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by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Memories are short, unfortunately, or maybe fortunately! In most minds, the nightmare we went through with the Covid-19 pandemic is a distant memory. The hardships we went through and uncertainties we faced seem to be largely forgotten. After the 1918-1920 flu pandemic, commonly referred to by the misnomer, ‘Spanish flu’, which […]
- COVID vaccine phobia in lanka might be a serious problem in the next Pandemic (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID Fund wound up (Category: Breaking News)
- Four new COVID-related deaths confirmed (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
South Asian pop music sensation – Yohani, bagged top honors in the categories of “Most Popular Music Video” and “Most Viewed Music Video of 2021” at the TV Derana Music Video Awards held recently. The win comes on the back of the launch of Yohani’s debut album – “Kella,” which was released on all […]
- Yohani’s debut album “Kella” to be launched in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Yohani attends F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi as TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
The newly-appointed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee headed by former cricketer Upul Tharanga is scheduled to meet at the SLC head office today (18).
- 'Five years' to resolve SLC crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister slams SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC eager to host IPL matches (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka eager to host IPL matches - Dharmadasa (Category: Breaking News)
Unseating of Ahamed no deterrent: By Shamindra Ferdinando The unseating of Batticaloa District Opposition MP Naseer Ahamed for voting for the 2022 Budget during its Third Reading on Dec 10, 2021, was widely expected to serve as a deterrent to other dissidents, but over 20 MPs voted for or against the 2024 Budget last week […]
- Expulsion of Ahamed could have bearing on budget vote – SLMC Secy. (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2024: Did AKD vote? (Category: Breaking News)
- GL alleges Wijeyadasa’s move ruse to put off national polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim Budget passed (Category: Breaking News)
The Urban Development and Housing Ministry has launched an investigation into the housing projects conducted by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa during his tenure as the Housing Minister of the Yahapalana government (2015-2019). Alleging that the then Deputy Leader of the UNP had distributed housing loans, etc., in violation of proper procedures, Urban […]
- Sajith ready to accept Premiership if President resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary sittings cost Rs.10 mn a day, says Chief Govt. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- Vadivel defects from SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB govt will amend Sri Lanka s IMF agreement - Sajith (Category: Breaking News)
The newly appointed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee has decided to appoint new captains for the T20, ODI and Test squads, cricket sources revealed.
Cricket sources have reported that the new Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, chaired by former national cricketer Upul Tharanga, is likely to name a new skipper for the T20 squad.
The Court of Appeal has terminated consideration of the petition filed against the gazette notification issued by former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe to appoint an interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board has appointed former captain Sanath Jayasuriya as a cricket consultant. Jayasuriya’s role will involve providing his insights in strategy planning, technical aspects, as well as training, coaching and overall development of the national team. Former cricketer
- Sanath Jayasuriya warns of threat of anarchy taking over (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath slams poor wickets at Premadasa stadium for LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhammika Perera apologises to Sanath Jayasuriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Jayasuriya slams Sri Lanka’s poor fielding (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday appointed former captain Sanath Jayasuriya as a Cricket Consultant.
A new cricket selection committee headed by Upul Tharanga has begun work to pick the Sri Lanka team for the Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Issuing a statement today, the Sri Lanka Cricket board said that the new cricket selection committee has been appointed for a period
- Kusal, Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20I captains (Category: Breaking News)
- Selectors hope to keep Kusal, Wanindu till next World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket’s new selection committee led by Upul Tharanga appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 5 million to Uncle Percy (Category: Breaking News)
Sports Minister Harin Fernando on Wednesday (13 Dec.) informed the Court of Appeal of the move to revoke an earlier gazette notification appointing an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and to dissolve the said panel.
Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Harin Fernando has made five new appointments to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee.The post Sri Lanka Cricket’s new selection committee led by Upul Tharanga appointed appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- New cricket selection committee headed by Upul Tharanga to be appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu to become captain of T20 squad? (Category: Breaking News)
- New SLC Selection Committee to meet today (Category: Breaking News)
- New cricket selectors headed by Upul Tharanga begin work (Category: Breaking News)
The new Extraordinary Gazette, signed by Minister of Sports Harin Fernando on Tuesday (Dec.12) to revoke the decision appointing an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has been published.
from Sri Lanka Cricket. A sum […]
- 15-member Sri Lanka squad named for ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket bankrupt, no salary for workers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister appoints 03-member cricket coordination committee (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket s membership (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando One-time Foreign Secretary Kshenuka Senewiratne and Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Rtd.) on Dec 04, 2023 assumed duties at the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi and Islamabad, respectively. It would be pertinent to mention that Wijegunaratne previously served as the First Secretary/Defence Advisor of Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi […]
- Indo-Lanka relations:Shared challenges and ‘Quad’ strategies (Category: Breaking News)
- The Katchatheevu politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Vanni war and Israel-Gaza conflict: Funding catastrophes (Category: Breaking News)
- Norway departs as Indo-Lanka relations enter a new phase (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Harin Fernando today (December 12) signed a new gazette notification to revoke the gazette issued by former sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe which appointed an interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), headed by Arjuna Ranatunga.The post Sri Lanka’s Sports
- SLC interim committee to be dissolved (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC interim committee to continue (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC interim committee to continue (Category: Sports)
- Sport Ministry Secretary appointed as authority to SLC (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando on Tuesday (Dec.12) signed a new gazette notification to revoke the decision appointing an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the national governing body of the sport.
Sports Minister Harin Fernando has made five new appointments to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee.
by Rex Clementine Colombo Colts Cricket Club celebrated its 150th anniversary at the club premises on Saturday with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and first lady Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe gracing the occasion. It’s been a glorious 150 years for the Park Road club that was only the third cricket club to be established in Sri Lanka and […]
- Hayleys support for Colts CC (Category: Sports)
- Colombo Colts Cricket Club 6-A-Side cricket tournament on 10th and 11th (Category: Breaking News)
- NCC struggle v. Colts (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Cricket is in a crisis. For the first time in the history Sri Lanka suffered losses in a World Cup to teams like Afghanistan and Bangladesh. While those two teams finished ahead of Sri Lanka and qualified for the Champions Trophy, the 1996 champions finished a disappointing ninth and were knocked […]
- Lanka star in ICCs team of World Cup, Sanga to lead (Category: Breaking News)
- This simply isn’t cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka berates 'rusty' national team (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka berates 'rusty' national team (Category: Breaking News)
In a historic announcement at the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Colombo Colts Cricket Club (CCC) Dece; (08), President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared his commitment to depoliticizing and revolutionizing cricket in Sri Lanka by 2030.
- Hit Wicket (Category: Business)
- New selection panel for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Obssessed (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Distractions (Category: Business)
[…]The post New Episodes Of Sri Lanka Political Theatre appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Restoring The Dignity Of Sri Lankan Cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- The Rise & Fall of Bhanuka Rajapakse: How Sri Lankan Cricket’s Mismanagement Dimmed A Superb Tal... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension – Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Nominations handed over for Sri Lanka Cricket elections (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to appoint former skipper Sanath Jayasuriya as a cricket consultant, sources said.
[…]The post Cricketing Woes: A Needed Return To Glory From Doldrums appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Restoring The Dignity Of Sri Lankan Cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- What are the rules of futsal? (Category: Breaking News)
- Amnesty, Purpose, Effect & Fairness (Category: Breaking News)
- On Missing The Bus (Category: Breaking News)
The Court of Appeal has decided to defer further consideration of the case filed against the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee until December 13.
By Shamindra Ferdinando The rebel SLPP group yesterday (04) accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of trying to bring the legislature under his control ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls scheduled for 2024 and 2025. Addressing the weekly media briefing at Nawala, top Opposition spokesperson and former External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris alleged that Wickremesinghe’s recent [R...
- Opp. says onus on EC to call prez polls, warns against govt. intervention (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP rebels question legality of Prez, AG meeting EC members as accusations grow over bid to pos... (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. asks if AG, EC backing conspiracy to put off LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Appointment of new EC may disrupt upcoming LG polls, GL tells CC (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board has lodged a complaint against sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in Sri Lanka. Ranasinghe has been accused of alleged misuse of funds provided by SLC to the National Sports Fund
- President sacks Sports Minister after Parliament outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC admits it complained to ICC leading to ban (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith and Sports Minister declare war on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister attacks Sagala Ratnayake (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando says that he is hopeful that the suspension imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would be lifted soon.
Sports Minister Harin Fernando says that a decision has been taken to appoint a new Selection Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
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