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On the invitation of the Hon. President a special tea-party was held recently at the Janadhipathi Mandiraya for Sampath, son of Mr. Ranjan de Silva, Director of President Media and film-creator taking the hand of Sheshadri, daughter of Mr. Dinesh Priyasad, film-creator.A collection of 38 photos, from HERE...

President Rajapaksa has called on the nation to transform 2014 into an Year to work with a new vision devoid of liquor. The President made this call joining in the inauguration of the national function for the awarding of 40,000 land deeds of the Mahaweli Zone. The ceremony was held at the Magam Ruhunapura International conference Centre in Hambantota this morning. Land deeds were presented to 5000 Mahaweli recipients of the...

Milk powder storage facilities and go-downs should be registered with the Consumer Affairs Authority.The Ministry of Cooperatives and Internal Trade had emphasized that this law will be enforced with effect from tomorrow, January first.It is prohibited from stocking milk powder packets at Storage facilities, go-downs or any other similar locations which are not registered with the Consumer Affairs Authority.This law is enforced...

The violation of human rights by Britain, which inquires into human rights around the world, is now surfacing.Britain which is impressing upon other countries calling for reports on human rights, is attempting to conceal the infringement of human rights by its Police. However, these are now surfacing in the world.Britain’s Independent Police Complaints Commission Report has now been released. The Commission’s research has found...

The Divi Neguma Department will commence operations on January 03rd. The Government’s decision has earned accolades of Samurdhi Managers and Coordinating Officers. Religious ceremonies countrywide will mark the occasion.In addition to 27,000 officers, around five million Divi Neguma beneficiaries will immensely benefit by the establishment of the Department. Joining in a news conference held in Colombo, Secretary of the All Ceylon...

Some seem to have forgotten the massive destruction unleashed by the tiger terrorists in the country throughout 30 years. Some are willfully attempting to forget these incidents, while some are determined to draw back the country to that dark era.The entire country is being appraised so that such a calamity would not be experienced again. The episodes are being recalled so that such a dark period may not recur in the country.The...

“Beyond Outrage” is a 2012 Japanese yakuza film directed by Takeshi Kitano, starring Kitano, Toshiyuki Nishida, and Tomokazu Miura. It is a sequel to Kitano’s 2010 film, Outrage.The film begins with two anti-corruption detectives observing the discovery of dead human bodies in a car being recovered from the bottom of a harbor. The detectives suspect that the drowned bodies are related to the recent gang war and power struggle...

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 204 in their first innings of the first Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi today.Sent into bat, Sri Lanka were comfortably placed at 66-1 before losing seven wickets for 101 runs before Angelo Mathews (91) and Shaminda Eranga (14) added 61 for the ninth wicket.Opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored 38 after Sri Lanka were sent into bat at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.Pacemen Junaid Khan grabbed 5-58 while fellow...

Captain Graeme Smith scored the winning runs as South Africa knocked off a modest 58-run target to beat India by 10 wickets in the second Test at Kingsmead and win the two-match series 1-0.The top-ranked nation achieved victory soon after tea on the last day to complete a highly satisfying result against their closest challengers in the world test rankings. It was also a fitting farewell for South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis...

President Rajapaksa has emphasized that he is not prepared to grant any power that would lead to a division or fragmentation of the country.The country achieved these victories with great dedication. As such he pointed out that everyone should work in unison.The President was addressing a function organized for the opening of Dakshina Paya, the newly constructed Southern Provincial Council Administrative Building Complex today....

Foreign conspirators in disguise are arriving in Sri Lanka to gather information against the country.The conspiracy is purely targeted at searching information to submit reports against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva in March.British Prime Minister David Cameron under the guise ofthe Commonwealth Summit undertook unofficial tours ofseveral parts of the country to gather information against Sri Lanka...

The Education Minister has emphasized that he will not at all obstruct the educational opportunities of the village children.Minister Bandula Gunawardena expressed this view to brief the media on the report of the National Education Commission on changes to be effected to the Grade Five Scholarship Scheme.The Minister displaying a report said that it is clearly mentioned that an examination should be held for one hour to measure...

