Nanda Mallawaarachchi to head Multi-Purpose Development Task Force

Dimuth Karunaratne to captain Sri Lanka against West Indies

Dimuth Karunaratne is to captain Sri Lanka against the West Indies in the upcoming Test series to be played in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Cricket selection committee has picked a 22 member squad to take part in the Test series. The Minister of Youth and Sports Namal Rajapaksa has approved the squad. The 1st Test will commence on the 21st of November at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka Test Squad 01) Dimuth Karunaratne – Captain 02) Oshada Fernando 03) Angelo Mathews 04) D

19 Nov, 2021

Gas leak suspected over explosion at Racecourse building

A gas leak is suspected to have caused the explosion at a restaurant at the Racecourse Sports Grounds building in Colombo today. The Police said that there were no deaths or injuries caused by the explosion and subsequent fire. The Police media unit said that the explosion occurred at a local outlet of an international fast food chain located on the ground floor. The explosion is believed to have occurred at the McDonald’s outlet, located on the ground floor of the building. The Police said

20 Nov, 2021

Parliament to felicitate singer Yohani on 23rd November

Parliament is to felicitate singer Yohani de Silva on 23rd November, the Parliament media unit said today. Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera, Deputy Secretary General and Chief of Staff and the Secretary to the Women Parliamentarians? Caucus (WPC) said that the felicitation event will be organized by the Members of the Caucus. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Chairperson of the Women Parliamentarians? Caucus (WPC) State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and

19 Nov, 2021