Approximately 27 foreign players will add the glamour to the five-cornered Lanka Premier League showpiece night cricket grandeur that takes off today with Kandy Falcons taking on Dambulla Sixers in the curtain raiser at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. These players were grabbed by the respective teams from the auction that saw some 500 foreigners registered for this year’s …
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In a remarkable dive that highlighted historical reverence, the Diving Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th June 2024 explored the sunken remains of HMS Hermes, a fascinating and historic World War II shipwreck off Batticaloa. The event, which took place in the eastern seas, was joined by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and former …
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SLNS Vijayabahu brought the critical fisherman of “Devon 5” to the Hambantota harbour this morning (01st July). Upon arrival, he was rushed to the General Hospital, Hambantota for medical attention. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of 02 critically ill fishermen on the multi-day fishing trawler “Devon 5”, through the merchant ship ‘MV KOTA CAMIL’ on …
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Minister of Transport, Highways, and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, emphasized that deviating from the current government’s economic program under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership would inevitably lead to the country’s collapse once more. Therefore, the minister stressed that the time has come for all citizens to support the continuation of the current economic program. The Minister of Transport, Highways, and …
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Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation, Janaka Dharmakeerthi, announced that necessary measures are in place to achieve President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s goal of doubling the rice harvest within the next six harvest seasons. He highlighted the introduction of a technical package aimed at this objective and emphasized that the Ministry of Agriculture is effectively handling the increasing demand for …
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The Indian captain will be stepping down from the format after India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph in Barbados. Rohit Sharma confirmed after India’s T20 World Cup win over South Africa that he has played his final international in the format. “This was my last game as well,” the captain said in his post-match press conference, referring to Virat Kohli’s …
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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced its fuel prices with effect from tonight. Accordingly, a litre of Lanka Petrol 92 Octane Euro 4 (Rs. 355) has been reduce by Rs. 11, and its new retail price will be Rs. 344 A litre of Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4 (Rs. 420) has been reduce by Rs. 41, and its …
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Helping India lift the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Barbados, Jasprit Bumrah’s campaign was capped off by Aramco Player of the Tournament accolades. Jasprit Bumrah’s T20 World Cup 2024 will go down in history as one of the greatest individual campaigns ever seen in the event’s history. Collecting 15 wickets at an average of 8.26, Bumrah finished with an …
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Sri Lanka Women’s Team Captain, Chamari Athapaththu, will flag off the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 during a vibrant opening ceremony scheduled for July 1, 2024, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Former Australian World Cup-winning Captain Michael Clarke, who is the Brand Ambassador of the LPL, will also participate in the opening ceremony, along with players from all five …
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Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction) recorded an index value of 54.5 in May 2024, indicating an improvement in construction activities. Many construction projects were back on course in May after the extended holidays of the previous month. However, several respondents mentioned that the prevailed adverse weather conditions had dampened the expected improvement. New Orders marginally …
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