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A major bridge in the US collapsed after being hit by a Colombo bound ship, sending several vehicles and people into the river. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said two people had so far been pulled from the water, one in a serious condition and the other not seriously injured. Wallace said during a press […]
- India, Sri Lanka passenger ferry service launched after 40 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born pioneer of location-tracking technology in King’s honours list (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian Coast Guard seizes narcotics en-route to Sri Lanka from Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
Virat Kohli’s 100th T20 half-century set the platform as RCB got off the mark with a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday night. Having restricted PBKS to 176/8 in their 20 overs, Kohli made the most of an early reprieve when he was yet to open his account, set […]
- Buttler’s sixth ton trumps Kohli’s eighth as Royals go four-from-four (Category: Breaking News)
- Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer outmuscle Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- Fighting Nepal end with 230 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli’s record-equalling ton gives India strong total (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Gaza In End Times appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- Nakba II & Arab Spring II: Looming Possibilities From Gaza Inferno (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine When your star player gets suspended twice within a month, that’s not ideal. When he is your captain, you have serious problems to deal with. We are talking about Wanindu Hasaranga here, whose constant altercations with match officials have landed him in trouble. First he took on local umpire Lyndon Hannibal for […]
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Hannibal was brought in for Palliyaguruge due to fatigue (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire hora! (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga suspended for two T20Is for outburst against umpire (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will be quietly confident lead up to the two match Test series against Bangladesh that gets underway today in Sylhet. Dhananjaya de Silva’s side is bottom of the table in ICC Test Championship with zero points and the team’s main goal will be to get out of that zone. The reason why Sri […]
- Shakib boost for Bangladesh in spin-friendly Chattogram against buoyant Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu’s unbeaten knock powers Sri Lanka to 531 (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Hot-and-cold’ Bangladesh seek consistency as Sri Lanka chase milestone win (Category: Breaking News)
- Spinners put Sri Lanka on verge of series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality excellence today. What began as a visionary endeavor by founding Chairman Mr. Jabir A. Cader, a prominent businessman, has evolved into a cornerstone of Colombo’s hospitality landscape. Originally envisioned as a modern cinema, the venture transformed with the changing tides, capitalizing on the burgeoning tour...
- Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality (Category: Breaking News)
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Adrian Zecha : The Trailblazing Innovator Continuing to Redefine Luxury Travel (Category: Breaking News)
- President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’ (Category: Breaking News)
Angelo Mathews was overlooked but Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu was picked in England’s The Hundred draft. David Warner was among a number of big names to miss out on selection at The Hundred draft. But former Australia captain Meg Lanning will appear in the women’s competition for the first time after being drafted by […]
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- More than 100 people believed killed in Papua New Guinea landslide (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s premium entertainment channel ÂTV Derana won the People s Television Channel of the Year Award for the 7th consecutive year at the SLIM-KANTAR People s Awards 2024.
[…]The post Ranil’s Presidency & The TNA’s Dilemma appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Has Sampanthan Become A Liability For Tamils In Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Last Hurrah For A New Parliament In March (Category: Breaking News)
- Himalaya Declaration: Is It Worthy Of National Discussion? A Community’s Journey From Arunachala... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka To Take Draconian Steps To Curb Dissent Through Anti-Terrorism Bill (Category: Breaking News)
Popular international DJ Edward Maya has teamed up with Sri Lankan star Yohani on the track ‘Diamonds’. The track is to be available from 22 March. Edward Maya is a Romanian film composer, director & DJ producer. He garnered international attention with his song Stereo Love, which has been played about 700 million times on […]
- Video: Maya Sihina (මායා සිහින) | Sinhala Teledrama | Full Episodes | Sirasa TV (Category: Entertainment)
- Militant rebel voice Maya 'MIA' Arulpragasam: Fusion of style, music and controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: MAYA SAYA-10-12-2010-A (Category: Video)
- Video: Maya Patala 11/10/2014 - 1 Part 1 (Category: Video)
Cricket South Africa have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming home T20Is against Sri Lanka, featuring a star player from last year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Karabo Meso has earned her maiden international call-up in South Africa’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka at home, starting 27 March. She […]
