Scholarships to the United States of America For Sri Lankan Citizens
Scholarships to the United States of America for Sri Lankan Citizens The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC) is pleased to announce the awards competition for several Fulbright scholarship/fellowship opportunities for Sri Lankan citizens to study, conduct research, teach and…
Pakistan T20 World Cup squad announced: Key player omitted
Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Led by Salman Agha, the 2009 winners will be making a push for their second title in the marquee tournament starting…
IFC Invests $166 Million in 3 Sri Lankan Banks to Support Businesses
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a high-impact investment program of $166 million to support Sri Lankan businesses and accelerate the country’s…
From travel bag to drug bag: 8kg of kush seized at BIA
A 37-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport with more than 8 kilograms of kush, police said. The suspect was taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau’s airport unit early on January 25 following a tip-off….
Woman found murdered in Beragala forest reserve
A 46-year-old woman has been found murdered in the Mahaoya police division, with her body discovered in a forest reserve in the Peragal area, police said. Police said investigations were launched after a complaint was received on January 24 that…
Three arrested at BIA with Rs. 134 million worth narcotics
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (25) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau while attempting to exit Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, with a large stock of narcotics. A search of five pieces…
Weather today: Afternoon showers expected in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 January 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Several spells of showers may occur in North-western…
Car flips on Southern Expressway: One dead, two injured
A woman was killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Southern Expressway on Saturday evening, police said. The accident occurred when a car travelling from Colombo towards Mattala veered off the road, hit the left-side safety barrier…
First reaction from Scotland after receiving surprise T20 World Cup slot
Scotland have confirmed their participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following an invitation from the International Cricket Council, with Cricket Scotland Chair Wilf Walsh saying the team is “willing and ready to go” for the global tournament in…
Vesak Festival to be held on May 30
The Vesak Festival for 2026 will be held on May 30, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Prof. Chandana Abeyratne has informed the Mahanayake Theras of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters. The minister said the decision was…