(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the dates allocated for the marking of postal votes in the General Election 2024.
"Postal voting dates announced for 2024 General Election"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who put a staid and sprawling Indian conglomerate on the global stage with a string of high-profile acquisitions, has died, the Tata Group said in a statement late on Wednesday. He was 86.
"Ratan Tata, former Tata Group chairman, dies at age 86"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A total of 139 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army and 1,273 Other Ranks of the Army (Regular Force and Volunteer Force) have been promoted to their respective next ranks in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army today (10).
"139 officers and 1,273 other ranks promoted to mark 75th army anniversary"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The International Masters League (IML) is set to feature legendary cricketers from six cricketing giants India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies in an exciting T20 franchise tournament. The inaugural edition will take place from November 17, 2024, to December 8, 2024.
"Sachin & Sanga to face-off on November 17th"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The story of a Sri Lankan worker, who migrated to Australia less than a decade ago and has become a millionaire now, has taken the internet by storm. At the age of 25, Vinul Karunaratne has made enough money to quit and shift full-time to doing gig jobs.
"‘From rags to riches,’ How a Sri Lankan worker became a millionaire in Australia at 25"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Election Commission says that observers from eight countries have been invited to monitor the upcoming General Election.
"Observers from 8 countries invited for Gen. Election"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankans who have traveled to Lebanon for employment without registering with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have been granted an amnesty until January 08, 2025. This initiative allows unregistered migrant workers to rectify their status by registering at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon.
"Amnesty period for unregistered Lankan migrant workers in Lebanon"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the extension of Sanath Jayasuriya’s tenure as interim head coach of the men’s national team for an additional year.
"JAYASURIYA’S TERM AS INTERIM SRI LANKA CRICKET COACH EXTENDED BY ONE YEAR"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura last afternoon (05) to pay homage and receive blessings.
"President receives blessings from Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s Third Review under the USD 2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme, will be announced in due course.
"IMF acknowledges Sri Lanka’s progress, warns of ongoing vulnerabilities"