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Wadduwa Police says that the body of an unidentified person who is suspected to have been murdered has been discovered on the Pohaddaramulla Beach in Wadduwa.
Despite a Dip in Seat Count, BJP Retains Power; Congress Resurgence and Regional Gains Signal Political Evolution The 2024 Lok Sabha election results have brought significant surprises, showcasing a dramatic shift in the Indian political landscape. Despite securing a third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by the […]
- Middle East on Edge, India’s Vote Marathon, and Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- Timetable set for India’s national election, deadlock elections loom in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran-Israeli Tit For Tat, India’s Vote Marathon & Lanka’s Long Election Eve (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Election Timetable & Sri Lanka’s Deadlock Elections (Category: Breaking News)
In the midst of tension in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, Japan, China and South Korea held a trilateral summit in Seoul on May 27, the first since July 2019. The summit was attended by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Japanese Premier Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. For the sake […]
- Japan-South Korea Summit: Countering China’s aggression and North Korea’s nuke threats (Category: Breaking News)
- North-South links firming in face of Chinese challenge (Category: Breaking News)
- In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia (Category: Breaking News)
- Ignoring China’s Ultimatum, Philippines To Hold Drills With Australia, Japan & US In Disputed So... (Category: Breaking News)
The world faces threats of huge economic losses in case China attacks Taiwan. There is a high possibility of major powers drawing into the conflict, which would disrupt global trade and cost the world its 10 percent of GDP. The Taiwan Strait is crucial for global cargo transport as over 50 percent of cargo ships […]
- China’s PLA may have “complete capability” to attack Taiwan by 2025: Defence Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- China Working for Resumption of Dialogue with US (Category: Breaking News)
- China avoids imposing harsh sanctions against Taiwan as both economies are interdependent (Category: Breaking News)
- US sees China plotting military ‘provocations’ (Category: Breaking News)
The owner of a hardware store on Hungama-Tissa Road in Ranna has reportedly died due to gunshot wounds.
A two-month-old baby has reportedly died after part of a wall in the living room of a house collapsed in Sinnakulam, Omanthai.
Exit polls had begun to roll in at the end of European elections across the EU’s 27 countries, when President Emmanuel Macron delivered his bombshell moment in a televised address to a stunned French population. “I’ve decided to hand you back the choice of our parliamentary future with a vote. I am therefore dissolving the […]
- Ten pilgrims killed in bus attack in India’s Jammu (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Modi claims victory as he heads for reduced majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Four dead and 16 injured in Majorca building collapse (Category: Breaking News)
- Narendra Modi sworn in for third term after narrow win (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa have a great opportunity to consolidate their position at the top of Group D when they take on Bangladesh in New York in the T20 World Cup 2024. Many factors favour South Africa. They have never lost to Bangladesh in T20Is. They are familiar with the New York venue, having played both their […]
- Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen lead South Africa’s demolition of Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Rain washes out chase after Mushfiqur fifty helps Bangladesh to 246 (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa seek ruthless edge at home (Category: Breaking News)
- England, South Africa to face off in Women’s T20 World Cup opener, final on October 20 (Category: Breaking News)
President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower house of France s parliament in a surprise announcement sending voters back to the polls in the coming weeks to choose lawmakers, after his party was handed a humbling defeat by the far-right in the European elections Sunday.
At least 20 office trains were cancelled today as well due to the strike launched by Sri Lanka Railway Locomotive Operating Engineers Union, says the Railway Department.
