15 MW of wind power added to national grid in Mannar.

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera stated that 15 Mega Watts of wind power was added to the national grid this morning (Aug 06) in Mannar.  The wind power plant by WindForce and Hiruras Power with 06 wind turbines was constructed with local engineers and commis…

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Sri Lanka records first win in Netball World Cup 2023.

Sri Lanka were still in search of their first victory of the Netball World Cup 2023 when they took on Barbados in the final match on Wednesday. History was not on their side with Barbados having claimed both of their previous head-to-heads at the Netball World Cup – their la…

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Netball World Cup 2023.

Wales beat Sri Lanka 68-56 for their first win of this Netball World Cup to advance to the next qualifying round. The Welsh Feathers, ranked ninth in the world, took a 17-11 first-quarter lead against the Lionesses, ranked 15th. In a hard-fought game in Cape Town, South Afric…

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Opening Ceremony of Lanka Premier League 2023.

The 2023 Lanka Premiere League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league with an international flavour, is all set to kick off at 05.30 p.m. today (July 30), with defending champions Jaffna Kings taking on the Colombo Strikers, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Mean…

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Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket.

Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne on Saturday (July 22) announced retirement from all formats of international cricket with immediate effect. The southpaw released an official statement related to his decision. Lahiru Thirimanne made his debut for Sri Lanka in 2010 and p…

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Merrill J. Fernando: The Founder of "Dilmah Tea" passes away.

Merrill J. Fernando – the founder and former CEO of Sri Lanka’s largest and most global tea brand ‘Dilmah Tea’ – passed away on Friday (July 20). The iconic businessperson was aged 93 at the time of his demise. Born in 1930 in Negombo, Fernando received his primary education …

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India-Sri Lanka Joint Committee discusses resumption of ferry services.

A joint commission established to strengthen bilateral connectivity has held “productive discussions” on the resumption of ferry services between India and Sri Lanka to boost regional trade and tourism and promote stronger people-to-people ties. India-Sri Lanka Joint Commit…

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Cabinet approval to gazette new Inland Revenue Bill and table in Parliament.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish the bill prepared in order to introduce amendments to the Inland Revenue Act in the Government Gazette and to table it in the Parliament consequently, the Department of Government Information (DGI) said. On June 28, th…

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Nadeesha bags gold medal in 400m at Asian Athletics Championship.

Sri Lankan sprinter Nadeesha Ramanayake on Thursday (July 13) won the gold in the Women’s 400m event at the Asian Athletics Championship 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. The 28-year-old clocked a time of 52.61 seconds to finish first place in the finals of the sprinting event. On W…

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Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan wins bronze at World Para Athletics Championship.

Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan Kodithuwakku on Thursday (July 13) bagged a bronze medal at the World Para Athletics World Championship 2023 in Paris, France. The 33-year-old took third place in the finals of the Men’s Javelin Throw - F46 event throwing a distance of 64.06 meters. …

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Sri Lanka bags two medals at 25th Asian Athletic Championship in Bangkok.

Sri Lanka’s Gayanthika Abeyratne and Nadeesha Lekamge have bagged two Bronze medals at the 25th Asian Athletic Championship in Bangkok, Thailand. Accordingly, Abeyratne won the Bronze medal in the women’s 1,500-metre event, with a time of 04 minutes and 14.39 seconds, while …

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ICC Men's Player of the Month for June 2023 - Sri Lankan Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has topped off an excellent month to claim the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2023. Hasaranga beat out strong opposition from Australia batter Travis Head and Zimbabwe opener Sean Williams for the coveted award on the back of…

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French naval ship ‘Lorraine’ arrives in Colombo Port.

The French naval ship ‘Lorraine’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (11 July), and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition. The 142.20m-long ship is an Air-Defence Multipurpose Frigate manned by 154 crew members and sh…

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New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Air Force.

Air Vice Marshal R.S. Wickremeratne has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The appointment was approved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Uden…

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Wanindu among ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees.

Arising Australia star, a veteran Zimbabwe opener and a dynamic Sri Lanka all-rounder are the nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award after enjoying successful performances across June. Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) The Sri Lanka star created history during June …

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Sri Lanka’s petroleum products licensing regulations gazetted.

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara laying out the Petroleum Products Licensing Regulations for the import, export, selling or supplying petroleum products in Sri Lanka. The regulation have been made by the M…

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Sri Lanka to conduct population and housing census for 2023 and 2024.

A Gazette notification has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to carry out a census of population and housing in Sri Lanka for 2023 and 2024. The President, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, has directed tha…

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Global Energy Independence Day - 10 July.

Global Energy Independence Day falls on July 10 and promotes awareness for alternative forms of energy. The day offers opportunities to learn more about renewable forms of energy, such as solar, wind, and geothermal. Think about all the things you use on a daily basis that r…

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ICC World Cup Qualifier: Sri Lanka beats Netherlands in final.

Sri Lanka have beaten the Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday at Harare Sports Club. Sri Lanka — who remained unbeaten in the Super Six stage — posted 233 on the scoreboard while batting first. Sahan Arachchige top-scored for the La…

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Huge foreign tugboat washes ashore in Mannar.

A foreign tugboat, believed to be an Indian-registered vessel, has washed up on the shores of Nadukkuda in Mannar on Friday (July 07). Tugs are marine vessels used to manoeuvre other vessels by pushing or pulling them, with direct contact or a tow line. It is believed that th…

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