November 13, 2024
43 Sri Lankans were evacuated to Djibouti by a Chinese vessel on 6 April 2015, while India and Indonesia each evacuated 3 Sri Lankans. Previously, 5 Sri Lankans who had crossed over to Oman, from Mukallawere received in Salalahby officials of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, who facilitated their return to Sri Lanka, Ministry of External AFfairs said in a statement.
Rumesh Rathnayake appointed as Fast Bowling Consultant
January 29, 2015The former Sri Lankan Fast Bowler Rumesh Ratnayake has been appointed as a Consultant Coach to join the National team currently in New Zealand, Sri Lanka Cricket announced.
Indonesia Suspends Rescue of Air Asia Aircraft
January 28, 2015Indonesia military have suspended today rescue operations to find the wreckage of the Air Asia aircraft, which fell into the Java Sea last December 28th with 162 aboard.
Peshala Jayarathna sworn in as Chief Minister North Central Province
January 28, 2015Peshala Jayarathna took oaths as the Chief Minister of the North Central Provincial Council before the North Central Provincial Governor P.B. Dissanayaka.
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