Sanoj Darshika struck a brilliant 145 to lead Colts Cricket Club to a crushing innings and 92-run win over Negombo Cricket Club in the first week’s Sri Lanka Cricket Major Club 3-Day Tournament 2024/25. Another outstanding performance came from Ace Capital’s Udayawansha Parakrama who scored a fine 113 in their match against Badureliya Sports Club on the final day. Kandy …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed officials to take immediate measures to suppress drug trafficking and underworld activities that operated within the prison system. These instructions were issued during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat today (30). The President emphasized the need to expedite legal proceedings related to inmates involved in drug and underworld-related activities. He also proposed adopting online …
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President Anura Kumar Disanayake has appointed Major General Lasantha Rodrigo as the new Commander of the Army and Rear Admiral Kanchnna Banagoda as the new Commander of the Navy. The official appointment letters were presented to the newly appointed commanders today (30) by Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat. Commander of the Army Lieutenant …
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Stars of ICC Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups feature among nominees for T20I Cricketer of the Year awardsAustralia, Afghanistan, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies all represented among ODI contendersFans can vote for their top performers in ODI, T20I and Emerging categories here on the ICC website, with final categories unlocked in next 24 hours as reveals concludeThe …
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The Consumer Affairs Authority has announced new maximum retail prices for specific types of canned fish, effective today. This directive, issued under Section 20(5) of the Act, prohibits local manufacturers, packers, distributors and traders from selling or displaying canned fish at prices higher than the stipulated rates. The types of canned fish and their maximum retail prices (MRP) are as …
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Unusual activities are being reported in the areas where the elephants are being cased or captured to prevent elephant-human conflicts, advisor to the board of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said. He told that many elephants which are refusing to leave are stuck in the Oyamaduwa area. The elephants are currently within …
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Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy S25 series early next year, and a new model, the Galaxy S25 Slim, is set to steal the spotlight. This slim and compact flagship phone will debut with groundbreaking ALoP (All Lens on Prism) camera technology, making it Samsung’s thinnest smartphone yet. ALoP Technology: Reducing the camera bump The standout feature of …
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Efforts to capture and sterilize toque macaques planned by the government has hit a snag. This is due to the shortage of veterinary surgeons, transport facilities and other facilities at the Giritale Sterilizing Centre while an environmentalist said sterilizing will create more issues. Deputy Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Chairman of Matale District Coordinating Committee Gamagedara …
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The Ministry of Digital Economy has unveiled a specialized program aimed at boosting digital payment adoption. Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne informed the Daily Mirror that approximately 1% to 1.5% of the nation’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) is expended on transactions involving physical currency. He emphasized that cash-based payments can contribute to greater risks of fraud and corruption, as well as inefficiencies …
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (SLACMA) and Technobiz Lanka, successfully conducted a two-day workshop on Dry Rubber Compounding Technology and Plant Management. The event held at the EDB headquarters, aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of technical professionals in the rubber manufacturing industry, including those serving the …
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