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The case filed against former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka for a motor accident that took place in 2016 in Rajagiriya was yesterday fixed for trial on November 30 by the Colombo High Court. Former Minister Patali Champika, his…

WorldTags: Print EditionAt least 19 people were killed and 43 wounded in two explosions, interior ministry sources told Al Jazeera. At least 19 people were killed and 43 wounded when two explosions followed by gunfire hit Afghanistan’s…

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said the government has during the past few days acted to destroy the reputation that Sri Lanka had built among the international community, in one moment. Wijewardene said China black-listed the…

The Government yesterday announced new dates for key school-based examinations that were scheduled for 2021. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the revised dates to conduct Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, General Certificate of…

People expect realistic and truthful solutions at the moment instead of deceit and conceit. A philosophical movement is the need of the hour and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is ready for that, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.…

The Government has issued ‘General Policy Guidelines’ for the electricity industry enabling the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to formulate the minimum cost long-term generation plan from 2022 to 2041 according to these guidelines.…

The Catholic Bishops Conference yesterday said that the formulation of a new Constitution for the country was put on the back burner with the adoption of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution. “Despite the promise made by the…

SportsSports Minister Namal Rjapaksa handing over the donation to Dr. Ruwanthi Perera, Chairperson, Donation Committee of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila Tags: Print EditionSri Lanka Cricket granted a sum of LKR 13.43…

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to the revised schedule for the Grade 5 Scholarship, Advanced Level and Ordinary Level examinations for the year 2021. Six months after the covid-19 pandemic in 2021, schools were fully…

SportsKagiso Rabada (R) and Anrich Nortje picked up three wickets each.Tags: Print EditionSouth Africa beat Bangladesh by six wickets to strengthen their Men’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes. A dismal Bangladesh were bowled out for 84…