- Former Pakistan captain revealed as tournament ambassador for Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup stars dominate ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year for 2023 (Category: Sports)
- England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year for the second year... (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s player of the month for March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh fought to the end but the 185-run fourth-wicket partnership between Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka proved just enough in Chattogram, as Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-wicket win to level the series at 1-1. That the game was even this close is a credit to the fighting spirit shown by the home side, as […]
- Sri Lanka 355/6 against UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka restricted to 233 by Netherlands (Category: Breaking News)
- Ibrahim 98 trumps Asalanka 91 as Afghanistan go 1-0 up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka survive Jaker Ali scare to seal thriller and go 1-0 up (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The ‘Compass’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Missive To AKD & NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Multiple Choice Or A Binary Option? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post When I Become The President appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The National People’s Power (NPP) (Category: Breaking News)
- Oh! Gaza, Oh! Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
- Waging Peace! (Category: Breaking News)
- A Question To The NPP Lawyers (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Suspension Of Parate Execution Won’t Do; Establish Bad Bank To Resolve Issue Permanently: Dr. Anil Baddevithana appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Parate execution is the last resort to protect depositors’ funds – SLBA (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministers of Justice and Health on collision course with association of banks (Category: Breaking News)
- Lending In A Recession: Banks Should Do Venture Capital Financing For Startups (Category: Breaking News)
- Only 0.4% of loans recovered using Parate laws – CBSL (Category: Breaking News)
The father of a Sri Lankan family murdered in Canada is in shock following the biggest mass killing in Ottawa’s recent history. Lying in a hospital bed nursing physical wounds and unimaginable mental trauma, Dhanushka Wickramasinghe is trying to come to terms with the horrifying deaths of his young family and a good friend, the […]
- Parents of Sri Lankans migrating to Canada urged to pay more attention (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa remembered at public funeral service (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family dead in Canada ‘mass killing’ (Category: Breaking News)
Bollywood stars, including Jacqueline Fernandez and Sanjay Dutt will storm Kandy for the opening ceremony of the Legends Cricket Trophy, Friday. The stage is set, the anticipation palpable, as the cricketing world eagerly awaits the dazzling opening ceremony of the Legends Cricket Trophy, slated to be held in Sri Lanka. Promising to be a unique […]
- Jacqueline accused of going back on statement at Miss Sri Lanka pageant (Category: Breaking News)
- Legends trophy to kick off with a clash between Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Star Sports named broadcaster for Legends Cricket Trophy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan born Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez served notice by Delhi Police (Category: Breaking News)
By Prof. M.W. Amarasiri de Silva The surge in unregistered medical practitioners practising allopathic medicine and Ayurvedic, homeopathy, and indigenous medicines has become a growing concern in Sri Lanka, particularly in rural areas and low-income urban sectors as claimed by the GMOA. Estimates from various sources indicate a significant number, ranging from 50,000 to 80,000 […]
- CA permits SLMC and GMOA to intervene in Ayurveda doctors’ Writ (Category: Business)
- KOICA upgrades Korean medical clinic at Ayurveda Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
- Government initiates VAT exemption for Ayurvedic products and medicines to lower healthcare costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Siddhalepa Revered as the Best Ayurveda Company (Category: Breaking News)
The Legends Cricket Trophy is around the corner, and as the first match of the new 90-ball tournament nears, we are all set to see the clash of the titans with two of India’s cricketing greats—Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh—set to lock horns in the tournament opener, starting March 8 at the Pallekele International Cricket […]
- Isuru Udana finds joy playing for New York Superstar Strikers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Bollywood stars to storm Kandy for Legends Cricket Trophy (Category: Breaking News)
- Star Sports named broadcaster for Legends Cricket Trophy (Category: Breaking News)
- New York Superstar Strikers finalize squad with proud leadership of Yuvraj Singh ahead of upcomi... (Category: Breaking News)
Appreciation I cannot write much as I interacted with him only for a short period and did not keep in touch lately, yet I was saddened to read the news of him passing away. This is because during this short period I knew him, he left a lasting impression as someone who really cared for […]
- Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera passed away (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe Visits Former Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera (Category: Breaking News)
