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Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump have been locked in a years-long public battle over an alleged sexual encounter, a hush-money deal paid by the former president’s fixer, and their respective efforts to own the very public narrative. Those tensions – and the salacious details that surround them – spilled out in court on Tuesday when […]
- Trump trial: Dozens of jurors rejected as they say they cannot be impartial (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump likely to be arrested and charged over hush money (Category: Breaking News)
- Donald Trump to be charged over hush money (Category: Breaking News)
- Implement SC order on accessibility! (Category: Business)
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, was involved in a physical confrontation with a fan who attempted to take a selfie with him without consent. The incident occurred before the match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club (SJDC) and Prime Bank Cricket Club in the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) 2024. In the video, it can be […]
- Mushfiqur Rahim mocks Angelo Mathews and other Sri Lankan players (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan joins politics (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat (Category: Breaking News)
- Shanto calls on Bangladesh to play ‘as a unit’ in ODI series against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
An unidentified body has been recovered by police in the Diyawanna Lake along the Parliament Road, Ada Derana reporter said.
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- Opinion Vs Truth (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Or What Made Us Insolvent (Category: Breaking News)
- Can Political Liberation Movements Be Called Fascists? (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Rotting Or Rotten? (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Excitement among cricket enthusiasts is high with the T-20 World Cup less than a month away. After years of disappointing performances and underachievement, the team’s fortunes are back on track thanks to meticulous planning. A semi-final finish in the 20-team competition will be highly appreciated. The national selection panel under Upul Tharanga […]
- Sri Lanka leave for World Cup Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cricket team apologises over poor World Cup performance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka dominates at World Youth Scrabble Championship 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Hayley Mathews ended her dream tour of Pakistan as she started it, with yet another commanding performance as West Indies coasted to an eight-wicket win in Karachi. Smashing 78 in 59 balls, the West Indies captain made light work of Pakistan’s first innings total of 134, with the visitors getting there with ten balls to […]
- Hayley Matthews’ 141 completes ODI series sweep for West Indies (Category: Breaking News)
- Iqbal, Dar, Zafar consign West Indies to their first loss of the tour (Category: Breaking News)
- Matthews stars as West Indies defeat Ireland to stay alive (Category: Breaking News)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt leads England home in comfortable chase (Category: Breaking News)
Kolkata Knight Riders further embedded themselves near the top of the IPL table, and Mumbai Indians’ hopes of qualifying for the final four took another big hit. How MI managed to lose a match in which they took five KKR wickets in the first 37 legal deliveries, will require some examination from the franchise brains […]
- Varun and Salt star in comprehensive Kolkata Knight Riders win (Category: Breaking News)
- Fraser-McGurk’s 27-ball 84 and Rasikh Salam’s 3 for 34 lift Capitals to fifth place (Category: Breaking News)
- Stoinis and bowling pack lift Lucknow Super Giants to third spot (Category: Breaking News)
- Warner stars in landmark outing, Zampa’s class seals victory (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr B.J.C.Perera Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. John Fitzgerald Kennedy or JFK was the 35th President of the United States of America. He served as President from 20th January 1961, until his assassination on 22nd November 1963. Though his presidency lasted only a […]
- Six Seconds In Dallas: The Assignation Of President Kennedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Disinformation On Every Front (Category: Breaking News)
- Crocs relocated before kovil festival (Category: Breaking News)
- Tanks run dry due to sand mining! (Category: Breaking News)
Philosopher and intellectual Professor Nalin de Silva has passed away at the age of 79 years, sources told Ada Derana.
