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Billie Eilish’s contribution to the Barbie film soundtrack, What Was I Made For?, has won one of the top prices at the Grammy Awards, song of the year. The track underscores one of the most emotional moments in the hit movie, as the doll questions her reality. It also won the Grammy for best song […]
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Alaska Airlines grounds 737 Max 9 planes after section blows out mid-air (Category: Breaking News)
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson gave the new and inexperienced South African XI a taste of a tough day in Tests as they consolidated comprehensively after the visitors made a good start to life in Mount Maunganui. The duo hit unbeaten hundreds and dragged New Zealand to 258 for 2 at stumps. This was Williamson’s […]
- Majestic Williamson ton crushes South Africa’s hopes (Category: Breaking News)
- New Zealand take lead past 500 as Williamson scores another ton (Category: Breaking News)
- Precocious Ravindra steals the show, as New Zealand post 401 (Category: Breaking News)
- All-round New Zealand brush aside Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Iran, backed by their thousands of vociferous supporters, have knocked out favourites Japan and earned a spot in the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 with a famous 2-1 win, In a match billed as an early final of the tournament – given both teams’ history in the competition, their FIFA rankings and strong […]
- Hosts Qatar thrill fans with winning start at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine boost Asian Cup knockout hopes after draw with UAE (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ makes historic lunar landing (Category: Breaking News)
- Cyclone Remal slams into Bangladesh coast as hundreds of thousands evacuate (Category: Breaking News)
A Bollywood star and model has tragically died of cervical cancer aged just 32. Poonam Pandey passed away this morning, according to her management team, who authored a short but touching message to fans on social media. The post to Pandey’s 1.3 million followers read: ‘This morning is a tough one for us. ‘Deeply saddened to inform […]
- Millions gather to watch total solar eclipse take place across North America (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel ramps up military activity along Gaza border as ground invasion looms (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi receives rockstar welcome in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- British woman trapped in Sri Lanka for 13 months losing hope (Category: Breaking News)
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season and join Formula One rivals Ferrari on a multi-year deal in 2025. The 39-year-old only signed a new two-year deal with Mercedes last summer. However, it is understood his contract contained a break clause after one year, which the Briton has chosen to […]
- Max Verstappen sets chilling tone for season (Category: Breaking News)
- Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Kenyan marathon world record holder dies in road accident (Category: Breaking News)
- Usyk beats Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka needs more on-field aggression to re-establish its Test prowess, new captain Dhananjaya de Silva said yesterday ahead of their one-off Test match against Afghanistan. Sri Lanka is dead last on the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings and their last match in October at the same ground saw a humiliating innings and 222-run loss […]
- Sri Lanka’s fast bowling resources excites Ravi Ratnayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Mendis Mayhem (Category: Breaking News)
- Herath fit for third Test against Australia (Category: Business)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Player of the Month (Category: Breaking News)
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- A Glint In The Eyes Of Votaries Of BJP – 2024 Encounter (Category: Breaking News)
- Rebounce Of Padayatra Phase 3 After A Respite Of 18 Days For State President Annamalai (Category: Breaking News)
- Karnataka Seeks The Benefit Of A Successive BJP Government In 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Annamalai’s Stand Alone Stance Is Singularly Commendable (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando, participating at a press briefing held at the President’s Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ said that he expected 2.2 million tourists to visit Sri Lanka in 2024 and bring in a revenue of US$ 4billion. He revealed […]
Lawyer Chamari Priyanka Perera, wife of late former State Minister Sanath Nishantha, said she is ready to consider her husband's vacant seat only if the people of Puttalam district and the party make a request to do so.The post Sanath Nishantha’s wife Chamari Priyanka Perera ready to enter politics appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Complaint to CID from Sanath Nishantha’s wife Chamari Priyanka Perera (Category: Breaking News)
- Late State Minister Sanath Nishantha s wife to enter politics? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha’s widow contemplates political career (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Nishantha’s wife ready to enter politics (Category: Breaking News)
One of Broadway’s most celebrated stars, Chita Rivera, has died at the age of 91, her daughter said in a statement. Daughter Lisa Mordente said Rivera died peacefully in New York from a brief illness. The Tony-award winning entertainer is known for her successful theatre career spanning nearly seven decades. Some of her most notable […]
- Russian court bans ‘LGBT movement’ (Category: Breaking News)
- US grounds entire Osprey fleet after fatal crash in Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump liable for fraud, judge finds in New York civil case (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion (Category: Breaking News)
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- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
- Trump Checks-Out Of His Job (Category: Breaking News)
Traffic congestion is reported in Town Hall, Colombo, due to a protest march organized by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ada Derana correspondent says.
Four paratroopers have suffered minor injuries during Independence Day rehearsals this morning, Ada Derana learns.
