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Sri Lanka’s iconic star Aravinda de Silva was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame this week. The ICC announced three new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, with legendary opener Virender Sehwag, India trailblazer Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka superstar Aravinda de Silva the latest inductees.
- Pongal girl (Category: Breaking News)
- Fire destroys at least 12 line homes in Talawakelle (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrity Chef has a taste of Sri Lanka’s “Gama” food (Category: Breaking News)
- Khayal launched in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Suppressing Free Speech & Religious Freedom By Labelling Them Hate Speech appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- My Jaffna Is No Longer My Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- Minorities Within Minorities Bullied Into Giving-Up Their Right To Convert & Be Converted Religion (Category: Breaking News)
- Lying About Age Of Protestant Mission Schools: Is Age Quality? (Category: Breaking News)
- Scamming The Gestapo Church, Or Being Sound Christian Witness (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s iconic star Aravinda de Silva has been inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. The ICC announced three new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, with legendary opener Virender Sehwag, India trailblazer Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka superstar Aravinda de Silva the latest inductees. A winner of the ICC […]
- ICC Hall of Fame welcomes all-rounder Aravinda de Silva (Category: Breaking News)
- Aravinda’s moment of glory (Category: Breaking News)
- Aravinda says time to put aside party politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Aravinda de Silva calls for unity in Sri Lankan cricket, urges to stop blame game (Category: Breaking News)
Trains operating on the Main Line are experiencing delays this morning (Nov.13) due to a breakdown, Ada Derana learns.
[…]The post Democracy A Global Sine-Qua-Non: Social-Liberal-Electoral Or Whatever appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lula’s Slender Congressional Majority; Time To Mobilise! (Category: Breaking News)
- November 29 – UN Created Israel (Category: Breaking News)
- Genocide Of Palestinian Began Since 1948 (Category: Breaking News)
- Social Democracy, The NPP’s Tasks & Global Extremism (Category: Breaking News)
Street82 Clothing has opened its first-ever flagship store at the newly opened Havelock City Mall. Their journey commenced as an online retailer and has evolved into a physical store, designed to offer an unmatched shopping experience to its customers. Currently, they have an extensive selection of t-shirts, leggings, joggers, denim graphic tees, formal shirts, shorts, […]
- Discover elegance and comfort at Aadaraya Ceylon (Category: Breaking News)
- Kirsche Capital Unveils Its Latest Modest Collection (Category: Breaking News)
- Adrian Zecha : The Trailblazing Innovator Continuing to Redefine Luxury Travel (Category: Breaking News)
- Fatym brings modern fashion into the spotlight with new retail outlet (Category: Breaking News)
Bangalore’s November rain, predicted and promised, never came to hamper the clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium Yet, Sri Lanka sank. And with them, also sank the hopes of their Asian counterparts – Afghanistan and Pakistan, unintentionally invoking the spirit of Gulbadin Naib 2019. “Hum to doobe hai sanam, tum ko bhi lekar doobenge” (If I’m […]
- Inconsistency to blame for Sri Lanka s World Cup struggles - Silverwood (Category: Breaking News)
- Silverwood pleased Mendis has turned a corner (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe welcome more teams in World Cups (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews hits out at selectors with ‘agendas’ (Category: Breaking News)
By Pof.K. Tennakone Today, the world celebrates science. The United Nations proclaimed 10th November as World Science Day to highlight the importance of science for peace and development. The theme this year is building trust in science. The method of science stands unshakably as the only reliable avenue available for understanding nature by solving problems. […]
- Religion and Science; both are necessary (Category: Breaking News)
- Freedom to think and will to doubt (Category: Breaking News)
- Miracles, miracle makers and mass hysteria (Category: Breaking News)
- Are science and religion mutually exclusive? (Category: Breaking News)
The entry road to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) head office has been temporarily closed, Ada Derana correspondent says.
[…]The post Can Political Liberation Movements Be Called Fascists? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery, Political Devolution – II (Category: Breaking News)
- The Tamil Nadu Factor (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Challenges: Economic Recovery & Political Devolution – IV (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Tamils & Palestinians: International Justice In The Dark? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post SOE 2023: IPS Offers Some Inputs To Proposed Growth Lab appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Don’t Ignore The Message Delivered By IPS SOE22 (Category: Breaking News)
- Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Facility? Is It Sufficient To Deliver Prosperity To Sri Lankans? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pointless Debate On The Economy When Issue At Hand Is Much Broader (Category: Breaking News)
The 11 Sri Lankans who crossed to Egypt from the Gaza Strip have arrived in the island early this morning (05) onboard a flight from Doha in Qatar, Ada Derana reporter said.