Riot police in Georgia fired tear gas and water cannon into crowds protesting against a bill seen by the opposition as targeting media freedoms. Thousands waving Georgian and European Union flags gathered outside parliament for a second night to protest what they see as a Russian-inspired law. MPs approved the second reading of the controversial […]
- China attacks ‘bandit logic’ of House vote on TikTok (Category: Breaking News)
- Turkey halts trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $6bn package (Category: Breaking News)
- Delhi’s chief minister arrested over corruption claims (Category: Breaking News)
Leading Sri Lankan Political party, National People's Power (NPP) has issued its official message for May Day.The post May Day Message of the National People’s Power appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- JVP’s message for International Workers’ Day 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day message of the JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- May Day message of the JVP (Category: Breaking News)
- Instead of seeking National reconciliation Rajapaksa regime is sytematically dismantling Tamil N... (Category: Breaking News)
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- Video: Sira Love (Making Audio) - Sidusankha Vidupathi (Category: Video)
- Failed Economy: Bribery & Corruption To Maintain Power (Category: Breaking News)
- True Meritocracy Not The Sham Of All Party Mediocracy (Category: Breaking News)
- Separation Of Powers, Rule Of Law, Corruption & SL Bankruptcy (Category: Breaking News)
A fake TV executive, originally from Sri Lanka, has been sentenced to two years jail in Australia over “highly sexual phone calls”, the Australian media reported. Gerard Cecil Vamadevan, 56, had reportedly made hundreds of harassing phone calls, telling one mother he would “rape her daughter and cut her into pieces”. Vamadevan was sentenced in […]
- Father of Sri Lankan family killed in Canada in shock (Category: Breaking News)
- Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas on massive SJB protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan family dead in Canada ‘mass killing’ (Category: Breaking News)
Thailand and United Arab Emirates (UAE) registered thorough wins in Monday night’s matches of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at Tolerance Oval and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The wins kept alive the teams’ hopes of a place in the tournament’s semi-finals. At Tolerance Oval, Thailand bested Uganda by nine wickets, while […]
- Netherlands and Uganda record first wins (Category: Breaking News)
- Ireland’s victory over Netherlands seals ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier semi-final spot for... (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland through to semi-finals, UAE keep their hopes alive (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe outplay UAE, Sri Lanka blow away Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
Having just hosted a run-fest where 262 was chased down with eight balls to spare, Eden Gardens reverted to a former template familiar to fans of its home team, and Kolkata Knight Riders returned to winning ways and moved to second place on the IPL table with a confident, net-run-rate-boosting seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. […]
- Venkatesh, Starc star as Kolkata Knight Riders break 12-year Wankhede jinx (Category: Breaking News)
- Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer outmuscle Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- Salt, Starc star in Kolkata Knight Rider’s comprehensive win over Lucknow Super Giants (Category: Breaking News)
- Buttler nullifies Narine to orchestrate Rajasthan Royal’s thrilling win (Category: Breaking News)
One of the few openly gay players on the WTA Tour, Daria Kasatkina, says she has been assured about her safety if she qualifies for the season-ending WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The WTA Finals will be staged in Riyadh for the first time this November, with the 26-year-old Russian in contention to qualify. Human Rights Watch […]
- US bridge collapses after being hit by Colombo bound ship (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)
- India says it has done more for Sri Lanka than IMF (Category: Breaking News)
Call them conservative, but Chennai Super Kings successfully backed their method despite not being able to defend 210 in their previous home match against Lucknow Super Giants. The power-packed Sunrisers Hyderabad’s drought in Chennai – they have never beaten CSK at Chepauk – continued as they fell short comprehensively despite batting in dewy conditions. The […]
- Robinson’s fifty and O’Rourke’s three-for give New Zealand unassailable 2-1 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland lead clinical Australia to another series win (Category: Breaking News)
- Jadeja stars with bat and ball as Chennai Super Kings climb to third (Category: Breaking News)
- Salt 109 not out, Brook late cameo fire England to dramatic chase of 223 (Category: Breaking News)
Yemen’s Houthis have damaged an oil tanker and downed another MQ-9 Reaper drone of the United States as they promise more attacks in opposition to Israel’s war on Gaza. The Iran-aligned group’s military spokesman, Yahya Saree, said in his latest televised video address early on Saturday that “British oil ship Andromeda Star” was targeted in […]
- US and UK launch strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen (Category: Breaking News)
- Red Sea becoming messier (Category: Breaking News)
- US and UK strikes target Houthi rebels in Yemen (Category: Breaking News)
- United States and Britain launch airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthis (Category: Breaking News)
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- Reform Prospects: Missing Middle, Last Chance, Aragalaya-2? (Category: Breaking News)
- Restoring Parliamentary Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Year Road Map For Constitutional Reforms (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
