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Installation Of Executive Committee of AATSL Toastmasters

The 12th installation ceremony ended under strict health guidelines on the 30th June evening with a positive note at the Professor Laksman R Watawala Auditorium of AAT Center, Narahenpita, Colombo 05 by installing club president and the executive committee team for the toastmaster year 2020/2021.

Rare Birth Of Twin Elephant Calves In Minneriya

It was the first time in Sri Lanka’s recorded history that twin elephant calves had been witnessed

US$950 Mn Worth Exports In June: Basil

Foreign exchange and tourist income depend on foreign countries

We will grant public servants benefits denied to them: Ranil

Security forces and the police too will benefit from the planned concessions

Ranil's assurance on reviving economy false: Gammanpila

The assurances made by former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to revive the economy, if elected, are false, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader and SLPP Colombo District candidate Udaya Gammanpila said yesterday.

PCR reports received : WELIKADA INMATES TEST NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19

474 INMATES AND 131 OFFICIALS AT THE KANDAKADU REHABILITATION CENTRE TO UNDERGO QUARANTINE

Download MYBUS SL: The new Mobile App

For the convenience of SLTB and private bus commuters, the National Transport Commission (NTC) yesterday launched a mobile App titled, ‘MYBUS SL’ with a multitude of facilities aimed at saving time, helping prearrange tours and prevent passengers being overcharged.

CMLS RAISES CONCERNS OVER ERRONEOUS PCR TEST REPORTS

Several malpractices and erroneous COVID 19 test reports are being released by certain external PCR laboratories conducting COVID-19 PCR Tests, the College of Medical Laboratory Science claimed.

Sourav Ganguly credits fitness for India's fast bowling rise

India’s Cricket Chief Sourav Ganguly says improved fitness standards and a change in culture have led to the country developing one of the world’s best pace attacks.

GROUP OF SJB MEMBERS WILL JOIN UNP AFTER POLLS

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidates will join the UNP after the conclusion of the general election, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

Special Police, STF raid in Kilinochchi

A special operation was launched by the police and the STF in Kilinochchi following information that antisocial activities were planned in the area to coincide with ‘Black Tigers Day’ which fell on Sunday.

PC polls before end of this year: GL

Once the general election is held in August the new govt. would focus on Provincial polls

AGREES TO PAY RS. 1 MN COMPENSATION

Mendis, who was arrested over a fatal accident, was released on bail by Panadura Additional Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya yesterday.

Imthiaz Praises Vijayakala Maheswaran

Even Sumanthiran and R. Sampanthan are also Tamil leaders who have embraced democracy

EC To Restrict Number Of Ballots Counted In Each Room

One counting-room would be reserved for counting ballots of 6,000 voters this time due to health guidelines

Kusal Mendis Arrested Over Fatal Accident

National cricketer Kusal Mendis has been arrested following an accident that killed a 64-year-old man at Horethuduwa in Panadura yesterday morning, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratna said.

People Should Look At A Micro Picture: Ranil

Pledges to grant a package of concessions to people if his party is elected

SJB A Cat's Paw Of Communalistic Political Parties: PM

Our most recent experience of the dangerous consequences of this brand of politics was the Easter Sunday terrorist attack

12 More PNB Officers Detained Over Drug Trafficking

Earlier, four officers including a Sub Inspector attached to the PNB were also arrested. Police also seized Rs 31.2 million and around 20 sovereigns of gold

China Vows Retaliation Against Britain

China, (DAILY MAIL), 2 JULY 2020 -China today threatened to punish Britain for offering three million Hong Kongers an escape route from Beijing’s crackdown on dissent - warning at a press conference that the UK would ‘bear the consequences’.

Come With A Pen To Cast Your Vote: EC

Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Mahinda Deshapariya requested voters to bring a ballpoint pen along with them when they come to vote on August 5 for their own safety but added if a voter does not have a pen to mark the ballot paper, officials will provide one. Though the cost of the Parliamentary polls 2020 has escalated as never before as a direct result of the Covid 19 pandemic, the EC would take all efforts to maintain the cost of the election below Rs. 10 billion, Mr. Deshapriya said.

Over 160 Killed In Myanmar Jade Mine Landslide

The battered bodies of more than 160 jade miners were pulled from a sea of mud after a landslide in northern Myanmar on Thursday, after one of the worst-ever accidents to hit the treacherous industry.

SJB Youth Wing Protest Against Match-Fixing Allegations

Opposition politicians claimed that the allegations of match-fixing made by former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage were conjured to victimise Sri Lankan cricketers who spoke against the construction of the proposed stadium in Homagama, during a protest held outside Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Headquarters in Maitland Place yesterday.

EU Commission Raises Alarm Over Youth Unemployment During Pandemic

DPA, 01ST JULY, 2020 - The European Commission has urged EU countries to tackle youth unemployment, which over the past few months has skyrocketed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Beware Of A Possible Second Wave - Ranil

Potential risk of second wave if health guidelines are ignored

This Madness Has To Stop: Harin

Urges all sports fans to speak against this drama of insulting cricketing greats

EU Refuses To Open Its Borders To American Travellers

BRUSSELS, (DAILY MAIL), 1 JULY 2020 - Americans travellers will be refusedly entry into the European Union for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

Sanga Summoned Over Match-Fixing Allegation

Upul Tharanga gave a two-hour statement yesterday

Mee Heads Burnley Up To Eighth With Win At Palace

Burnley moved up to eighth in the Premier League after a header from captain Ben Mee earned them a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Monday.

August 5 Election - Counting Not On The Same Day Results By 10 P.M. On Aug. 6

Strict safety measures to be adopted on election day to make polling stations one of the safest places for all stakeholders