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Sri Lanka Cricket’s New ‘Team Kit’ designed by Moose Clothing launched

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), in partnership with Moose Clothing Company, the Official Cricket Clothing Partner of SLC, today unveiled the newly designed team jerseys across all formats.  Crafted using advanced, newly developed fabrics, the jerseys feature refined design elements to…

Govt working to capture international gem and jewellery market – PM

PM Harini Amarasuriya says that although Sri Lanka has already gained international recognition for gems and jewellery, exports have not grown to the expected level. The Prime Minister said that the government is working to establish stable policies to enable…

President reviews 2025 sports budget, plans 2026 priorities

A review on the implementation of the 2025 budget allocations for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, together with preliminary discussions on the 2026 budget proposals, was held at the Presidential Secretariat today (15) under the patronage of President…

Experts warn rise in health issues linked to Skin Whitening Creams

Specialist doctor Deepthi Fernando says there is a rapid increase in the number of patients affected by skin whitening creams in Sri Lanka. She made the remark while addressing a media briefing held today (15) on the progress review and…

New IGP meets President AKD

Newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (15). According to the President’s Office, the President extended his best wishes to the new IGP, who, in turn, presented a…

Former SL domestic cricketer banned for five years by ICC

Former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all cricket for five years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. Saman was among eight people charged in…

Protest held against genocide in Palestine

A protest was staged in Colombo today calling for an end to the ongoing genocide in Palestine.  Protesters were seen holding placards and banners displaying various messages, including the starvation of children in Gaza. They further urged Israel to stop…

Power cut at Modi-inaugurated Dambulla cold storage

A group of former MPs have pointed out that the Dambulla Agro cold storage complex, inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April this year, has been issued an electricity bill amounting to Rs. 8,409,000, even before beginning operations….

Police clash with protesters in Maharagama

A tense situation was reported in Maharagama today after the Police clashed with a group of youths protesting against agreements between the government and India. A group of Police officers were seen forcibly removing banners and posters put up on…

Harsha slams Govt for twisting comments on India

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has slammed the government and its allies for attempting to destroy his political image by twisting his recent comments on India.  In a video message, MP Harsha de Silva said that the government and its…