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The Avissawella-Colombo main road is blocked for vehicular movement this evening (Oct. 31) at the Puwakpitiya area in Hingurala, Ada Derana correspondent says.
The five-member experts committee comprising Judicial Medical Officers appointed to uncover the actual cause of death of the renowned businessman Dinesh Schaffter has submitted its report on the post-mortems to the Colombo Additional Magistrate s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the Cabinet of Ministers this evening that steps have been taken to increase the salaries of government employees through the 2024 Budget, sources told Ada Derana.
Sri Lanka Police have reportedly implemented a plan to control the armed groups and completely eradicate the operation of the underworld gangs in the country within the next six months.The post Sri Lanka Police plans to eradicate underworld activities within next 6 months appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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At least 17 people were hospitalized after a massive fire engulfed a clothing store in Pettah this morning, hospital sources told Ada Derana.
China s former Premier Li Keqiang died of a heart attack on Friday, just 10 months after retiring from a decade in office during which his reformist star had dimmed. He was 68.
Rex Clementine in Bangalore Sri Lanka put on their best performance so far in the 2023 World Cup in Bangalore yesterday overcoming England by eight wickets and more than 24 overs to spare and in the process may have hit the knockout punch for the defending champions. After disappointing performances in their first three games, […]
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has voiced his displeasure over the recent Cabinet reshuffle that took place, deeming it a mere ‘change of posts’, as opposed to an effective solution to the issues Sri Lanka is currently facing.The post Namal Rajapaksa slams Cabinet reshuffle, says President should understand coalition politics appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lank...
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Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in one-day cricket by pulling off their highest successful chase in the format in a World Cup thriller. Ibrahim Zadran made 87, Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacked 65 and Rahmat Shah struck an unbeaten 77 as Afghanistan reached their target of 283 with eight wickets and six balls to spare. […]
Indian cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77 after a prolonged illness. He was battling age-related illnesses and had undergone a few surgeries in recent years. Bedi, regarded as one of the world’s finest ever spin bowlers, captained India in 22 of his 67 Tests and took 266 wickets. He made his debut […]
Virat Kohli’s 95, following Mohammed Shami’s 5-54 in his first World Cup 2023 game, helped India beat New Zealand by four wickets to take the top spot in the points table. A late collapse triggered by Shami kept the then table-toppers to 273 despite Daryl Mitchell’s career-best 130. Kohli’s knock built on the platform set […]
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By N Sathiya Moorthy By seeking to escalate the long-term fishers’ issue at a time the two nations are resuming the forgotten ferry service after four decades, Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananada may be torpedoing the larger connectivity project of his President, Ranil Wickremesinghe. The minister’s reiteration of an earlier demand for an UN […]
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by Vijaya Chandrasoma War does not determine who is right. Only who is left. Bertrand Russel Saturday, October 7, 2023 was yet another Day that will live in Infamy, like December 7, 1941, when US President Roosevelt coined the phrase after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, which paved the way for America’s involvement in World […]
Renowned Sri Lankan businessman Lalith Kotelawala passed away at the age of 84 this morning (21 Oct.), Ada Derana learns.
Having a caused a major upset, the Netherlands will have a spring in their stride when they take on a struggling Sri Lanka in the World Cup at Lucknow today. The Netherlands, who stunned South Africa in Dharamsala for their first World Cup win against a Test playing nation, will be eying an improved show […]
A former club cricketer from Sri Lanka defrauded his employer in Australia for nearly $250,000 which he pumped into events featuring high profile international cricketers. Navishta ‘Nav’ Desilva, 35, stole money from Omnivision, a security and surveillance company, via a series of fake purchase orders and invoices purporting to buy CCTV cameras from a legitimate […]
A man of Sri Lankan origins living in Australia has pleaded guilty to obtaining financial advantage by deception in a bid to put on T20 cricket tournaments featuring high-profile international players.
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The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the release of former State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran from the case filed over her alleged statement that the LTTE should be revived, Ada Derana reporter said.
After a record 57 weeks, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema’s song Calm Down has fallen off the Billboard Hot 100. “It made history, becoming the longest-charting and most successful African song of all time,” the music monitoring platform Chart Data said on X. The song smashed the 35-week record held by fellow Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid’s […]
Mövenpick Hotel Colombo, a name synonymous with luxury and culinary excellence, marked the beginning of the 2023 festive season with the timeless tradition of Cake Mixing. This cherished event, held on the 16th of October, set the stage for a season filled with joy, togetherness, and delectable delights. The Cake Mixing ceremony, a symbolic gesture […]
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Severe traffic congestion is reported along the Parliament Road and several other roads in Colombo owing to the adverse weather conditions, Ada Derana learns.
Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Online Safety Bill, Ada Derana reporter said.