Jaffna burst into history under violent and tragic circumstances. It began when Megaha of Kalinga, South India, invaded and occupied Jaffna in 1215. He opened his reign with ruthless terror. His violence knew no limits. The historical records reveal that he destroyed non-Saivite shrines, smashed Buddhist temples, and gouged the eyes out of heretics.His lasting contribution, apart from setting up a new...
Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa ended his first official visit to India on a successful note on Friday, securing an agreement for an extension of a Line of Credit to cover the import of food, medicine and other essential items from India to Sri Lanka.The visit also resulted in an ‘Energy Security Package’ that would include a line of credit to cover the import of fuel from India, and an early...
Cricket influenced and orchestrated by businessmen and destined to offer rich pickings to players in the name of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been exposed in all its cut-throat and back-stab dealings on the eve of its second edition which starts today at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.The run-up to the LPL’s media launch on Thursday had all the drama for an intriguing cinematic script to entice...
Lenders fail to comply with Govt relief measures
The 2022 Budget has failed to provide the much needed fillip to the small and medium sector players of the pandemic-hit tourism industry, said SME sector industry personnel who pinned hopes on the expenditure and revenue statement for some consolation.“SMEs, the most affected segment of the global pandemic, have been neglected,” said Kegalle District Hotels Association President Y.A. Nayana Udayapriya...
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