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CR's Gemunu Cheitiya makes a break in their match against Police (Pix by Sudath Nishantha)
Fancied Kandy shocked by Centenary host CR
The CR and FC Centenary Rugby Sevens created the major upset when the host team edged out the champion Kandy Sports Club outfit by 21 points to 19 at Longdon Place in Colombo yesterday. But Kandy SC, CH and FC, CR and FC and Havelocks booked places in the Cup semi finals to be played today. The second day of the Sevens saw some fantastic rugby displayed by both the men’s...
2 April, 2023
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Dasun Shanaka: A leader under seige
Sri Lanka cast among babes after World Cup qualification failure
Sri Lanka’s automatic or direct qualification to the upcoming 2023 World Cup in India through the Super League came to a pathetic end after losing the third and final ODI to New Zealand by six wickets at Hamilton, New Zealand last Friday. Eight teams qualify directly for the 2023 World Cup and seven teams, New Zealand, England, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Australia and...
2 April, 2023 0
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Sri Lanka tantalized, never Materialized
With an innings and 58-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand, Sri Lanka’s chances of making it to the world Test Championship final came to an end. A look at how the 2021-23 list of events went for the Sri Lankan team from doing well enough to come close to making the final to losing by an innings to end the test championship in dismay raises eyebrows. Sri Lanka...
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Unheralded Plantation Sevens take root after three-year lapse
After a lapse of three years the inter plantation rugby Sevens will come alive once again on April 8 at the Dickoya-Maskeliya...
Ex-Thomian Dellon Peiris comes through a baptism of fire
Former S. Thomas’ College batting allrounder Dellon Peiris has begun to see the brighter side of cricket after learning the finer...
Unheralded Plantation Sevens take root after three-year lapse
After a lapse of three years the inter plantation rugby Sevens will...
2023-04-01 18:30:00 0
Sri Lanka cast among babes after World Cup qualification failure
Sri Lanka’s automatic or direct qualification to the upcoming 2023...
2023-04-01 18:30:00 0
Ex-Thomian Dellon Peiris comes through a baptism of fire
Former S. Thomas’ College batting allrounder Dellon Peiris has begun...
2023-03-25 18:30:00 0
Sri Lanka tantalized, never Materialized
With an innings and 58-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand, Sri...
2023-03-25 18:30:00 0
Royal pull off smashing win over Thomians
The 144th Battle of the Blues cricket encounter between Royal College...
2023-03-18 18:30:00 0
Uncapped Croospulle in Sri Lanka T20 squad for New Zealand series
Former Maris Stella College cricketer and uncapped opening batsman...
2023-03-18 18:30:00 0
Sri Lanka discard Hathurusinghe proves his worth again at second coming
Bangladesh cricket team head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe said he is...
2023-03-18 18:30:00 0
Sri Lanka’s best prize in rugby up for grabs
 Sri Lanka’s best and most prestigious prize in rugby, the...
2023-03-04 18:30:00 0
Lyceum schoolboy in Sri Lanka U-19 squad for Asian triangular
Sri Lanka under-19 cricket team is set to tour the UAE to contest a...
2023-03-04 18:30:00 0
Big yawn at Isipathana-Thurstan match
The 60th Battle of the Brothers cricket encounter between Isipathana...
2023-02-25 18:30:00 0
Expect a thriller at Air Force-Police knock-out match
A thriller is expected when Air Force SC and Police SC clash in their...
2023-02-25 18:30:00 0
Havelocks pin blame on 11 players for poor show and warns rival clubs
Havelocks is a club with rich traditions and camaraderie making it a...
2023-02-25 18:30:00 0
Ratwatte brothers Nigel out for one match, Damian banned for three
Kandy SC’s brother duo of Nigel and Damian Ratwatte have been...
2023-02-18 18:30:00 0
Havies no match for Navy
Navy SC beat Havelocks by 26 points (4 tries, 3 conversions) to 6...
2023-02-18 18:30:00 0
SriLankan Airlines sets the stage for Raid Amazones 2023
As the Presenting Partner, SriLankan Airlines will welcome Raid...
2023-02-18 18:30:00 0
Will new discovery Madushka have his hard earned day in Kiwi land?
Two uncapped players Nishan Madushka (wicket keeper/top order batsman...
2023-02-18 18:30:00 0
Fierce tackler Radeesha Seneviratne brings down the curtain
Radeesha Seneviratne who played for as many as five rugby clubs...
2023-02-18 18:30:00 0
Loyal Royal Supun Warnakulasuriya to play his last match today
Former Royal College rolling maul architect and Number Eight and Sri...
2023-02-18 18:30:00 0
Kandy’s shark-like predation ready for Navy’s underwater currents
It will be a major tussle for supremacy or pride when Navy Sports...