Customs have seized a container of radioactive material. The container which contains material harmful to human beings is to be transshipped.An establishment in the Yakkala area had got down this container to the ColomboHarbour on the 12th of this month from Japan with motor spare parts and machinery. Customs officials said that the ColomboHarbour is the only location in the south Asian region which possesses equipment to identify...

The Committee Report on the running of a locomotive sans a driver has been handed over to the Transport Minister.A locomotive without a driver proceeded a distance of 15 kilometres on the Southern rail track from the Dematagoda Yard to Ratmalana on the 5th of this month at midnight. No damage was caused and no one suffered injuries as the engine operated on this track in the midnight. The engine was brought to a halt due to the...

The remorseless terrorists spread terror throughout the country for 30 years. The devastation unleashed by the terrorists to public property and the many lives taken away by them are countless.This is another episode of the brutality of the terrorists that is being reminisced in this episode.The ruthless terrorists killed three war heroes on 30th December 1984 in the Jaffna area and thus commenced their killing spree on 30th December...

A German Mayor who understood the reality life through the Buddha Dhamma entered the Sasana at the Mihintale Sacred Area recently.Herman Akar, the Mayor of the Oberndorf Municipal Council in Germany entered the priesthood. AS the head of a Local Council he had rendered yeoman service on behalf of the welfare of the people. He was trained in methods of meditation for mental development. He also took the initiative of securing a...

Ace spinner Rangana Herath is hoping lack of Tests will not affect his bowling in the first of three Tests against Pakistan starting in Abu Dhabi from tomorrow. Sri Lanka have not played the five-day format since beating Bangladesh at home in March this year, but Herath claimed he is ready to play in the first Test.The 35-year-old left-armer is seen as Sri Lanka’s answer to Pakistan’s off-spinner Saeed Ajmal in the Tests but Herath...

Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o scored first-half goals as Chelsea came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over title rival Liverpool in the Premier League. Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. Eto’o gave Jose Mourinho’s team a decisive lead from Oscar’s back.Third-place Chelsea trails leader Arsenal by two points and Manchester City by one point....

“The Best Offer” is a 2013 Italian romantic mystery film written and directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.The film stars Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Sylvia Hoeks and Donald Sutherland, while the music score is composed by Ennio Morricone. The film tells a story of love and deceit, set in Europe in the world of high-end art auctions and antiques.The story revolves around Virgil Oldman, an elderly and esteemed, but somewhat eccentric,...

The President has stated in Hambantota that the responsibility of moulding a future generation that identifies the local values lies with women.The 24th convention of the Hambantota Women’s Development Federation was held this morning under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the First Lady at the Singapore community service centre in Hambantota. Speaking at the occasion the President stated that the main responsibility...

The President has inaugurated Sethsuva Medura the safe food outlet. President Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the Sethsuva Medura this morning set up with a view to provide nutritious food devoid of toxins. The Sethsuva Medura is being operated under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent of the Sambodhi Vihare Ven. Daranagama Kusaladhamma Thera and the observation of the GMOA. After the inauguration the President visited the stalls...

The President participated in religious observances at a number of temples in Tangalle. President Mahinda Rajapaksa who visited the Nakulugamuva Sri Shailaramaya last evening called on the Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Urugamuve Ratanapala Thera and thereafter participated in religious observations. He also called on the Chief Incumbent of Sri Pushparama Vihare in Kadigamuva Ven. Pasgoda Samidi Thera. The President also...

A conspiracy to mislead the international community by indicating that there is a security lapse in the north has been exposed. A Tamil youth who was said to have disappeared was located at a friend’s place. Police have also been informed of organized groups that go into hiding after lodging complaints at the Police stations that the concerned persons were missing. Their objective is to carry false propaganda to the international...

Meanwhile Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that the operations will be continued to arrest drunk drivers. He said 1306 persons were arrested in the operation that was carried out from 6.00pm on the 24th to 6.00am today.During the last 24 hours 246 persons were arrested.The operation will continue round the clock until the 5th of this month covering all Police divisions. He said that more Police personnel will be...

The reason for the current budget defeats in the local government institutions is the focus on wealth and power instead of principled politics. The General Secretary of the SLFP pointed out that those who aspire to undertake a long political journey under the party should be principled and disciplined.SLFP General Secretary Maitripala Sirisena expressed this view addressing the gathering at the inaugural function of the new...

