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Sri Lanka’s first-ever overseas `Laksala’ franchise outlet, organized by Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board (SLHB) to promote the country’s traditional handicraft products to the international market will be opened in Miami, Florida in the…
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India’s telecom giant Bharti Airtel said yesterday it plans to raise 210 billion rupees (RM11.9 billion) by selling shares to existing shareholders ahead of the rollout of its 5G network. “The board of directors...…
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The Coconut Development Authority(CDA) has started discussions with the relevant agencies including the Board of Investment for the establishment of a Specialized Export Processing Zone(EPZ) dedicated to coconut related industries in…
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The Foreign Ministry yesterday said that 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more remain to be evacuated from Afghanistan as of yesterday (August 30). “As of 30th August 2021, 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more…
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A meeting was held on Sunday between some senior leaders of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to discuss once again the proposals to be submitted to the UN Human Rights Commission and matters that had been submitted based on the…
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Sri Lanka’s 32-year-old javelin thrower Dinesh Priyantha Herath came up with his best throw of 67.79m to set a new world record in the men’s F46 category to clinch the country’s maiden gold in Paralympics at the Olympics Stadium in…
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Sri Lankan javelin thrower Samitha Dulan won the Bronze Medal with a personal best of 65.61m while competing in the F64 event at the 16th Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan yesterday. The 30-year-old Corporal of Sri Lanka Military Police…
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Veteran coach Pradeep Nishantha said that he was not surprised with Dinesh Priyantha Herath’s record-breaking performance at the 16th Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan yesterday. “I knew about his ability well and his dedication was…
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Dinesh Priyantha said that he would dedicate his Paralympics Gold Medal to his beloved wife, who has been a tower of strength throughout his sporting career. “I am very happy because my main dream came true. I have no words to…
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Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa in a congratulatory message said that Dinesh Priyantha’s heroics were mainly due to his dedication and long-term training. “Herath’s Gold Medal is a result of long-term dedication and proper training,”…
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