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Prostitution is not as widespread in Sri Lanka as in some neighbouring countries. [4] It is estimated that there are 40,000 prostitutes (known as "ගණිකාව" (Ganikawa)) [5] in the country, [6] and nearly half of them operate in Colombo. [7] Child Sex tourism [4] [8] and human trafficking [9] are problems in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka's previous worst was 71 just over 20 years ago in Kandy against Pakistan. England routed South Africa in 75 balls in 1924. Sri Lanka all out for record-low 42 in Durban cricket test
Just how badly Sri Lanka used a batter-friendly pitch, and how brilliantly medium-pacer Marco Jansen bowled for a career best 7-13, was starkly illustrated again when South Africa's second innings ...
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field. Lasith Embuldeniya and Oshada Fernando (SL) both made their Test debuts. Dimuth Karunaratne captained Sri Lanka for the first time in Tests, [26] and he also scored his 4,000th run in Test cricket. [27] Lasith Embuldeniya became the fourth bowler for Sri Lanka to take a five-wicket haul on debut in ...
This is a list of airlines currently operating in Sri Lanka. Scheduled airlines. Airline Image IATA ICAO Callsign Commenced operations Hub airport(s) Notes
No. 10 Highest: New Hampshire. Living in New Hampshire, the cradle of New England, can seem idyllic until you look at property taxes. The average property tax rate is 1.25%.
First Muslim Boys' School in Sri Lanka 15 November 1884 Sri Lanka Muslim Society Western: Colombo: Colombo: Colombo: National: Kiriella Central College 1885 Sabaragamuwa Ratnapura Ratnapura Kiriella National Southlands College, Galle: Girls' High School: 1885 [e] Wesleyan Methodist Mission: Southern: Galle: Galle: Galle: National [10] [115 ...
The president of Sri Lanka is the elected head of state and the chief executive of Sri Lanka. The president is a dominant political figure in the country. The office was created in 1972, as more of a ceremonial position. It was empowered with executive powers by the 1978 Constitution introduced by J. R. Jayewardene.