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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.…

Cabinet approval to import 70,000 MT of ricePublished 7 hours ago on November 20, 2024By editor Cabinet approval has been granted to import 70,000 Metric Tonnes of rice as a short-term solution to address the existing shortage of rice in…

All set for Inaugural meeting of 10th Parliament The ceremonial opening of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament is scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 21). A rehearsal for the event was held today (20) at the Parliament premises. Tomorrow, following…

Ravi’s appointment was approved by NDP ExCo – Shirmila Secretary of the New Democratic Front (NDF), Attorney-at-Law Sharmila Perera says that Ravi Karunanayake’s appointment to the National List is a decision made in accordance with the agreement reached with allied…

Appeals Court upholds death sentence on ‘Julampitiye Amare’ The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence given to Geeganagamage Amarasiri alias ‘Julampitiye Amare’ who was accused of shooting and killing of two persons at a JVP rally in June…

What Sri Lankan MPs receive: Secretary General details MP benefits The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadheera, clarified that a Member of Parliament (MP) is not paid a salary but is entitled to an allowance. Joining the Ada Derana’s…

Sri Lanka Test squad named for South Africa series The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 17-member squad to take part in the two-match test series vs. South Africa. The team will leave for South Africa on November…