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Govt.'s Behaviour Sends Alarm Signal To People: Anura

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that the irresponsible behaviour of the government during the election period is an alarming signal to the people as to how it would act after the election and said people should collectively face this alarming situation.

Cardinal Tells Candidates, Don't Use My Picture

Some candidates use their old photographs taken with me for their propaganda

First Half Tea Production Hits 20-year Low

Severe drought prevailed during 1Q cited as main reason. Low-Country tea production plunges— lowest since 1999. High-Growns record lowest output since El-Nino year of 1992. June 2020 tea output down to 26.8 Mnkg, from 27.5 Mnkg in June, last year

Murali Marks 10 Years Since Test Retirement

Yesterday marked 10 years since Muttiah Muralitharan hung up his boots in Test cricket. His Test career ended with an incredible career-haul of 800 wickets, culminating in a win against the Dhoni-led Indian team at Galle.

Akila Tells Prof. Senarath To Prove His Allegations

Bulldozing artefacts in Kurunegala

Thewarapperuma hospitalised after assault

UNP Kalutara District candidate Palitha Thewarapperuma was hospitalised after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of people at Wekandala in Matugama yesterday, police said.

Covid-19 Infected Army Officer's House Burgled

While his family was in quarantine centre

US Federal Reserve Proposal Dangerous: Harsha

Sri Lanka should not put its foreign reserves in danger just to raise international loans, former Minister and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate Dr. Harsha de Silva said yesterday.

KAP Planting Ceremony

Heralds the Kandy Esala festival

Link Between SJP And TNA Manifestos: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday there appeared to be a common link between the election manifestos of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA).

Navin Would Have Spoken Due To Frustration

SJB'S Mayantha Dissanayake says

Ranil Requests Govt To Clarify Matters

Govt. readying to sign MCC

Stokes Overtakes Holder To Become Top-ranked Test All-Rounder

England vice-captain Ben Stokes’ match-winning performance in the second Test against West Indies hoisted him above Windies skipper Jason Holder to become the top-ranked all-rounder in the game’s longest format, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

Archaeology Dept. Chief Has Failed In His Duty

There were allegations against this person and we interdicted him after an inquiry during our regime

Rainy Spell Expected To Continue

The prevailing rainy weather will prevail in the coming days while showers exceeding 100 mm could be expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces, The Met Department said yesterday.

STF Recover A Cache Of Military-Ware

Uniforms, weapons and ammo, among loot

Take Legal Action Against Those Responsible: Ranil

Former Premier stresses importance of history at book launch

Warning Letter Should Have Been Given Priority At Intelligence Reviews

After receiving the warning letter on April 9, 2019, about the possible terror attack, that particular letter should be the priority of all intelligence reviews and Security Council meetings during that time, former IGP N. K. Illangakoon on Friday informed the PCoI probing Easter Sunday Attacks.

Inconsistency In Bringing Back Sri Lankans Trapped Abroad

There is a lot of publicity given these days to the government’s efforts to bring back Sri Lankans trapped abroad due to Covid-19. Almost every day, we get reports of groups of Sri Lankans being brought back to the island, by the national carrier.

An insight into Soratha Thera's Philosophy

No one would think that Chandradasa Jayawardena, who was born on May 23, 1897, was a pioneer of higher education in Sri Lanka. It was Ven. Welivitiya Sri Soratha Thera who founded the Vidyodaya University.

HOW THE ‘86 TRINITY CRICKETERS ENDED A 35-YEAR WAIT

No one would have given the slightest chance to the Trinity cricket team of 1986, led by Thushara Weerasuriya, to beat their traditional rivals St. Anthony’s College Katugastota in their annual big match that year.

115TH AGM OF AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF CEYLON

The 115th Annual General Meeting of the Automobile Association of Ceylon was held on June 30, 2020 at the Association Auditorium. The AGM was well attended.

Ferrari relief as Vettel tops Hungarian second practice

Sebastian Vettel provided a reminder of the talents that won him four drivers’ world titles on Friday when he topped the times for Ferrari in a wet second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Vehicles No Longer Permitted To Park On Pavements

Police will tow away such vehicles including motorcycles that are parked on pavements or blocking roads. Motorists will have to pay towing charges

Gazette On Health Guidelines For Polls Within Two Days

Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi yesterday said that health guidelines pertaining to the General Elections would be gazetted within the next two days after receiving the necessary advice from the Attorney General and the Legal Draftsman.

Kandakadu Situation Under Control

Says wearing face masks a must

Nine Senior Police Officers Appointed As Hostage Negotiators

Nine senior Police officers have been appointed as hostage negotiators, the first of such an initiative in Sri Lanka, in keeping with international aviation obligations as part of crisis management during a possible aircraft hi-jacking or a hostage situation.

UNP Launches Manifesto: Focuses On Economy Revival Plan Similar To Japan

Whilst stating that Sri Lanka is slated to lose one million jobs and foreign revenue worth dollars 7 billion this year, former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said manifesto of his party has focused on this issue.

Another Prolonged Lockdown Will Kill Our Economy - Ranil

UNP govt. will enact Public Health Emergency Bill if elected to office

Newly Formulated Relief Package For Power Consumers - Amaraweera

Consumers will be given two months to settle March, April and May bills under new package. Consumers will have to pay tariff for March, April and May similar to that of February bill