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Cinnamon Air's Young Aviator's Programme Kick-Starts

Sri Lanka’s domestic airline, Cinnamon Air continuously focuses on pioneering positive change within the domestic aviation industry in the country and keeping this goal at the forefront, Cinnamon Air proudly presents their latest endeavor, “Young Aviator’s Programme”.

Fonterra Co-Creates Grassroots Solutions With Dairy Farmers

Fonterra Brands Lanka has implemented specific solutions together with its dairy farmers to improve milk quality and yield, which includes the provision of fodder and farming equipment.

This Children's Day: Action Demanded, Not Celebration

Over the last few months, Sri Lanka has been plagued with continuous reports of child abuse. Horrendous accounts of abuse, rape, and murder have emerged following the period in which Sri Lanka grappled with a growing pandemic.

Is Breast Cancer Preventable?

There is no certain way of preventing breast cancer. However, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 30-50% of cancers are preventable.

Sri Lanka Miffed At India's Call To Implement 13A

A host of important matters were discussed at a virtual bilateral discussion carried out last Saturday between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sun Match Creates Spark With Unique Hygiene Brand

Sun Match Company (Pvt.) Ltd, owners of the leading household brand ‘Soorya’, has announced the launch of a range of new products under the brand name ‘Sun’.

B. Braun Lanka Celebrates Over 25 Years In Healthcare Industry

B. Braun Lanka, a German multinational and one of the world’s largest medical and pharmaceutical device companies, celebrates 25 years of excellence in the Healthcare industry in Sri Lanka on 29th September 2020.

Innovbank 2020 Thrives Selecting Best Among Very Best

International symposium on innovative banking bounced back gloriously following the COVID-19 pandemic. The final round of presentations of selected participants via online platforms and onsite was held at Bank of Ceylon (BOC), head office.

Revitalize With The Daily Dose Of Energy With The Perfect Blend Of Khao Shong Coffee

The fated introduction of Khao Shong Coffee to the Sri Lankan market is a tale to remember. Managing Director of Visvaka Marketing (Pvt) Ltd Chula De Silva randomly picked up this standout brand in the isle of a supermarket during one of his visits to Thailand. Once the products potential was realized, the Managing Director had the idea to let the Sri Lankan market witness the unique taste that he personally experienced. Thereafter, along with the ample support of Director Prasanna Perera, the duo spread the irrepressible delight of Khao Shong in every corner of the Sri Lankan market.

SDB Bank Introduces Bulk Cash Collection Service

SDB bank recently launched its bulk cash collection service in furtherance of its customer convenience proposition.

Bangladesh Tour Of Sri Lanka Postponed To Next Year

Bangladesh’s tour to Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin later this month, has been postponed to next year.

Bombshell Report Claims Trump Avoided Taxes For Years

US President Donald Trump on Sunday faced allegations that he paid little or no federal income tax for years before he came to power, as his cloudy financial past stoked controversy ahead of the first election debate.

India's Virus Cases Top 6 Million Amid Concerns Over Festivals

DPA, 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 - The number of Covid-19 cases in India topped 6 million on Monday amid concerns over the country’s upcoming religious festival season and polls in a populous state.

Indian, SL Premiers Hold Discussion On Mitigating Trade Balance

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian Premier Narendra Modi discussed the possibilities of mitigating the trade balance between Sri Lanka and India, that now remains highly in favour of India, during their bilateral summit held in late last week through a video link, Money, Capital Market and State Enterprises Reforms State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal said yesterday.

Joaquin Welcomes New Baby

Joaquin Phoenix has reportedly welcomed his first child with fiancée Rooney Mara, a baby boy named after his late brother River Phoenix.

Jaffna Social, Political Activists Launch Fast In Protest Of Ban

Ban imposed on Thileepan’s commemoration

J'pura Holds Sosaa In Style

Sri Jayewardenepura University hosts SOSAA’s 7th International Conference on History and Archaeology

Reform The Proposed 20a To Strengthen; Not Weaken, Transparent And Public Oversight

By abolishing the audit commission and exempting the President and Prime Minister’s offices from audit, the 20A will permit daylight robbery of public funds Now Chinese port authorities are trying to pressure local farmers to sell their land to make way for a Chinese industrial zone in Hambantota

Siyanetharu, Golden Birds Emerge Champions

Siyanetharu Sports Club, Gampaha and Golden Birds Sports Club, Radawana clinched the men’s and women’s titles respectively at the 14th Dialog President’s Gold Cup Volleyball Championship held at the National Youth Services Council Indoor Stadium in Maharagama on Saturday.

UNP Should Learn From Its Past Mistakes: Dep. Leader Ruwan

The government is going to make a ‘U’ turn and snatch the democratic rights away from the people through the 20th Amendment A party such as the UNP is needed at a time such as this when draconian legislation is to be introduced and when leaders of the government say their verbal statements should be considered as circulars

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage runs risk of being blacklisted: Minister

Artificial milk not good for baby elephants

UDA plans cycling track

Connecting Diyatha Uyana with Port City

Disgraced cardinal denies wrong-doing

An Italian cardinal forced to quit his powerful Vatican post, said on Friday Pope Francis had accused him of embezzlement, but he denied wrongdoing and vowed he was ready to lay down his life for the pontiff.

Harsha named chairperson of Finance Committee

The committee is yet to be appointed though his name has been sent to the Speaker

Bollywood superstar Padukone summoned in drugs probe

Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has been summoned for questioning as part of an escalating drugs probe into the suicide of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Indian police said late Wednesday.

174 Indian Nationals Repatriated From SL On A Special Flight

174 Indian nationals including an infant were repatriated from Sri Lanka on a special Air India flight AI 1284 from Colombo to Mumbai and Delhi on 24 September, 2020.

No Substantial Changes To 20 A

Internal criticism of the new Bill centred on the provisions such as the ones to make way for dual citizens to enter Parliament. The Bill ran into hot waters with some groups within the government itself making reservations about certain provisions of it. The government says 20A is a temporary arrangement until the enactment of a totally new constitution later.

Ranindu And Nethmi Winners At National Chess Championships

Sixteen-year-old Ranindu Liyange from Ananda College was crowned National Chess Champion while Nethmi Fernando of Girls’ High School won the Women’s National Championship.

The 20th Through The Eyes Of A Helpless Citizen

The majority who voted at 2019 presidential polls are silent about the present head of state’s fondness to retain the presidency and give the position more powers. The powerful position JR created for himself gave him wings and made him invincible or better untouchable In a way Gotabaya wants to be like a ‘king’ and a Sinhala Buddhist nation like Sri Lanka, is not new to this concept

RAHUL, BOWLERS SHINE AS KXIP BEAT RCB BY 97 RUNS

Skipper K. L. Rahul led from the front as he smashed a blistering unbeaten 132 to help Kings XI Punjab pull off a convincing 97-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday.