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Para-athletes dominate High Performance Programme

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Twenty-five athletes out of 58 in the National High Performance Programme Pool, known as "Road to Paris 2024," are para-sports athletes. This makes up 43 percent of the total num... Read More


Grade 9 student Lalasha Rupasinghe authors children's book

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The launch of the children's book Dorothy's Journey written by Lalasha Rupasinghe, a Grade 9 student at Gampaha Lyceum International School, took place with the participation of ... Read More


Commemoration of 138th Birth Anniversary of ANCL Founder D.R. Wijewardene

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Ven Professor Ittademaliye Indrasara Thera, in his Anusasana at an Almsgiving held at the ANCL premises, to commemorate the 138th birth anniversary of ANCL founder D.R. Wijewarde... Read More


Eight injured as Sri Pada bound bus topples in Nanuoya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A bus travelling from Matara to Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) on a religious pilgrimage has toppled over along the Radella-Nanuoya shortcut yesterday (22) night at around 7 pm. Speakin... Read More


CBSL says IMF reforms crucial for country's economic stability

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the inability to continue the comprehensive credit facility programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and if the expec... Read More


Heat advisory issued on eight districts today by Met Dept

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a warning about hot weather conditions for eight districts with the heat index that could increase up to 39-45 'Caution' level today (23). ... Read More


SLT-Mobitel boost for Ananda-Nalanda Big Match

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- SLT Mobitel has come forward to give Platinum sponsorship for the 94th Battle of the Maroons between the two leading Buddhist schools Ananda and Nalanda which will be held on Mar... Read More


Umpire Hannibal's wrong decision cost us the match, says Wanindu

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga was unhappy about the decision of 4th ball of the last over which was bowled by paceman Wafadar Momand. It was a high full toss and two umpires Lyndon H... Read More


CEB media spokesman tenders apology, resigns

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera noted that the statements of Ceylon Electricity Board (CBE) spokesperson don't represent the official stance of the CEB or the Power... Read More


Brazil's football star Dani Alves found guilty of rape and jailed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Brazilian footballer Dani Alves has been found guilty and sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022. The top ... Read More