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Rex Clementine There have been eight T-20 World Cups so far and West Indies and England have won the crown two times each while Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan and Australia have tasted success once each. Sri Lanka have an enviable record in the biannual event having won the title in 2014 and reached two other […]
- Zimbabwe welcome more teams in World Cups (Category: Breaking News)
- Our secret for success in World Cups is absorbing pressure well – Sanath (Category: Breaking News)
- India series chance for Sri Lanka to solve some puzzles (Category: Breaking News)
- Choose your fights wisely (Category: Breaking News)
UNICEF has said that it is deeply concrened about the health and safety of babies and young children caused as a result of severe heatwave that has been engulfing several countries in South Asia. The rising temperatures, that is predicted to reach up to 47°C, pose significant risks to millions of children who are more […]
- Heatwaves and high temperatures threatening young lives in South Asia: UNICEF (Category: Breaking News)
- Most children in South Asia are exposed to extreme high temperatures, UNICEF says (Category: Breaking News)
- Asia’s heat wave scorches hundreds of millions (Category: Breaking News)
- Children in South Asia including SL most likely to face water scarcity problems: UN (Category: Breaking News)
by Daya Gamage Foreign Service National Political Specialist (ret) US Department of State (Continued from yesterday) Williamson cable on ICRC statement Williamson cable further noted what Jacques de Maio said about the LTTE and its strategies: “On the LTTE, de Maio said that it had tried to keep civilians in the middle of a permanent […]
- Civilian deaths and injuries in the Govt-LTTE conflict in the Wanni (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka defends war conduct, slams rebel 'human shields' (Category: Breaking News)
- Credible allegations against Sri Lankan Armed Forces in conducting war against LTTE in Wanni (Category: Breaking News)
- Reflections on the endgame of the Govt-LTTE conflict: Jan-May 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
Tuesday 28th May, 2024 Words undergo semantic shifts or progression over time, and the adjective, ‘smart’, has taken on a whole new meaning since the advent of the mobile phone which is capable of performing some of the functions of a computer and connecting to the Internet and has therefore come to be dubbed ‘smartphone’. […]
- No pension for 90,000 farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Agriculture Ministry to look into discrepancies in fuel subsidies for farmers (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. to provide farmers with cash to purchase fertilizer in Maha season (Category: Breaking News)
- Agri. Minister criticizes state institutions for not apprising farmers of looming drought (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom have agreed on a new partnership to protect the marine environment. The British High Commission in Colombo, Andrew Patrick, said yesterday that the Ministry of Environment and the UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations, to protect and […]
- UK and Sri Lanka sign deal to protect marine environment. (Category: Breaking News)
- SL divided in fighting X-Press Pearl disaster case (Category: Breaking News)
- First International Zero Waste Day to be celebrated in SL today (Category: Breaking News)
- International Coastal Cleanup Day commemorated (Category: Breaking News)
A new political alliance, named Sarvajana Balaya, was launched in Colombo yesterday morning with seven political parties joining forces to contest the forthcoming elections. The new alliance includes Dilith Jayaweera’s Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP), MP Wimal Weerawansa’s National Freedom Front (NFF) and MP Udaya Gammanpila’s Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (JHU), MP Vasudewa Nanayakkara’s Democratic Left Fro...
- Five parties in UPFA refuse to accept new General Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition to form new alliance led by Sajith Premadasa? (Category: Breaking News)
- UPFA, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya in talks to form alliance (Category: Breaking News)
- President agreed to release northern land, ‘political prisoners’ TNA MP (Category: Breaking News)
Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara yesterday said that all estate owners should implement the government decision to increase the plantation workers’ wages to Rs 1,700 from June and the estates of those that fail to do so would be taken over by the government and handed over to others who will manage them properly, Minister Nanayakkara […]
- Flexible work arrangements to be introduced in Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Manusha and Harin resign from ministerial portfolios (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt plans accreditation for every profession (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt to facilitate electric vehicle imports by migrant workers to promote remittances (Category: Breaking News)
By Jagath Kanaheraarachchi Colombo University Zoology Professor Sampath Seneviratne says a migratory bird called Blue-cheeked Bee Eater has been spotted at Beddagana, Kotte wetland for the first time by local bird watchers. The bird originally from Pakistan and North-West India has never been sighted in this country, Prof. Seneviratne said. Picture captured by Lasitha Surangana […]
- Raptors return (Category: Technology)
- Neighborhood takes orphaned goose that couldn't fly south for the winter under their wing (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Neighborhood takes orphaned goose that couldn't fly south for the winter under their wing (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
By Norman Palihawadane Police are conducting investigations to trace the whereabouts of two persons involved in a shooting incident reported near the Batawala Pathegama Model Primary School in Weligama, yesterday morning. They arrived on a motorcycle and targeted a resident of Midigama, Weligama, but failed to hit him in the rush. The targeted person has been identified as Sudesh Madhusanka, 30, a...
