The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event, held in Diyatalawa, turned tragic as a race car veered off the track, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and leaving 21 others hospitalized with injuries. According to Police Media Spokesperson, DIG Nihal Thalduwa, the accident occurred when the race car lost control and collided with a group of spectators. The injured have been admitted to the Diyatalawa Base Hospital.
The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event, held in Diyatalawa, turned tragic as a race car veered off the track, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and leaving 21 others hospitalized with injuries. According to Police Media Spokesperson, DIG Nihal Thalduwa, the accident occurred when the race car lost control and collided with a group of spectators. The injured have been admitted to the Diyatalawa Base Hospital.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says his son, Namal Rajapaksa, still needs time before he could lead the county.
He said this in response to a question raised by a reporter who said there are calls for Namal Rajapaksa to lead the county.
The SLPP leader also said that his party has not yet decided on its presidential candidate.
]]>Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says his son, Namal Rajapaksa, still needs time before he could lead the county.
He said this in response to a question raised by a reporter who said there are calls for Namal Rajapaksa to lead the county.
The SLPP leader also said that his party has not yet decided on its presidential candidate.
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Ronnie de Mel who was instrumental in introducing the open economy in Sri Lanka in 1978, passed away at the age of 99 today.
Ronnie de Mel who was instrumental in introducing the open economy in Sri Lanka in 1978, passed away at the age of 99 today.
There is a huge demand overseas for king coconuts (Thambili) from Sri Lanka yet the country is unable to meet the demand owing to a shortage locally, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. He said a new program is to be launched to grow more king coconut plants in order to meet the export demand.
There is a huge demand overseas for king coconuts (Thambili) from Sri Lanka yet the country is unable to meet the demand owing to a shortage locally, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. He said a new program is to be launched to grow more king coconut plants in order to meet the export demand.
A tense situation has been reported near the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium as cricket enthusiasts thronged the stadium seeking tickets for the highly-anticipated match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan this evening.
A tense situation has been reported near the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium as cricket enthusiasts thronged the stadium seeking tickets for the highly-anticipated match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan this evening.
Dr. Rukshan Bellana commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the issuance of a Gazette that designates all tasks, duties, or employment related to the upkeep, as well as the reception, care, feeding, and treatment of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries, and similar institutions, as Essential Services.
Dr. Rukshan Bellana commended President Ranil Wickremesinghe for the issuance of a Gazette that designates all tasks, duties, or employment related to the upkeep, as well as the reception, care, feeding, and treatment of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries, and similar institutions, as Essential Services.
A visitor captured the tourists have fun on his mobile phone and shared it on social media. He claimed that foreign tourists, often traveling from the Nanu Oya Railway Station to Colombo Fort and Ella, occasionally sing and dance at the station while waiting for delayed trains.
A visitor captured the tourists have fun on his mobile phone and shared it on social media. He claimed that foreign tourists, often traveling from the Nanu Oya Railway Station to Colombo Fort and Ella, occasionally sing and dance at the station while waiting for delayed trains.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that India’s External Affairs Minister had encouraged Indians to visit Sri Lanka as “Sri Lanka is a part of India”.
Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Fernando revealed India’s growing involvement in Sri Lanka, the latest being a possible major investment in 3 airports in Sri Lanka.
He also said that life in Sri Lanka is much cheaper than Mumbai and so people in Mumbai should “sell Mumbai and come to Sri Lanka”.
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Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said that India’s External Affairs Minister had encouraged Indians to visit Sri Lanka as “Sri Lanka is a part of India”.
Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Fernando revealed India’s growing involvement in Sri Lanka, the latest being a possible major investment in 3 airports in Sri Lanka.
He also said that life in Sri Lanka is much cheaper than Mumbai and so people in Mumbai should “sell Mumbai and come to Sri Lanka”.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe had brainwashed National People’s Power (NPP) and that is why its leader went before Indian leaders, Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said in Parliament today.
"Those who held lectures, on Indian expansionism have gone to meet Indian leaders today,” he quipped.
“They who wore worn-out clothes are wearing full suits. We are happy about this move. This is because Ranil Wickremesinghe has brainwashed them," MP De Silva said.
"We can recall how these leaders criticized the government for going into business ventures with Adani group," he added.
He also said that around 200,000 tourists had visited Sri Lanka during the last month.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe had brainwashed National People’s Power (NPP) and that is why its leader went before Indian leaders, Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said in Parliament today.
"Those who held lectures, on Indian expansionism have gone to meet Indian leaders today,” he quipped.
“They who wore worn-out clothes are wearing full suits. We are happy about this move. This is because Ranil Wickremesinghe has brainwashed them," MP De Silva said.
"We can recall how these leaders criticized the government for going into business ventures with Adani group," he added.
He also said that around 200,000 tourists had visited Sri Lanka during the last month.
The Sri Lanka cricket team underwent practice in Pallekele ahead of the One Day series against Afghanistan.
The Sri Lanka cricket team underwent practice in Pallekele ahead of the One Day series against Afghanistan.
Some university students have not been given interest free loans and this has affected their academic activities, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that the matter is being looked into.
Some university students have not been given interest free loans and this has affected their academic activities, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that the matter is being looked into.
Jagath Priyankara was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane a short while ago.
He was sworn in as a MP to fill the vacancy created by the sudden death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha.
Jagath Priyankara was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane a short while ago.
He was sworn in as a MP to fill the vacancy created by the sudden death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha.