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Army SC, SSC Record Fourth Successive Win

Under 23 Cricket

Rohit, Bumrah Help Mumbai To Victory Over Kolkata

The much-talked about Kolkata Knight Riders batting unit came a cropper as they lost their opening encounter to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, by 49 runs yesterday.

The 20th Amendment Bill Lest We Forget

The 20th amendment bill, introduced by the SLPP/SLFP coalition government, seeks to restore in its entirety the 1978 constitution of president J.R.Jayewardene one single transitional provision inserted into the constitution made good governance impossible the 20th doesn’t seek to address these deficiencies. Instead it seeks to restore the original 1978 constitution the office of president under the 1978 constitution was vested with absolute power and was placed above the law today, the prime minister ceases to hold office only if a vote of no confidence is passed in parliament and may not be removed by the president in the 37 years that an “executive president” reigned over sri lanka, an almost unbridgeable gap was created between political parties and between ethnic groups

Sri Lanka Tourism offers virtual safaris

Live-streaming will cover Yala, Minneriya, Kaudulla and Udawalawa national parks

Home gardens to be transformed under National Home Gardening Programme

The programme also focuses on domestic poultry management, goat management, facilitation of fish farming in freshwater lakes, estate reservoirs and backyard ponds, and the development of the domestic dairy industry

SOCIAL-MEDIA RUMOURS ARE SCYTHING THROUGH CUSTOMARY INFO BLOCKS

Aftermath of Kandy building collapse

INDIA'S COVID-19 TALLY CROSSES 5.5 MILLION MARK

India reported 75,083 fresh cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the lowest since late August, and 1,053 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union home ministry on Tuesday.

Customs seize Italian goods worth millions sent by SL expats

Italian goods such as cheese, liquor and pasta worth more than fifty million rupees sent by members of the Sri Lankan expatriate community in Rome, Milan, Florence and Bologna to their local relatives by abusing a special ‘door-to-door’ courier facility was busted by the Customs recently.

BCB asks players to continue with preparations for SL tour

Officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) are tightlipped about the upcoming three-Test series between the two teams.

Battle of the big hitters as KKR takes on MI

Grace and strength will be on one side while poise and killer instinct on the other when a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Mumbai Indians (MI), in their Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture in Abu Dhabi today.

Indictments Filed Against Ravi, Arjun Aloysius

The monthly lease rental of Rs.1.45 million had been paid by Arjun Aloysius Construction Company Director Anika Wijesuriya told the Commission in 2017 that the Penthouse she owned was leased out to Walt and Row (Pvt) Ltd. and occupied by the Karunanayake family The witness confirmed that the Karunanayake family occupied the penthouse

SA Await On Selection Convener To Name Test Captain

REUTERS - South Africa are waiting for the appointment of a new convener of selectors before naming their Test Captain but Head Coach Mark Boucher has confirmed it will not be limited-overs Skipper Quinton de Kock.

Padikkal, Chahal Get RCB Off To Winning Start

Young opener Devdutt Padikkal starred on debut before Yuvzvendra Chahal produced a crafty spell to set up a 10-run win for Royal Challengers Bangalore in their opening IPL contest against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Dubai on Monday.

Youth Should Enhance Their Knowledge In Agriculture: Minister Namal

In order to become successful entrepreneurs

MR, Modi to hold bilateral talks this month

To further strengthen ties between the two governments. Also to discuss possible development projects between India and Sri Lanka.

Britain At Covid ‘Tipping Point;' New Lockdown Possible

DPA, 20TH SEPTEMBER, 2020- Britain faces a “tipping point” in a second wave of coronavirus infections, forcing the government to take tougher lockdown measures unless people obey social distancing rules, Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned on Sunday.

Constitution To Restrict The Politician

220-year History Of Constitution-making

Environment-Friendly Groups Act To Protect Anavilundawa Sanctuary

The reforestation activity of the destroyed Anavilundawa Ramsar Sanctuary with mangrove plants commenced on Saturday with the joint participation of environmental organisations, Wild Life Officers and a group of students of the Management and Science Faculty of a Private University in Colombo.

People Have No Drinking-Water

Severe drought in Polonnaruwa

Stoinis Trumps Agarwal As Delhi Capitals Clinch Super Over Thriller

In a game of stunning cameos and see-sawing fortunes, what will ultimately grab the headlines from Dubai is perhaps the contentious short-run call at the fag end of KXIP’s chase that led to the first Super Over of IPL 2020.

US to ban TikTok in 48 hurs

BEIJING, AFP SEP T18, 2020 - The US Commerce Department has ordered app stores to remove popular Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok and the messaging and payment platform WeChat.

MI VS CSK -THROWBACK TO THE BIGGEST IPL RIVALRY

After months of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the delayed season of the popular Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick-off in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today with a clash between the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Kragh Andersen does it again to win Tour 19th stage

Denmark’s Soren Kragh Andersen claimed his second audacious solo stage win of the Tour de France on Friday with a perfectly timed attack late in the 19th stage, an undulating 166.5-km ride from Bourg en Bresse to Champagnole.

Climate change plays role in US fires: Climate expert

POTSDAM, GERMANY (DPA), 18 SEPT, 2020 - The wave of devastating forest fires currently sweeping parts of the western United States are in part a result of man-made climate change, according to an expert at Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

China holds military exercises near Taiwan as US diplomat visits

BEIJING AFP SEPT18, 2020- China said Friday it was conducting military exercises near the Taiwan Strait, as a top US diplomat visits the self-ruled island in a move that has angered Beijing.

Opposition Leader Sets Up Special Unit To Preserve Environment

Sajith Premadasa yesterday announced the setting up of a special unit at his office and the appointment of a task force to preserve environment.

Carey, Maxwell Lift Australia To Dramatic Win

Superb centuries from Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell inspired Australia to a dramatic three-wicket victory over England in Manchester on Wednesday as the touring side clinched the One-Day International (ODI) series 2-1.

Who Is Going To Decide The Contents Of The New Constitution?

The government is going to bring in a totally new constitution after adopting the 20th amendment. Some oppose the decision by the drafters of the amendment to allow duel citizens to contest elections. If the government is really going to enact a new constitution, what is the need of the 20th amendment before it. Interestingly, the committees that prepared and reviewed 20a comprised ruling party politicians whereas the one drafting new constitution includes legal experts

Saif Hassan ‘Not Ruled Out' Of SL Tour

Saif Hassan, the 21-year-old Bangladesh opener, who tested positive for Covid-19 a second time, is still not ruled out of the Sri Lanka tour.

The Democratic Undoing Of Democracy

Experts Raise Alarm On 20th Amendmen