Are Scotland about to send them homeward, think again? All will be revealed in the final shake-down of a fascinating Group B, but if England thought their defenestration from last year’s 50-over World Cup was the ultimate humiliation, they might have to ready themselves for even greater discomfort, even closer to home. That’s the upshot […]
- Sri Lanka make clean sweep of Group B qualifier, swamp Scotland by 82 runs (Category: Sports)
- McMullen ton, Greaves five-for set up Scotland’s big win (Category: Breaking News)
- Berrington and Leask launch Scotland to landmark victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket heavyweights joined by trio of sides out to impress (Category: Breaking News)
One team had Jasprit Bumrah. The other didn’t. And that was that. That was the difference. His legend is littered with incredible displays. But this will feel sweeter, not merely for the fact that it came in a T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, but for the fact that without his intervention this game would […]
- Fraser-McGurk’s 27-ball 84 and Rasikh Salam’s 3 for 34 lift Capitals to fifth place (Category: Breaking News)
- Robinson’s fifty and O’Rourke’s three-for give New Zealand unassailable 2-1 lead (Category: Breaking News)
- Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland lead clinical Australia to another series win (Category: Breaking News)
- Pant, Hardik, Arshdeep headline India’s warm-up win (Category: Breaking News)
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- Black & White; No Shades? (Category: Breaking News)
- Feminist Revolt & Masculinity Pitfalls In The Bolshevik Camp: Sri Lanka’s Election Prelude (Category: Breaking News)
- Are We Going To The Fringes Or Coming To The Middle? (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Risk’ And ‘Fear’ (Category: Breaking News)
The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, held on Sunday evening (09) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 June 2024 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara Eliya district. […]
- Heavy rain expected (Category: Breaking News)
- Strong winds, showers in the morning Met. Dept. (Category: Breaking News)
- Fairly heavy showers in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts (Category: Breaking News)
- Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-We... (Category: Breaking News)
Thema Collection proudly announced the grand unveiling of its newest addition, ‘Waraka,’ an eco-luxury boutique hotel nestled amidst the enchanting landscapes of Udawalawe. The hotel opened its doors to the public on the 1st of June 2024, with the opening ceremony graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. KATSUKI Kotaro, Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. of […]
- LCY unveils debut ‘LCY for Her’ collection, redefining women’s polo wear with strength, and soph... (Category: Breaking News)
- Anu Madhubhashinie: Following her childhood dream (Category: Breaking News)
- Chokolaate selects Top Ten Finalists for MDFD 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Divya Bharathi ditches studio lights for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Even as many, if not most, Sri Lankan eyes are riveted to New Delhi for the impact of Modi 3.0 government on bilateral relations the nation itself is caught in the web of its own making. It’s as much economic as it is political. The reverse is equally true. Yes, it owes […]
- Sri Lanka sets time frame to hold Presidential polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President accused of acting like Pusswedilla (Category: Breaking News)
- Which bell, what cat, and how to tie it? (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP candidate succumbs to injuries sustained during protest (Category: Breaking News)
Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third term in a grand ceremony at the presidential palace in Delhi. The leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party took his oath, saying he would “do right to all manner of people without affection or ill-will”. Mr Modi’s BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won […]
- India election throws up surprise as Modi’s alliance scrapes past majority (Category: Breaking News)
- Modi looks forward to working with Sri Lanka after polls win (Category: Breaking News)
- Ten Hindu pilgrims killed in bus attack in India’s Jammu (Category: Breaking News)
- India notes steady progress in relations with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has dropped an investigation over alleged death threats on MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. The CID claimed the probe was suspended after the MP had reportedly said there was no need for such an investigation. An investigation had been launched over alleged death threats received by MP Dr. Harsha de […]
- Probe over death threats to Dr. Harsha de Silva (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha says Elon Musk gave Twitter freedom of expression (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Ministry investigating Sri Lanka cricketers who partied in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Harsha questions Sirisena’s claims India behind Easter attacks (Category: Breaking News)
… warn of sharp deterioration of integrity of that Office By Shamindra Ferdinando The JVP-led NPP lawyers’ group yesterday (09) said the Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam’s term shouldn’t be extended under any circumstances.Upul Kariyawasam, PC, on behalf of the JJB lawyers’ group, said that they were totally against President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s move to grant Rajaratnam […]
- AG gives undertaking to court not to arrest former AG Dappula (Category: Breaking News)
- Catholic Church denies backing extension for AG Rajaratnam (Category: Breaking News)
- AG to drop murder case against Pillayan (Category: Breaking News)
- AG to drop murder case against Pillayan (Category: Breaking News)
Several Ministers in pro-Ranil group By Shamindra Ferdinando The New Alliance, a newly-formed political outfit, consisting of a group of dissident SLPP MPs, over the weekend, reached an understanding with the SLFP to pursue a common agenda, widely believed to be beneficial to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The formation of the New Alliance-SLFP was announced at […]