Monday 29th January, 2024 Political alliances are mushrooming ahead of the next presidential election, the latest being the one formed by SLPP MP Nimal Lanza together with some of his fellow MPs and launched at Ja-Ela on Saturday. The newly-formed coalition has been named the ‘New Alliance’, but there is hardly anything new about it. […]
- Ranil puts his foot down (Category: Breaking News)
- Unite! (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB’s dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- President emerges stronger? (Category: Breaking News)
In further vindication of England’s alternative (and aggressive) approach to Test cricket, Ben Stokes’s side secured a famous victory over India in Hyderabad on Sunday. England did so by overturning a first-innings deficit of 190 runs – second on the list of biggest deficits overturned to win a Test in India, behind India’s famous win […]
- Jaiswal sparkles as India nose ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- England fight back after Gill ton to leave Vizag Test tantalizingly poised (Category: Breaking News)
- Bumrah’s best establishes India’s dominance on Day 2 (Category: Breaking News)
- Gill, Rohit headline dominant second day for India in Dharamsala (Category: Breaking News)
Businessman turned politician Dilith Jayaweera has denied claims that he is to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He accused Wickremesinghe of not having real concern about the future of the country. Jayaweera expressed these views while speaking in Anuradhapura. The leader of the Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya (MJP) said that his party is keen to establish a […]
- Royal – Thomian, Sydney 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
- President visits residence of Sanath Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
- King Charles sends special message to Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
A Masterclass and dinner with MasterChef James Lowe was held in Galle as part of Gourmet Galle, the partner festival to the esteemed Galle Literary Festival. James Lowe began his career aged 23, when he was a waiter in Wapping, East London in order to make ends meet. After admiring the chefs and their produce, […]
- Gourmet Galle: A culinary extravaganza on the south coast of Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Globetrotting chefs at Gourmet Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
- President wants Government institutions out of Galle Fort (Category: Breaking News)
Vehicular movement on the Southern Expressway towards Colombo has been disrupted by a toppled container truck, Ada Derana correspondent says.
Aryna Sabalenka underlined why she had long been considered the Australian Open favourite by overpowering Zheng Qinwen to retain the women’s title. Belarusian second seed Sabalenka won 6-3 6-2 to claim her second Grand Slam singles trophy without dropping a set. With 12th seed Zheng backed by passionate Chinese support, a composed Sabalenka sucked the […]
- Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka sets up semi-final against Coco Gauff (Category: Breaking News)
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff and faces Zheng Qinwen (Category: Breaking News)
- Swiatek beats Gauff to reach Italian Open final (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic struck by water bottle at Italian Open (Category: Breaking News)
Amy and Ano are identical twins, but just after they were born they were taken from their mother and sold to separate families. Years later, they discovered each other by chance thanks to a TV talent show and a TikTok video. As they delved into their past, they realised they were among thousands of babies […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead (Category: Breaking News)
Afghanistan and Nepal had everything to play for in East London on Friday, and play they did, toe-to-toe, inch-for-inch, all the way to a thrilling finish amid gripping drama. Nepal won by one wicket in the end, and entered the Super Six stage of the men’s Under-19 World Cup at the expense of Afghanistan; but […]
- Saumy Pandey leads India to victory; England ease past Scotland (Category: Breaking News)
- Perera, Lahiru flatten Namibia for 56 to make it two out of two for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Salt 109 not out, Brook late cameo fire England to dramatic chase of 223 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, Zimbabwe and South Africa script crushing wins (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka star Chamari Athapaththu has won the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 after a stellar 12 months.The post Chamari Athapaththu won ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Chamari Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu is ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
A deadly collision on the Kadawatha expressway has claimed the life of a foreign national, Ada Derana learns.
Sri Lanka’s star cricketer Chamari Atapattu has been named as the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year after an exceptional 2023. She is the first Sri Lankan woman to win the award. She made significant contributions with the bat and as captain, notably leading the side to a first bilateral series win over New Zealand. […]
- Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women s T20 World Cup qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain Chamari quashes retirement speculation; sets sight on T20 WC Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu named ICC Women s Player of Month for Sept. 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Friday 26th January, 2024 The recent burglary of the residence of former President Maithripala Sirisena’s daughter has triggered a social media feeding frenzy. Sirisena has come under a cyber piranha attack, as it were. He took great pains in Parliament on Wednesday to have the public believe that there was no truth in the media […]
- Sirisena says he won’t leave country for good (Category: Breaking News)
- President agrees to form interim all-party govt with new PM and Cabinet (Category: Breaking News)
- Two ex-Presidents say people will find it impossible to live under new VAT regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Sirisena denies any profligacy as President (Category: Breaking News)
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- Tamil Nadu’s Day Of Destiny Is Very Close (Category: Breaking News)
- In Tamil Nadu BJP Has Crossed The Rubicon (Category: Breaking News)
- Annamalai & His ‘Year-Long March’ – What For? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI (Category: Breaking News)
A car has collided with a train in the Midigama area, Ada Derana reporter said.
A vote is currently being taken in Parliament on whether or not to take up the proposed Online Safety Bill for debate, Ada Derana reporter said.
Actress Shannen Doherty has been on a public cancer journey for eight years now, and she hasn’t shied away from sharing her successes and struggles with friends and fans as she fights the disease. The Beverly Hills 90210 alum regularly provides updates on her health on Instagram and on her podcast, Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty. It’s been a while since the 52-year-old initially […...
- China to extend visa exemption to six European countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Beijing envoy warns Dutch of retaliation for chip curbs: ‘China won’t just swallow this’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan assistance sought after Chinese vessel with 39 crew capsized (Category: Breaking News)
- Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies at the age of 96 (Category: Breaking News)
Australia’s fast bowlers, led by Callum Vidler bundled Namibia out for under 100, before their captain Hugh Weibgen steered them through a tricky chase in their first game of the Men’s Under-19 World Cup. Weibgen came out to bat in the third over after opener Sam Konstas was cleaned up by Jack Brassell and saw […]
- Hicks and Vidler ensure Australia enter Super Six with all-win record (Category: Breaking News)
- Weibgen, Vidler the stars as Australia dismantle England (Category: Breaking News)
- Superhero Wiese aces Super Over for Namibia in thriller (Category: Breaking News)
- Pooran and Powell pound nine-man Australia in final warm-up game (Category: Breaking News)
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