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By Dr Mohan Jayatilake Consultant Cardiologist Every year on the 29th of September, World Heart day is observed to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is heart diseases and strokes. As heart diseases are a leading cause of death in the world people must be educated about them and the timely prevention to achieve this […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will be the on-field umpires for the opening fixture of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup taking place between England vs New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on October 5 England’s group-stage clash against New Zealand will be a […]
by Shihar Aneez State revenue has seen a shortfall of Rs. 100 billion as of now compared to the revenue target agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.Tax cuts for political reasons in December 2019 has resulted in a sharp fall in Sri Lanka’s tax revenue to GDP ratio, […]
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By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security, Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekera, MP, yesterday (15) asked whether a comprehensive international investigation into accountability issues here could be conducted unless India, too, was subjected to the same. The former Public Security Minister was responding to the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) declaration...
Easter Sunday controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Ambassador to Germany, Switzerland and ex-High Commissioner in South Africa, Sarath Kongahage, yesterday (12) alleged that British television Channel 4 had tricked him into discussing political developments with the focus on the 2019 Easter Sunday carnage. Claiming that the Channel 4 programme didn’t reflect what he had said […]
The death toll from floods in Libya in one city alone stands at more than 1,000, a senior official who visited the eastern port of Derna has said. “Bodies are lying everywhere,” the minister from the eastern-based government told Reuters news agency. Much of Derna, which has about 100,000 residents, is under water after two […]
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The ending of the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Asia Cup thriller threw up a Laws of Cricket puzzler, with six awarded despite the fielder in question never being contact with the ball and the ground at the same time.The post Why the umpires were right to give ‘six’ despite fielder never touching ball and ground simultaneously appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top S...
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Defence has strongly condemned allegations made by British television network Channel 4 in its new documentary which proclaims the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attack was deliberately planned by senior government officials.The post Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry denies Channel 4’s claims on Easter Sunday attacks appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking N...
A Turkish cryptocurrency boss and his two siblings have been jailed for 11,196 years each for defrauding investors of millions of dollars. Faruk Fatih Ozer, 29, fled to Albania in 2021 with investor assets after his Thodex exchange suddenly collapsed. He was extradited back to Turkey in June and found guilty of money-laundering, fraud and […]
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At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed when Islamist militants attacked a military camp and a vessel in northeastern Mali on Thursday, the interim government said.The post At least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in northeast Mali attacks – interim government appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
Sri Lanka’s government will appoint a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations made in a British television report that Sri Lankan intelligence had complicity in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 269 people.The post Sri Lanka will investigate allegations of intelligence complicity in 2019 Easter bombings appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories...
Sri Lanka’s Parliament and the Cabinet discussed the latest allegations over the Easter Sunday attacks. Minister Manusha Nanayakkara told Parliament today that the Cabinet which met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe discussed the allegations raised in the Channel 4 documentary. The Minister said that the Government will back an international investigation into the claims. The main […...
England slumped to their first defeat by Sri Lanka in T20 internationals as the visitors levelled the series with an eight-wicket win at Chelmsford. England collapsed to 104 all out off 18 overs with Sri Lanka’s superb spinners taking eight of the 10 wickets. Charlie Dean’s 34 was the only score of more than 20 […]
England joined India, New Zealand and South Africa in introducing pay parity for men’s and women’s teams in international cricket. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their decision to have equal match fees for the women’s and men’s teams. This is yet another landmark in what is turning out to be a historic year […]
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 […]
Sharmini Seneviratne is known for pushing boundaries and leading the next generation of elegant fashions. She was the founder of the popular designer label “Silk Wrap” Her ensembles appeal to every women from all ages,corporate women, celebrities, fashionistas and models. She looks beyond the shores of Sri Lanka, drawing inspirations from all over the world. […]
Monday 21st August, 2023 Much is being talked about ‘pyramids’ and ‘islands’, of all things, these days. Another pyramid scheme has reportedly collapsed, and those who have lost their money are letting out howls of protests via social media. The Central Bank, from time to time, issues severe warnings to the public about such frauds, […]
Dialog Axiata PLC announced, Thursday 10th August 2023, its consolidated financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2023. Financial results included those of Dialog Axiata PLC (the “Company”) and of the Dialog Axiata Group (the “Group”). The Group concluded the 1H 2023 with positive revenue performance being recorded across all business segments, namely, […]
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Over 150 Sri Lankan Muslims, including academics, professionals, community leaders, business personalities, media personalities and youth from across the country, have rejected MMDA proposals put forward by Muslim Members of Parliament. They say that the recommendations by the MPs come at the cost of the most vulnerable, especially the Muslim women and girls, who have […]
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Cassandra in her Friday Cry-s has often noted with deep gratitude that nature has been benevolent to suffering, down and almost out Sri Lanka. Forest fires due to intemperate temperature in usually cool climes; sudden floods due to torrential rains; erupting volcanoes and earthquakes have all assiduously avoided troubling poor little Sri Lanka struggling against […]
A Niger general, Abdourahamane Tiani, appeared on state television as the country s new leader following a military coup that sparked international condemnation.
Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor, who became a superstar in her mid-20s, has died at 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” the singer’s family said in a statement reported by the BBC and […]