- Sirisena open to running for president again, denies reports of Dayasiri being sidelined (Category: Breaking News)
- Prominent SLPP dissident group MP present at the event (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB’s dilemma (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP group planning tie-up with SLFP faction (Category: Breaking News)
Rex Clementine in Dallas There have been many surprises this World Cup. Sri Lanka are facing elimination without progressing to the second round, but far worse is the situation of some of the pre-tournament favourites such as Pakistan, who lost to USA and New Zealand, who were embarrassed by Afghanistan. Sri Lankan fans on Friday […]
- 20-year-old nabbed with cannabis worth over Rs. 3 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 330 citizenship and birth certificates given to Sri Lankans in South India (Category: Breaking News)
- Super Knights Chess Club win Team Chess Championship 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID- Six more deaths and 164 new cases reported (Category: Breaking News)
Army spokesman Maj. Gen. Rasika Kumara said that civilians, regardless of their status, could be admitted to the military hospital.The official said so when The Island asked him why SLPP MP Gunatilleke Rajapaksa, injured in a fight with fellow Kandy District MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, at the Presidential Secretariat on 03 June, had been admitted to the military […]
- No confidence: Wilkie turns against PM (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Cash was a loan repayment: Nuttall (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- 'Weird' with wide appeal (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Labor's Palaszczuk 'has the numbers' (Category: Australia, Queensland)
Monday 10th June, 2024 Presidential candidates of the SJB and the JVP-led NPP, Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake, respectively, have chosen to sprint even before the commencement of the next presidential race, which is a marathon, wherein one has to pace oneself skilfully to prevent fatigue and maintain momentum. The two sides have been […]
- SJB: JVP’s call for RW’s participation in proposed debate diversionary tactic (Category: Breaking News)
- Reveal plans, uphold transparency (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP renews its challenge for debate (Category: Breaking News)
- From Crisis Prime Minister To Put Down President (Category: Breaking News)
… vows no partnership with those who bankrupted country Eksath Janaraja Peramuna (EJP) has denied recent speculative reports, particularly on social media, that its leader Champika Ranawaka secretly met SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa to negotiate a deal ahead of the Presidential Poll. General Secretary Bandula Chandrasekera emphasised that there was absolutely no basis for claims of […]
- Eksath Janaraja Peramuna convention today (Category: Breaking News)
- Garlic scam suspect offered lucrative contract (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic crisis: Patali calls for punitive action against errant politicians, officials (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024 Prez poll: Champika denies alliance with MR-Ranil grouping, won’t contest (Category: Breaking News)
Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda has announced that the national convention of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) will be held in Jaffna. Addressing a gathering in Jaffna at EPDP main office, Minister Devananda said that district level meetings would held ahead of the national convention. Party sources said that they have already decided to back […]
- Missing Syndrome (Category: Business)
- 500 square dancers strut their stuff (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- IA-1-ConstitutionalConvention-All,100 (Category: USA, South Dakota)
- IA-1-ConstitutionalConvention-All,100 (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Sri Lanka Tourism participated at the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF – 2024), which is an annual event held in Guangzhou, China, as an important platform for all the Travel Industry participants across the world to meet, network, negotiate and conduct businesses in the Tourism sector in southern China. This is also a unique opportunity […]
- Sri Lanka will be the First Tourism Destination for "Spring Travel" (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka eyes Chinese tourism to help ease debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Tourism opens a public page on Chinese Facebook (Category: Business)
- Chinese tourists back in Sri Lanka from 03 March (Category: Breaking News)
Enhancing Patient-centred Communication in Medicine: Dr B. J. C. Perera MBBS(Cey), DCH(Cey), DCH(Eng), MD(Paed), MRCP(UK), FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Lon), FRCPCH(UK), FSLCPaed, FCCP, Hony FRCPCH(UK), Hony. FCGP(SL) Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Joint Editor, Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health Section Edit...
- Littleton Regional Healthcare hosts weekend vaccination clinic (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Balancing Innovation & Patient Privacy In Sri Lankan Healthcare (Category: Breaking News)
- Home COVID-19 care easing pressure on Minnesota hospitals (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Home COVID-19 care easing pressure on Minnesota hospitals (Category: USA, Minnesota)
The inauguration of the Advanced Residency Programme on Leadership in Parliament for Clerks and Officials organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held today (10) at 2.00 pm at the Parliamentary complex under the patronage of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, parliament sources said. A group of […]
- Election Commission informed of vacant MP seat in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene for three days from today (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene from Jan. 17 - 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to meet from March 21 - 24 (Category: Breaking News)
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