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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 […]
By Austin Fernando President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent statements on devolution show that he has realised that the granting of Police Powers (PPs) to the Provincial Councils (PCs) is too sensitive an issue and wants to keep it on the back burner. He seems to think the 13th Amendment (13A) even minus PPs will grant him […]
Donald Trump's mug shot was released on Thursday evening after he was booked at an Atlanta jail on more than a dozen felony charges as part of a wide-ranging criminal case stemming from the former U.S. president's attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.The post Donald Trump’s mug shot released after booking at Georgia jail on election charges appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri...
Thursday 24th August, 2023 It must have gladdened the hearts of all Sri Lankans, who are undergoing untold suffering owing to corruption, waste and economic mismanagement, to hear that the law had eventually caught up with two foreign political leaders. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was arrested and taken to jail, on Tuesday, upon […]
During the question-and-answer session, Dr. Dushni Weerakoon questioned the sustainability of Sri Lanka’s non-aligned foreign policy, as it weakened the country’s position in trade negotiations. The expert assertion was certainly not restricted to trade negotiations. Having signed ACSA (Access and Cross Servicing-Agreement) with the US, in August 2017, it would be ridiculous to still talk […...
Tuesday 15th August, 2023 The Professional Chef’s Association Sri Lanka (PCASL) made a fervent appeal over the weekend on behalf of everyone engaged in tourism. Pointing out that unfortunate instances abounded where foreign tourists faced exploitation at the hands of various persons, it stressed that the foreign guests helped boost the country’s economy and deserved […]
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Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunthilaka, who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months, will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased on Tuesday (August 08).The post Danushka Gunathilaka’s bail conditions eased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
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Colombo Strikers are all set for their third match in the Lanka Premier League, where they will be facing Dambulla Aura at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The team from Colombo came out victorious in their last encounter against B-Love Kandy by 27 runs, owing to a strong all-round performance. Having lost their first match against […]
A Sydney judge has questioned the “focused” media attention on Sri Lankan cricket star Danushka Gunathilaka as he prepares to face a trial over allegations he raped a woman after an international sports event. Danushka Gunathilaka appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday wearing a crisp white jacket and black pants as he […]
(Excerpted from volume ii of the Sarath Amunugama autobiography) During one of my visits to Colombo I got a call to see the President at ‘Breamar’. Gamini Dissanayake had told him of my friendship with Parathasarathy and he wanted me to help him repair the damage done to their friendship due to the abuse heaped […]
A top Sri Lankan athlete who set national records in the pole vault has been working as a housemaid in Dubai to help support her family at home. For the last year Sachini Perera, 24, has put her athletics dreams on hold when Sri Lanka’s currency crisis and soaring medical bills made it difficult for […]
Through the eyes of Sena Thoradeniya: Sena Thoradeniya discussed successful US operations here taking into similar interventions in the past and present. The examination of the Egyptian and Iranian scenarios is surely useful. Those genuinely concerned about what went wrong for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who didn’t really receive the backing of any section of the international […]
Union Assurance, the #1 Bancassurance provider in Sri Lanka, recently hosted the Bancassurance Super League 2023, a dynamic event aimed at improving employee engagement and nurturing a positive workplace culture that promotes camaraderie and fun. The event, held at the Thurstan College Cricket Grounds on June 10th, saw energetic participation from the teams representing all […]
Sri Lanka Cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.The post Wanindu Hasaranga wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
A number of Sri Lankan players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, have been retained for the DP World ILT20 Season 2 which begins in Dubai in the second week of January 2024. DP World ILT20 Season 2 is all set to provide enthralling cricket action for a second successive season with the six participating […]
by Sanath Nanayakkare Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said in Colombo last week that Miss World Tourism 2023 which would take place in Sri Lanka from July 20th to 30th would get participants from 40 countries, some of whom have little awareness about the country and would never visit it if not for the upcoming […]
The fourth season of the Lanka Premier League is all set to start from July 30 and continue till August 21 and Star Sports has secured the television media rights for the upcoming edition. Star Sports will be the tournament’s official broadcaster in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and the MENA (Middle […]
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Wanindu Hasaranga received an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier match against Netherlands at Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo The incident occurred after Hasaranga was dismissed, when he aggressively struck the boundary skirtings with his bat upon returning to the pavilion. […]
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Union Assurance, the #1 Bancassurance provider in Sri Lanka, recently hosted the annual awards night 2022 for the Seylan Bank Bancassurance Channel under the exalted theme of ‘Galactic Excellence’. The event which was held on May 12th, 2023, at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo celebrated and rewarded the top-performing regions, branches, and staff members. The […]
Debt-laden Sri Lanka will unveil its domestic debt restructuring strategy this week, central bank chief P Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Sunday (Jun 25), as the island navigates its worst financial crisis in decades. Sri Lanka will also likely obtain Cabinet and parliamentary approval for the debt restructuring strategy this week, Weerasinghe told local TV channels […]
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Ahead of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction, Pakistan's captain and star batter Babar Azam, who was a pre-auction direct signing by the Colombo Strikers franchise, said that he and his team are looking forward to developing the strongest side in the tournament.The post Colombo Strikers will look to form strongest side at LPL auction, Pakistan captain Babar Azam says appeared first on ONLANKA N...
Nicky Bin Sadoon is a Sri Lankan entrepreneur operating an award winning bed and breakfast property overlooking the picturesque Niagara Falls in Canada. She has won many Trip Advisor’s awards for best B&B. Nicky shared her thoughts on how she rose to the top and how she is above others in running this competitive business. […]