Why ICC is facing criticism over T20 World Cup Super 8 Format
The International Cricket Council is facing criticism over the format of the Super 8 stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup, with detractors arguing that the pre-seeding system has created an imbalance in the tournament. Under the format, all four…
CID complaint seeks fresh probe into Gregory Lake aircraft crash
A complaint has been lodged to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking a fresh probe into the aircraft crash at Gregory Lake, amid claims that the Civil Aviation Authority’s investigation report is contradictory and fails to adequately address the pilot’s qualifications….
Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to examine PC electoral system
An 11-member Special Parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed to examine and report on the electoral system to be used for Provincial Council elections and to submit proposals and recommendations. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament on Friday (20) that…
Landslide warning issued for two districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for two districts. The NBRO said the warning is effective from 8:00 a.m. today (Feb. 20) until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. Accordingly, residents in the Nildandahinna and Walapane Divisional Secretariat…
Maithree Wickremesinghe fails to appear before CID
Former First Lady Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has informed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that she is unable to appear before its Financial Crimes Investigation Division today (Feb. 20). She had been summoned to appear before…
Four including Dutch national killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including a Dutch national, were killed in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (Feb. 19) in the Theldeniya, Padiyatalawa, Welipenna and Bandaragama police areas, police said. In Moragahamula along the Kandy–Padiyatalawa road, a motorcycle attempting to overtake a…
Low-Pressure system persists, heavy shower in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology says a low-pressure area continues to persist over the southwest Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, influencing weather conditions across the island. Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North Central, Eastern,…
Sri Lanka plans house arrest law to ease severe prison overcrowding
Sri Lanka’s government is drafting legislation to allow suspects to be placed under house arrest instead of being remanded in custody as part of efforts to address severe prison overcrowding, the justice minister said Thursday. Justice and National Integration Minister…
“AI must promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind.” – President AKD
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GMOA meets Asgiri-Malwathu Mahanayaka Theras over healthcare concerns
A delegation from the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) met the Mahanayake Theras at the Malwathu and Asgiriya Maha Viharas in Kandy to discuss challenges facing Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system. During the meeting at the Malwathu Maha Vihara, the…