November 16, 2024
Cyclones and their naming
October 10, 2014The latest storm Hudhud is named by Oman after Arabic word, Hoopoe, a blue-crested bird found in Afro Eurasia. The next is named by Pakistan as Nilofer. Phailin was named by Thailand after the word, sapphire.
4th ODI – England Tour of Sri Lanka 2014 rescheduled for Dec.07
October 10, 2014Sri Lanka Cricket has advised ECB of the requirement to adjust the date of the 4th ODI scheduled to be played at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The match that was previously scheduled for Sat 6th December will now be played on Sunday 7th December (originally the reserve day for the game) due to December 6th being a Poya day.
Electricity supply in Colombo restored
October 10, 2014The electricity supply to several parts of Colombo has been restored said the Ceylon Electricity Board.
President inaugurates The Capital Market Conference 2014 in Colombo
October 10, 2014The Capital Market Conference 2014 was inaugurated by President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday (09) at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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