Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australian prime minister after overthrowing Gillard
- සිංහල - Kevin Rudd re-assumed the leadership of the Australian Labor Party and became the Australian Prime Minister for the...
Thamilini freed
- සිංහල - Former LTTE women’s wing political head, Thamilini, was freed today after completing rehabilitation, Commissioner General of Rehabilitation Brigadier Dharshana...
Pakistani Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka
- සිංහල - Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani will arrive in Sri Lanka on Thursday to further enhance...
TNA and DPF leaders hold discussions
The TNA and DNPF leaders met to discuss about the 13th amendment and steps to be taken by the Tamil and Muslim political parties at the...
BJP slams Indian policy on Lanka
- සිංහල - BJP leader Jaswant Singh today held politicians responsible for the country's present security situation, saying they are to...
South Africa offers to mediate
South Africa has offered to mediate between the government and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to resume direct talks, the TNA said....
Commonwealth ought to take Sri Lanka to task
The world is so busy cheering on the emergence of democracy in Myanmar that it is in danger of averting its eyes from...
Ministers oppose moves to dilute 13A
- සිංහල - “The Government will not receive a two thirds majority in Parliament for a revision of the provincial council...
Private sector must stop corruption and pay their taxes to build a better Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Treasury Secretary Dr. PB Jayasundera called on the private sector to stop corruption and pay taxes and work harder in order...
Country loses 150 MW power daily due to breakdown
The country continues to lose nearly 150 MW of low cost hydro power daily and this trend would continue with the possibility...
Sri Lanka unlikely to get new U.S. waiver for Iran crude-minister
The United States is unlikely to grant another waiver to Sri Lanka to allow it to import Iranian crude, Sri Lanka's...
Sri Lankan rupee falls to near 7-mth low; depreciation pressure persists
Sri Lanka's rupee hit a near seven-month low on Monday, before a state-controlled bank intervened to stabilise the currency, dealers said, amid...
Migrated Tamils and Tamil politicians responsible for Diluting of power: Daya Master
- සිංහල - Tamils are against the diluting of powers in the 13th Amendment to the constitution, former LTTE media coordinator...
3,000 Sterling pound bond for Lankans, Asians and Africans to enter UK
BRITAIN is planning to force visitors from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and other countries whose nationals are deemed to pose a “high risk”...
Chinese currency will eclipse dollar in 10 to 15 years: U.S.-based Indian economist
A renowned US-based Indian economist has predicted that Chinese currency renminbi will eclipse dollar in international trading systems within 10 to 15...