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PM urges active contribution of researchers, academics to overcome challenges

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister, Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the launching ceremony of the RMIT-UGC joint research programm... Read More


Wesley edge out Science to win Elite Schools U-16 Rugby crown

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Wesley College, Colombo clinched the Elite Schools Under-16 Ten-a-Side Rugby Championship in thrilling fashion, edging out Science College, Mount Lavinia by 5 points (one try) to ... Read More


Pradeep Somasiri breaks Asian Record, wins Bronze

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Sri Lankan para athlete Pradeep Somasiri shattered Asian Record to claim Sri Lanka's second medal at the World Para Athletics Championship in New Delhi. Pradeep secured the bronz... Read More


Pakistan skittle out India for 247

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- India women went on to score 247 all out after invited to bat first in their women's World Cup cricket match against Pakistan women played at R.Premadasa International Cricket Sta... Read More


Kenyans Elias, Caroline win LSR Marathon

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Two Kenyan athletes Elias Nyaga Muthoni and Caroline Cherono won men's and women's full marathon at the 19th LSR Colombo Marathon yesterday. The event was organised by Lanka Sport... Read More


Widespread Thunderstorms and Heavy Showers This Evening

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above... Read More


Today Marks Vap Poya: Honouring the Buddha's Return and Religious Milestones

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Today marks Vap Poya Day, a significant day in the Buddhist calendar. Historical records in the Sasana note that on this day, the Buddha, who had ascended to the Tathagata heaven ... Read More


Suspected arson attack on UK mosque being investigated as hate crime

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A UK mosque was set ablaze with two people still inside in a suspected arson attack that police are treating as a hate crime. It is the latest violent incident to be reported in ... Read More


USS FITZGERALD departs Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy which arrived in Colombo for replenishment purpose, departed the country on Saturday (4) and the Sri Lanka Navy bade customary fa... Read More


Navy nabs two suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Navy seized a consignment of approximately 405kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended two suspects during a search operation conducted in the Thudawa sea area, Kalpitiya... Read More