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Sri Lanka crush New Zealand to clinch historic Test series win

Sri Lanka stormed to a 2-0 series victory over New Zealand with a resounding innings and 154-run triumph on the fourth day of the second Test in Galle. This victory, Sri Lanka’s most dominant over the Kiwis, also marks their first win against New Zealand in 15 years. The hero of the games, left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya, was named player of the series after a masterful performance, claiming 18 wickets across the two matches. Meanwhile, Kamindu Mendis took home man-of-the-match honours fo

29 Sep, 2024

Roshan Ranasinghe joins Dilith’s party and made Chairman

Former Parliamentarian Roshan Ranasinghe joined businessman Dilith Jayaweera’s party, Mawbima Janatha Party, and has been appointed as the party Chairman. Ranasinghe, who contested the last Presidential election and lost, accepted his appointment letter from Jayaweera, who also contest the last Presidential polls and lost. Jayaweera said that he had faith in Ranasinghe and his capabilities. Meanwhile, party member of former MP Dr. Channa Jayasumana, was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the p

02 Oct, 2024

Government releases Rs. 11 billion to hold Parliament polls

The Government has released Rs. 11 billion to hold the Parliament elections next month, the Government said on Tuesday. The 9th parliament of Sri Lanka was dissolved by the Extra Ordinary Gazette Notification No. 2403/13 dated 24-09-2024, and it has been fixed to conduct the general election on 14 November 2024. However, no provisions had been allocated to conduct the General Election in?the budget allocations for 2024. As per the powers vested to the President, by Article 150(4) of the Const

01 Oct, 2024