Teen driver killed as Sri Lanka police open fire on fleeing van in north
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a police shooting in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna district early Tuesday after officers opened fire on a van that allegedly failed to stop at a checkpoint, police said. The incident occurred in the early…
President AKD thanks Pakistan PM as India–Pakistan match confirmed
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif after confirmation that the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo will go ahead, saying Sri Lanka appreciates the efforts of the ICC and all parties to ensure the…
Breaking: Pakistan Govt gives permission to play India Vs Pakistan
Pakistan will play the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match on February 15, following consultations with the ICC, PCB and BCB, and requests from Sri Lanka and other friendly nations. The decision was taken after Pakistan PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was…
India vs Pakistan: Sri Lankan President AKD speaks to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Monday during a telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed matters related to T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and India. The Sri Lankan President requested the Prime Minister that…
Pakistan & Bangladesh: Statement from ICC
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Press Note Media release The International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have concluded an open, constructive and congenial dialogue. This dialogue covered several matters, including but…
Breaking : Bangladesh asks Pakistan to play India
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested Pakistan to go ahead with the scheduled ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against India on 15 February, saying the fixture would be in the best interest of the entire global cricket…
T20 World Cup : Another Injury Replacement announced
Adil approved as replacement for Singh in USA squad Media release The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ehsan Adil as a replacement for Jasdeep Singh in the USA squad. Adil, who has…
Opposition Leader alleges systematic targeting of monks, farmers and disabled war veterans
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Monday accused the government of acting vindictively against all sections of society, alleging a sustained campaign targeting religious leaders, farmers, war veterans and vulnerable communities. Issuing a special statement, Premadasa said the government was pursuing…
Sri Lanka and EU to convene 27th Joint Commission in Colombo
Sri Lanka and the European Union will hold the 27th session of the EU–Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo on Feb. 12, 2026, to review and strengthen cooperation across a range of priority areas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign…
India supports 300 Sri Lankan O-Level students with scholarships
The 14th Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship Award Ceremony, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya, provided financial assistance to 300 Sri Lankan students who excelled in the G.C.E. Ordinary Level…