World Cup hero Roy given first England Test call, Wood sidelined
England have give Jason Roy his first Test call-up to face Ireland after the Surrey opener played a key role in his country's historic World Cup trium...
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PM at Shilpa Sena Exhibition
‘Shilpa Sena’, organized by the Ministry of Science Technology and Research to promote science and technology, was launched under the patronage of...
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He is sure of another term
Engaged in a cozy chat with the bigwig of the palace was a sibling of the big man, a big name in the country’s business community. This businessman ...
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Women’s National Junior Hockey Pool training from July 27
The Technical Committee of the Sri Lanka Hockey Federation has selected a 54 member Junior National Women’s Hockey Pool for the Junior Women’s U-2...
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Investor interest wanes in Chalmers Granaries project
The second attempt in two years to attract investors to develop the nine-acre Chalmers Granaries land opposite the Fort railway station as a mixed dev...
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SLC coaching staff urged to step down
Minister of Sports Harin Fernando today urged the entire coaching staff of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to step down after the home series against Banglade...
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Hefty expense raises eyebrows!
The main ceremony of a much-publicized weeklong campaign was held at a prominent indoor stadium in the city the other day. A hefty Rs. 15 million ...
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“They bombed our livelihoods”: Sri Lanka’s tourism firms struggle after attacks
An empty beach seen in front of Pearl Divers, a diving school, at Unawatuna beach in Galle (REUTERS Photo) Sri Lanka’s economy depends hea...
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Wesley favoured, acid test for Vidyartha
Wesley College and Vidyartha College will clash in the President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Under-19 Knock-Out Rugby Tournament first semi-final encount...
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Hefty expense raises eyebrows!
The main ceremony of a much-publicized weeklong campaign was held at a prominent indoor stadium in the city the other day. ...
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S’pore economy shrinks in warning for global trade
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Growth in export-reliant Singapore suffered a surprise sharp contraction in the second quarter, official data showed yesterday, send...
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England crowned world champions
Eoin Morgan-led England lifted their maiden ICC World Cup trophy after a super over win against New Zealand at Lord's, London....
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Simply perfect England end 27-year final wait
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Cricket can be a game of some complexity and nuance but as England showed in their dismantling of Australia in Thursda...
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Star-gazer called at the wrong place!
Now that several national polls are around the corner, some top men in politics have made it a habit to seek astrological guidance and divine blessing...
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how to arrest economic downturn: Hold national-level elections before end-2019
The very first article of the 1978 constitution says Sri Lanka shall be known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. One can argue that Sr...
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Tourists enjoy a walk
Some tourists were seen enjoying a walk around the Independence Square in Colombo during their stay in the city. The tourist arrival was dropped in th...
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Young Diyawanna member to obtain the Home-Sweet-Home loan!
The Home-Sweet-Home subsidized loan programme for the newlyweds, a promise held out by the last annual Budget has now come into operation, they say. T...
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Over 2mn tourist arrivals expected this year following reduction in airport charges
From left: Sri Lanka Association of Airline Representatives Chairman Gerard Victoria, Tourism Development Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs Min...
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