News Room : Jaffna Kings champions of LPL 2022 – The Island
Jaffna Kings defeated Colombo Stars by 2 wickets in the final of LPL 2022 played at the Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium on Friday (23). Colombo Stars 163/5 in 20 overs (Dinesh Chandimal 49, Charith Asalanka 31, Ravi Bopara 47*; Thisara Perera 1-16, Binura Fernando 1-16, Maheesh Theekshana 1-34, Dunith Wellalage 1-18) Jaffna Kings 164/8 in 19.2 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 36, Avishka Fernando...
News Room : Cable car project between Pattipola and Boralanda to see the World’s End
President Ranil Wickremasinghe said that special programs are needed to boost the tourism industry and that steps were being taken to commence a cable car service between Pattipola and Boralanda for those visiting the world’s End. The president stressed that nothing should be done in such a way as to harm the environment and hoped to bring a new law...
News Room : Step out of traditional politics and join hands to fulfill moral responsibility towards the country – President – The Island
Bids to move HC, CA against corruption probe fail By Shamindra Ferdinando A high-profile investigation into corruption in the Kurunegala Municipal Council involving members of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has begun following an abortive bid made by Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana (SLPP) to halt the proceedings. The Court of Appeal...
News Room : Colombo Stars to meet Jaffna Kings in LPL 2022 final
Colombo Stars will meet Jaffna Kings for the final of LPL 2022 on Friday (23) as they beat Kandy Falcons (the table toppers of the group stage) by six wickets in the 2nd qualifier played at the R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (22). Kandy Falcons 168/6 in 20 overs (Kamindu Mendis 23, Ashen Bandara 40, Wanidu Hasaranga 77*; Kasun Rajitha...
News Room : Kurunegala Mayor served charge sheet – The Island
Bids to move HC, CA against corruption probe fail By Shamindra Ferdinando A high-profile investigation into corruption in the Kurunegala Municipal Council involving members of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has begun following an abortive bid made by Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana (SLPP) to halt the proceedings. The Court of Appeal...
News Room : President agreed to release northern land, ‘political prisoners’ TNA MP – The Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe had agreed to release land in the northern province held by security forces and political prisoners, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP, M.A. Sumanthiran said. The TNA MP said that the agreement had been reached during a meeting the President had with the leaders of Tamil political parties on Wednesday (21).The President on 14 December convened an all-party...
News Room : SJB raises burning problem of runaway crime spree – The Island
By Akitha Perera The rule of law had collapsed, Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) MP Hector Appuhamy said speaking to journalists in Colombo. “Everyone is scared. The crime rate has increased. People are wondering what the police are doing. Even multimillionaires are being killed in the middle of Colombo. The previous Gotabaya Rajapaksa government undermined all aspects of national security and the present...
News Room : India in driver’s seat after Ashwin, Umesh share eight wickets – The Island
Umesh Yadav and R Ashwin picked up four wickets each to put India on top despite Mominul Haque’s 84 on return. Batting first in the second Test in Mirpur, Bangladesh were 213 for 5 at one stage after tea but lost their last five wickets inside the next 14 runs to be all out for 227.Each of Bangladesh’s top...
News Room : Police procure much-needed vehicles through Indian credit line
Sri Lanka Police yesterday received 125 jeeps purchased through the Indian credit line. The police will receive 500 jeeps altogether.Indian High Commissioner, Gopal Baglay presented the keys to a jeep as a symbolic gesture to Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles. Speaking at the event, Alles said that some police stations do not have vehicles that are needed to carry...
News Room : Casuarina Beach in Jaffna a victim of demand for Xmas trees – The Island
Colombo Stars will meet Jaffna Kings for the final of LPL 2022 on Friday (23) as they beat Kandy Falcons (the table toppers of the group stage) by six wickets in the 2nd qualifier played at the R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (22). Kandy Falcons 168/6 in 20 overs (Kamindu Mendis 23, Ashen Bandara 40, Wanidu Hasaranga 77*; Kasun Rajitha...