Indian Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday broke Kumar Sangakkar’s world record of highest number of stumpings in International Cricket on the day two of the third Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia.
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Govt must reveal its stance on MCC: Mujibur Rahman
The UNP Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman has demanded that the government must tell the people its stance on its stance on the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant particularly in the light of differing statements made by its representatives on the MCC. -
Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu called on President Gotabaya
Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu paid a courtesy call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat and congratulated President Rajapaksa on his recent Election victory. -
Waruna Liyanage named to fill vacancy created by Ranjith de Zoysa’s demise
Waruna Priyantha Liyanage has been named for the Ratnapura district parliamentary slot, which fell vacant with the demise of parliamentarian Ranjith Soyza. -
Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake inaugurates new De Mel Park Community Centre in Colombo
Mayor of Colombo, Rosy Senanayake inaugurated the new De Mel Park Community Centre in Colombo 02 recently. -
Consider granting citizenship to Sri Lankan refugees domiciled in India …. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tells Indian govt
Art of Living Founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has urged the Indian government to consider granting citizenship to more than one lakh Sri Lankan Tamils living in India as refugees for the last thirty five years. -
Govt has prioritized prevention of non-communicable diseases : Pavithra at WHO Global Meeting
Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine Services, Minister of Women, Child affairs and Social Security of Sri Lanka Pavithra Wanniarachchi has observed that the incumbent government has prioritized the prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in its national health agenda. -
We are elected to power to safeguard national sovereignty, security, we will do the utmost … Premier Mahinda
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has assured that the government had been elected to power to safeguard the national sovereignty and national security of Sri Lanka and it would to the utmost to achieve that objective. -
UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer calls on Premier Mahinda
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Ms. Hanaa Singer paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse and held talks on issues including reconciliation. The meeting was held at Temple Trees on Thursday. -
Thondaman plants holy Neem sapling brought from Shirdi at Colombo Shirdi Sai Mandir
Estate Infra Structure Minister Arumugan Thondaman on Thursday planted the Neem sapling brought from Shirdi at the premises of the sacred Shirdi Sai Mandir at New Chetty Street in Colombo 13. -
Travel Ban on Swiss Embassy local employee further extended
Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayarathne on Thursday extended the travel ban imposed on Swiss Embassy employee Garliar Barister Francis till December 17. -
Be flexible in intra trade in the region without compromising security concerns : Dinesh tells SAARC
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has urged the SAARC Member Countries to exercise flexibility in intra-trade in the region without compromising security concerns to buttress the smaller economies in the region, including Sri Lanka. -
Unfair references made on judiciary grossly violating concepts of Subjudice, Rule of Law condemnable: Bar Association of Sri Lanka
The BASL unreservedly condemns the recent unfair statements made with reference to concluded cases, pending litigation, role of Judges, role of prosecutors and the right of representation relating to litigants who are parties to court. These comments are in gross violation of concepts of Subjudice and Rule of Law and accepted norms.
The funeral of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes was held in New South Wales, Australia on Wednesday.
Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes died at Sydney's St Vincent Hospital on Thursday due to brain injuries after being hit on the back of his head by a bouncer two days earlier. He was 25.
Australian Cricketer Phillip Hughes critically ill after being hit by a bouncer during a domestic cricket match at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Indian batsman Rohit Sharma has become the first batsman ever to score 250 runs in One-Day Internationls.
Governor Lalith Gamage on an observation tour of Wall Paintings...
- By J.M.HafeezCentral Province Governor Lalith U Gamage on Thursday, December 12 undertook an observation tour of wall paintings along the streets in Kandy district...
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Religious observance to mark the 98th birthday of Maha Nayaka...
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Religious observances were held to mark the 98th birthday of Maha Nayaka of Ramanya Nikkaya Ven. Napana Premasiri.
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Chancellor Emeritus Professor S.Pathmanathan graces Jaffna University Convocation
Emeritus Professor S.Pathmanathan graced the 34 th Convocation of Jaffna University held in the Kailasapathy Auditorium on Friday, December 6. The guests were received with...
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Awareness March in Ninatavur to mark International AIDS Day
A march was held in Ninthavoor recently to mark the International AIDS Day. It was organized under the patronage of the office of the Kalmunai...
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