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Maldives President will be attended to Sri Lanka Independence Day celebrations

By January 23, 2019

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be travelling to Sri Lanka to join their Independence Day celebrations, stated the President’s Office. The

Maldives President will be attended to Sri Lanka Independence Day celebrations

Fiction in the time of Islamophobia

By January 23, 2019

Ausma Zehanat Khan’s Khattak-Getty series is an antidote to the stereotypical portrayal of Muslims of the West At a time when

Dharmasena wins ICC Umpire of the Year for the second time

By January 22, 2019

Sri Lanka umpire Kumar Dharmasena wins David Shepherd Trophy for ICC Umpire of the Year for the second time. Dharmasena was

Dharmasena wins ICC Umpire of the Year for the second time

Gigi Wu: ‘Bikini hiker’ dies on solo Taiwan climb despite search efforts

By January 22, 2019

A Taiwanese hiker known for posting bikini clad photos from mountain summits has died after falling into a ravine during

Gigi Wu: ‘Bikini hiker’ dies on solo Taiwan climb despite search efforts

Three foreigners, two Lankans nabbed with Rs. 1 bn heroin

By January 22, 2019

Five suspects including two US nationals and an Afghan national had been arrested with over 90 kgs of heroin worth

Three foreigners, two Lankans nabbed with Rs. 1 bn heroin

SL authorities unaware of UK arrest warrant on Brig. Priyanka Fernando – Army Spokesman

By January 22, 2019

Army Spokesman Sumith Atapattu said Sri Lankan authorities had not been informed regarding an arrest warrant issued against Brigadier Priyanka Fernando

SL authorities unaware of UK arrest warrant on Brig. Priyanka Fernando – Army Spokesman

Virat Kohli named captain of ICC’s Test, ODI teams of the year

By January 22, 2019

ree Indian players feature in ICC Test team, while four are part of the ODI side of the year 2018. Indian

Virat Kohli named captain of ICC’s Test, ODI teams of the year

Afghanistan attack: More than 100 security officers killed in Taliban assault on military base

By January 21, 2019

More than 100 security forces members have been killed in a Taliban assault on a military base in eastern Afghanistan, authorities said. An interior ministry spokesperson

Afghanistan attack: More than 100 security officers killed in Taliban assault on military base

Army Major and a Corporal killed in road accident

By January 21, 2019

Two persons have been killed and four others have been injured in a motor accident in Mullaitivu, stated the police. The

Army Major and a Corporal killed in road accident

The top 26 billionaires own $1.4 trillion — as much as 3.8 billion other people

By January 21, 2019

The world's billionaires are growing $2.5 billion richer every day, while the poorest half of the global population is seeing

The top 26 billionaires own $1.4 trillion — as much as 3.8 billion other people

Terrorists ‘dressed as police officers’ kill two Thai Buddhist monks

By January 21, 2019

Unknown gunmen shot dead two Buddhist monks and injured two others in an attack at a temple in Thailand‘s mainly Muslim

Terrorists ‘dressed as police officers’ kill two Thai Buddhist monks

Dingoes attack young boy on Australia’s Fraser Island

By January 21, 2019

A young boy has been attacked by a group of dingoes on Australia's popular tourist spot of Fraser Island. One of

Dingoes attack young boy on Australia’s Fraser Island

National Drug Eradication School Week commences today

By January 21, 2019

The inauguration ceremony of National Drugs Prevention School Week programme is scheduled to be launched in Mullaitivu today (21), with

National Drug Eradication School Week commences today

ASI finds 2,300-year-old artefacts in Odisha

By January 21, 2019

Excavation at the Asurgarh Fort in Kalahandi points to an advanced civilisation Archaeologists have unearthed artefacts believed to be 2,300-year-old while

ASI finds 2,300-year-old artefacts in Odisha

Saudi e-Visa to be available soon: Officials

By January 21, 2019

Sharek portal offered first online visas for Formula E in December Although plans to issue online visas for Saudi Arabia have

Saudi e-Visa to be available soon: Officials

World’s oldest man dies in Japan at 113

By January 20, 2019

Guinness officially recognised Nonaka as the oldest living man after the death of Spaniard Francisco Nunez Olivera last year World's oldest

Wennappuwa, six kills Car accident: found 8 mm pistol under the front passenger seat

By January 20, 2019

Six people were killed and three others were injured when a car they were travelling in collided with a lorry

Wennappuwa, six kills Car accident: found 8 mm pistol under the front passenger seat

Philippines to assist Sri Lanka to eradicate illegal drug trafficking

By January 20, 2019

The Philippines will send a specialist team to Sri Lanka to inquire on the technical expertise that can be provided

Philippines to assist Sri Lanka to eradicate illegal drug trafficking

DR Congo court upholds Tshisekedi presidential election win

By January 20, 2019

The constitutional court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has upheld the victory of opposition presidential candidate Felix Tshisekedi. The court

DR Congo court upholds Tshisekedi presidential election win

Mano Ganesan defends President’s speech in Philippines, (president speech original video)

By January 19, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/embed/dtaaa-_4PSc Minister of Official Languages Mano Ganesan taking to his Twitter handle has defended President Maithripala Sirisena's address in English in the Philippines Minister

Mano Ganesan defends President’s speech in Philippines, (president speech original video)

Natioanal News

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SL authorities unaware of UK arrest warrant on Brig. Priyanka Fernando – Army Spokesman

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Mahinda Rajapaksa assumes duties at Opposition Leader’s Office

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Duterte, Sri Lanka leader meet at Palace

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International News

Gigi Wu: ‘Bikini hiker’ dies on solo Taiwan climb despite search efforts

by January 22, 2019Comments Off

37 Views A Taiwanese hiker known for posting bikini clad photos from mountain summits has died after falling into a ravine during a solo trek. Gigi Wu managed to contact emergency services but bad weather delayed rescue operations, local media reports say. The 36-year-old is thought to have died of hypothermia. She was a popular […]

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