Bangladesh vs ICC: T20 World Cup Standoff Explodes
Bangladesh has reiterated it will not play its matches in India at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, insisting its fixtures be shifted to Sri Lanka despite the International Cricket Council rejecting the request. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)…
100 Years of Cinema: Stamp featuring Iranganie Serasinghe unveiled
A commemorative stamp marking 100 years of Sri Lankan cinema, featuring the image of veteran actress Iranganie Serasinghe, was unveiled. The national celebration was held yesterday (21) at the premises of the National Film Corporation to mark 79 years of…
CSE contributes Rs. 25 million to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
The Colombo Stock Exchange has contributed Rs. 25 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund. The relevant cheque was handed over to the Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, by the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange, Dimuthu Abeyesekera,…
BOI charts northern growth strategy at investment summit
The Northern Province took centre stage in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape as it hosted the Northern Investment Summit 2026 on January 21 and 22. Held under the theme “Building a Resilient, Inclusive, and Globally Connected Northern Economy,” the two-day summit…
Children among several missing after landslide hits New Zealand campground
Search and rescue teams were working on Thursday to locate several people, including children, reported missing after a landslide struck a campground on New Zealand’s northern coast amid record rainfall. The landslide hit a campsite at Mount Maunganui, flattening tents…
Police seek public help to arrest gunman in Kohuwala schoolgirl shooting
Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect connected to the incident in Kohuwala on December 30, 2025, in which an attempt was made to murder a 16‑year‑old girl by shooting her. Preliminary investigations have revealed the gunman responsible…
Woman killed after being hit by bus in Pettah
A female pedestrian has died after being struck by a passenger transport bus near the private bus stand at Bastian Mawatha, Pettah, last evening. According to the Police, the woman who had sustained injuries in the accident later died after…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate reaches Rs. 313
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 Jan), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate moving to Rs. 313 in some banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate…
Murder plot: Wimal stirs controversy at Nandana Gunathilaka’s funeral
Former minister Wimal Weerawansa has made a controversial disclosure concerning the death of former politician Nandana Gunathilaka, revealing details of a letter Gunathilaka had shared before his passing. Addressing the media at Gunathilaka’s funeral, Weerawansa said the late politician had…
Man arrested with Rs. 16.5M worth of illegal cigarettes
A 47‑year‑old man was arrested at a house in Wellampitiya yesterday for the possession of 165,200 Manchester‑type cigarettes illegally imported into the country, valued at Rs. 16.52 million. The suspect was arrested during a joint raid conducted by the Sri…