs55 and Rs65 and 1 kg of Samba between Rs70 and Rs80. The Institute points out that however a further upsurge in the price of rice is not possible at the moment.

Commercial Bank launches low cost insurance for micro borrowers A low cost insurance scheme that will protect micro borrowers has been launched by Commercial Bank of Ceylon in association with two insurance companies,Ceylinco Insurance and BIMA. The policy will cover the borrowers against accidental death or permanent disability, compensate for loss of income due to hospitalisation and also contribute towards funeral expenses. Monthly premiums of Rs 150, Rs 300 and Rs 600 respectively for the Silver, Gold and Platinum categories of the scheme provide accident cover of Rs 1 mill

We will contest at the General Election, says MahindaWe will contest at the next General Election and form a new government, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said at his home in Medamulana this morning (01).“The fight that started in Nugegoda has become a major driving force in the country. I have no right to reject the request by people to protect the country and the party. The economic progress that has been stalled will be rebuilt and reenergized,” Rajapaksa said.“The young generation of this country has not yet witnessed the darker side of the United National Party (UNP). Th

John Keells Holdings concludes debt financing for Waterfront Project re-branded ‘Cinnamon Life’ Waterfront Properties (Private) Limited, the subsidiary controlled by John Keells Holdings PLC has finalized a syndicated project development facility amounting to USD 395 million with the Standard Chartered Bank thus concluding the required debt financing for the project. John Keells’ Waterfront Project situated in a premier location of Colombo includes a 6 star hotel, apartment blocks, large retail centre, office buildings and car parks. It is a city within a city. While the project w

Measures will be taken to prevent another war by rectifying the causes of war President Maithripala Sirisena says that causes for the war should be identified, and measures should be taken to prevent another war from taking place. The President stated this while attending a ceremony to unveil the pinnacle of a newly built stupa at the historical Muhudu Maha Vihara in Pothuvil today.

AThe govt accused an influential section of the UPFA parliamentary group of having made a desperate bid to sabotage the 19 Amendment to the Constitution. President Maithripala Sirisena, however, in his capacity as the leader of the SLFP had succeeded in thwarting dissidents, Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said. He alleged that dissident group had made a bid to refrain from backing

Apr 30 (Island) The govt accused an influential section of the UPFA parliamentary group of having made a desperate bid to sabotage the 19 Amendment to the Constitution. President Maithripala Sirisena, however, in his capacity as the leader of the SLFP had succeeded in thwarting dissidents, Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said. He alleged that dissident group had made a bid to refrain from backing

Apr 29 (DN) President Maithripala Sirisena in a message hailed the approval of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in parliament, by a two thirds majority as a historic victory achieved by the Sri Lankan society as a whole. The President thanked the Maha Sangha, other religious leaders, political parties and civil society organisations who supported the struggle for constitutional reforms during the last 37 years. While mentioning that main candidates who contested five pas

Apr 29 (CT) The final vote taken on the 19th Amendment to the Constitution Bill was passed with a majority of 211 votes in Parliament yesterday. The Bill received 212 votes in favour as the UPFA, DNA and TNA voted with the govt. Digamadulla UPFA MP Sarath Weerasekera voted against, while Galle District independent MP Ajith Kumara of the FSP abstained from voting. Ten MPs were absent

Apr 28 (Island) An irate PM Ranil Wickremesinghe reminded Prof. G.L. Peiris that it was he who on behalf of the SLFP proposed that the Prime Minister should act for the President when the latter was either overseas or indisposed. PM accused Prof. Peiris of taking contradictory positions, thereby undermining the passage of 19 Amendment to the Constitution. Wickremesinghe was responding to Prof.

Apr 28 (DN) The public should be given an opportunity to read the full 19th Amendment. If there is nothing fishy and the 19th Amendment is supposed to be people-friendly, then why is there such pressure put on MPs to vote for it, asked Public Service United Nurses Union president Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera. According to Ven. Ananda Thera, it raises suspicion as to why certain persons are in such a great hurry to get

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