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Tiana Sumanasekera, an 18‑year‑old gymnast of Sri Lankan descent, has captivated audiences this season with a Bollywood‑inspired floor routine thatContinue Reading The post Sri Lankan-descent gymnast Tiana wows with Bollywood routine…

The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a gameContinue Reading The post Canada T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigation appeared first…

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said, following talks withContinue Reading The post Trump: Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire appeared first on Newswire.

The dog named “Aloka,” which has drawn public attention in connection with the upcoming “Walk for Peace,” will travel inContinue Reading The post ‘Aloka’ to travel in-cabin for Sri Lanka’s ‘Walk for Peace’ appeared first on Newswire.

Two bodies have been recovered, while two others have been admitted to hospital and six persons remain missing after aContinue Reading The post Deduru Oya drowning: Two dead, six missing appeared first on Newswire.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country’s ambassador to the United States, amidContinue Reading The post South Africa appoints Meyer as US ambassador amid strained ties appeared…

Sri Lanka has recorded a rise in the number of PhD holders, alongside a broader shift towards higher educational attainmentContinue Reading The post 7 key education stats: Sri Lanka’s PhD holders rise to 11,757 appeared first on Newswire.

A multi-day local fishing vessel suspected of transporting a consignment of drugs has been brought to the Dikowita Fisheries HarbourContinue Reading The post Suspected narcotics fishing vessel brought to Dikowita harbour appeared first on…

The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), withContinue Reading The post Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour appeared…

Showers or thundershowers are expected at most locations across the island after 1 p.m. the Department of Meteorology said. MorningContinue Reading The post Weather: Showers expected in several areas after 1 pm appeared first on Newswire.