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Ranjith Rathnayake won the Grand Finale of ÂDerana 60 Plus - Season 5Â which was held in Colombo on Sunday (31).
Sri Lanka’s leading spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, will miss the 2024 Indian Premier League season due to a left heel injury, Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley de Silva stated on Sunday. Hasaranga was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the auction in December on his base price of INR 1.5 crore, following his release from Royal Challengers […]
- Hasaranga suspended for Bangladesh Tests against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu and Inoka in ICC T20I Team of the Year 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka star Hasaranga reprimanded for breach during World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga becomes world’s top-ranked T20I bowler (Category: Breaking News)
TV Derana bagged many top awards at the Raigam Tele es 2023 awards ceremony currently taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo on Saturday (30).
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has removed Duminda Dissanayake from the party s National Organiser post, Ada Derana reporter said.
One lane of the road from Punchi Borella towards Maradana has been blocked for traffic due to a protest by medical students, Ada Derana reporter said.
At least six people were unaccounted for and presumed dead after a large cargo ship heading to Sri Lanka crashed into a pillar of a bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday morning, causing it to collapse. A total of eight workers who were fixing potholes on Baltimor’s Francis Scott Key Bridge fell into the Patapsco River […]
- Sri Lanka launches probe over cargo on ship which crashed in Baltimore (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Students protest after boy dies following Thirukkovil marathon (Category: Breaking News)
- Accomplished equestrian Mathilda Karlsson (Category: Breaking News)
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)
The T-56 firearm used by the police officer on duty at the guard room at the entrance to the Wilgamuwa police station in Matale is reported missing, Ada Derana learns.
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)
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to make a statement over his recent comments regarding the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, Ada Derana reporter said.
Sanju Samson led from the front with an unbeaten 82 from 52 balls as Rajasthan Royals opened their IPL campaign with a hard-earned 20-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. After winning the toss for his team, Samson’s knock was the mainstay of Royals’ imposing 193 for 4, and a tight contest hadn’t seemed […]
- Lucknow Super Giant’s playoff hopes all but gone as Capitals sign off with win (Category: Breaking News)
- Curran sends Royals crashing to fourth straight loss (Category: Breaking News)
- Boult, Chahal and Parag make it 3-0 for Royals and 0-3 for Mumbai Indians (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajasthan Royals eliminate Royal Challengers Bengaluru to set up knockout against Sunrisers Hyde... (Category: Breaking News)
Vehicular movement on the Galle Road has been blocked from near the Olcott statue in Panadura as a result of a protest by a group including Buddhist monks and laymen, Ada Derana reporter said.
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- 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)
Andre Russell (64* off 25) produced a death-overs power-hitting masterclass only to be matched by Heinrich Klassen (63 off 29) in Sunrisers Hydearbad’s 209-run chase but eventually it was Harshit Rana who defended 7 off the final 5 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders clinch the final-ball thriller by four runs. Russell helped KKR plunder […]
- Gujarat Titans down Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets (Category: Breaking News)
- Russell, Rinku script another thrilling finish for Kolkata Knight Riders (Category: Breaking News)
- As Sri Lanka Burns Him in Effigy, UN Ban Has No Comment, Pillay Says Speak to Gov't (Category: Breaking News)
- Narine, Raghuvanshi star as Kolkata Knight Riders thump Delhi Capitals (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)
The bloodbath candidate by Vijaya Chandrasoma I concluded my essay last week with the prediction that, if Trump does not win re-election in November, “there is little doubt that Trump will, once again, call Foul and refuse to concede defeat. The nation will be plunged into political violence, tantamount to a civil war, for which […]
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Is Never Going To Pivot (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Is Never Going To Pivot (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Is Never Going To Pivot (Category: USA, Indiana)
- Poli (Sigh): Trump Is Never Going To Pivot (Category: USA, Indiana)
St Thomas College Matara added 130 runs to their overnight score of 79/3 batted the whole of the 75 overs of play possible on day two of the 124th Battle of the Blues Ruhuna to reach 209/9 at stumps. Viran Chamuditha was the star of the day picking up four of the six wickets to […]
- Steps will be taken to win women's rights on par with developed countries of the world (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamim Iqbal retires three months before World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Bad weather warning issued to fishing and naval communities (Category: Breaking News)
- It is crucial that we put the country first and not fall prey to narrow political interests at t... (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...
- 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)
- Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo welcomes Nazoomi Azhar as its new General Manager (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Colombo Hotels elevates appreciation event to reinforce commitment to guest safety and ... (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)
One can hear ‘Ni Hao’ and ‘Xie Xie’ very often in the streets of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. While this may appear to be a passing comment made to be taken at face value, the remark actually demonstrates the profound penetration of Chinese influence in Kenya, even reaching ordinary Kenyan citizens, at the level […]
- Top Chinese diplomat meets Zimbabwe President, hopes to make inroads in Africa (Category: Breaking News)
- The Chinese Trap in African Contracts (Category: Breaking News)
- In the name of assistance, Chinese companies controlling public services in Kenya: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s role in Lanka’s economic crisis (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.
Train operations on the Coastal Line have been disrupted by a derailment reported this evening (March 19), Ada Derana learns.
[…]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)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told the Cabinet of Ministers that the Presidential Election would be held prior to the General Election, Ada Derana learns.
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)
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- Video: Maya Patala 11/10/2014 - 1 Part 1 (Category: Video)
The best team of the league stage. A team full of world-class allrounders. A bowling attack with all bases covered and a batting line-up with envious depth. A captain with more titles than you can count. But it all came down to one over that turned the WPL final on its heel and a team […]
- Patidar, bowlers keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru in playoffs race with NRR-boosting win (Category: Breaking News)
- Sadhu, Shafali and Mandhana dismantle Australia with ease (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia have a Litchfield day to complete clean sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland lead clinical Australia to another series win (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Singapore Has Chosen The 4th Prime Minister appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Feb 4th: Rebirth Of Aragalaya, Rebirth Of A Nation (Category: Breaking News)
- President moves to 4th spot in the Time poll (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese angst as India set to become 4th largest economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Theme park enters the 4th dimension (Category: Breaking News)
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)
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