Twenty Indian fishermen who illegally encroached on the Sri Lankan waters were taken into custody in the northern seas.The Navy said that they intentionally encroached on the boundaries when they possessed location tracking high tech GSP devices in their vessels.The arrested fishermen have been brought to the Kankesanthurai harbour along with 6 vessels that belonged to them. Navy Spokesman Commander Kosala Warnasuriya said that...

The tiger terrorists should be held responsible for the colossal damage that they caused to this country. The following report deals with the LTTE brutalities that certain sectors are attempting to forget. The LTTE cadres killed three soldiers on 29th December 1991 in Welioya and started the spate of violence on December 29th. In an attack targeting a group of soldiers on foot patrol on 29th December 1992 in Poonakari four soldiers...

The evaluation of the answer scripts of the GCE (O) Level Examination will start tomorrow. The evaluation will be conducted under two stages. The first stage that starts tomorrow will be continued until the 7th of January at 79 schools. The second stage will start on the 16th and will be carried out at 19 schools. It will be concluded on the 24thof January. 1842 evaluation boards consisting of 40,000 teachers will be engaged...

The Indian customs arrested three Sri Lankans who smuggled a stock of illegal gold jewellery to Chennai. The jewellery was found in the possession of the Sri Lankans who flew from Katunayake to Chennai. The Indian custom officials said that the jewellery weighed 1.6 kilo grammes and worth more than 5 million rupees. Indian media reports said that the suspects are residents of Kandy and further investigations are being carried...

“The Lego Movie” is an upcoming 2014 American-Australian computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller and based on the Lego line of construction toys. The film features the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell, and Liam Neeson. The Movie is scheduled to be released on 7th Februa...

Chris Rogers struck a sparkling century to fire Australia to a dominant eight wicket win in the fourth Ashes test, leaving an insipid England staring down the barrel of a humiliating series whitewash. The victory pushed Australia to a 4-0 series lead and the prospect of sweeping England in the fifth and final test in Sydney seven years after the team whitewashed the tourists in 2006-07. Australia captain Michael Clarke joined...

Today marks the first anniversary of former England captain and Television Commentator Tony Greig’s death. Tony Greig died of a heart attack at the age of 66 last year after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Greig, who played 58 Tests for England, was initially diagnosed with bronchitis in May 2012, then the condition lingered and testing revealed he had lung cancer. He finished playing for England at the age of 30. In his 58-match...

The UNP is once again facing a crisis that might cause a split.The leadership council may also stop functioning. The party sources said that the crisis intensified following the 55th convention of the party. The leadership council set up by a group led by Karu Jayasuriya who vouched to remove the leadership and rebuild the party became the leadership council of Ranil Wickramasinghe at the 55th convention of the party. The internal...

The Human Rights record of the US that calls for investigation reports from Sri Lanka on the incidents alleged to have taken place during the war is now being exposed to the world.Although the US is in an attempt to cover up the violation of human rights by their Army on foreign soil under the pretext of state secrets, the founder of WikiLeaks Julian Assange has started revealing them to the world. The July 12, 2007 Baghdad airstrikes...

The system of recording complaints in Sinhala or Tamil language at Police Stations will be streamlined.Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that the programme launched targeting Tamil speaking people in the north and the east has been expanded. He said that a special programme was launched in 2009 in the post war period to entertain complaints in Tamil where the there is a predominantly Tamil speaking population. He said...

Parliamentarian Dilum Amunugama has said that what lies behind the budget defeats of certain local government institutions are personal agendas and therefore it’s not a political defeat.The Parliamentarian said that Kandy Municipal Council was governed by the UNP for 58 years and the Gangawata Korale for 13 years. Now they are being administered by the UPFA but the budgets were passed without clashes.He said that only in a few...

A new website on food and nutritional requirements will be launched tomorrow in Colombo to raise public awareness on nutrition.An outlet that sells vegetables and fruits that were organically grown will also be inaugurated at the Sambodhi Vihare in Colombo 7. The website on the food requirements has been designed by the Government Medical Officers Association to raise awareness on food. Arrangements have been made to launch the...