A 16-year-old boy with Sri Lankan roots, described by his parents as a “golden boy” took his own life in the UK after being blackmailed over nude photographs, an inquest heard. Dinal De Alwis, 16, was found by a coroner to have killed himself in Sutton, south London, in October 2022. A Metropolitan police investigation […]
- Ten-year-old child suspected to have been raped and murdered (Category: Breaking News)
- Public Finance committee wants CBSL to defer pay hike (Category: Breaking News)
- University student arrested over Race Course murder remanded (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO Director-General arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Legends Cricket Trophy, the premier cricket extravaganza uniting iconic players in a thrilling new tournament, proudly announces Star Sports as its official broadcast partner for its upcoming tournament. Set to take place from March 8th to 19th 2024 at the Pallakele Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, the event promises fans across the globe a […]
- Legends trophy to kick off with a clash between Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Isuru Udana finds joy playing for New York Superstar Strikers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Inaugural edition of Lanka T10 to be held in December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Bollywood stars to storm Kandy for Legends Cricket Trophy (Category: Breaking News)
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- How Spinach Helps Manage Blood Sugar Levels Naturally (Category: Breaking News)
- Live healthily and say yes to avocado (Category: Breaking News)
- Ambarella Fruit : Discover The Wonderful (Category: Breaking News)
- Pale people 'need more vitamin D' (Category: Technology)
Afghanistan Head Coach Jonathan Trott conceded that Sri Lanka outplayed his team in all three departments in the recently concluded bilateral series between the countries. While Sri Lanka won the one-off Test match, they swept Afghanistan 3-0 in the ODIs before taking an unassailable 2-0 in the T-20 series. On Wednesday, Afghanistan managed to record […]
- Pakistan, Sri Lanka in talks for ODI series (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundred heroes Cook and Trott punish Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka punished by Cook, Trott (Category: Breaking News)
A stirring century from Joe Root tempered Akash Deep’s dream debut and pulled England out of trouble on an enthralling first day of what is a must-win fourth Test for the touring side in Ranchi. Root, who had copped criticism for what was seen as some ill-timed innovation in the first innings of England’s 434-run […]
- Michael Vaughan rates England captain among the best against spin (Category: Breaking News)
- Michael Vaughan rates England captain among the best against spin (Category: Breaking News)
- Michael Vaughan rates England captain among the best against spin (Category: Breaking News)
- Michael Vaughan rates England captain among the best against spin (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The 56% appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- An Open Missive To AKD & NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Risk’ And ‘Fear’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
A spacecraft built and flown by Texas-based company Intuitive Machines landed near the south pole of the moon on Thursday, the first U.S. touchdown on the lunar surface in more than half a century and the first ever achieved by the private sector.The post Moon landing today: US clinches first touchdown in 50 years appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Private spacecraft lands on lunar surface; first U.S. moon landing since 1972 (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ makes historic lunar landing (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan makes history, becoming fifth country to land spacecraft on moon (Category: Breaking News)
- Chandrayaan-3, India’s Moon lander and rover (Category: Breaking News)
Engineer Noel Priyantha has tendered his resignation as the spokesperson of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), this move confirmed by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera via his X handle (formerly Twitter).The post CEB Spokesman Noel Priyantha resigns over controversial remarks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- CEB spokesman resigns from post over controversial remarks (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB to submit electricity tariffs reduction proposal to PUCSL today (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB spokesman resigns following outrage over comments (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB hands over proposal to reduce power tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
by Ifham Nizam The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) yesterday expressed displeasure at some comments made by CEB Media Spokesman during a live telecast called ‘Big Focus’ on the Derana Television Channel on Tuesday (February 20, 2024). CEBEU Joint Secretary Buddika Wijeyawardhna said: “We urged the General Manager of the CEB to clarify the […]
- CEB charges Rs 10,000 more than LECO for new connection (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB charges Rs 10,000 more than LECO for new connection (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB spokesperson resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB hands over proposal to reduce power tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa has congratulated Sri Lanka for being declared a UN World Restoration Flagship, in recognition of the island nation s efforts to rebuild and restore its mangrove ecosystems.
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