Prime Minister arrives in Beijing ahead of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025 Source:Island Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived in Beijing, China, today [12 October] for an official visit to attend the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025, upon the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. On her arrival, she […]
WWC 2025: Handshakes and rain in focus as India look to continue unbeaten run against Pakistan The last time these two teams met at an ODI World Cup [Cricinfo] Source:Island The last time these teams met at an ODI World Cup, India won. They tend to. If you are new to the women’s version of […]
Moon Museum at Peradeniya: A Living Classroom of Sri Lanka’s Green Heritage Source:Island Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. In 2016, the garden was visited by 1.2 million locals and 400,000 foreign visitors. It is near the Mahaweli […]
From grief to grit: Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage set to rejoin Team-BY REX CLEMENTINE Sanath Jayasuriya comforts Dunith Wellalage after the news of his father’s passing (www.telecomasia.net) Source:Island Return Amid Grief Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage will rejoin his teammates on Saturday morning ahead of their Super Four clash later in the evening in […]
Wildlife and Nature-based Purpose-driven travel to play a pivotal role in Tourism Promotions in the UK -2025 Source:Bizenglish Sri Lanka Tourism successfully promoted its renewed focus on purpose-driven travel through major event held in the United Kingdom, emphasizing the island’s rich biodiversity and unique nature-based tourism experiences. The initiative was aimed at positioning Sri Lanka […]
Military shuts down streets in bid to quell Nepal unrest Source:Island Armed soldiers have been patrolling the streets of Kathmandu, ordering people to remain in their homes, following a wave of deadly protests in Nepal’s capital. The Nepali army checked vehicles and people on Wednesday amid an indefinite curfew, imposed in a bid to “normalise” […]
Sun directly overhead Andigama, Balalla, Migaswewa, Bambaragaswewa, Bakamuna, Aralaganwila, Chenkalady, Eravur at about 12.10 noon. today [02] Source:Island The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 28th of August to 07th of September due to its apparent southward relative motion. The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the […]
Zimbabwe: Sri Lanka’s final trial before Asia Cup Source:Sundaytimes The national selectors have rung the changes once again, signalling Sri Lanka’s urgency to shape a settled Twenty20 line-up ahead of the Asia Cup next month. The shake-up follows the heartbreak of a 2-1 home series defeat to Bangladesh, a loss that exposed glaring weaknesses and […]
Hurricane Erin grows as it barrels towards Caribbean A satellite image shows Hurricane Erin advancing in the Atlantic Ocean [BBC] Source:Island Hurricane Erin has weakened to a category three hurricane as it moves towards the Bahamian Archipelago in the Caribbean. The storm became a rare category five cyclone on Saturday night, with winds up to […]
Coordinated effort averts potential disaster at Galle Fisheries Harbour Source:Island A fire that broke out on a fishing trawler in the shipyard at the Galle Fisheries Harbour was swiftly brought under control today (10) with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy firefighters. Upon receiving a distress call by the Southern Naval Command, a firefighting team […]
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