Viral finger-click dismissal sparks cheating investigation in English Club
A cricket league in England has launched an investigation after a viral video appeared to show a fielder clicking his fingers to deceive the umpire into awarding a batter out. The incident occurred during a North Yorkshire and South Durham…
IMF-proposed additional taxes not needed now: Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had proposed introducing two additional taxes, but added that they were not necessary at present as the Government’s revenue performance had exceeded targets. Speaking to…
Heat alert issued for Eastern Province and five districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Wednesday (29), warning that the heat index is expected to reach the ‘Caution level’ in parts of the Eastern Province and five districts. The advisory covers the Eastern Province…
Kelani Valley rail services, Nawala-Narahenpita road crossing to close this weekend
Train services on the Kelani Valley railway line will be disrupted and the Nawala-Narahenpita Road level crossing will be closed from 7.00 p.m. on Aug. 1 until 8.00 p.m. on Aug. 2 due to urgent repair work, the Department of…
Lal Wijenayake voiced objections, but Govt reached consensus: Justice Minister
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has rejected claims of divisions within the National People’s Power (NPP) over the Government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of superior court judges. Responding to recent comments by senior NPP lawyer Lal Wijenayake, Nanayakkara said…
Charith Abeysinghe remanded after failing to meet bail conditions
Former SJB Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe was taken back into prison custody after failing to meet the bail conditions imposed by the court. Earlier on Monday, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court granted bail to three suspects, including attorney Rakhitha Rajapaksha and…
U-23 to U-21 switch among key cricket development proposals by SLC
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee has announced a series of cricket development initiatives aimed at improving coaching, umpiring, pitch preparation and player development across the country. Speaking at the committee’s monthly media briefing, Cricket Committee Chairman Sidath Wettimuny…
Inside SLC’s proposed new constitution: 14-member board, fewer voters, independent chairman
The proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will establish a 14-member governing board comprising seven elected members and seven independently appointed members, the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee said. Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne and Cricket Committee Chairman…
US Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan visits Sri Lanka
U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan is leading a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Sri Lanka from July 27-30, aimed at strengthening the bilateral partnership and advancing shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific region. According to the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Houlahan and the…
Sri Lanka Women secure 2-1 ODI series victory against Pakistan
Sri Lanka Women have clinched the ODI series 2-1 after defeating Pakistan Women by 8 wickets in the third and final ODI played in Hambantota today. Pakistan were bowled out for 187 in 40 overs before Sri Lanka chased down…