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’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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Strike at Ruhuna University, continues The academic and non-academic staff of the University of Ruhuna have stated that they will continue to strike until the Vice Chancellor – Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena is removed from his position. The strike has been…

Narin granted bail Former Minister Harin Fernando, who was arrested this morning (Nov. 20), has been released on bail, after being produced before the Badulla Magistrate’s Court. The court has ordered to release him on two surety bails of Rs.…