By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London In an extraordinary display of talent and dedication, 11-year-old Minuli Sohansa Adikari, a British-born athlete of Sri Lankan descent, achieved a remarkable feat at the recent Gutenberg International Acro Cup held in Germany from October 26 – 29. Representing Great Britain, the young gymnast clinched three gold medals across […]
- Customs arrest five trying to smuggle gold (Category: Breaking News)
- Passenger held with mobile phones, gold biscuits and gold jewellery at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Three including 2 Indians arrested with gold and foreign currency worth Rs. 190 million (Category: Breaking News)
- Cleaning staffer arrested at BIA with stock of gold worth Rs. 58mn (Category: Breaking News)
Some fiery fast bowling from India's Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj lit up their World Cup encounter with Sri Lanka and helped the unbeaten hosts secure a thumping 302-run victory on Thursday, making them the first side to book a semi-final spot.The post Shami, Siraj on fire as India book semi-final spot appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Shami leads rout of Sri Lanka as India advance unbeaten into semi-finals (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket World Cup: India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- SAFF Cup: India need draw against Sri Lanka for semi-final berth (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Doctors’ Brain Drain: Health Security Concern In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Flight Of Human Capital – A Catastrophic Fait Accompli (Category: Breaking News)
- Using Vaccines Against Covid Is Far Cheaper & Safer Than Using Local Brews! (Category: Breaking News)
- Using Vaccines Against Covid Is Far Cheaper & Safer Than Using Local Brews! (Category: Breaking News)
- Using Vaccines Against Covid Is Far Cheaper & Safer Than Using Local Brews! (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- Public Security Minister says ‘Aragalaya’ led to rise of underworld activities and drugs (Category: Breaking News)
- Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed as Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President appoints Deshabandu Tennakoon as acting IGP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka installs Facial Recognition System at Airport to identify criminal suspects (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Buddha: The Scientist Of Suffering & Existence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- How Long Can The People Be Fooled? (Category: Breaking News)
- Radical Spiritual Voice Amplified Through Social Media (Category: Breaking News)
- Are Buddhist Research Studies Task Oriented? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is It Religious Extremism & Propagated For What? (Category: Breaking News)
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, […]
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 171 despite lower order fight back (Category: Breaking News)
- Asalanka unbeaten 97 helps Sri Lanka to 308 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka aware Afghanistan will be tougher opponents in ODIs (Category: Breaking News)
- Colts celebrates a glorious 150! (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Restoring Parliamentary Government appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Abolishing The Executive Presidency – Is Time Running Out? (Category: Breaking News)
- 117th Birth Anniversary & Long Legacy Of JR Jayewardene (Category: Breaking News)
- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Year Road Map For Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Unelected Team At The BRI Forum: Speaking From Both Sides Of Mouth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Government Is A ‘Blackhole’: IMF Should Be Worried About The (225+1) (Category: Breaking News)
- Machiavellians Tend To Be Demonic: Stuck Between A Rock & A Hard Place (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- The Geopolitical Enabling Of The Gotabaya Garrison State (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Namal slams Cabinet reshuffle, says President should understand coalition politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Rajapaksa to form new alliance (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil likely to enter parliament during cabinet reshuffle – Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Basil likely to enter parliament during cabinet reshuffle – Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
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. […]
- Afghanistan beat the Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final hopes (Category: Breaking News)
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat Bangladesh to set up England semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma takes India to easy win over Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Airlines warn of UK flight delays over air traffic control fault (Category: Breaking News)
- Hezbollah steps back from all-out war on Israel over Gaza – for now (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds of migrants killed by Saudi border guards (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- There is much more to Katchchatheevu now (Category: Breaking News)
- Will a fishers’ defence force create more problems than solving any? (Category: Breaking News)
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Modern Ramsethu: An Unlikely Bridge (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Cauldrons We Make appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Great American Dilemma: Israel-Hamas War – Is It Reverse Holocaust? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
- The Holocaust, history and today’s politics (Category: USA, Arkansas)
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 […]
- Sri Lanka leave for World Cup Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands to warm-up (Category: Breaking News)
- S. Lanka beat Netherlands in cricket W.Cup warm-up (Category: Breaking News)
- T20 WC- Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of match against Netherlands (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Monk, officials accused of disregarding President’s orders (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to debate postponement of polls on 9th, 10th March (Category: Breaking News)
- President presents IMF friendly 2023 budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Malaysia and Sri Lanka discuss ways to improve political, economic ties (Category: Breaking News)
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.
[…]The post ශ්රී ලංකාව – ජාතිය ගොඩනැගීම, බලය පැවරීම සහ 13 වැනි සංශෝධනය – කොටස IV appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- ශ්රී ලංකාව – ජාතිය ගොඩනැගීම, බලය පැවරීම සහ 13 වැනි සංශෝධනය – කොටස III (Category: Breaking News)
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