The fire that erupted in Hantana has been brought under control.The fire that occurred in Hantane around 4.00pm was brought under control by the fire brigade of the Kandy Municipal Council. A Bell -412 helicopter of the Air Force was also used to douse the fire. Army teams have also been sent to the area. The cause of the fire has so far not been ascertained. Special Police teams are carrying out investigatio...

Although terrorism is a thing of the past, the people of this country remember the gloom that prevailed over the country during the period.Brutality was the hallmark of terrorists. The following report is shedding light on that dark period. The LTTE terrorists carried out a bomb attack on 28th December 1985 in Sirinoppu area. One soldier was killed in the explosion. On 28th December 1990 two soldiers were killed in an attack carried...

Minister S.B. Dissanayake has said that the renowned international universities and educational institutes are setting up their branches in the country to provide their services.He pointed out that the higher education in the country has reached a very high standard. The Minister stated that measures are being taken to upgrade the universities to the international level. The main universities in the world are permitted to start...

The fifth session of the Youth Parliament has begun.The fifth session of the 2nd Youth Parliament organised by the Sri Lanka Youth Services Council got underway under the patronage of Minister Dallas Alahapperuma today. The session will continue tomorrow at the youth centre in Maharagama where a debate will be held on the 2014 budget. The NYSC said that it is the first time when a debate will be held among the youths, in favour...

The turtle that has become a hot topic today is entitled to a life time spanning hundreds of years although the species is facing extinction.Is there a truth to the stories that are making rounds about the albino turtle? Our production team reached the turtle conservation centre in Benthota south in search of the truth.A number of turtle conservation projects are underway along the coastal areas from the Western Province to the...

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones is an upcoming 2014 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Christopher B. Landon. The story begins in June 2012, at a party in Oxnard, California. After a woman dies in the apartment beneath the party, some party goers camera to investigate. They discover items associated with black magic rituals, even the missing tapes from Paranormal Activity 3. When Jesse, the film’s lead...

Customs Officers have seized a container with ethanol. The container has been imported from Malaysia. This is the ninth occasion that the customs had seized a container with ethanol.Customs at the yard seized the 20 foot long container with 80 barrels containing 16,000 liters of Ethanol today. Its value was 3.2 million rupees. The container was imported by a resident of Borella from Malaysia and was deemed to have evaded millions...

A stock of fruits ripened with the spraying of ethephon has been seized. The value of the stock is 10 million rupees. The Consumer Affairs Authority seized the stock from Pettah. The Authority said that a stock of 75,000 kilograms of fruits was seized. Special operations were launched in the Pettah area in search of fruits being ripened with the application of chemicals.The Officer of the Consumer Affairs Authority in charge...

The External Affairs Minister has said that Sri Lanka can fully undertake the tasks set out by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission and guarantee the rights of its citizens. Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris made this comment in an interview with the Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina The Minister said Sri Lanka has the institutions, the resources and the will to take forward the rebuilding of the country, continue...

A suspect from Tamil Nadu who was videoing Army Camps in the North has been arrested. Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that the suspect who had breached immigration and emigration regulations was under interrogation. He mentioned that after the arrest the Police examined the video camera. It was revealed that there were scenes and photographs of military installations, military camps and the movement of soldiers.SSP...

The second stage of the modernized Racecourse Grandstand is now opened to the public. The renovated Colombo Racecourse grandstand was declared open by Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa at a ceremony held at the Racecourse Ground. The opening took place in the presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. The reconstruction of the racecourse grounds commenced under the Colombo City beautification...

A programme has been launched to sell coconuts at reasonable prices. The Chilaw Plantations in collaboration with the Coconut Development Authority and the Coconut Cultivation Board is launching the programme at the behest of Minister Jagath Pushpakumara. Accordingly coconuts can be purchased at reasonable prices from specially established outlets at Chilaw Plantations at No: 11, Duke Street, Colombo 01, the Coconut Development...

Families are now permitted to enter Padiyapelella which was uninhabited due to a landslide threat.Almost half of the Padiyapelella town was threatened with landslides due to the extreme weather conditions experienced for nine days in the entire area. Thereafter the National Building Research Institute uninhabited the entire town and action was initiated to relocate the entire town. With the mediation of the Disaster Management...

A large scale kasippu den has been raided while a racket of transporting marijuana has been also uncovered.The Mirigama Police successfully detected a large scale den which was brewing illicit liquor utilizing modern machinery. The operation has been carried out in a two storeyed house situated near the Bothale Pahalagama bus route in Mirigama. The Police said they were able to apprehend three suspects. The owner had obtained...

The damage unleashed by the terrorists to public property as well as the people cannot be estimated. More blood would have been shed by these notorious terrorists if the war heroes did not rout them and bring peace to the country due to the prudent leadership of the President. The tiger terrorists waging a battle with the war heroes in Eluwativu and Nayanathivu areason 27th December 1988 killed a soldier, thus commencing the...

Measures have been taken to immediately halt the import of bean seeds. Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has instructed the Director General for Agriculture to suspend the import of bean seeds. The Agriculture Minister issued these instructions to the Director General of Agriculture Dr. Rohan Wijekoon at a function held at the head office of the Hadabima Authority at Getambe marking its 35th Anniversary. The Minister revealed...

Facilities for tourists visiting the Dunhinda Waterfall have been enhanced.The location is visited not only by local tourists. It attracts many foreign tourists. The water level of the Dunhinda falls has risen due to the incessant rains that are being experienced in the area. As such it is more attractive at present. The access road to the Dunhinda Waterfalls has been developed with a grant of 2.7 million rupees and with the...

A 'tokka' to Hudson .... at Three-wheel StarThe three-wheel Star radio reality singing contest of three-wheel drivers which was directed by the Radio Ceylon Corporation sometime ago held its finale on December 22nd at Nelum Pokuna under the patronage of Secretary of Security Forces, Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksha. Focusing attention on the concept...

The entire country remained silent for a while. No one could believe the Information the received. They were astonished after hearing that information. The country could not believe as to what had happened. It was exactly on 26th December in the year 2004. The Full Moon Poya day dawned with Christmas day drawing to a close. Many were in Vihares observing Sil. The information received was bitter. Tsunami killer waves have crashed...

The National Safety Day was commemorated in Kalutara today.The National Safety Day commemoration is being held on 26th December every year with the intention of moulding a safe Sri Lanka. This year National Safety Day commemoration was held under the patronage of Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne. It was organized by the Ministry of Disaster Management. The support of the Disaster Management Centre and the Kalutara District Secretariat...

Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana has said that the Police are ready to provide the necessary security to the Baduraliya Hospital at any time. Only the destitute patients are inconvenienced by the closure of the Hospital. SSP Ajith Rohana mentioned that they cannot endorse attempts made by certain elements attempting to exploit the incident to achieve parochial political aims.The Police Media Spokesman mentioned that a strike...

Trains are slated to operate to Palai from Colombo after a lapse of 23 years. The maiden journey is scheduled to take place next month.The Yaal Devi train is now operating on the Northern rail track up to Kilinochchi. Work on the rail track from Kilinochchi to Palai has already been completed. The installation of the signal network has now entered the final stage. LTTE terrorism brought to a complete halt the operation of trains...

Budgets of many Local Councils had been approved with a majority of votes.The budget of the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha was unanimously approved with the support of the Opposition. Chairman Asela Bandara Ekanayake presented the budget. The budget was seconded by Anura Seneviratne Opposition Leader of the Local Body representing the United National Party. The Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha has 22 members.Next year’s budget of the Hanguranketha...

Some seem to have forgotten the massive destruction unleashed by the tiger terrorists in the country throughout 30 years. Some are willfully attempting to forget these incidents, while some are determined to draw back the country to that dark era. The entire country is being appraised so that such a calamity would not be experienced again. The episodes are being recalled so that such a dark period may not recur in the country.Five...

Today is the Christmas day on which the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated. The Christmas was ushered in last midnight with the pealing of church bells. The midnight masses were held at all churches in the world simultaneous to the Vatican. Pope Francis used his first Christmas Day address to urge access for humanitarian aid in Syria. He told thousands of pilgrims in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican to pray for a peaceful end...

Consumer support is essential in controlling the sale of foods that have exceeded their date of expiry or that are unfit for consumption.Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority Rumy Marzook said that the flying squad has been highly efficient. 8000 -8500 outlets have been raided throughout the country. The consumers should examine the commodities that they purchase. Most of the commodities available at the market have well...

