Canadian police say 10 dead in British Columbia school shooting
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said that 10 people, including the suspected shooter, have been killed in a shooting at a high school in the province of British Columbia, with more people injured. The Tumbler Ridge RCMP said in…
Kayts van shooting : Police now say suspect was 19 not 17
Sri Lanka Police say the driver of a van who was shot in Kayts by the Police yesterday for failing to heed orders to stop for inspection was a 19-year-old youth. Previously, it was reported that a 17-year-old driver had…
CEB Restructuring: 24 Unions warn of action
Twenty‑four electricity sector trade unions, consisting of employees who have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), have warned of trade union action if the government gazettes the date for restructuring the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) without providing acceptable solutions…
Changes planned for top roles in state institutions
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions. Addressing the post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, he said the government is currently discussing which officials should be replaced. “The government intends to…
Free Entry for Australia Vs Ireland game at RPS today
The public will be granted free entry to witness the Australia vs. Ireland match, scheduled to be played today in Colombo. Accordingly, spectators may enter the ground via Gates 4 and 5 of the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS),…
Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 February 2026 The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from tomorrow (12th). Except for a few showers in the Ampara, Batticaloa, Monaragala and Hambantota districts, mainly…
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 – Points Table
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T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga’s replacement announced
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Dushan Hemantha as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga in the Sri Lanka squad. Hemantha, who has played five ODIs and three T20Is, was named as a…
Special security in place for India-Pakistan T20 WC match in Colombo
Special security arrangements have been put in place for the high-profile India-Pakistan Twenty20 cricket match scheduled to be held in Colombo on Feb. 15, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet decision media briefing, Minister…
Govt to launch pilot project introducing A/C buses for persons with special needs
The government has approved a pilot project to introduce 10 air-conditioned, low-floor buses equipped with special facilities for persons with special needs. The initiative will be implemented using funds allocated under the Clean Sri Lanka Project, with the aim of…