Southern Province Governor Lakshman Yapa resigns

Government insists Galle stadium will remain but MR pavilion will go

The?Government today insisted that the Galle stadium will remain but the Mahinda Rajapaksa pavilion will be removed. Minister Sagala Ratnayake said that there was no demand by UNESCO to remove the?Galle stadium. He said the concern is over the new?pavilion constructed at the stadium when the former Government was in office. The joint opposition raised concerns in Parliament today over moves to remove the stadium as Galle risked losing the UNESCO world heritage site status. Higher Education M

20 Jul, 2018

Authorities urged not to shift historic Galle cricket stadium

The authorities have been urged not to shift the historic Galle cricket stadium to a new location. The Government is considering shifting the?Galle cricket stadium as there is a risk of Galle losing its UNESCO world heritage site status. “This is sad! Galle cricket ground has a unique place in international test cricket history for its location. Also one of the most successful venues for the national team. I would like to plead and humbly request authorities and SL Government to reconsider thi

20 Jul, 2018

M.I.A’s new documentary puts spotlight on war in Sri Lanka

Pop sensation M I A is not a typical pop star, and her upcoming documentary,?MATANGI / MAYA / M.I.A.?won?t be a typical pop documentary, Newsweek reported. The film, which premiered at Sundance, has been praised for its innovation and spirit, reaching past the boundaries of the life of a typical celebrity. The film will be released in theaters on September 28. The documentary footage follows M.I.A. from childhood through adulthood, exploring her individual background and love of music, but vie

20 Jul, 2018