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Indian Navy submarine arrives in Colombo to replenish fuel

Indian Navy?s submarine INS Shalki, arrived on a two day visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka to replenish fuel and provisions. The submarine was received in a ceremonial manner by the Officer of the Guard of Sri Lanka Navy. The Commanding Officer is scheduled to call on the Commander of the Western Naval Area Rear Admiral WDCU Kumarasinghe at Western Naval Headquarters on 02 August 2024. Later in the day, around 50 nominated personnel from Sri Lanka Navy were scheduled to visit the submarine and they

02 Aug, 2024

Sri Lanka skipper Asalanka strikes late as first ODI against India ends in tie

Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka took three wickets, including two off as many deliveries in the 48th over, as the opening one-day international of their three-match series against India ended in a dramatic tie in Colombo on Friday. Needing 231 for victory after Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage hit an unbeaten 67 and Pathum Nissanka made 56 on a slow turner at R Premadasa Stadium, India looked on course despite wobbles in their chase but they failed to cross the line. The tourists were in a spot

02 Aug, 2024

Influential monk and Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple passes away

Influential Sri Lankan monk and Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, passed away. Well known as ?Podi Hamuduruwo?, the monk was 81 years old at the time of his death. He was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo when he passed away. The final rites of the monk will be held under state patronage on Monday at the grounds adjoining the temple. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Aug, 2024