Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket after India series
Alyssa Healy, the Australia captain and one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles, will retire from all cricket after the multi-format home series against India in February-March 2026. Healy, who was named Meg…
Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations
Somalia has severed all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, annulling deals spanning key port operations, security cooperation and defence, citing “harmful actions” that undermine the country’s unity and sovereignty. After the Council of Ministers announced the decision on Monday,…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected in several provinces today, with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely at some places. Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces. Showers or…
Veteran journalist Iqbal Athas passed away
Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and defence analyst Iqbal Athas passed away early this morning. He was 81. Family sources said the funeral will be held this afternoon at the Grand Mosque cemetery in Dehiwala. His remains will lie at No….
Google-Apple New Partnership announced
Apple is joining forces with Google to power its artificial intelligence features, including a major Siri upgrade expected later this year. The multi-year partnership will lean on Google’s Gemini and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models. The post…
28-year-old shot dead by police after attempting to attack officers
A 28-year-old man was shot dead by police in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, after he allegedly obstructed the duties of police officers and attempted to attack them with a sharp weapon, police said. According to the Police Media Spokesperson, the incident occurred…
Sri Lanka’s first-ever animated film set for worldwide release as trailer drops
Mogo Studios has released the trailer of Sri Lanka’s first animated feature film, “The Secret of the Moonstone,” marking a major milestone for the country’s film and animation industry. The trailer has been unveiled for a global audience, ahead of…
Grassrooted Trust issues clarification on allegations raised in Parliament
The Grassrooted Trust has issued a statement outlining what it described as factual clarifications in response to allegations made against the organization in Parliament. The statement referred to the recent controversy involving an inappropriate weblink included in a Grade 6…
Four killed, one injured in bus–car head-on collision
Four people died and one person was injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a car in the Murasumoddai area on the Paranthan-Mullaitivu main road, police said. The fatal crash occurred when the car and a passenger…
Hambantota Port reports 175% cargo growth in 2025
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) states it closed 2025 with a 175% increase in cargo volumes, handling 8.24 million metric tonnes, up from 3.0 million in 2024. Issuing a statement, HIP said that this is despite one of the most…