The landscape of international women’s cricket continues to expand with unprecedented momentum, marked most recently by the auspicious arrival of the New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ Team on Sri Lankan soil. Touching down at the Bandaranaike International Airport on May 7, 2026, the visiting contingent was greeted with the warm hospitality that remains a hallmark of the island nation, signaling the commencement of a tour that is as strategically significant as it is historically groundbreaking. This particular excursion represents a pivotal juncture for New Zealand Cricket, as it constitutes the inaugural occasion upon which a Women’s ‘A’ side from the nation has embarked upon a comprehensive tour of the Asian continent, thereby facilitating a vital opportunity for emerging athletes to test their mettle within the demanding and distinct subcontinental conditions. The expedition, meticulously organised to foster developmental depth within the New Zealand ranks while providing high-quality competition for the host nation’s ...
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Toxic රැයක් , Mother’s Day extra special – 9th May 2026 – 5.30 PM ( NZ Event) Source : SriLankaNZ – ශ්රී ලංකන්ස්’s FB post Toxic රැයක් Make this Mother’s Day extra special සාහිත්ය, සංගීතය සහ ජීවිතය ගැන කතා කරමින් ගීතයක මිහිර විඳගන්න ඔබත් එන්න වෙලින්ටන් අහස යට දී… Wellington Show Date – 9th May 2026 Location – Aotea College Host – Wajira Jayawardena Time. – 5.30 PM Ticket Price – $30 Tickets Available From: Online: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BDIJ Aloka – +64 22 466 4059 Anu – +64 21 155 3301 Dimuthu – +64 22 096 8494 Oshad – +64 21 261 2353 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! At eLanka, we respect the rights of creators. If we have used an image you own and you’d like it removed, please email us at info@elanka.com.au and we’ll handle it promptly. ...
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The historic Nittawela Stadium in Kandy, a venue traditionally steeped in the rich heritage of Sri Lankan rugby, became the epicentre of an extraordinary display of sporting resilience and physical prowess on Sunday, 3rd of May 2026. In an encounter that was as physically demanding as it was emotionally charged, the Sri Lankan national side, affectionately known as the “Tuskers,” faced off against the New Zealand Under 85kg side in a match that served as the second leg of the prestigious Sir Graham Henry Trophy. Whilst the final scoreline of 25–10 in favour of the visitors might suggest a comfortable victory for the New Zealanders, it provides only a partial narrative of a contest defined by Sri Lankan grit, a capacity crowd’s fervour, and a disciplinary crisis that saw the New Zealanders reduced to thirteen men during the height of the second-half struggle. The Atmospheric Intensity of Nittawela Nittawela Stadium, ...
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මාරියා – Maariya (Movie) : Date Changed! (New Date: 03 May) Event Source : poojitha sanjeewa facebook මාරියා – Maariya (Movie) : Date Changed! (New Date: 03 May)ලංකාවේ දැනට ඉන්න සුපිරිම නලුවෝ 7 දෙනා එකම චිත්රපටයක, වෙනස්ම කතාවක් නවසීලන්තයේ ඉන්න ඔබට!𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 – 𝐒𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐬 (𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝟎𝟔) – 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 | May 03,𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦𝑻𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 https://newzealankans.co.nzR18 – Restricted to audiences 18+ (Contains strong and offensive language) More Info / Sponsorships:𝑷𝒐𝒐𝒋𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒂 — 021 086 33749 | 𝑨𝒏𝒋𝒖𝒌𝒂 — 022 610 0441 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! At eLanka, we respect the rights of creators. If we have used an image you own and you’d like it removed, please email us at info@elanka.com.au and we’ll handle it promptly ...
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NASA’s Epic Flight, Trump’s Epic Fumble and Asian Dilemmas-by Rajan Philips Epic Crew (L-R): Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman Christina and Christina Koch Source:Island Three hours after the spectacular Artemis II flight launch in Florida, US President Donald Trump delivered a forlorn speech from Washington. Thirty three days after starting the war against Iran as Epic Fury, the President demonstrated on national and global televisions the Epic Fumble he has made out of his Middle East ‘excursion’. It was an April Fool’s Day speech, 20 minutes of incoherent rambling with the President looking bored, confused, disengaged and dispirited. He left no one wiser about what will come next, let alone what he might do next. There was more to April Fool’s Day this year in that it brought out the nation’s good, bad and the ugly, all in a day’s swoop. The good was the Artemis II flight carrying ...
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Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz File photo of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which has now ground to a halt [BBC] Source:Island Global oil prices have risen after at least three ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to launch strikes across the Middle East in response to ongoing attacks by the US and Israel. Two vessels have been struck, and an “unknown projectile” was reported to have “exploded in very close proximity” to a third, the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) said. Iran has warned ships not to pass through the strait, which carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas. International shipping has almost come to a standstill at the strait’s entrance, with analysts warning that a prolonged conflict could push energy prices even higher. In early trade in Asia on Monday, global oil prices jumped by more than 10% ...
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Seifert, Allen fifties help New Zealand gallop to record-breaking win against UAE Tim Seifert and Finn Allen helped New Zealand soar (Cricinfo) Source:Island There was the odd hiccup or two. Glenn Phillips bowling the 18th over and giving up 27 runs. James Neesham turning a leg bye into an all-run four with an overthrow. But in the end, New Zealand wrapped up the win that was expected of them against UAE – with all ten wickets and 27 balls to spare – and look in good shape to make the Super Eights. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert knocked off the entire target of 174 by themselves. In the course of doing that, they recorded the highest partnership for any wicket, by any side, in the T20 World Cup. An even-paced pitch and its location on the square – making one side of the ground smaller than the other – resulted ...
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Diplomatic thaw in Middle East sparks hope for Sri Lankan tea exports-By Sanath Nanayakkare Iran and the Middle East are important markets for Sri Lankan tea Source:Island Amid softening diplomatic rhetoric between the United States and Iran, a senior economist told The Island Financial Review yesterday that the stability of Sri Lanka’s tea exports to the Middle East, particularly Iran, would be maintained. The economist, who closely follows regional developments, pointed to recent statements by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. President Donald Trump as signs of de-escalation. Araghchi denied plans to execute anti-government protesters, while Trump indicated he had received assurances that killings had stopped and that the U.S. was “watching the process.” “When geopolitical tensions ease, trade channels stabilise,” the economist said. “Iran and the Middle East are important markets for Sri Lankan tea. Any reduction in political risk is likely to support demand and reduce vulnerability in our ...
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