(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sumana Nellampitiya, an icon of Sri Lankan radio and television and a veteran journalist with a distinguished career spanning 42 years, has passed away this morning at the age of 80.
"Veteran journalist Sumana Nellampitiya passes away at 80"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana finished in 5th place in the 2nd Semi-Final of the Men’s 400m event at the Paris Olympics, however was later disqualified.
"Paris Olympics: Sri Lanka’s Aruna Darshana disqualified in semi-final"
“If Sheikh Hasina had done it long ago, she would still be PM” – President Ranil on Bangladesh crisis
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that if ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had released former PM Khalida Zia from jail long ago, she would still be the country’s Prime Minister.
"“If Sheikh Hasina had done it long ago, she would still be PM” – President Ranil on Bangladesh crisis"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – MP Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate for the upcoming election.
"Namal Rajapaksa named SLPP presidential candidate" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana has qualified for the semifinals of the Men’s 400m event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after finishing third in the Heat race.
"Aruna Darshana advances to 400m semis of Paris Olympics"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Spin bowler Jeffrey Vandersay’s career best figures and skipper Charith Asalanka’s brilliance with the ball led Sri Lanka to a 32-run victory over India in the second ODI yesterday (Aug. 04).
"SL records 32-run victory over India"
New recruits to Sri Lanka Foreign Service to attend programme at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service in New Delhi
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday (2) Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane introduced the participants for the “1st Special Course for Diplomats and Officers from Sri Lanka” to Deputy High Commissioner of India Dr. Satyanjal Pandey and other High Commission officials.
"New recruits to Sri Lanka Foreign Service to attend programme at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service in New Delhi"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, popularly know as “Podi Hamuduruwo”, has passed away, a short while ago
"Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple passes away"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A passport with new features, including different colours, will be issued from October this year, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has said.
"Passport with new features from October"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry PC said today (01) that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s decision to set up three special committees as a proactive measure to address potential crises in the Middle East is highly timely.
"If situation in the Middle East intensifies, steps are being taken to address it"