Thousands of people including Mahasangha participate

Construction work at Kuragala Asadisi Sugatha Maha Seya cheithiya. The proposed Cheithiya would be built at the location where ruins of an ancient Stupa had been found

Dinesh to chair BIMSTEC 17th session

After finalising the charter, the Parliamentarians are more likely to be committed to democratic principles

CBK asks Dayasiri why she is not invited

SLFP All Island Working Committee meeting. CBK asks Dayasiri to cancel the meeting claiming it was against the party constitution. The majority who were eligible for membership of the working committee, have also not been invited

BOC Platinum Sponsor For Sri Lanka's First-Ever Internet Day

As the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) is geared to unveil Sri Lanka Internet Day 2021, a first-time occurrence in the country, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) too collaborates as the Platinum sponsor for the event.

CEB To Raise Up To Rs.20bn On CSE Via Listed Debt

CSE says CEB application approved to this effect; debentures priced at Rs.100 each Debentures will have five-year tenor with fixed coupon interest rate of 9.35% p.a. Debentures carry rating of AA- (lka) by Fitch Ratings Lanka; CEB rated as AA-(lka) with a Stable Outlook People’s Bank functions as Manager, Banker and Trustee to the issue

Germany Stunned By North Macedonia In Rare World Cup Qualifier Home Defeat

The results mean that coach Joachim Loew, who is quitting after the European Championship, will be leaving Germany in third place on six points, behind 65th-ranked North Macedonia after they scored an 85th-minute winner through Eljif Elmas

Kuwait Airways Hails Sri Lankan Government's Efforts To Boost Tourism

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait and one of Sri Lanka’s most popular airlines, recently rated as a Major Five Star Airline for the year 2021, hailed the Sri Lankan government’s efforts to boost tourism and rejuvenate air travel into Sri Lanka, overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Softlogic And Striders Empower Japanese Cricketer's Training At SSC

Former Japanese professional baseball player Kimura Shogo is now in Sri Lanka to play cricket.

Belgium Second String Hits All The Right Notes For Martinez

Coach Roberto Martinez was delighted with the performance of his second-string Belgium side on Tuesday after their 8-0 thrashing of Belarus in a 2022 World Cup qualifier emphasised the depth of talent in the country.

Huawei Posts US$ 136.7bn Revenue For Year 2020

Huawei released its 2020 Annual Report yesterday. Growth slowed, but the company’s business performance was largely in line with forecast. Huawei’s sales revenue in 2020 rounded off at US$ 136.7 billion (CNY 891.4 billion), up 3.8 percent year-on-year, and its net profit reached US$ 9.9 billion, up 3.2 percent year-on-year.

Japan Gedara Expands Longstanding Partnership With BMC

Sri Lanka’s leading construction brand, Japan Gedara by Sanritsu Deco Pvt Ltd. opened its newest branch at the BMC showroom (Building Materials Corporation) in Colombo 10 toprovide total construction solutions with a hassle-free customer experience for the customers. With this branch opening Japan Gedara expands on its longs tanding partnership with BMC to serve Sri Lankan construction industry. They can now serve customers through an extensive technical knowledge in construction technology.

NDB Named As Sri Lanka's Best Digital Bank 2021 By Asiamoney

National Development Bank (NDB) was recently crowned as Best Digital Bank 2021, at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards for Sri Lanka, emphasising the bold strides the bank has made in Sri Lanka’s fast evolving digital landscape.

‘Irreplaceable' Aguero Won Hearts And Minds Of City Fans: Guardiola

Sergio Aguero is “irreplaceable in the souls, in the hearts, in the minds of our fans,” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said of the club’s record goalscorer who is to leave at the end of the season.

Cops To Get Tough On Reckless Drivers After Recent Accidents

Following the recent bus accident in Passara which claimed 15 lives and reckless driving by the lorry driver in Pannipitiya which caused a police officer to become violent, the police have vowed to get tough on reckless drivers and bring in a demerit system on the driving license to save lives.

