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England have confirmed their playing XI for the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton, with 29-year-old Aneurin Donald setContinue Reading The post England confirm XI for first T20I against Sri Lanka; Donald to debut appeared first…

The Court of Appeal has appointed a three-judge bench to consider a complaint against former ministers Wimal Weerawansa and UdayaContinue Reading The post CA appoints three-judge bench over contempt complaint against Wimal, Gammanpila and…

Foundation stones will be laid on Sept. 16 for several new health facilities being constructed in the Northern, North CentralContinue Reading The post Rs. 7.1 billion health projects to be launched in four districts appeared first on…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for the government, opposition and public to work together to address the impact ofContinue Reading The post Sajith calls for collective action to face El Niño, La Niña impacts appeared first on…

Sri Lankan wildlife officers have arrested a suspect after seizing a pendant containing a leopard tooth and several items allegedlyContinue Reading The post Wildlife officers seize leopard-tooth pendant, ivory items offered for sale online…

People leaving institutional care will receive housing assistance of up to Rs. 2 million under a government programme aimed atContinue Reading The post Rs. 2 million housing assistance to help people leaving institutional care appeared…

Joint railway trade unions have confirmed that their planned two-day token strike on Sept. 17 and 18 will go aheadContinue Reading The post Railway unions confirm strike for Sept. 17 and 18 appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka and Thailand have signed two agreements in Bangkok to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the labour sector and facilitateContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka, Thailand sign agreements to strengthen labour cooperation appeared…

Rani de Silva, mother of Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva, has passed away. A much-loved and influential figureContinue Reading The post Cricket legend Aravinda de Silva’s mother passes away appeared first on Newswire.

The Sub‑Committee on Education Reforms has revealed plans to reduce the number of subjects for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinationContinue Reading The post Plans underway to reduce O/L subjects to 7 under education reforms appeared first…