2023-02-04 18:30:00 0
Sri Lanka Rugby hears the call of schoolboys with U-16 championship
With schools rugby looking for improvement and enhancement year after...
2023-02-04 18:30:00 0
Champs Kandy SC hand Havies further disaster
Kandy SC maintained their clean sheet as they defeated Havelocks by...
2023-01-28 18:30:00 0
Disaster Management Plan to be submitted for Cabinet approval
People in the 14 districts that are at risk in the event of a tsunami...
2023-01-28 18:30:00 0
Lanka signs US$ 3m tourism pact with Qatar
State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage, on Friday, signed an US$ 3-...
2023-01-28 18:30:00 0
Kandy SC in thrilling 27-25 win over CH
Kandy Sports Club kept their reputation in tact when they beat CH and...
2023-01-21 18:30:00 0
Five-try Havies drub CH 31-17
Havelocks kept their reputation intact when they came from behind 0-7...
2023-01-14 18:30:00 0
CR no mean underdog, beat CH 27-19 in ripper
CR and FC kept their reputation intact as underdogs, when they beat...
2023-01-07 18:30:00 0
Dedication of employees, vital to strengthen Lake House - Chairman Anusha Palpita
Lake House employees resumed duties for the New Year with the...
2023-01-07 18:30:00 0
Foreigners in ATM rip-off
Police have launched investigations following the theft of over Rs....
2022-12-31 18:30:00 0
Shevon Daniel breaks into T20 franchise market
“Shevon, Shevon” chanted the crowd when Shevon Daniel returned to bat...
2022-12-24 18:30:00 0
SriLankan wins global award for recycling project
SriLankan Airlines became the first airline in the world to receive a...
2022-12-17 18:30:00 0
Kandy lucky to beat CR 13-11
A match-winning 79th minute 25-metre penalty by centre Tharinda...
2022-12-17 18:30:00 0
CR stun Havies 23-21
A stunning result came into focus as CR and FC kept their reputation...
2022-12-10 18:30:00 0
Sri Lanka should improve e-business segment - Academic
Sri Lanka should pay more attention to improve the e-business (high...
2022-12-03 18:30:00 0
Over 55,889 dengue and 4,633 rat fever patients from January
The Epidemiology Unit recorded over 55,889 suspected dengue cases...
2022-11-26 18:30:00 0
Bangladesh keen on FTA with Sri Lanka
Bangladesh is keen to go ahead with the proposed Free Trade Agreement...
2022-11-26 18:30:00 0
Sri Lanka lose badly at Sevens
Sri Lanka lost to China (14-31) and Malaysia (19-26) in their opening...
2022-11-26 18:30:00 0
Local company to manufacture three wheeler parts
A local company has begun manufacturing body and spare parts for...
2022-11-19 18:30:00 0
Cannabis bust by Navy
A little over 80 kilograms of Kerala cannabis was taken into custody...
2022-11-19 18:30:00 0
Over 50 percent of prison inmates are drug offenders - Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
In May 2004 Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakhsa was appointed as a Member of...
2022-11-12 18:30:00 0
Bus topples in Vavuniya - three dead, 17 injured
Three persons died and 17 others were injured, four critically, when...
2022-11-05 18:30:00 0
Ruhuna Science Faculty team to ascertain damage
A team from the Ruhuna University’s Science Faculty has begun an...
2022-11-05 18:30:00 0
Parliament responsible to investigate affairs of public institutions - Prof. Ranjith Bandara
The responsibility of public financial control is assigned to...
2022-10-29 18:30:00 0
Dozen killed each week this year – Police
At least 12 persons were killed each week during the first nine...
2022-10-29 18:30:00 0
Navy seizes 400 water gel sticks and trawler in Northern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy at the Kakarativu Island in...
2022-10-22 18:30:00 0
Lakwin Flight Academy
Lakwin Flight Academy is an organisation approved by the Civil...
2022-10-15 18:30:00 0
Motor vehicle registrations drop
Sri Lanka’s motor vehicle registrations have dropped this year,...
2022-10-15 18:30:00 0
Lotus Tower visitors top 150,000
Visitors to the Lotus Tower have exceeded 150,000 spectators and will...
2022-10-15 18:30:00 0
Navy deploys 36 relief teams
The Sri Lanka Navy has 36 relief teams ready to provide assistance to...
2022-10-15 18:30:00 0
Samurdhi beneficiaries will be included in national production policy plan - Anupa Pasqual
Samurdhi beneficiaries will not become wealthy through grants. They...
2022-10-08 18:30:00 0
Narcotics worth over Rs. 96 million seized
The Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau have taken into custody 321....
2022-10-08 18:30:00 0

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