Tag: Colombo
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Newly-elected Sri Lankan President accepts Imran Khan’s invite to visit Pakistan: Report
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa stormed to victory in Sri Lanka's presidential elections, the result of which was declared on Sunday.
November 20, 2019 -
PVR opens first international multiplex in Sri Lanka
The multiplex is spread across two levels with an area of 38,454 sq. ft. and a seating accommodation of 1,176 audiences.
November 8, 2019 -
SL prez polls: Final results may be out by Nov 17
Earlier in the day, Sixteen political parties have inked an agreement to back Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the November 16 elections.
November 1, 2019 -
Dengue kills 62 in SL, over 42,000 infected
The Epidemiology Unit said it had identified five high-risk districts including Colombo, Gampaha, Galle, Kalutara and Ratnapura.
August 29, 2019 -
Worrying appointment
While the Tamil majority Northern and Eastern Provinces are still reeling under Army occupation, the Tamil National Alliance found the elevation of Silva an affront to their sentiments.
August 22, 2019 -
To go long in cricket you have to be a match-winner: Lasith Malinga
Notably, Malinga is the only bowler to have taken three ODI hat-tricks -- against South Africa in 2007 World Cup, against Kenya in 2011 World Cup and against Australia in 2011.
July 27, 2019 -
Mike Pompeo unable to visit Sri Lanka: US Embassy
Pompeo is also scheduled to travel to India on June 25-26 ahead of the G20 Summit in Osaka later this month.
June 19, 2019 -
Five terror suspects brought back to Sri Lanka
The suspects were detained in Dubai following the attacks across the island nation, the majority in capital Colombo, that claimed the lives of over 250 people.
June 14, 2019 -
Modi’s security diplomacy vital for S Asian region
Before his Colombo visit, the Prime Minister visited Maldives and deliberations were held to address terror concerns.
June 13, 2019 -
Fake degree row returns to haunt Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank was felicitated with doctorate degree of Open International University twice- once in late 90s and second time in late 2000s.
June 1, 2019 -
Sri Lanka troops hunt Islamists linked to suicide attacks
The Islamic State group has also claimed a role in the attacks. Christians make up 7.6 per cent and Muslims 10 per cent of mainly Buddhist Sri Lanka.
May 26, 2019 -
Prayer services, memorials mark one month of Sri Lanka bombings
Family members of the victims of the attack also took part in this service.
May 21, 2019 -
Sri Lankan President releases 762 inmates on the occasion of Buddha Purnima
An event was held at the Colombo's Welikada prison to free the inmates which was also attended by Sirisena and other senior officials.
May 19, 2019 -
Sri Lanka serial blasts: Anti-Muslim riots kill one despite curfew
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the curfew was declared to prevent unidentified groups destabilising the country by orchestrating communal violence.
May 14, 2019 -
Catholics hold first Sunday mass in Colombo post-Easter attacks
Those attending masses underwent full-body searches and were banned from bringing bags. Roads were barricaded and guarded by soldiers, the Guardian reported.
May 12, 2019 -
Sri Lanka probes British bride’s honeymoon death
The bride died just six days after her wedding and two days after the couple checked into a hotel in the resort town of Galle, south of the capital Colombo.
May 12, 2019 -
Sri Lanka lifts temporary ban on social media
Social media restrictions were imposed after fighting between Sinhalese and Muslims in Negombo after the Easter attacks in the island nation.
May 6, 2019