A US based food scientist says Americans are beginning to look for spicy food from Sri Lanka thus creating new opportunities for the Island’s food exporters.
This was stated by Dr. Barbara Rasco, an Associate Professor of the Washington State University, who is currently training local food exporters on the much needed international regulatory compliance rules.
Rasco, [...]
Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings today declared opened a new hospital in Thalawathugoda.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa was the Chief Guest at the occasion.
The new facility coming under Hemas Hospitals of the Hemas Group is the third such hospital to be opened by the diversified firm.
The Rs. 1.3 billion hospital is built in an area of 62,000 square [...]
Sri Lanka School of Agriculture Past Students General Association is organizing a seminar to discuss the use of IT in Agri Business.
Dr. Rohan Wijekoon, Director Information & Communication, Department of Agriculture will speak at this event, which is to be held on the 19th of June, at the Light House Galley Hotel in Colombo.
“Dr. Wijekoon, [...]
Sri Lanka beat Australia to seal their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy by overcoming a stubborn last wicket stand between Clint Mckay and Xavier Doherty who put on 41 runs together threatening to take the game away from the Lankans.
However, a brilliant return catch by T.M. Dilshan ensured the Lankans went [...]
A Chinese national has died in Sri Lanka after consuming wild yam, announced the Police headquarters.
The 46 year old person has died after been admitted to a hospital in Naula.
According to the Police, the victim and another Chinese person has consumed the wild yams on Sunday for dinner .
The other person is currently being treated [...]
Sri Lanka will take on Australia in Oval, London today in a must win game for both teams, if they are to qualify for the semis of the ICC Champions Trophy.
The margin of victory in this match will decide the team Sri Lanka will be facing in the semis.
Already, England, South Africa and England have [...]
Former England Cricketer Bob Willies says one of the England players scratched the ball, during the concluded ODI played against Sri Lanka at the Oval.
Willies has told British media that it was the reason why the umpires Aleem Dar and Billy Bowden took the decision to change the ball.
According to Willies, Aleem Dar knew that [...]
Sri Lankan Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya has been promoted to the rank of ‘General’ by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
This was confirmed by the President’s Media Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake to news360.lk.
Jayasuriya, who held the rank of ‘Lieutenant General’ before his latest promotion is the 19th Commander of the SL Army and the first to be appointed to [...]
A solid unbeaten knock of 134 runs from Kumar Sangakkara and a quick fire 58 from Nuwan Kulasekera helped Sri Lanka beat England to keep their hopes alive in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy tournament.
The Lankans chasing a massive target of 293 from 50 overs started poorly as Kusal Perera was out when the total [...]
Sri Lanka won the toss and asked England to bat first in the crucial ICC Champions Trophy game.
This is a must win game for the Lankans, if they want to stay in contention for a spot in the semi-finals.
Nuwan Kulasekera is back in the playing eleven while all-rounder Thisara Perera sits out.
The game is played [...]
