British Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie has died at the age of 70. The Scot won 200m breaststroke gold in Montreal in 1976, as well as two Olympic silver medals and three world titles. His family released a statement saying: “It is with great sadness that the family of David Wilkie MBE announce that he […]

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New Delhi, India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire graphite mines in the island nation. The demand for graphite is steadily increasing, as it is the most common material used for anodes in lithium-ion and other batteries.

The organizers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) have confirmed that the fifth edition of the tournament will go ahead as scheduled.

Fort Additional Magistrate Pavitra Pathiraja yesterday (22) remanded the Chairman of Aura Lanka Viranjith Thambugala arrested and produced before the court over Rs 70 mn fraud. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) took him to custody yesterday. Thambugala is the Chairman of Aura Lanka Group of Companies and the former owner of the ‘Dambulla Aura’ team […]

The Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry, in a hard-hitting statement alleged yesterday that repeated statements by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with regard to Sri Lanka are the outcome of electoral vote bank politics there, funded by a small number of Canadians of Sri Lankan origin with vested and personal interests. The Ministry alleged Premier Trudeau’s […]

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced the termination of the Dambulla Thunders franchise. This decision follows recent developments concerning the franchise’s ownership and the legal issues faced by Tamim Rahman, Founder of Imperial Sports Group. While the specifics of the charges against Mr. Rahman remain unclear, the integrity and smooth functioning of the Lanka […]

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Vesak message called upon all Sri Lankan’s to unite irrespective of of race, religion, caste or political affiliation to heal and rebuild our country. The full text of  the President’s Vesak message: “The Vesak festival is a profoundly sacred day for Buddhists worldwide, commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and passing. […]

In his message to mark Vesak Poya Day, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that after a difficult period due to natural calamities, pandemic and economic downturn, Sri Lankan people have the opportunity to celebrate the Vesak festival in a grand scale this year.

SLPP’s call for early general election discarded by Shamindra Ferdinando President Ranil Wickremesinghe has concluded talks with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) regarding the possibility of advancing parliamentary polls, ahead of the Presidential Election. The Presidential Poll is constitutionally scheduled to be held in Sept/Oct this year whereas the current Parliament can continue t...

The government presented the Economic Transformation Bill and the Public Financial Management Bill to Parliament yesterday (22). Chief Government Whip Minister Prasanna Ranatunga presented the two Bills to the House. According to the governemnt, the Bills seek to ensure Sri Lanka will not face an economic crisis once again by introducing several laws and regulations […]

Vice Chairperson and Secretary General of South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) Chung Seung-yun has offered to introduce the South Korean anti-corruption system here to help Sri Lanka to tackle the problem. According to a statement issued by the Parliament, the offer was made on Tuesday (21) when a delegation led by Chung […]

By Geewananda Gunawardana, Ph.D. Meditation is a two-billion-dollar industry in the USA; it includes retreats, corporate training classes, apps, and many variations in between. It is estimated that 14% of adults have participated in meditation at least once in their lifetime. A survey found that 22% of the participants meditate to connect with their “true […]

Thursday 23rd May, 2024 Vesak Full Moon Poya Day falls today. Elaborate preparations have been made for grand celebrations complete with thoran, dansel, magnificent lanterns and other such illuminations, in most parts of the country, despite the prevailing economic crisis. The government has evinced a much keener interest in Vesak celebrations this year than in […]

By Reemus Fernando   Asian Relay gold medallists Aruna Dharshana and Kalinga Kumarage will be closely following the ‘Road to Paris 24’ Olympic rankings during the next few weeks as they aspire to secure tickets to the quadrennial event in Paris. Dharshana who was scheduled to return yesterday evening after winning two medals at the […]

At first blush, it could be said that the outpouring of grief in Iran and other parts of the Islamic world over the passing away of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi recently, under tragic circumstances, is of phenomenal proportions. Very understandably, a considerable number of Iranians and other sections that are supportive of the Iranian theocratic […]

By Sanath Nanayakkare The barriers to financial inclusion have been a longtime problem in Sri Lanka as financial literacy has thus far been the prerogative of only the nation’s affluent customers. However, eventually the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, 40 other national institutions, the public and private sector of the country along with the United […]

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 […]

Pan Asia Bank is happy to announce that it has formed a new agreement with Wogi, a Global Digital Platform of loyalty and digital incentives. This partnership aims to provide greater customer engagement through customer rewards, which in turn advances our mission to offer consumers cutting-edge, environmentally friendly banking products throughout Sri Lanka.  “In Pan Asia Bank, we always put...

State Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Arundika Fernando, announced that state enterprises are now open to private sector investments, but only at the government s assessed value.

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) today announced the termination and the retraction of rights of the ÂDambulla Thunders franchise, effective immediately.