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Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister and Chairman of Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to examine the issues faced by Sri Lanka Cricket says that the country s recent disappointments in the ICC World Cup 2023 and ICC T20 World Cup are not isolated incidents.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
The MCA “G” division 25 – Over League Tournament 2024, last of the main tournaments in the MCA 2024 season, sponsored by Stafford Motor Co. (Pvt.) Ltd for the 13th successive year, got underway on the 4th of May The MCA – Stafford Motor Company partnership is the 3rd longest running sponsorship with the highest […]
- Harsha: Contents of IMF agreement may turn out to be jackpot for some persons (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Cricket Club Junior Championship kicks off (Category: Breaking News)
- St. Anthony’s, Nalanda declared joint champions (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC makes changes to Playing Conditions (Category: Breaking News)
In the bustling heart of Ja-Ela, Moose Clothing Company stands tall as a beacon of creativity, technical expertise, and workmanship. Established in 2018 with a vision to redefine Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape whilst bridging the gap between affordability and accessibility to good quality fashion, Moose Clothing Company has now embarked on a journey that transcends […]
- Moose Clothing Company sponsors Sri Lankan team for World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Moose Clothing Co. SLC’s Official Cricket Clothing Sponsor for 2023-27 (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC T20 official sponsor Hyundai gifts fleet of 60 vehicles (Category: Business)
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is very sound advice to be followed at this time of distress in Sri Lanka, as there are many things that are broken and need fixing urgently. Some may say our ruling politicians are not smart enough to grasp the validity of such […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- A new online visa system in place now (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota leaves Singapore after fleeing protesters at home (Category: Breaking News)
The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League will be held from December 12 to December 22, 2024. The tournament, which was initially planned to be held in 2023, will now be held in December this year, which provides us with an ideal window to conduct a successful competition. Lanka T10 League, Sri Lanka’s newest […]
- Abu Dhabi T10 at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 23 November (Category: Breaking News)
- New York Strikers join Legends Cricket Trophy in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajeev Khanna appointed as COO of Abu Dhabi T10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe unveils new T10 franchise tournament (Category: Breaking News)
The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League will be played from July 1 to July 21 this year, according to an Sri Lanka Cricket release. This means the tournament will clash with Major League Cricket and the T20 Blast. The second season of MLC starts on July 4 and the final likely on July […]
- Kelaniya University General Convocation (Category: Breaking News)
- Lino Lakes hires $24K consultant on shuttered YMCA (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Lino Lakes hires $24K consultant on shuttered YMCA (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Lino Lakes hires $24K consultant on shuttered YMCA (Category: USA, Minnesota)
… Dissident SLPPers express contradictory views By Shamindra Ferdinando Prof. Ranjith Bandara, MP, yesterday (09) said that there was absolutely no basis for claims that he was asked to step down as Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) by anyone. The SLPP National List MP said so when The Island sought his response […]
- Sajith tables evidence of COPE Chairman having conflict of interest (Category: Breaking News)
- Prof. Ranjith Bandara elected new COPE chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- COPE chairman s son attending SLC meeting will be probed  Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- Prof. Ranjith Bandara appointed COPE Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine The Cabinet sub committee appointed to look into affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket and submit recommendations in a report has called for the complete overhaul of the governing body. The committee headed by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry comprised Tiran Alles, Kanchana Wijesekara
- Cabinet sub-committee authorised to make decisions on ICC suspension of SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana warns of possible ICC ban due to parliamentary resolutions on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC would not have suspended SLC if interim committee had been functional – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
10th January 2024 Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the below-given squad to take part in the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup, which will be held in South Africa. The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando, approved the squad. The team will leave
- Sri Lanka to host U19 Men s Cricket World Cup in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka squad for ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka squad named for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ODI squad for Zimbabwe series (Category: Sports)
The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (01). Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabri, PC, who chairs the committee, handed over the report.
- UNP will not allow state media says ITN (Category: Breaking News)
- SL UNP crisis: Reforms committee report next week (Category: Breaking News)
- CPJ protests against the repression of media (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Nuclear options set out for UK (Category: Technology)
A Cabinet Sub Committee appointed to propose solutions to the issues faced by Sri Lanka cricket, has called for accountability in the system. The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe
- Sri Lanka appointed a cabinet sub-committee to look into activities of Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approval mandatory to appoint cricket interim committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Court issues stay order on Sri Lanka Cricket’s Interim Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Court issues interim order against selling shares of SLT, Lanka Hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (01). Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabri, PC, who chairs the committee, handed over the report. Notably, this report was swiftly completed within a brief span of one and a half months following the […]
- Chitrasiri Committee report on new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket to Cabinet Sub-Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet Sub Committee appointed to resolve Sri Lanka cricket issues presents it report to Presid... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appointed a cabinet sub-committee to look into activities of Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into Sports Minister’s gazette (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)
Media Release 4th December 2023 The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 15-member squad to take part in the U19 Asia Cup, which will be played in Dubai. The squad was approved by the Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando. The team captained
- Sri Lanka Squad for ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 (Category: Sports)
- Jayasuriya dropped by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Jayasuriya dropped by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Jayasuriya dropped by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine One of major financial frauds at Sri Lanka Cricket has drawn the attention of Foreign Minister Mohamad Ali Sabry (PC), who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Ministerial Sub-Committee for Cricket by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. In 2018, a sum of US$ 187,000 that Sony
