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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)
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)
South Asian pop music sensation – Yohani, bagged top honors in the categories of “Most Popular Music Video” and “Most Viewed Music Video of 2021” at the TV Derana Music Video Awards held recently. The win comes on the back of the launch of Yohani’s debut album – “Kella,” which was released on all […]
- Yohani’s debut album “Kella” to be launched in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Yohani attends F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi as TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
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- Restoring The Dignity Of Sri Lankan Cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- The Rise & Fall of Bhanuka Rajapakse: How Sri Lankan Cricket’s Mismanagement Dimmed A Superb Tal... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension – Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Nominations handed over for Sri Lanka Cricket elections (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)
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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)
The momentous event of the week-ended-today was the presentation of Budget 2024 by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Finance. Usually, Sri Lankan Presidents keep away from Parliament; not Ranil Wickremesinghe, and a jolly good move it is. The Island of Tuesday November 14 headlined the VI Event as: “Prez presents Budget […]
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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)
Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has accused a group of senior officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of attempting to withdraw USD 2 million from a state bank account, in a supposed bid to flee the country.
The entry road to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) head office has been temporarily closed from the Vidya Mawatha.The post Entry road to Sri Lanka Cricket head office closed appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Entry road to SLC head office closed (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC takes steps to address sex scandal allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- New SLC Selection Committee to meet today (Category: Breaking News)
- Limited tickets available for 4th ODI - SLC (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has to decide whether he wants me or 'Betting' Shammi, Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe told Parliament while dropping bomb shells on Sri Lanka Cricket ( SLC).The post ‘Betting’ Shammi or Roshan; President must decide: Roshan appeared first on ONLANKA
- SLC files defamation lawsuit against Sports Minister, seeks Rs. 2.4bn in damages (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC rejects Sports Minister s allegations on ICC suspension (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC files complaint with Bribery Commission against ex-Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- President sacks Sports Minister after Parliament outburst (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Opening batsman Pulindu Perera led from the front scoring a brilliant 156 off only 96 balls as Sri Lanka U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by 58 runs in the first one-dayer held at National Bank Stadium Karachi. Sri starred with the bat hitting a magnificent century. Put into bat, Sri Lanka U19 ran […]The post Pulindu Perera a masterly 156 as Sri Lanka U19 defeat Pakistan U19 by...
- Sri Lanka U19 defeat West Indies U19 by 41 runs in first Youth ODI (Category: Sports)
- Supun Waduge (56) rallies Sri Lanka to victory over Namibia in U19 World Cup (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka exit from U19 Asia Cup following 6-wicket loss to Bangladesh (Category: Sports)
- Sineth Jayawardene to lead Sri Lanka for U19 Asia Cup in Dubai (Category: Sports)
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)
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)
Rex Clementine at Pallekele The much-hyped Asia Cup clash between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan was a flop with rain ruining the game and both teams sharing a point each. Although there were two rain interruptions during India’s innings, a full quota of 50 overs was bowled, but after the dinner break the run chase […]
- Rain stops India – Pakistan Asia Cup clash (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reduce Pakistan to 130 for five before rain intervenes (Category: Breaking News)
- Priyadharshani stars as Sri Lanka cruise into semis; Bangladesh advance after washout (Category: Breaking News)
- Qualification scenarios: India primed for semis spot, Pakistan need a win and a favour (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)
Yahapalana Speaker Karu Jayasuriya’s plea for Indian funding to develop Elapathagama in the memory of the late Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera remains a mystery. In terms of an agreement signed on 14 July, 2017, India provided Sri Lankan Rs 300 mn to develop Elapathagama in the Anuradhapura district. The late Sobitha Thera, a controversial character, spearheaded […]
- Where have millions of USD invested in good governance and accountability projects et al gone? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s foreign policy dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption saga continues (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC, cryptocurrency and repealing of time-tested law (Category: Breaking News)
MEDIA RELEASE The much anticipated Lanka Premier League 2023 (LPL 2023) is just around the corner, and to kick off the exhilarating countdown to the 4th season, the organizers hosted a thrilling and one-of-a-kind event – the ‘Mini Cooper Rally.’ The heart of Colombo came alive as over 40 Classic Mini Coopers and Mokes gracefully […]The post The Lanka Premier League 2023 – S...
