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Pramodya Wickramasinghe to be re-appointed Chairman of cricket selection committee?

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Sri Lanka Cricket sources have reported that former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe is set to be appointed as the new chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee. Hem... Read More


Education should not be a burden on children amid post-disaster recovery - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education should not be a burden to children during the recovery period after the disaster, and priority must be given to their ... Read More


Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- A leakage has been reported in a pipeline from a ship unloading crude oil at the Colombo Port. The Sri Lanka Coast Guard, together with the Marine Environment Protection Authori... Read More


Another group linked to murder of Modara Devalaya Committee Chairman arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The wife of underworld figure Anura Pushpakumara also known as "Batu Meeya," who was recently arrested for aiding and abetting the murder of Warusavithana Mirantha, the Chairman ... Read More


Value of 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund exceeds Rs. 3.4 billion - Finance Secretary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established by the Government to provide relief to people affected by recent disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has received over Rs. 3,421 mill... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 643

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 643, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. Ac... Read More


No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults: AIIMS

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi on Sunday found no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults - reaffirmin... Read More


Leakage reported in pipeline from ship unloading crude oil at Colombo Port brought under control

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The leak caused by an explosion at a crude oil unloading buoy located at the Colombo Port in the early hours of today (14) has been brought under control. However, the leak, whi... Read More


Bystander who tackled armed man at Sydney's Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during an attack in which 12 people were shot dead at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday (... Read More


Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah continues to rise

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The number of deaths linked to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall in Sri Lanka more than two weeks ago continues increase, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). Th... Read More