South Africa vs New Zealand – – 1st ODI – Wellington Skipper AB de Villiers struck an unbeaten century to lead South Africa to an emphatic six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international in Wellington on Saturday. Needing 254 for victory the Proteas were in trouble at a shaky 35 for three [...]
Australia bounced back from their two straight losses to bump India off the top of the Commonwealth Bank Series with a commanding 110 run win over the Indians. Newly recalled Ben Hilfenhaus was named man of the match with a match haul of 33-5 in 9.3 overs. Having been comprehensively trounced by the [...]
By Dr Harold Gunatillake-health writer Iron (chemical symbol Fe) is a mineral, an essential nutrient, with important roles in our body, the main task being to carry oxygen from the inhaled air in the lungs, to every cell in the body for its metabolic activities. It regulates cell growth and is very essential for growing [...]
The US government is to support a resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) when it convenes later this month. US Under-Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Maria Otero told reporters that the US position was communicated to President Mahinda Rajapaksa when she met the latter in [...]
Australia suffered their first defeat to India in the Commonwealth Bank Series on Sunday, courtesy of a last minute dash by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. A six followed by a no ball and a well-run three handed India what appeared an unlikely victory in the final over of the game. Facing a steep target [...]
The cabinet has agreed to amend the Motor Traffic Act to impose spot fines against drivers contravening the seat belt regulations. At present the drivers and the passengers in the front seats of certain categories of vehicles that have registration numbers beginning with English letters shall essentially wear the seat belt. In keeping with the [...]
Alpha Industries, the undisputed market leader for all types of security safes, light metal & melamine wood based furniture and turnkey office interior “fit outs,” recently commissioned another manufacturing facility at Palagama recently. The Palagama facility is the Company’s 3rd factory (after Mattegoda and Ragama) and plans are afoot to regionalize their manufacturing “versatility” countrywide [...]
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul,” James Addison At a time where the disparity between the education system and the job market in Sri Lanka is a cause for concern, the Graduate Institute of Science and Management (GISM) offers a refreshing change. The GISM campus which is [...]
Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Second Test Preview Bangladesh coach Stuart Law admits his side will find it tough to turn their form around in the second Test against Pakistan in Mirpur. Law’s team crumbled to a humiliating innings-and-184 run defeat in the opening Test and the Australian knows they are unlikely to find things [...]
Rugby Football Former Italy and Japan coach and a member of the winning All Blacks world cup team of 1987, John Kirwan has thrown his hat into the ring to become England’s new manager. The All Blacks legend who was in charge of the Brave Blossoms during the recently concluded World Cup admits it would [...]
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