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No room for corruption, fraud or irregularities in development process " President
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (344+ words) President Maithripala Sirisena says the assistance of the international community has been received for the development process of Sri Lanka as a result of the ensured political stability in the country, and emphasized that he will not allow any room…...
Adidas brings 2010 FIFA World Cup spirit to Sri Lanka with "Jabulani" official match ball
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (403+ words) Colombo. Thursday 17 June 2010: The "Jabulani" balls and other exclusive merchandise of the current 2010 FIFA World Cup bring the excitement of the World Cup fever to local FIFA fans at all adidas Retail Stores in Sri Lanka. Adding to the football…...
Sri Lanka to establish 10 new botanical gardens across the country
21+ hour, 21+ min ago (234+ words) Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the government has planned to establish ten botanical gardens based on the climate zones in the country. Delivering a statement in Parliament today (05), the Prime Minister revealed plans to establish the projects in areas…...
Ex-President Sirisena leaves CID after recording statement
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (86+ words) Satyagraha staged against Suresh Sallay's detention called off 12-hour water cut in several areas tomorrow SDIG Waruna Jayasundera seeks court order preventing arrest over Easter Sunday probe Former Southern CM Shan Wijayalal De Silva arrested Ex-Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne named…...
Political activists have attempted to hinder the vision of the President " Shantha Bandara
23+ hour, 9+ min ago (140+ words) Leader of the SLFP Youth Front Shantha Bandara stated that several parties have attempted to hinder the development plan formulated by President Maithripala Sirisena." Speaking on the political sympathizers of the LTTE, MP Bandara stated that there still exist several…...
25% of children in poverty: Sajith reveals plans for eradicating child poverty
1+ day, 1+ min ago (271+ words) Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa states that as severe economic challenges hit the nation, 25% of the child population is suffering from child poverty, highlighting the need for the initiation of a national programme to eradicate child poverty. "In a…...
New Zealand hammer Papua New Guinea as Lockie Ferguson makes history | Sri Lanka News | Ada Derana | Truth First
1+ day, 28+ min ago (559+ words) Lockie Ferguson made history as he bowled four maidens to return the format's most economical figures, taking 3/0 against Papua New Guinea, playing a big hand in his team's seven-wicket win. Ferguson's brilliant achievement is just the second time in men's…...
ICC U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 39 runs
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (188+ words) Sri Lanka's Under-19 team beat Zimbabwe by 39 runs via the DLS method in the Group C match of the ongoing Under-19 World Cup on Sunday in Kimberley. D. Kalupahana managed to score 60 runs helping Sri Lanka register 204 runs at the end…...
Pakistan Women to play white-ball series in Sri Lanka after T20 World Cup
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (303+ words) Pakistan women's team will embark on a white-ball series in Sri Lanka shortly after the conclusion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The teams will face off in three ODIs, starting July 23, and as many T20 I games, beginning on July…...
President rejects MR's claim, says GSP+ next week
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (267+ words) The GSP+ concession from the European Union would definitely be given to Sri Lanka by next week, President Maithripala Sirisena says. The observation was made while he was speaking at an event held in Kandy on Friday. Meanwhile, the President…...