HIRUNIKA WITH OVER 30,000 PREFERENTIAL VOTES SEEKS A NATIONAL LIST SLOT

’I am eligible for national list slot’: Hirunika Hirunika Premachandra said today that she is eligible for the National List slot in the event the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) decides to allocate one of its five slots to a woman. “I have obtained more than 30,000 preferential votes and that is a considerable amount. Besides,…

IN LATEST ICC ODI BOWLING RANKINGS MAHEESH THEEKSHANA RANKED 6th

Maheesh Theekshana ranked 6th in ICC ODI Bowler Rankings The latest ICC rankings have seen some noteworthy shifts for Sri Lankan players. Maheesh Theekshana has climbed 6 places to 6th in the ODI bowler rankings after playing a key role in Sri Lanka’s 2-0 series win over New Zealand at Pallekele, their first in 12…

SRI LANKAN RUPEE HAS APPRECIATED FURTHER AGAINST US DOLLAR

Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 20), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 286.74 to Rs. 286.55, while the selling rate has also dropped from Rs. 295.76…

TO FACILITATE THE INAUGURAL STTING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF 10TH PARLIAMENT WERE CONCLUDED

Information Desk for MPs of new Parliament concludes The Information Desk for Members of Parliament to facilitate the inaugural sitting of the first session of the Tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka has successfully concluded. According to a Parliament statement, the Information Desk was held within the Parliamentary Complex on 19 and 20 November 2024. This…

SEVERAL PREVIOUS TRADITIONS OF CEREMONIAL OPENING SCRAPED BY PRESIDENT

President AKD scraps several traditions of Ceremonial Opening of Parliament A rehearsal for the ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, scheduled for tomorrow (21 Nov), was held at the Parliament premises today. According to a Parliament statement, the 10th Parliament will convene following the sounding of the quorum Bell at 9:55…

FORMER STATE MINISTER PILLAYAN AT CID

Ex-state minister Pilleyan at CID Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (Nov. 20). He had been summoned to provide a statement regarding the controversial documentary aired by British television network ‘Channel 4’ on the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka.

AFTER THREE DECADES AR RAHUMAN AND SAIRA BANU ANNOUCE SEPARATION

A.R. Rahman, wife Saira Banu announce separation Musical legend A.R. Rahman and wife Saira Banu have announced their separation after almost three decades of marriage. Saira’s lawyer Vandana Shah released an official statement regarding the couple’s decision to separate. AR Rahman tied the knot with Saira Banu in 1995. They are parents to three children…

AFTER SPAIN’S DAVIS CUP DEFEAT RAFEAL NADAL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM HIS ILLUSTRIUOS TENNIS CAREER

Retiring Nadal’s career over after Spain’s Davis Cup defeat Rafael Nadal’s illustrious career came to an end as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on an emotional night in Malaga. Spanish great Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, recently announced the men’s team event would be the last of his…







THE MANNER ELECTION RESULTS ARE ANNOUNCED

KNOW YOUR PREFERED CANDIDATES NUMBER AT ELECTION

Parliament Election : Know your candidate’s number The public can verify details related to their…

TOTAL OF 490 SOCIAL MEDIA COMPAINTS EC HAS RECEIVED

EC receives 490 social media related complaints The National Election Commission has received a total…







HIRUNIKA WITH OVER 30,000 PREFERENTIAL VOTES SEEKS A NATIONAL LIST SLOT

’I am eligible for national list slot’: Hirunika Hirunika Premachandra said today that she is…

IN LATEST ICC ODI BOWLING RANKINGS MAHEESH THEEKSHANA RANKED 6th

Maheesh Theekshana ranked 6th in ICC ODI Bowler Rankings The latest ICC rankings have seen…

SRI LANKAN RUPEE HAS APPRECIATED FURTHER AGAINST US DOLLAR

Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US…

TO FACILITATE THE INAUGURAL STTING OF THE FIRST SESSION OF 10TH PARLIAMENT WERE CONCLUDED

Information Desk for MPs of new Parliament concludes The Information Desk for Members of Parliament…

SEVERAL PREVIOUS TRADITIONS OF CEREMONIAL OPENING SCRAPED BY PRESIDENT

President AKD scraps several traditions of Ceremonial Opening of Parliament A rehearsal for the ceremonial…

FORMER STATE MINISTER PILLAYAN AT CID

Ex-state minister Pilleyan at CID Former state minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pilleyan arrived at the…

AFTER THREE DECADES AR RAHUMAN AND SAIRA BANU ANNOUCE SEPARATION

A.R. Rahman, wife Saira Banu announce separation Musical legend A.R. Rahman and wife Saira Banu…

AFTER SPAIN’S DAVIS CUP DEFEAT RAFEAL NADAL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM HIS ILLUSTRIUOS TENNIS CAREER

Retiring Nadal’s career over after Spain’s Davis Cup defeat Rafael Nadal’s illustrious career came to…

UNTIL VICE CHANCELLOR IS REMOVED SRIKE AT RUHUNA UNIVERSITY TO CONTINUE

Strike at Ruhuna University, continues The academic and non-academic staff of the University of Ruhuna…

BAIL FOR HARIN

Narin granted bail Former Minister Harin Fernando, who was arrested this morning (Nov. 20), has…

TO IMPORT 70,000 METRIC TONNES OF RICE CABINET NOD

Cabinet approval to import 70,000 MT of ricePublished 7 hours ago on November 20, 2024By…

FOR INAUGURATION OF TENTH PARLIAMENT TODAY ALL SET

All set for Inaugural meeting of 10th Parliament The ceremonial opening of the First Session…