Tariff hike: Gov. suspects external forces; Opposition believes in uniting forces

In light of the Island wide campaign tomorrow against the electricity tariff hike, Leader of the Opposition and United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe says every faction must support campaigns launched for the benefit of the public. Speaking to reporters at the UNP headquarters Sirikotha, Ranil Wickremesinghe had this to say.  1800 Ranil …

Broad seizes moment at Lord’s

  Stuart Broad took seven wickets to rip through the New Zealand batting order and bowl England to an emphatic 170-run victory on the fourth day of the first test at Lord's on Sunday.     The touring side were skittled for 68 in just 22.3 overs, putting England 1-0 up in the two-match series and giving them the …

Tearful Beckham signs off with win in Paris

David Beckham left the pitch in tears as he completed the final home match of his 20-year career. Paris St-Germain's game against Brest was briefly halted as Beckham, captain for the night, was substituted after 81 minutes, his team-mates congregating in the middle of the pitch to applaud him. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said afterwards: …

David Beckham to retire from football at the end of the season

David Beckham is to retire from football at the end of this season after an illustrious 20-year career. The former England captain made 115 appearances for his country and 394 for Manchester United, winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League. Beckham, 38, signed a five-month deal at Paris St-Germain in January. He said "I'm …

Three IPL players arrested for fixing

Indian Test pacer S. Sreesanth and two of his Rajasthan Royals teammates - Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandila -- arrived in New Delhi this evening. The three players are allegedly facing spot-fixing charges in at least three Indian Premier League games. While Sreesanth was arrested on Carter road in Mumbai, Chandila was picked up from Intercontinental …

“We oppose multi-religious Sri Lanka”, Bodu Bala Sena says

In a major development in the issue of religious tension, the Bodu Bala Sena for the first time went on record today stating that it opposes the concept of a multi-religious Sri Lanka. Addressing a media briefing today the Ven. Galabodaththe Gnanasara thera elaborated.  1800 Bodu Bala 16th

Pettah protest: Opposition vows to continue campaign till tariff hike is suspended

The United National Party vows to continue its campaign until the electricity tariff hike is suspended.  The peoples’ movement against the increased electricity bill held a protest march from Borella to the Fort Railway Station this evening. Our staff correspondent at the scene said members of political parties, trade unions and various …

Sri Lanka lost the finals an hour before it commenced

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2011 GCE O/Level results to be delayed by a few days

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