Zimbabwe appoint new Test and ODI captain
Zimbabwe pacer Richard Ngarava has been appointed as the new Test and ODI captain, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced in their statement on 20 December. The 27-year-old made his international debut in 2017 in an ODI against Afghanistan and has since…
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ : President holds special discussion
A special discussion was held today (20) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ programme and to examine challenges…
Public assistance helpdesk established at Galle Face for the Festive Season
Ministry of Defence Establishes Public Assistance Helpdesk at Galle Face for the Festive Season Under the direction of the Secretary Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), a dedicated Public Assistance Helpdesk will be established commencing on 21 December 2025, in…
India’s squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026 announced
Defending champions and co-hosts India have named their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7. The hosts enter the tournament aiming to clinch a record third title. Suryakumar Yadav is set to…
Representing Sri Lankan Design Excellence on the Global Stage: Urbanspace Wins Best Condo Interior Design at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025
Urbanspace, an award-winning Sri Lankan luxury interior design brand, has proudly represented the country on the international stage by being named Winner – Best Condo Interior Design (Sri Lanka) at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand…
11 key announcements by President AKD in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday outlined a wide-ranging disaster recovery and livelihood restoration programme in Parliament, announcing the largest supplementary estimate in recent history as the government moves to rebuild communities affected by recent floods and landslides. Presenting a…
India–Sri Lanka Strategic Past & Prosperous Future
By Ankit K – Asst Professor in International Relations, National Defence University, India India–Sri Lanka economic relations have evolved from a security-driven partnership into a comprehensive framework for shared prosperity. Anchored by the 2000 India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, bilateral…
Over 200 Magistrates and Judges Gather for Judicial Officers Conference 2025
The Annual Conference of Judicial Officers 2025 commenced today gathering over 200 Magistrates and District Court Judges from across the nation. This year’s conference focuses on the timely theme, ‘Advancing Judicial Efficiency and Effectiveness in the Digital Era’, a…
SLPP sheds light on Dhammika Perera’s aborted 2024 Presidential Bid
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) had initially planned to field prominent businessman Dhammika Perera as its presidential candidate at the 2024 election, the party’s General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said. Speaking during a television interview on December 18, Kariyawasam said…