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Shehan Karunathilake, a Sri Lankan writer, has won The Booker Prize, the world's highest literary honour. It is The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, a book written in English. Shehan Karunathileka, the recipient of the award, delivered an excellent speech...

In order to vote for the 22nd constitutional amendment, Pohottuwa has taken steps to present two conditions. The two conditions are the continuation of dual citizenship and the fact that Parliament cannot be dissolved for four and a half years....

During the press conferences held at the head office of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, the faces of all the Rajapaksa's as well as the Pohottu logo, could be seen from time to time on the back screen. But due...

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has acknowledged the rationale for the recently proposed tax changes and called on the government to show greater restraint, accountability and transparency on government spending. While the tax hike will invariably impact businesses and private...

Indian star Kamal Haasan today assured continued support for the Tamils in Sri Lanka. The assurance was given during talks with Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP S. Sritharan. Sritharan had talks with the Indian actor turned politician in Tamil Nadu...

To support the urgent medical needs of Sri Lankans throughout the country, Ambassador Julie Chung participated today in the donation of medical equipment from the U.S. Department of Defense to the Ministry of Health at the Base Hospital in Panadura...

Electricity and Energy Minister Mr. Kanchana Wijesekera says that legal and disciplinary measures will be taken if any employee or trade union disrupts the services. The minister posted a note on his Twitter account and mentioned that the petroleum service...

JVP leader Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe has ruined this country by taking loans more than Rajapaksa. Joining a television conversation, he pointed out that from 2007 to 2020, fifteen and a half billion dollars worth...

A meeting has taken place between former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the strongmen of Pohottu parties and the Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka. Mr. Ranjith Bandara, Member of Parliament of Pohottu Party, said that several matters were discussed, including...

Tragic tale of two innocent flower buds face the cruelty of life Every day we hear and see heart-wrenching events through the media. When some mothers leave the country, they forget the children they gave birth to. Recently, we heard...