Sri Lanka T20 Squad : Two key changes, KJP dropped
2026-01-18
Batter Kusal Janith Perera and fast bowler Nuwan Tushara have been dropped from Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the upcomingContinue Reading
Politician Nandana Gunatilake passed away
2026-01-18
Former JVP MP and one-time presidential candidate Nandana Gunatilleke has passed away at the age of 64 while receiving treatmentContinue Reading
Cricket Ireland reveals ICC stance on Bangladesh request to join Sri Lanka group
2026-01-18
Ireland have rejected a proposal to swap groups with Bangladesh at the upcoming T20 World Cup, after receiving firm assurancesContinue Reading
Trump imposes tariffs on 8 countries over refusal to sell Greenland
2026-01-17
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose additional tariffs on several European countries, linking the measures to whatContinue Reading
Protest in Kandy demands action over Ambuluwawa environmental damage
2026-01-17
A group of civil activists in Kandy staged a protest today, demanding legal action against those responsible for environmental destructionContinue Reading
Fatal illegal motorcycle racing crash caught on camera
2026-01-17
A fatal road accident was reported in Horana after two racing motorcyclists collided with a car, police said. A 17-year-oldContinue Reading
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh suggest major move impacting Sri Lanka group
2026-01-17
If the International Cricket Council (ICC) approves the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request for a group swap ahead of theContinue Reading
SL Hajj Committee faces court challenge over 2026 arrangements
2026-01-17
Legal action has been initiated against Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Hajj Committee, with a statutorily recognised association of tour operatorsContinue Reading
The Food Harbour launched at Colombo Port City
2026-01-17
The Food Harbour, a newly launched open-air food and beverage destination, was officially inaugurated last evening at Colombo Port City,Continue Reading
‘Unthinkable’ history as Pakistan team pulls off crazy 232-year cricket first
2026-01-17
Pakistan Television (PTV) pulled off a historic feat in first-class cricket on Saturday, successfully defending the lowest total ever recordedContinue Reading
World’s Largest Natural Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled in Sri Lanka
2026-01-17
A massive natural purple star sapphire discovered in Sri Lanka has been formally introduced into the global scientific and culturalContinue Reading
Sajith tells PM: Opposition not against reforms, but against vulgarising education
2026-01-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday said the opposition is not against education reforms, but strongly opposes what he describedContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya cools to 8.0°C as dry weather expected around the country
2026-01-17
Sri Lanka’s lowest temperature in the past 24 hours was recorded in Nuwara Eliya at 8.0°C, according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Three key updates from Traffic Police
2026-01-17
Police have announced that strict legal action will be taken against buses, three-wheelers and other vehicles that fail to removeContinue Reading
Train services to East restored as cyclone-hit routes reopen
2026-01-17
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to resume several train services, including the Night Mail trains to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, whichContinue Reading
President targets racist forces in both South & North at Jaffna Event
2026-01-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday warned that the government will not allow racism to resurface in Sri Lanka, statingContinue Reading
Boossa prison unrest brought under control; inmates to be transferred
2026-01-17
A group of detainees who climbed onto the rooftop of D Ward at the Boossa Prison and engaged in unrulyContinue Reading
More cartons than clothes: cigarette smuggling foiled at airport
2026-01-17
A suspect has been arrested with a large stock of illegal cigarettes during a raid carried out by the AirportContinue Reading