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August 30 was the first time the island nation won double medals in the same event in the same year.
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A man known for his rebellious streak, Perera didn't hesitate to get political in the face of social injustice.
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UK's Natural History Museum had conducted the competition for 57 years.
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This is the first time Sri Lanka has won double medals in the same event in the same year.
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In a country of tribes – whether family, school, community or class - he saw individuals for who they were
Among his discoveries were clay artifacts with writing on them dating back to sixth century BCE.
A high-profile beauty pageant for Sri Lanka's married women ended in disaster as the winner was unceremoniously de-crown...
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Newly appointed Director of Cricket in Sri Lanka Tom Moody is confident that Sri Lanka Cricket will fight its way back t...
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A 47-year old Indian, Syamala Goli, became the second woman and 13th person to swim across the Palk Strait when she reac...
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Sri Lanka's HSBC Fashion Week will kick off on March 25, showcasing 21 designers helping revive a pandemic weakened ind...
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Ranitha Gnanarajah of Sri Lanka has received an award as an 'international woman of courage' from US First Lady Jill Bid...
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Sri Lanka classical music director and pianist Soundarie David Rodrigo, is launching her first mainstream music video wi...
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Sri Lanka's central bank said C P J Siriwardana, a former Deputy Governor had passed way at the age of 62 on February 2...
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Vinod Hirdaramani, from Sri Lanka based multinational Hirdramani group has been appointed a director of Sampath Bank Plc...
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is expressing extreme disappointment at what it calls “baseless allegations” that it is prom...
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Arjuna Ranatunga is calling for a complete overhaul of Sri Lankan Cricket after the side lost its fourth test match on t...
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Social media influencers in Sri Lanka and the Maldives who are countering online hate could sharpen their skills in a pr...
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England player Moeen Ali had tested positive for a Coronavirus test conducted on Sunday January 03, after landing in Sri...
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Sri Lanka Cricket said an employee has tested positive for Coronavirus on Saturday January 02, and has been isolated and...
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The annual Sri Pada season when thousands of pilgrims climb Adam’s Peak each year begins today under strict guidelines...
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Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) is yet to decide whether the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket tournament will be pla...
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Sri Lanka’s health ministry and COVID-19 task force have green-lit the proposed Lanka Premier League (LPL) cricket tou...
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The government is taking a tough stance against those promoting the legalization of Marijuana with Prime Minister Mahind...
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A Canadian Social Media influencer who raised tens of thousands of dollars for victims of the Easter Sunday attacks is s...
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A series of three test matches between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh planned over the next several weeks has been abandoned o...
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The authorities are warning the public not to relax their guard against the Covid 19 virus saying the risk of infection ...
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