The New York Superstar Strikers have been in supreme form, winning three out of four matches in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy tournament. As they continue their journey, their resounding victory stands as a testament to the combined efforts of the team and the unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase, echoing Udana’s sentiment of happiness […] …
The New York Superstar Strikers have been in supreme form, winning three out of four matches in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy tournament. As they continue their journey, their resounding victory stands as a testament to the combined efforts of the team and the unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase, echoing Udana’s sentiment of happiness […]
By N Sathiya Moorthy The figure is still low yet for ten per cent of Sri Lankans to indicate a preference for authoritarian rule does not augur well for the nation’s democracy, which is already under multiple pressures. The continuing economic crisis, which some experts say could push the nation back to a 2002-like situation is […]
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim mocked Angelo Mathews and other Sri Lankan players during the post match presentation ceremony of the three-match ODI series, which the visitors won 2-1. Concussion substitute Tanzid Hasan hammered 84 off 81 balls to help Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in the third one-day international and seal a 2-1 […]
Sri Lanka’s Government-backed traditional astrologers have failed to unanimously agree on the best date for new year rituals, with squabbling seers warning of “disaster” and accusing rivals of misinterpreting the position of stars. Astrologers are hugely influential figures consulted by the island’s Buddhist and Hindu communities, and their advice for auspicious dates guides everything from [̷...
‘Incumbent speaker elected on SLPP ticket is the worst’ Declaring that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena had become an extension of the executive, Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday (18) alleged that the role of the Supreme Court, pertaining to the enactment of new laws, was at stake. The former External Affairs Minister explained how the discarding of […]
Education Ministry direct school principals to postpone all sports events By Rathindra Kuruwita Health officials say a significant number of children are experiencing respiratory problems due to high levels of dust particles in the environment. Consultant Paediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Dr. Deepal Perera, advises that the elderly and pregnant women should also exercise caution. […]
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is scheduled to host the Eighth International Cooperation Forum (ICF) of the European Air Safety Agency (EASA), starting from today (19) to Thursday (21) at the Hilton, Colombo. It is the first time an EASA conference is being held in Sri Lanka, said EU Coordinator Romaney Laurancehewa. The three-day event will see the […]
The first LNG battery hybrid-powered RORO vessel, i.e., cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, etc., berthed at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) for the discharge of construction machinery and equipment, the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) said in a statement on Monday (18). The statement said the ship carried high and […]
By Ifham Nizam The latest publication of the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), `Trade Wars in Electric Vehicle Supply Chains: A Win for Sri Lanka’s Graphite Industry?” indicates that Sri Lanka is poised to benefit from the global trend towards electric vehicles (EVs). Sri Lanka stands to gain by leveraging its top-quality […]
Public trust in Parliament and political parties has reached an all-time low, with Parliament showing 22 percent public trust and political parties showing 19 percent, says the findings of a recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA). According to the findings of the survey, titled ‘Survey on Democracy and Reconciliation in Sri […]
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne resigned from COPE yesterday (18). He served on COPE in previous Parliaments and was reappointed a member of the watchdog committee after the recent prorogation of the House. Wickramaratne said in a release: “COPE was established to ensure the observance of financial discipline in Public Corporations and other semi-governmental bodies in which the gover...
In a bid to fortify Sri Lanka’s food safety protocols, an illuminating Seminar on Food Safety Governance is set to convene on the 27th of March, 2024, at the Prof PPGL Siriwardena Auditorium, hosted by the National Secretariat of Professional Practice of Chemistry (NSPPC), at the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon in Rajagiriya. The seminar promises […]
Sri Lanka’s batting lacked intent or purpose needed for a series decider as they crashed to a four-wicket loss with 58 ball to spare in the third ODI against Bangladesh in Chittagong yesterday. The series was levelled at 1-1 and with the final game being a day match and dew not affecting teams, the tourists […]
By Norman Palihawadane Galgamuwa police, on Sunday, nabbed a 48-year-old person for duping over dozen of Lankan women working in West Asian countries by promising to marry them and cheating them of out millions of rupees. The suspect posed as an army officer. Galgamuwa OIC Chief Inspector M. M. S. Pushpakumara said that they had received a […]
Gourmet Galle, the partner festival to the esteemed Galle Literary Festival, launched an exceptional 12-week culinary celebration on the picturesque shores of the south of Sri Lanka. Conceived by Geoffrey Dobbs, the festival Director, and founder, Gourmet Galle brought people out of the wintry cold and dark countries, offering an extended food festival experience amidst […]
A heatwave which is affecting Sri Lanka has forced the Education Ministry to postpone school sporting events. Education Minister Susil Premjayantha said that a circular has been issued advising all Government schools to postpone sports meets and other outdoor sports events till late April. The Department of Meteorology said that El Niño was to blame […]
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State Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government, and Environment Janaka Wakkumbura declared that the government has successfully delivered on a significant portion of its promises under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The State Minister additionally stated that the construction of 162 bridges currently underway will be finished and officially handed over to the public pri...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened with two innovative young farmers who are utilizing cutting-edge agricultural technology as part of the Agriculture Modernization Project, today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat. One of them, Mr. Bandula Munasinghe, hails from Puliyankulam village, Tirappane, Anuradhapura, earned an impressive income of LKR 12 million in 09 months from cultivating half a...
Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 87 people, including women and children in Kaduna state, residents and police said on Monday, in a fresh attack after an armed gang seized 286 students and staff from a school in early March.
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned the fishing community in Sri Lanka not to venture into the Arabian Sea for poaching activities during these days.