- Moves to undermine cricket constitution of Justice Chithrasiri? (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub-committee authorised to make decisions on ICC suspension of SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- New constitution to be drafted for SLC Â Sports Minister informs court (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Following the unceremonious axing of Roshan Ranasinghe as Sports Minister, you expected a few celebrations at Maitland Place. However, the celebrations have been muted. While most Sports Ministers had played ball with SLC, Ranasinghe had turned out to be the cricket establishment’s bete noire. Harin Ferando had a brief spell as […]
- Appeals Court terminates petition against SLC Interim Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister says Prez asked him do away with Interim Committee, but he refuses to do so (Category: Breaking News)
- Moves to undermine cricket constitution of Justice Chithrasiri? (Category: Breaking News)
- New judge bench appointed to consider Sports Minister s motion (Category: Breaking News)
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- Ranil’s Perilous Authoritarian Alternative (Category: Breaking News)
- Futility Of “Ranilnomics” Without Systemic Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy, 13th Amendment & System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
slams colleague over criticism of US envoy’s conduct By Shamindra Ferdinando SLPP MP Chandima Weerakkody has lashed out at fellow ruling party MP and Chairman of Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security Sarath Weerasekera for the latter’s recent comment on US Ambassador Julie Chung’s conduct in respect of last year’s popular uprising which led to […]
- Sarath assures appropriate response (Category: Breaking News)
- SW asks if mishandling of Rambukkana incident led to May 09 violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. should be ashamed of delay in serving justice (Category: Breaking News)
- Opp. MPs ask for probe into US role in Aragalaya after Speaker’s disclosure on external interven... (Category: Breaking News)
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- Cricketing Woes: A Needed Return To Glory From Doldrums (Category: Breaking News)
- Glory Days Predicted For SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Arjuna calls for selectors to be sacked (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Cricket – An Observer Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Guess what is unique about the unanimous parliamentary approval for disbanding the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the apex body for the sports in the country? Its possibly the first time that Parliament was unanimous on any issue in the post-Aragalaya phase after voting in Ranil
- Lion leads frontier markets (Category: Business)
- Why Lion leads frontier (Category: Business)
- Sangakkara leads Lanka fightback (Category: Business)
- Zadran century leads Afghanistan to ODI win over Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka’s disastrous world cup campaign ended with further defeat in the final one by 5 wickets to New Zealand who thus enhanced their semi-final chances at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru yesterday. New Zealand was in the reckoning up by 10 points with a net run rate (NRR) of 0.743. […]The post Sri Lanka’s ICC Champions Trophy qualification in jeopardy fo...
- DAMBULLA ARE THE CHAMPIONS – beat Jaffna by 5 wickets (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 76 as New Zealand win by whopping 198 margin (Category: Sports)
09th November 2023 PRESS RELEASE The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would like to issue a statement clarifying recent assertions made by the Minister of Sports in Parliament regarding the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts. SLC categorically denies any attempt to transfer funds from its accounts
- SLC slams Sports Minister s accusations on alleged $2mn fund transfer (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka further relaxes exchange control regulations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister slams SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket accounts not audited for five years - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
‘2017 Foreign Exchange Act must be repealed’ By Shamindra Ferdinando President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Director General on Trade unions Saman Ratnapriya yesterday (08) denied what he called the Opposition’s unsubstantiated claim that sugar importers had benefited from the latest increase in the Special Commodity Levy from 25 cents per kg of sugar to Rs 50 per […]
- Saman Ratnapriya appointed DG Trade Unions to President (Category: Breaking News)
- Certain political factions actively promoting racial conflicts to further own agendas - Saman R... (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election likely in 2024 - Saman Ratnapriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Teacher trade unionist asked to explain how he received salary for 23 years without teaching (Category: Breaking News)
The report by a Committee headed by Justice K.T. Chitrasiri to introduce a new Constitution to Sri Lanka Cricket through a parliamentary act was formally handed over to the Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to resolve Sri Lanka Cricket issues, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry
- Proposed SLC constitution could clean up Augean stable (Category: Breaking News)
- Chitrasiri Committee report on new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket to Cabinet Sub-Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- President says best solution for SLC issue is Chitrasiri committee report recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to appoint a four-member cabinet sub-committee to look into the Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appointed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.The post Sri Lanka appointed a cabinet sub-committee to look into activities of Sri Lanka Cricket
- Court issues stay order on Sri Lanka Cricket’s Interim Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana warns of possible ICC ban due to parliamentary resolutions on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub-committee authorised to make decisions on ICC suspension of SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into Sports Minister’s gazette (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere A bottom of the table Sri Lanka confronts the Netherlands from a desperate winless blank sheet world cup hoodoo against a minnow’s side buoyed by stunning South Africa to moving to eighth position in the 2023 World Cup points table tomorrow at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, […]The post Sri Lanka carries unscathed record vs Netherlands w...
- Spain lift FIFA World Cup scoring during extra time (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat hosts in women's WT20 opener (Category: Breaking News)
- (T20 World Cup) South Africa fully awake to Sri Lanka spinner (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowl in 7-over match v South Africa (Category: Breaking News)
A bilateral memorandum of understanding was signed between Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe and Honorable Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Mr. Tim Watts, on 10th October,2023 at Sri Lanka Cricket to develop sports cooperation between Sri Lanka
- AB's Sri Lanka tour preview (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia and Sri Lanka renew agreement on sports cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- Rumesh Ratnayake appointed Cricket coach for Aussie tour (Category: Breaking News)
- Aussi cricket tour budget cuts (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka squad taking part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been announced.The post Sri Lanka squad named for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka Squad for ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 (Category: Sports)
- 15-member Sri Lanka squad named for ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket includes Sanath and Vaas in preliminary squad for World Cup 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka announce official 2023 World Cup squad, Wanindu replaced by Dushan Hemantha (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
- In terms of RTI Act House releases names of MPs who voted for new law (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
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- Neither North Nor South, Ranil At Home With The Global Right (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
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