Fatal illegal motorcycle racing crash caught on camera
A fatal road accident was reported in Horana after two racing motorcyclists collided with a car, police said. A 17-year-old rider who sustained critical injuries was pronounced dead after being admitted to hospital. Police said the accident occurred when the…
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh suggest major move impacting Sri Lanka group
If the International Cricket Council (ICC) approves the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request for a group swap ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka’s group is set to become one of the toughest in the tournament —…
SL Hajj Committee faces court challenge over 2026 arrangements
Legal action has been initiated against Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Hajj Committee, with a statutorily recognised association of tour operators challenging the handling of arrangements for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The All Ceylon Hajj Tour Operators Association (ACHTOA) has filed…
The Food Harbour launched at Colombo Port City
The Food Harbour, a newly launched open-air food and beverage destination, was officially inaugurated last evening at Colombo Port City, with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath attending as the chief guest. Conceived as Sri Lanka’s first international-standard open-air dining hub, Food…
‘Unthinkable’ history as Pakistan team pulls off crazy 232-year cricket first
Pakistan Television (PTV) pulled off a historic feat in first-class cricket on Saturday, successfully defending the lowest total ever recorded in the format during a President’s Trophy match in Karachi. PTV defended a target of just 40 runs against Sui…
World’s Largest Natural Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled in Sri Lanka
A massive natural purple star sapphire discovered in Sri Lanka has been formally introduced into the global scientific and cultural record, with experts describing it as the largest documented gemstone of its kind in the world. Known as the “Star…
Sajith tells PM: Opposition not against reforms, but against vulgarising education
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday said the opposition is not against education reforms, but strongly opposes what he described as the “vulgarisation” of education under the government’s proposed changes. Speaking at an event held under the “Husma” programme at…
NSBM Green University Inaugurates 2026 New Degree Intake on February 23
The Inauguration Ceremony of 2026 new intake of degree programmesat NSBM Green University is scheduled to be held on February 23. Even though the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination was held until January, with this timely intake, NSBM allows after…
Nuwara Eliya cools to 8.0°C as dry weather expected around the country
Sri Lanka’s lowest temperature in the past 24 hours was recorded in Nuwara Eliya at 8.0°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. According to the Met Department, Bandarawela recorded a low of 11.6°C, Badulla 14.4°C and Polonnaruwa 19.4°C. Dry weather…
Three key updates from Traffic Police
Police have announced that strict legal action will be taken against buses, three-wheelers and other vehicles that fail to remove illegal modifications fitted with dangerous devices. Police said they will obtain official prohibition orders from vehicle inspectors to take action…