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Indian all-rounder R Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Wednesday through a social media post. “SpecialContinue Reading The post R. Ashwin announces ‘new beginning’ in IPL career; quits CSK appeared first on…

Three Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake Airport today (27) for attempting to smuggle in foreign cigarettes,Continue Reading The post 03 Lankans arrested with Rs. 45.8 Mn foreign cigarettes appeared first on Newswire.

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has raised concerns over the standards of the country’s cricket coaching system, warningContinue Reading The post Vaas slams shortcuts in Sri Lanka’s Level 3 coaching pathway appeared first on…

Two Sri Lankan nationals have been apprehended at the Katunayake Airport for smuggling in a large stock of smartphones, alongsideContinue Reading The post Two Lankans arrested with Rs. 100 Mn smartphones at BIA appeared first on Newswire.

UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene said the deteriorating health of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was a direct result of the conditionsContinue Reading The post Ranil’s illness : Clarification from UNP appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported potatoes and big onions has been increased.Continue Reading The post Special commodity levy on imported potatoes & big onions increased appeared first on…

The Ministry of Energy says the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been restructured into four separate state-owned entities, it isContinue Reading The post CEB restructured into four separate state-owned entities appeared first on…

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was granted bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today. Court officials saidContinue Reading The post Deshabandu Tennakoon granted bail appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, Dr. Rukshan Bellana, says specialist doctors have recommended that former President Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading The post “One only needs brains to rule the country” : Dr. Bellana on…

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that fresh notices be issued to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister HariniContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Digital ID deal with India challenged; Court issues notices to…