B Sai Sudarshan had retired hurt during the first four-day fixture between Sri Lanka A and India A, but returned to action with an unbeaten century on day two of the second game at Galle. He was unbeaten on 104 at stumps

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Speaker Rizvi Sally and Opposition MP Rauf Hakeem attended the funeral ceremony of slain Iranian Supreme LeaderContinue Reading The post Deputy Speaker Rizvi Sally and Rauf Hakeem attend Khamenei funer

Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in strikes launched by the US and Israel. The former

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Vice President and MP Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has alleged that attempts are being made toContinue Reading The post Hizbullah urges impartial Easter probe, condemns attempts to hinder inves

The Sri Lanka Spa Association says it has lodged complaints with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the HumanContinue Reading The post Spa association alleges police harassment of licensed operators appeared first

At least 3,700 excess deaths have been reported in France, Belgium and the Netherlands following the severe heatwave that sweptContinue Reading The post More than 3,700 excess deaths linked to European heatwave appeared

Sri Lanka won the toss and made the surprise call to bat first on a North Sound surface with a fair covering of grass. West Indies  lead the two match series 1-0. Dhananjaya de Silva’s focus at the toss was on picking up

Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has come under scrutiny in the ongoing bribery investigation involving his soon, attorney Rakhitha Rajapaksa,Continue Reading The post Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Raja

Litro Gas has reduced the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders with effect from midnight today. The new prices are:Continue Reading The post Litro Gas price reduced appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has launched a new School Canteen Food Environment Policy aimed at improving nutrition and promotingContinue Reading The post Colombo launches healthy school canteen policy across 86 s

Google has been handed a European Union fine of €4.1 billion (£3.5bn) following an eight-year battle for using its Android mobile operating system to block rivals.

A delegation of the Tamil National People’s Assembly (TNPA), led by its leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, today met with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Joseph Vijay at the Tamil Nadu Government Secretariat in Ch

At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a deep ravine in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Friday, officials said.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Nirmala Rajapaksha, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana Organiser Charitha Wasantha Kumara Abeysinghe and former Airport Director o

The Railways Department has announced that two previously cancelled train services on the Kelani Valley (KV) line will resume operations from today (3).

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday (03) met veteran Tamil political leader and former Member of Parliament V. Anandasangaree. TheContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister meets veteran Tamil political leader Anan

A tractor driver was killed and two others injured after a tractor overturned in the Panaroma City area of HantanaContinue Reading The post Tractor driver killed, two injured in Kandy crash appeared first on Newswire.

A 41-year-old fisherman has died after a fishing boat capsized off the coast of Chilaw, police said. The victim, aContinue Reading The post Fisherman dies after boat capsizes off Chilaw appeared first on Newswire.

The much anticipated Juventus Training Camp organized by the Colombo Kickerz Football Academy will take place from 6th to 10th July at the CR&FC Grounds Colombo. The Camp will be  conducted by two official Juventus Acade

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the release on bail of former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Kumara Jayadeva Karannagoda, who is accused of committing acts of c

The Wildlife Conservation Department has announced that during the off-season, access to Sri Pada is strictly permitted only through two designated routes, with all visitors required to obtain an official pass.

Vedda Chief Wanaspathi Uruwarigelage Vannila Ettho’s house had been ruined by a rogue elephant on Thursday night.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Nirmala Rajapaksha, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana Organiser Charitha Wasantha Kumara Abeysinghe and former Airport Director o

Police have taken a private bus into custody and arrested its driver following a viral video showing a highly dangerous and competitive incident of reckless driving.

Sri Lanka have been hit by a spate of injuries and an illness ahead of the secondbTest  against West Indies, in North Sound, a game they must win to take something away from the series after suffering an innings defeat i

A special bilateral discussion was held on Thursday (02) morning  at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, between the Deputy Minister of Environment, Anton Jayakody, and regional representati

Substitute Goncalo Ramos’s headed goal edged Portugal into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a gripping 2-1  win against Croatia. Ramos connected with a superb pass from Rafael Leao in the fourth minute of sto

Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming series of five ODIs in the West Indies because of an ankle injury. Ben Lister has been called into the 16-man squad as Sears’ replacement and will assemble “over the coming da

Although Sri Lanka has restored macroeconomic stability and completed its sovereign debt restructuring, international investors continue to demand yields well above US Treasury benchmarks to hold the country’s debt, sign

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;ul gt; lt;li gt; lt;strong gt;Appeal Court decides the lsquo;harm rsquo; that may result from release of lsquo;transaction level rsquo; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; lt;strong gt;information during 2015-2017 outweighs lsquo;pu

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec