Major fire engulfs Pooneryn coir factory
Pooneryn Divisional Secretary has requested the assistance of Sri Lanka Air Force helicopters to douse a fire that broke out in a…
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Bakeer Markar’s ‘Sithamu’ column collection launch on August 10
Sithamu, a collection of columns written by SJB Parliamentarian Imitiaz Bakeer Markar to a national news paper will be launched on August…
Developing closer ties with South India, EU essential – State Minister
Building closer ties with India, Sri Lanka’s closest ally is one of the primary foreign policy goals, said Foreign Affairs State Minister…
Indonesian Ambassador pays courtesy call on CDS
Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva…
Veteran journalist Srimal Abeyewardene passes away
Veteran journalist Srimal Abeyewardene passed away at the age of 79 on Wednesday in Toronto, Canada. He was a former staffer of…
Monk demands Rs. 24,000 to perform final rites
An incident where a Chief Incumbent of a temple had demanded Rs. 24,000 from a person to perform final rites of his…
25th AGM of St Mary’s College Dehiwala today
The Annual General Meeting of the Old Boys’ Union of St Mary’s College Dehiwala will be held today (5) at the college…
Principal opposes formation of Alumni Assn.
On the morning of Friday (4), the Alumni of the Hendri Ariyaratne College, Narawelpita held a protest against the school principal for…
Only qualified teachers permitted for pre-schools
Training, Diploma for 40,000 teachers in 19,000 schools Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha says only qualified teachers with Government stipulated qualifications will…