Photo by Ama Koralage Fifteen years after the end of the civil war, Sri Lankan society remains as polarised as ever. While many international and national NGOs work tirelessly at the ground level to bring different ethnic and religious communities together and UN organisations press for justice and accountability for war crimes, the government’s duplicitous stance is causing heartbreak and ...

The West Indies National Women’s Cricket Team will arrive in Sri Lanka during the month of June for a white ball tour consisting of a three match ODI and a three-match T20I series. The team will play the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Team from 15th to 21st June at Galle International Cricket Stadium. The three-match T20I ...

CEYLONA 2024” international girl guide camp at Ibbagamuwa Central College KurunegalaFor 107 years, International Camps have been a cherished tradition within our guiding community and they have offered children enriching experiences and unforgettable memories” . With the introduction of our new camp logo, we eagerly anticipate the beginning of a fresh chapter in our illustrious history, poised to enhance the ...

Galle Marvels is excited to announce its direct signings and support staff ahead of the Lanka Premier League 2024 auction which is scheduled to be held on the 21st of May in Colombo. Sri Lanka’s premier domestic T20 tournament with an international flair, the Lanka Premier League 2024, will be held in three venues from the 1st to the 21st of July. As the overseas ...

Oshada Fernando scored 77 runs for Team Galle in the second innings against Team Kandy in the Final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024, played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 30th April to 3rd May. The post WATCH – Oshada Fernando 77 (84) vs Galle | National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 – Final appeared first on ThePapare.

Nishan Peiris picked up 5 wickets for Team Galle in the second innings of Team Kandy in the Final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024, played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 30th April to 3rd May. The post WATCH – Nishan Peiris 5/42 vs Galle | National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 – Final appeared first on ThePapare.

Lakshan Edirisinghe scored 56 runs for Team Galle in the second innings against Team Kandy in the Final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024, played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 30th April to 3rd May. The post WATCH – Lakshan Edirisinghe 56 (57) vs Galle | National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 – Final appeared first on ThePapare.

Ramesh Mendis scored 111 runs for Team Galle in the first innings against Team Kandy in the Final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024, played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 30th April to 3rd May. The post WATCH – Ramesh Mendis 111 (157) vs Galle | National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 – Final appeared first on ThePapare.

Ashian Daniel scored an unbeaten 50 runs for Team Kandy in the first innings against Team Galle in the Final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024, played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 30th April to 3rd May. The post WATCH – Ashian Daniel 50* (99) vs Galle | National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 – Final appeared first on ThePapare.

Sithara Gimhan scored 90 runs for Team Kandy in the first innings against Team Galle in the Final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024, played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 30th April to 3rd May. The post WATCH – Sithara Gimhan 90 (184) vs Galle | National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 – Final appeared first on ThePapare.

Sahan Kosala scored 84 runs for Team Kandy in the first innings against Team Galle in the Final of National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024, played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium from 30th April to 3rd May. The post WATCH – Sahan Kosala 84 (114) vs Galle | National Super League 4-Day Tournament 2024 – Final appeared first on ThePapare.

Eshan Pieris came home with a triumphant win in the Silver Cup category at round four of the GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC) held at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. The victory cemented a positive weekend for the Sri Lankan driver, who also scored a podium the day before, in round three.  Eshan credited the collaborative effort that went ...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today that player fees for all categories of Sri Lanka’s international players have been increased, with immediate effect.  Accordingly, 41 players will be offered new contracts under six categories, namely, A1, A2, B2, C1, C2, and ‘A’ Team.  The Test Match Fees is merit based  Under the latest raise, match fees for the Test format ...

SLC Team Red registered their third win in SLC T20 World Cup Preparation Tournament as they beat SLC Team Green by 38 runs at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. SLC Team Red skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and had no hesitation to bat first on a batting friendly surface at Premadasa. The opening pair Niroshan Dickwella and Avishka Fernando ...

Photo courtesy of AFP Although Sri Lanka’s civil war ended 15 years ago, members of the Tamil community are still being disappeared and subjected to torture and sexual violence, according to a new report by the London-based International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP). The report titled Disappearance, Torture And Sexual Violence Of Tamils 2015-2022 analyses the statements of 123 Tamils, ...

SLC Team Red registered a convincing win over SLC Team Yellow in the fourth match of SLC T20 World Cup Preparation Tournament played today (8th May) at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.   Dasun Shanka played a blinder of an innings to steer SLC Team Red to a commanding total on the board. Shanaka stroked unbeaten 63 runs off 38 balls ...

Every year on May 8, people around the world come together to celebrate World Red Cross Day. This special day commemorates the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman and social activist, who was born on May 8, 1828 in Geneva, Switzerland. He was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of ...

Afghanistan ‘A’ defeated Sri Lanka ‘A’ by 5 wickets in the fifth and final Unofficial ODI of the five-match series played today (7th May) at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. But the hosts managed to clinch the series 3-2. After been put into bat first, the hosts were in a spot of bother as they lost 3 top ...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the appointment of Amul, a leading Indian milk producer with international presence, as the ‘Official Sponsor’ of the Sri Lanka Men’s Team for the duration of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.  “Amul’s partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket is an excellent move, as associating with an international sports brand is definitely going to help ...

SLC Team Green registered a comfortable win over SLC Team Yellow in the third match of SLC T20 World Cup Preparation Tournament played today (6th May) at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Opting to bat first, SLC Team Green posted a mammoth total on the board thanks to two blistering knocks from Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Janith Liyanage. >>Nimesh Vimukthi, Avishka Fernando ...