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Colombo (AFP) – Sri Lanka said Friday they have complained to the International Cricket Council over their T20 World Cup team’s treatment and conditions in co-host the United States.The sports minister Harin Fernando alleged other teams had it better and said Sri Lanka had lodged a formal protest after the squad was held up by a […]
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Arab envoys Lanka wants immediate ceasefire in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- AAC issues clarification (Category: Breaking News)
Saurabh Netravalkar moved to the United States in 2015. He was 23 and had accepted a difficult reality. He wasn’t going to be a professional cricketer. “It was a very emotional call,” Netravalkar said in an interview last year. “I packed my bags and moved to the US to study. I never dreamt that I’d […]
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC needs new constitution: Eran (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cricket debacle: Chief selector to “reveal all”, hints at conspiracy (Category: Breaking News)
Group B preview: Australia and England will be favourites to progress out of Group B at the T20 World Cup, but Namibia, Oman and Scotland have shown previously they are more than capable of causing an upset or two. The two most recent champions along with three spirited associates make up Group B of the […]
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup head to head: India vs Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- USA vs Canada: oldest rivalry renewed at cricket’s biggest T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- India Vs England (Category: Breaking News)
Global media organisations, including the Asia News Network, have taken serious exception to the arrest of Kantipur Media Group Chairman Kailash Sirihiya in Nepal and termed the government action as vengeful. The Asia News Network (ANN), an alliance of 22 leading media in 20 countries, in a letter addressed to Prime Minister of FDR of […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail in sexual assault case (Category: Breaking News)
- British MP calls for global arrest warrant against Gota (Category: Breaking News)
- Calls grow for apology after Peel Police Chief meets Deshabandu (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran’s aide, TV station staff face sedition charges (Category: Breaking News)
West Indies sealed the three-match T20I series against South Africa, with a match to spare, and successfully defended 208 in front of enthusiastic Sabina Park supporters. With all the fixtures in this series being played at the same venue in Jamaica – which will not host any T20 World Cup games – the weekend crowd […]
- McCoy and Charles thump South Africa to give West Indies series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- West Indies seal series after Joseph’s five-fer in run-fest (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa ace record run chase to level series (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is the new No. 1 batter in women’s ODIs (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- Harsha: Contents of IMF agreement may turn out to be jackpot for some persons (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Cricket Club Junior Championship kicks off (Category: Breaking News)
- St. Anthony’s, Nalanda declared joint champions (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC makes changes to Playing Conditions (Category: Breaking News)
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- Doorway 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kurundi: A Runway To ’56? (Category: Breaking News)
- From Absurdities To Atrocities, Again? (Category: Breaking News)
- Still, The Mirage (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan star Dinara Punchihewa has ben included in Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 list for Asia. Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 list for Asia highlights a remarkable cohort of young trailblazers who are making significant strides in entertainment and sports. In the entertainment sector, the list features a diverse group of talents, including actors, […]
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- More than 100 people believed killed in Papua New Guinea landslide (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular K-Pop singer Park Boram dies aged 30 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankans in Japan accused of illegal abortion (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Prasanna Ranaweera assaulted a porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, local media reported. CCTV footage showed the Minister slapping the porter a number of times. According to Ada Derana the State Minister had also admitted that he slapped the man. “I got angry at that […]
- Police record statement from notorious Minister for assaulting porter (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil meets Wigneswaran for talks in Jaffna (Category: Breaking News)
- China to help conclude debt restructuring process in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Gateway College, Colombo overcame Lyceum International School, Wattala by 10-8 to snatch the Inter-International Schools Under-14 Netball Championship, after a stiff final played at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo last weekend. After a successful campaign Gateway, Colombo emerged the top team among a total of 15 international schools that were featured in the annual […]
- Gateway International schools under 16 Netball Champs (Category: Breaking News)
- AIS and Lyceum, Nugegoda under 17 cager champions (Category: Sports)
- Netball and Cricket Asian Champions return to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Inter International Schools’ Soccer Finals Tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
TNA MP M.A.Sumanthiran told Parliament yesterday that the Tamils’ struggle was a struggle for justice. “It is a reasonable struggle for political rights. Our struggle may be too long and hazardous. But we will attain a just solution if we continue in the non-violent path without deviating from it,” he said, making a statement to […]
- IUSF convener writing from prison calls on people to continue struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- The Galle Face Struggle & Its Importance (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Sunday carnage: Cardinal urges President to act on PSC findings (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya, Karadaraya and Mardanaya; System Change (Category: Breaking News)
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- Planning For A Year Of Elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- AKD’s Recent Climb Is Meteoric, Yet A Long Way To Go (Category: Breaking News)
- Election Or No Election, Ranil Is done; He’s Not Fit For Office (Category: Breaking News)
Fifteen Sri Lankan fishermen, who were detained in Myanmar prisons, have been released and repatriated to Sri Lanka. They arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (11), Ada Derana reporter said.
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- RW, IMF & The Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Homework For NPP (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
- Politics Behind Economic Recovery (Category: Breaking News)
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- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Improvising To Overcome Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Aiyo Sirisena! Cut Out The Bluff! (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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- Is State Owned Temasek A Useful Concept For Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Partnership Between NPP & JVP Must Be Emboldened (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump-Ramasamy Ticket GOP’s Best Bet In 2024; US Events Will Affect The Whole World (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Missive To AKD & NPP (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka Cricket’s excellent development structures has been a godsend for many up and coming players. It enables cricket coaches at the High Performance Center to identify new talents. District and Provincial Coaches along with Talent Scouts ensure that players with rare skills are fast tracked and their development is constantly monitored. […]
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two Sri Lankan cricketers contract COVID-19 (Category: Breaking News)
Often when Sri Lankan cricket teams tour South Africa, they return home with broken bones, embarrassing series defeats or Mr. Ali Bacher going back on his words. The nation’s women’s cricket team on Wednesday created history by completing a come from behind series win over South Africa in East London. South Africa had won the […]
- Chamodi Pabodha – a star in the making (Category: Breaking News)
- Atapattu special powers Sri Lanka to record run-chase (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC names all-woman panel of match officials for 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Cauldrons We Make (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
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)
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...
- Alhambra Hotels commemorates five decades of unwavering dedication to hospitality (Category: Breaking News)
- Movenpick Colombo rebranded as NH Collection Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
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)
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)
- Video: MAYA SAYA-10-12-2010-A (Category: Video)
- 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)
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