In his Christmas message the President has stated that all Christians in Sri Lanka today have the freedom to celebrate Christmas.The President stated that this is the beginning of the Christian teaching of universal love and peace among all people that has touched the minds of millions through history. He said that Christmas sends the important messages of simplicity in life, kindness to all, and care for nature and all beings...

Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has stated that there are no places of origin in the north and east as those are places of birth. In a special Christmas message he said that it is important to substantiate their right to live in those areas.He said that people should resolve to live in harmony discarding all communal and religious differences.He said that Christmas is not an occasion to cater to the...

The LTTE caused colossal damage to the country for thirty years. The chain of violence started on 25th December 1990 with the killing of a soldier. The terrorists attacked a group of soldiers who were on duty in Paranthan area killing four of them on 25th December 1999. On the same day a bunker of the security forces was attacked in Vavuniya killing two soldiers. The terrorists triggered a claymore explosion in Meeyankulam on...

Consumer support is essential in controlling the sale of foods that have exceeded their date of expiry or that are unfit for consumption. Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority Rumy Marzook said that the flying squad has been highly efficient. 8000 -8500 outlets have been raided throughout the country. The consumers should examine the commodities that they purchase. Most of the commodities available at the market have well...

The National Safety Day will be observed tomorrow. The 9th anniversary of the Tsunami disaster will be observed tomorrow. Thousands of lives were lost in various coastal areas including the south on 26th December 2004 due to the Tsunami. Substantial damage was also caused to property. Those who lost their lives due to various disasters including the Tsunami will be commemorated tomorrow.Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said the ceremony...

A network of surveillance cameras has been installed in trains. Minster Kumara Welgama inaugurated the CCTV camera network covering Maradana and Fort railway stations to provide protection to the commuters and to monitor the train operations. It was installed at the expenditure of 37 million rupees. The technological support was extended by the Moratuwa University. The network consisting of 84 cameras contributes to the smooth...

Measures are being taken to prepare a Public Relations Plan with regard to the kidney disease prevailing in the north-central province. A media briefing was held in Anuradhapura to raise awareness in the people and to prepare a Public RelationsPlan. The media briefing was held under the patronage of Dr. Asanka Ranasinghe, head of the kidney disease control unit in the north-central province. The media briefing was planned by...

An agreement has been reached on granting nursing degrees. President of the Public Service United Nurses Union Ven. Muruttetuwe Ananda Thera said that the expert committee appointed for the purpose has agreed on this measure.He said that a unanimous decision was made at a discussion held yesterday under the patronage of the Health Secretary Nihal Jayatillake upgrade the post basic training school to an institute that offer degrees....

Due to the political turmoil in Bangladesh, there is heavy speculation that the upcoming ICC World T20 in March 2014 could be shifted to India. Sources inform that Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International stadium in Ranchi have been kept on stand-by.A decision on whether to shift base or retain Bangladesh as the hosts for the tournament is expected to be taken soon when the Asian Cricket...

Dale Steyn’s four-year reign as the world’s best Test bowler has been ended by countryman Vernon Philander. South African Philander, moved top of the International Cricket Council’s rankings after finishing with 7-129 in last week’s drawn first Test against India in Johannesburg. He became the fastest South African to reach 100 Test wickets in 19 matches. Proteas fast bowler Steyn, who has taken 341 Test wickets at an average...

“47 Ronin” is a 2013 American fantasy action film depicting a fictional account of the forty-seven Ronin, a real-life group of samurai in 18th-century Japan who avenge the murder of their master. Produced by Universal Studios, the film is directed by Carl Erik Rinsch and stars Keanu Reeves, Rinko Kikuchi, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroyuki Sanada and an ensemble of other Japanese actors. Filming started in Budapest in March 2011; it moved...

Who is the boss who asked for sexual bribe to show tele?Ranjan's 'dada mas' 'nili mas' story Member of the Opposition Ranjan Ramanayaka made special revelations about the decline of of the field of tele-drama in the modern day under topic of Culture and Arts Affairs at the budget debate in parliament on December 17th. He brought out the 'nili...