- Getaway van and motorcycle taken into custody over Beliatta killings (Category: Breaking News)
- Man injured after drive-by shooting in Weliweriya (Category: Breaking News)
- One injured in shooting at Seeduwa (Category: Breaking News)
- Shooting incident in Dikwella leaves one person injured (Category: Breaking News)
By Ifham Nizam Carcasses of seven wild elephants were discovered at Handapanwila in the Flood Plains National Park in Polonnaruwa on Sunday (26). Authorities have handed them over to the Giritale Wildlife Veterinary Unit for further investigation. Wildlife officials said that they suspected that a herd of wild elephants, possibly from the Flood Plains National […]
- Six jumbos killed by trains (Category: Breaking News)
- Death of 7 elephants- AG given more time to submit report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka set to gift two female elephants to Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- MONLAR lashes out at Wildlife Dept. for failure to protect elephants (Category: Breaking News)
An individual employed at the Excise Department and a person who is said to be a manager of a private bank are among 08 suspects arrested by Alawathugoda Police in connection with a drug racket.
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024'2025 scholarship program, jointly offered by the Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) and the President s Fund for students studying Information and Communication Technology at the G.C.E Advanced Level has been extended until June 07, 2024.
The adhikarana maha sanganayake of North America and Vice President of the Buddhist Association of America, Viharaya of the Maryland International Buddhist Temple, Most Venerable Katugastota Uparathana Nayaka emphasized that the opportunity to celebrate the International Vesak Festival at the US President's House has arisen this year as well.
- More Sri Lankan flights cancelled (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia v Sri Lanka latest score (Category: Breaking News)
- UPDATE-1-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to retire this month (Category: Breaking News)
- England v Sri Lanka photos (Category: Breaking News)
West Indies swept the three-T20I series against South Africa to conclude their T20 World Cup preparations in the most commanding way possible. South Africa, on the other hand, have won just two of their last 11 completed T20I matches since the last T20 World Cup, and have lost series to West Indies twice and Australia […]
- Salt 109 not out, Brook late cameo fire England to dramatic chase of 223 (Category: Breaking News)
- Warner stars in landmark outing, Zampa’s class seals victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan demolish South Africa (Category: Breaking News)
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024/2025 scholarship program, jointly offered by the Sri Lanka Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and the President’s fund for students studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the G.C.E Advanced Level has been extended until June 07. As the awarding of these scholarships needs to be done promptly, students who […]
- Smartphone apps send users' sensitive data (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Minneapolis schools pushing for more parents to complete free and reduced-price lunch applications (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Mainers applying for round of paycheck protection loans (Category: USA, Maine)
- Minneapolis schools pushing for more parents to complete free and reduced-price lunch applications (Category: USA, Minnesota)
The landslide early warnings issued by the Landslide Early Warning Centre of the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) to the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura have been extended until 1600 hrs on 28-05-2024. Accordingly, the Level II landslide early warnings issued to the Divisional Secretaries divisions and surrounding areas […]
- Landslide Early Warnings issued to Colombo, Kalutara, Kegalle and Rathnapura Districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Landslide early warnings issued to Colombo, Kegalle and Rathnapura Districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Landslide early warnings issued to districts of Colombo, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Nuwara Eli... (Category: Breaking News)
- Landslide Early Warnings issued to Badulla, Galle, Kegalle, Kurunegala and Matale Districts (Category: Breaking News)
Advisory for Strong winds issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 10.30 a.m. on 27 May 2024, valid until 10.30 a.m. 28 May 2024 The public have been warned that strong winds about (50-60) kmph in speed can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, […]
- Wind blamed for reight train derailment (Category: Western Australia)
- Heavy rain expected (Category: Breaking News)
- Strong winds, showers in the morning Met. Dept. (Category: Breaking News)
- Another day, another windstorm in Western Washington (Category: USA, Washington)
Cyclone Remal has smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh as authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands of people from their homes, officials said. The storm started crossing the coast in the southern district of Khepupara in Bangladesh at around 8pm (14:00 GMT), meteorologist Shamim Ahsan told a news briefing in Dhaka on Sunday. The cyclone, […]
- The inexplicable rise of kidney disease in Sri Lanka’s farming communities (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan lifts tsunami warnings but warns quake damage ‘widespread’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan earthquake death toll crosses 100 (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundreds killed as storms lash Pakistan and Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
A passenger bus crashed into vehicles on a highway in southern Turkiye, killing at least 10 people and leaving 39 others injured, officials said Monday.
