Caught on Camera: Elderly pedestrian hit in Panadura motorcycle street race
A video circulating on social media shows two motorcyclists allegedly racing on Solomon Mawatha in the Wekada area of Panadura, resulting in an elderly pedestrian being struck while walking along the side of the road. The footage, shows two motorbikes…
Former Test cricketer becomes 4th Sri Lankan to 1,000 first-class wickets
Sri Lanka’s Malinda Pushpakumara has entered elite company in domestic cricket, becoming only the fourth Sri Lankan to reach 1,000 wickets in first-class cricket. Pushpakumara achieved the milestone to join an exclusive list led by Muttiah Muralidaran (1,374 wickets), Rangana…
CBSL rates: Rupee weakens further against the US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (19 Jan) compared to Friday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.67 to Rs. 305.95 while the…
925 arrested in islandwide “Ratama Ekata” operations on Sunday
925 suspects were arrested during islandwide drug prevention operations on Sunday (18) under the “Ratama Ekata” national campaign, Police said. A total of 932 raids were conducted, with detention orders obtained for 23 suspects and 2 individuals referred for rehabilitation….
Strategic minerals fuel India’s renewable ambitions
Indo-African relations are being redefined as New Delhi forges partnerships with the continent to secure rare earth elements, the much-coveted metals crucial for modern-day high-tech, green energy and defence industries. The partners are developing a symbiotic relationship to meet their…
Namal warns against ethnic framing of religious devotion
Acts of religious devotion should not be interpreted as ethnic or nationalist behaviour, stating that long-standing pilgrimage traditions span regions and communities. Rajapaksa, the national organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, made the remarks while addressing a public meeting…
Japan protests against Chinese resource development in East China Sea
China has initiated construction of a new natural resource development structure in the East China Sea between China and Japan, the Japanese foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday, adding it has lodged a “strong protest” with China. The…
Bangladesh’s ‘miracle’ running out of time?
For nearly 50 years, Bangladesh has been one of the world’s favourite outliers. Born in the trauma of 1971 with a shattered economy and a population of 75 million, the country was summarily dismissed as a “basket case.” Yet, through…
Sarvesh Suri Appointed IFC Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific
Sarvesh Suri is named World Bank’s International Finance Corporation’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific, bringing 25 years of global investment and development expertise as well as a proven track record of fostering public-private collaborations. In making the…
Bangladesh face T20 World Cup Exit as ICC issues Final Ultimatum
The ICC will take a final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup by January 21, following discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), according to ESPNcricinfo. The ICC has informed the BCB that a call…