Records Meant To Be Broken, Says Weeraratne After Thisara Misses Fastest Fifty Record

Former Sri Lankan all rounder Kaushalya Weeraratne would have been happy to see Thisara Perera break his fastest fifty record. Last Sunday, Perera just missed out on the record, scoring fifty in 13 balls, in a List A match between Army SC and Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club. He did however, become just the ninth cricketer to score six sixes in an over in a professional cricket match.

Sri Lanka To Launch First-Ever Internet Day This April

The digital services chapter of the Federation of Information Technology Industry in Sri Lanka (FITIS) will launch their ‘Internet Day 2021’ on April 6th.

World Leaders Call For New International Pandemic Treaty

Twenty-five world leaders have thrown their weight behind a proposal from European Council President Charles Michel to draw up a new international treaty on pandemic preparedness in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

CEAT Kelani announces 125% increase in Truck Bus Radial tyre production

CEAT Kelani Holdings has announced another significant increase in production that will more than double the number of Truck Bus Radial (TBR) tyres reaching the domestic market by June this year, further supporting the national effort to reduce dependence on imports and conserve foreign exchange.

Thai authorities force back refugees fleeing Myanmar air strikes

(REUTERS), 29 MARCH, 2021 – Thai authorities forced thousands of refugees fleeing air attacks by the army in neighbouring Myanmar to return to southeastern Karen state, two activist groups said on Monday.

Man arrested while transporting illicit timber in Kandawala

A lorry load of illicit timber was seized in transit and a suspect arrested by the Katana police during a raid at Kandawala on the Katana- Negombo road yesterday.

J&J, African Union in deal for up to 400 million COVID-19 shots

(REUTERS), 29 MARCH, 2021 – Johnson & Johnson will supply the African Union (AU) with up to 400 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine beginning in the third quarter, the drugmaker said on Monday, as the continent grapples with vaccinating 60% of its people.

TRAFFIC IN SUEZ CANAL RESUMES AFTER STRANDED SHIP REFLOATED

Shipping traffic through Egypt’s Suez Canal resumed on Monday after a giant container ship which had been blocking the busy waterway for almost a week was refloated, the canal authority said.

COP IN BROAD DAYLIGHT WRESTLING SHOWDOWN

A video circulating on social media since early yesterday, showing a police officer mercilessly assaulting a civilian, has received wide spread condemnation on social media while the police have launched an immediate investigation.

TROOPS FIRE AT FUNERAL AS MYANMAR MOURNS BLOODIEST DAY SINCE COUP

Myanmar security forces opened fire on Sunday, witnesses said, at people gathered for the funeral of one of the 114 people killed the previous day, the bloodiest day of protests since the military coup on Feb. 1.

Indian state imposes night curfew after record COVID jump

MUMBAI (REUTERS), 28 MARCH, 2021 - India’s western state of Maharashtra imposed night curfews on Sunday to tackle a surge in coronavirus cases, with the financial capital Mumbai reporting its highest single-day jump since last March.

Wreckage of Passara “Killer Bus” retrieved

The wreckage of the ill-fated bus that met with an accident at the 13th km. post on the Lunugala- Colombo Road was lifted from the precipice on Saturday evening with tremendous effort, Police said.

TAMIL DIASPORA GROUPS BANNED

The Government has banned a number of Tamil diaspora groups, including some influential organisations based in the UK.

Illicit fags worth over Rs.17Mn seized by Maligawatta Police

A large stock of counterfeit cigarettes worth over Rs.17 million, which was suspected to have been smuggled from Dubai was seized by the Maligawatta Police yesterday. Illicit fags worth over Rs.17Mn seized by Maligawatta Police

Sinhala and Tamil New Year: Large gatherings to be prohibited

No decision taken yet to enforce travel restrictions. Public urged to ensure existing health guidelines are strictly followed

MPs from previous parliament were warned of Easter Sunday Attacks

Life of former President Chandrika Kumaratunga was in danger after the incident in January this year when a group of people had gone into her home