Several sections of Northern Railway Line temporarily closed from Monday
Several sections of the Northern Railway Line will be temporarily closed from Monday (19 January 2026) to facilitate reconstruction work on areas severely damaged by the recent Ditwa cyclonic storm, according to Sri Lanka Railways General Manager Mr. Ravindra Pathmapriya….
New ICC ODI team rankings
India have suffered their first home ODI series defeat to New Zealand in 37 years, after the visitors clinched the three-match series 2–1 on Sunday. New Zealand sealed the series by winning the decisive third ODI, ending a long-standing streak…
Fraudulent money transfer scams : Notice from Police
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public of a rise in fraudulent money transfer scams carried out through social media platforms and telephone calls, with victims being deceived into transferring funds to accounts linked to organised criminal networks. According to…
Central Bank highlights security features of Rs. 2,000 commemorative note
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has outlined the key security features of the Rs. 2,000 commemorative currency note issued to mark its 75th anniversary. According to the Central Bank, the note includes multiple advanced security features to help the…
Pushpendra Albe’s next film set in Sri Lanka after Joothan festival success
Indian filmmaker Pushpendra Albe is set to bring his next feature film to Sri Lanka, with the entire project scheduled to be shot in the country following the international festival success of his latest film Joothan. Albe’s upcoming film will…
Sri Lanka T20 Squad : Two key changes, KJP dropped
Batter Kusal Janith Perera and fast bowler Nuwan Tushara have been dropped from Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the upcoming series against England, a media report said, raising questions over their chances of making the national side for the T20…
Politician Nandana Gunatilake passed away
Former JVP MP and one-time presidential candidate Nandana Gunatilleke has passed away at the age of 64 while receiving treatment at the Ragama Teaching Hospital, family sources said. Gunatilleke was a prominent political figure who entered Parliament representing the Janatha…
Cricket Ireland reveals ICC stance on Bangladesh request to join Sri Lanka group
Ireland have rejected a proposal to swap groups with Bangladesh at the upcoming T20 World Cup, after receiving firm assurances from the International Cricket Council (ICC) that their original group and match schedule will remain unchanged. According to Cricbuzz, the…
Trump imposes tariffs on 8 countries over refusal to sell Greenland
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose additional tariffs on several European countries, linking the measures to what he described as global security concerns surrounding Greenland. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said countries including…
Protest in Kandy demands action over Ambuluwawa environmental damage
A group of civil activists in Kandy staged a protest today, demanding legal action against those responsible for environmental destruction in the Ambuluwawa area and calling for the repeal of the Ambuluwawa Act. The protesters also called for justice for…