World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
Nahid Rana took a five-for as Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs in the first Test on an absorbing fifth day at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing 268, Pakistan were all-out for 163 in 52.5 overs with Nahid…
Vijay thanks Sri Lankan President AKD for congratulatory message
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has thanked Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for congratulating him on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In a message posted on X, Vijay said he was “deeply…
Sri Lanka to sign MoUs with Belarus during Foreign Minister’s official visit
Sri Lanka is set to sign several agreements and memoranda of understanding with the Republic of Belarus during an official visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath from May 12 to 15. The Cabinet has granted approval for…
Suspect arrested in connection with murder of Galle Police Inspector
Sri Lanka Police have taken into custody a 38‑year‑old resident of Meetiyagoda suspected of transporting the gunman involved in the fatal shooting of Police Inspector D. Balendrasinghe, who was actively engaged in operations against organized crime. According to the Police,…
Galle National Hospital refutes claims of stent shortage
The National Hospital in Galle has refuted media reports citing Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s claims of a stent shortage at the facility. Issuing a statement, the Hospital said stenting and angiograms for cardiac patients are continuing as normal, with adequate…
Tony Pellé Crafts Over 6,500 Custom Leather Pieces for Cinnamon Life
Tony Pellé, Sri Lanka’s exclusive men’s leather footwear brand, has successfully delivered over 6,500 custom-designed leather products for staff at Cinnamon Life, marking a major milestone in the brand’s ongoing collaboration with one of the country’s most prestigious hospitality developments….
23 monks remanded over Thailand drug smuggling case
Twenty‑three (23) monks arrested in connection with smuggling Kush and Hash drugs from Thailand were today ordered to be remanded until May 26 by Negombo Magistrate Subhani Abeysekara. The suspects were produced before the court after being taken into custody…
Airbus Deal : Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne leaves Bribery Commission
Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption after recording a statement in connection with the probe related to the Airbus deal linked to SriLankan Airlines. Piyankara Jayaratne had departed after giving a…
Near‑normal rainfall forecast for Sri Lanka during Southwest Monsoon
The Department of Meteorology has forecast near‑normal rainfall across most parts of Sri Lanka during the June to September (JJAS) 2026 southwest monsoon season, with slightly below‑normal rainfall expected in some provinces. According to the Seasonal Forecasting Division, the North…
“Praja Shakthi” National Programme Gains Momentum: Rs. 23,000 Million Worth of Projects Approved to Alleviate Poverty
It has been revealed that development projects worth Rs. 23,000 million have already been approved under the “Praja Shakthi” national initiative, the country’s premier movement for poverty alleviation. These projects are funded through the Rs. 25,000 million allocation set…