- Sri Lanka Premier League to begin July 19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Waqar, Moody appointed coaches in SLPL (Category: Sports)
- Gayle ruled out of SLPL (Category: Sports)
A testimony to its commitment to further increasing its digital payment footprint in Sri Lanka, Daraz, the leading online marketplace in Sri Lanka, recently became the country’s first e-Commerce platform to enable LANKAQR-based transactions in Sri Lanka. LANKAQR is an initiative by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka that enables consumers to make payments to […]
- Sri Lanka, a regional hub for enhancing connectivity for the Daraz Group (Category: Breaking News)
- Only three transactions per LankaQR merchant code in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT-MOBITEL’s mCash empowers Sri Lanka fisheries CEYFISH outlets (Category: Breaking News)
- Daraz Buy1Give1 reaches out to more than 1000 families in vulnerable communities (Category: Breaking News)
All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne performed the incredible striking smashing the first two deliveries bowled by James Fuller over the top in meeting the challenge of 16 runs off the final over as Kandy Falcons cleared the 148-run target set by Jaffna Kings in the sixth Night game of the Lanka Premier...The post Bravo Chamika Karunaratne, 2 sixes in incredible final over drama as Kandy Falcons down J...
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- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
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- Litro Gas & Sri Lanka Ports Authority File Challenges To RTI Commission Orders In CA (Category: Breaking News)
- CA Sri Lanka helps fight cyber crime (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka goes to Kalmunai (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka Members’ Night (Category: Business)
SLC expects a considerable collection from ticket sales
- App spending hit $400 million during socially isolated holiday season - CNET (Category: Technology)
- App spending hit $400 million during socially isolated holiday season - CNET (Category: Technology)
- App spending hit $400 million during socially isolated holiday season - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Computer gamers' brains 'differ' (Category: Technology)
By Ashwin Hemmathagama Our Lobby Correspondent Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage yesterday in Parliament expressed displeasure with the performance of Sri Lanka Cricket after he on Wednesday assured national cricketers would be paid on time. Aluthgamage told Parliament
- Minister orders Board to borrow Rs. 600 m from BOC to pay cricketers (Category: Business)
- Aluthgamage orders BoC to pay cricketers' wages (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketers to be paid dues (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketers salary issue resolved (Category: Breaking News)
ESPNCricinfo: Former ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat’s role as special advisor to the SLC will include an independent review of its governance and recommendations to the heavily indebted board on financial management, SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga has said. All recommendations made by Lorgat in his three-month tenure will then be made public. He will also ...
- Lorgat likely to join Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant (Category: Business)
- Lorgat joins Sri Lanka Cricket as special advisor (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC hires former ICC Chief Lorgat as Special Adviser (Category: Business)
- SLC close to appointing Lorgat consultant (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka Cricket says, all possible precautions have been taken to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming Sri Lanka Premier League. In a release issued in response to certain reports which questioned the integrity of some of the franchisees, SLC says, it will conduct the upcoming SLPL according
- Hundred and twenty two employees sacked from SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket estimates a net profit of Rs. 250 million out of the ‘SLPL’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka national cricketers not paid since World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketers not paid their salaries (Category: Breaking News)
Heads turning attraction! Biggest sporting event in post-war Sri Lanka aims to boost future cricket talent at provinces; leisure and entertainment industry to get a fillip 21-day contest from 10 August involving local and global stars to be promoted as “village, country and the world” coming together as one to celebrate Sri Lanka’s passion MCC ...
- Brian Lara, MCC Chief lift SLPL to the world (Category: Business)
- SLPL boost for tourism next month (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Premier League forges ahead (Category: Business)
- All set for maiden SLPL; sights set for bigger glory in the future (Category: Business)
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- Sri Lanka Premier League names Gayle, Angelo as international icons (Category: Business)
- Dilshan Munaweera on his inclusion in Sri Lankan World Twenty20 Squad (Category: Business)
- SLPL boost for tourism next month (Category: Business)
- $ 100,000 Gayle most prized player in SLPL; Lankan top stars fetch $ 50,000 each (Category: Business)
A Governance Analysis of Frequency Allocation & TV Rights in Present Sri Lanka Frequency Allocation- A Grand Corruption? Understanding the state capture by Kleptocrats does not require a dedicated study; it is easily recognizable. For the benefit of keen students of governance, let me begin this article with the definition of Kleptocracy: “A form of political and government ...
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