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka is to have talks with Elon Musk’s SpaceX once the Starlink internet service is launched, Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardena said. Wijewardena said that Sri Lanka hopes to launch Starlink internet services this year. He said that Elon Musk is expected to visit Sri Lanka for the launch. Asked about talks […]
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk’s Starlink internet available for pre-order in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
In an attempt to address the unique financial needs of freelancers, DFCC Bank proudly introduces the DFCC Freelancer World Mastercard credit card. DFCC Freelancer is a financial solution uniquely designed to cater specifically to the dynamic needs of Sri Lanka’s growing freelancer community. DFCC Bank is the first bank in the country to directly appeal […]
- DFCC Bank Unveils Annual Report for 2023, Highlighting Exceptional Financial Performance Driven ... (Category: Breaking News)
- SampathCards introduces real time Rewards Points Redemption at Keells Supermarkets for the first... (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Bank Expands 24/7 Smart Banking with New Digital Zones (Category: Breaking News)
- DFCC Vardhana Bank promotes financial inclusion in 2011 (Category: Business)
By Easwaran Rutnam Elon Musk’s Starlink internet is now available for pre-order in Sri Lanka. The company said the public can reserve Starlink for a fully refundable USD 9 deposit. Starlink is targeting service in Sri Lanka starting in 2024. Availability is subject to regulatory approval. Within each coverage area, orders are fulfilled on a […]
- Preliminary work to bring Starlink to Sri Lanka completed (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil and Elon Musk discuss launching Starlink in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Elon Musk to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch Starlink (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka moves closer to Starlink implementation- TRCSL prepares for crucial talks (Category: Breaking News)
The plantation industry raised its strongest possible objections to the Government’s ”arbitrary, reckless, unilateral decision” to drastically hike minimum wages for tea and rubber sector workers by an unprecedented 70%. All producer stakeholders issued a unified warning against the devastating impact the latest increase will have on the plantation sector, leading crippling opera...
- No final decision on Rs. 1700 daily wage (Category: Breaking News)
- Government considers taking back loss making plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister Jeevan warns plantation companies (Category: Breaking News)
- Minimum daily wage for plantation workers increased to Rs. 1,700 (Category: Breaking News)
France is saddened by the demise of its diplomat in Sri Lanka, Jean-François Pactet. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said it was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jean-François Pactet, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and Maldives. Minister Stéphane Séjourné paid tribute to the memory of the talented diplomat, […]
- Memorial service held in Colombo for French Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka extends condolences on the passing of French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet (Category: Breaking News)
- France ready to support Sri Lanka in its efforts to restructure its debt (Category: Breaking News)
- France looks to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Trees posing a risk to the public in Colombo are to be cut down, State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said. He said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given instructions to cut the trees or branches following a number of incidents during the inclement weather. The State Minister said that the rainy weather is […]
- Ministry of Defense to review MoUs with foreign, local institutes (Category: Breaking News)
- Claims of threat to Cardinal to be looked into (Category: Breaking News)
- Government to get Sri Lankans to eat more jackfruit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s State Defence Minister calls for collective effort to address online radicalization ... (Category: Breaking News)
Singapore has offered assistance to upgrade the immigration system in Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Senarath Dissanayake met a team of officials from the Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore at the High Commission, the Foreign Ministry said today. The ICA delegation is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 26 […]
- UN 51st session – “Zero draft remains Zero to victims”! (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka for joint commission talks (Category: Breaking News)
- SL in talks with Singapore on how to improve its immigration system (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka requests foreign countries to review travel advisories (Category: Breaking News)
Over 43,000 people have been affected by the weather in Sri Lanka which has claimed seven lives so far. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that the deaths were mainly caused by trees falling following strong winds. DMC spokesman Pradeep Kodipilli said that the public have been advised to remain cautious when standing under trees […]
- Public cautioned over threat of lightning and strong winds (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda holds talks with Sampanthan (Category: Breaking News)
- Godahewa acquitted in case on misappropriation of funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Young woman fond dead near Race Course Ground (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka hopes to work closer with Saudi Arabia in tourism, labor and renewable energy sectors to support the Kingdom s Vision 2030, the island nation s new ambassador told Arab News as he assumed his post in Riyadh on Monday.
High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Maj. General (Rtd) Faheem Ul Aziz officially inaugurated the Pakistan Gallery located inside Kandy Museum.
State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon says that a special programme will be implemented to cut down and remove the trees at risk of collapsing within the jurisdiction of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).
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