Lasith Malinga requested to Extend Stint until T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya have reportedly requested fast bowling great Lasith Malinga to extend his short-term stint with the national team so he can be part of the support staff for the ICC Men’s T20 World…
Nilgala, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest, declared a protected reserve
The government has officially declared Nilgala Forest, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest spanning 40,684.99 hectares, as a protected reserve, with the gazette notification published. In a statement, Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi said steps were taken under the National Forestry…
Trump withdraws Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Board of Peace invitation
President Trump announced Thursday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace” for the war-torn Gaza Strip has been withdrawn. “Dear Prime Minister Carney,” Trump’s Truth Social post began. “Please let this Letter serve to…
China plans to provide 100 electric buses to Sri Lanka
China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says China will soon provide 100 modern luxury buses powered by electricity to the country. He explained that this decision was taken with the aim of reducing the significant environmental pollution caused by…
Former Finance Sec meet President in his new role
Asian Development Bank Alternate Executive Director Mahinda Siriwardana and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have held discussions on Sri Lanka’s economic outlook. In a post on X, Siriwardana, who served as Sri Lanka’s Treasury Secretary until June 2025, said the talks…
BOI warns of investment scam video
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a warning to stakeholders and the public regarding a fraudulent AI-generated video circulating on social media. The video features an image of the BOI Director General and CEO, Ms Renuka…
Evening showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers are expected in several provinces today, with evening showers expected in some areas, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts from today evening,…
Sri Lankan-Founded WealthOS Acquired by World’s Largest Bank JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, has agreed to acquire fintech firm WealthOS for an undisclosed sum, highlighting the growing global footprint of Sri Lankan-founded technology firms. WealthOS, headquartered in the United Kingdom, was co-founded by Sri…
Roar Global completes landmark share buyback
-Consolidates ownership to support long-term growth, marking major exit for BOV Capital Featured in the photo from L-R: Sattar Kassim – Chairman, Roar Global, Mustafa Kassim – Founder/CEO, Roar Global, Dulanga Wydeman – Director Legal Affairs, Roar Global, Rajan Anandan,…
Emotional Wellage Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Late Father
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellage delivered an emotional tribute to his late father after being named Player of the Match in Sri Lanka’s 19-run victory over England in the first One Day International. Wellage produced an outstanding all-round performance, taking…