(MOSCOW, LANKAPUVATH) –Russian TV personality Ksenia Sobchak said on Wednesday she planned to run in next year’s presidential election, offering liberal voters unhappy with President Vladimir Putin’s rule someone to back, though she has little prospect of winning.
"‘Russia’s version of Paris Hilton’ announces presidential bid"Author: chanaka inoj
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Sri Lanka Army has made arrangements to recruit a new batch of 7000 soldiers to its ranks on a proposal made by Army Commander Lt. Gen. Mahesh Senanayake.
"Army to recruit 7000"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Chief Prelate of the Malwatte Chapter rejected media reports which mischievously suggested that he opposed any Constitutional reforms, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.(19)
"PM slams mischievous media spin: Malwatte Chief Prelate denies opposing new constitution"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –“Journalists should always use their pens by choosing the right thing with respect for the truth”, says President Maithripala Sirisena.
"Journalists must always use their pen with respect for truth – President"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –For the third time in three years, Mohammad Hafeez finds his bowling action under scrutiny by the ICC. Soon after the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, Hafeez’s action was reported to be suspect by match officials. He now has 14 days to have his action tested though until the results of that test are known, he can continue bowling. But it leaves Pakistan to once again ponder the prospect of…
"Hafeez reported for suspect action yet again"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –In commemoration of Deepavali, People’s Bank organized a series of ceremonies at the Wellawatte Branch.
"People’s Bank celebrates the Deepavali"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Foreign Secretary, Ms. Tehmina Janjua, who visited Sri Lanka for Foreign Secretary level Bilateral Political Consultations, called on the Sri Lankan Prime Minister, H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe, yesterday.(18)
"Foreign Secretary of Pakistan called on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The reclamation of the port city is expected to be completed by 2019 and the first investment on the reclaimed land was expected to begin by mid next year which would be an investment of US$ one billion, said Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka addressing the Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association first AGM in Colombo on Tuesday.
"Port City to draw first investment of US$ 1 bn in mid 2018"
(CALIFORNIA, LANKAPUVATH) –The death toll from California’s hepatitis A outbreak has reached 19, one week after the state’s governor issued a health state of emergency.
"California hepatitis A outbreak death toll climbs to 19"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena has extended his support to Pakistan to host the 20th SAARC Summit meeting there.
"President supports Pakistan to host 20th SAARC Summit"