Well known philanthropist, Business Leader, donor of the Thurstan College Swimming Pool Complex and the Chairman of Hands International Group, Lion Greatian Gunawardhana passed away on Wednesday (24th ) early morning. He, being a distinguished old boy of Thurstan College, had a close relationship with the school and the Thurstan Community until his death. In […]
- Mercantile Swimming C’ship for President’s Trophy (Category: Sports)
- Big match season to start today (Category: Breaking News)
- Batticaloa Combined XI meet Thurstan in opener (Category: Sports)
- SJB members launch protest against prime minister (Category: Breaking News)
Delhi Capitals rode on their captain’s incredible knock of 88 from 43 balls to eke out a narrow four-run victory over Gujarat Titans, despite the best efforts of Sai Sudharsan, David Miller and Rashid Khan to stop the hosts from doing the double over them. Pant’s knock, along with Axar Patel’s essay (66 off 43) […]
- Kokua Line: Extra $600 for child hinges on parent’s eligibility (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Kokua Line: Extra $600 for child hinges on parent’s eligibility (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Kokua Line: Some PUA claimants seem surprised to face state and federal income taxes (Category: USA, Hawaii)
- Kokua Line: Some PUA claimants seem surprised to face state and federal income taxes (Category: USA, Hawaii)
AirAsia Consulting is planning further engagement with the International Finance Corp (IFC) which is mandated to advise the Sri Lanka Government on the divestiture of SriLankan Airlines Ltd (SAL). The consultancy was responding to news report on AirAsia being among six bidders for Sri Lanka’s state-run carrier SriLankan Airlines since the island nation was looking […]
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for Sri Lanka’s national carrier (Category: Breaking News)
- AirAsia and FitsAir among bidders for SriLankan Airlines (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings. Powering Sri Lanka to the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODIs has seen Chamari Athapaththu go to the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings in the latest update. Athapaththu’s stellar knock in […]
- History made as Sri Lanka star claims No.1 batter ranking (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu reacts after going unsold at WPL 2024 auction (Category: Breaking News)
Savindri Perera, or Sav as she is best known, drew the applause of the judges on the latest season of MasterChef Australia for her Sri Lankan dish. Describing her cooking style as rustic, generous and colourful, Sav’s love of cooking amped up around age 12 after discovering Nigella. She lists onion, garlic and curry leaves […]
- Church puts faith in God to ensure justice over Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai Airways resumes daily flights to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest staged in parts of Sri Lanka on Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Indigo commences direct flights between Mumbai-Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s star batter Chamari Athapaththu edged Natalie Sciver-Brunt to become the top-ranked batter in the ICC Women s ODI batting rankings.
By N Sathiya Moorthy Closer the presidential election gets, the more complex it is getting. Of course, it has always been the case, including the question if the parliamentary polls should precede presidential election. In the past, incumbent Presidents and their ruling coalition alone used to be pressured over the question but this time round, it […]
- Sajith has his job cut out (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Executive Presidency Will Remain (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Will Blink First, When, Why and How (Category: Breaking News)
- Why not simultaneous polls? (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr B. J. C. Perera In the gigantic tapestry of humanity, there are those rare individuals who emerge as beacons of light, illuminating the path for others, with their wisdom, compassion, and altruism. Dr A. T. Ariyaratne, the esteemed Founder of the Sarvodaya Movement of Sri Lanka, was undeniably one such luminary; a man […]
- Three members of NMRA step down (Category: Breaking News)
- Sarvodaya founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- Final rites of Dr. Ariyaratne to be performed this evening (Category: Breaking News)
- National Dengue Control Unit issues warning (Category: Breaking News)
Punjab Kings fell on the wrong side of a third straight final-over thriller at their home ground in Mullanpur with Mumbai Indians edging home to a nine-run win for their third victory of the season to keep pace with the other playoffs chasers. The visitors appeared to be cruising to victory for large portions of […]
- Hetmyer cameo powers Rajasthan Royals to top of the table (Category: Breaking News)
- Tewatia finishes another chase after Gill’s match-defining 67 (Category: Breaking News)
- Suryakumar’s 83 pulls one back for India (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa go 1-0 up after another pace-inflicted demolition act (Category: Breaking News)
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- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
Mitchell Starc has continued to struggle in the IPL despite his record-setting price tag, producing a poor bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals. The left-arm quick went for $4.43 million AUD at the auction to sign with Kolkata Knight Riders, but has managed just five wickets at 46.40 across six games. Starc’s latest effort saw him go 0-50 off four […]
- Sri Lankan asylum seekers in Australia push for permanent visas (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
- Social media companies on notice over extremist threats (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal batsman Airee smashes six sixes in an over (Category: Breaking News)
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