T20 World Cup: South Africa squad announced
The South African Men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from 07 February – 08 March. T20 International (T20I) captain Aiden Markram will…
President AKD orders timely completion of 2026 housing projects
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that all housing projects planned under the 2026 Budget allocations are completed within the stipulated timeframes and handed over to the public without delay. The President also emphasized the need to…
Sri Lanka digitizes disaster aid with new Inventory Control System
The government has taken steps to implement a modern, technology-driven Inventory Control System to ensure the swift and transparent delivery of relief assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. A special discussion on the next phase of…
Obstruction of duties : SJB Matugama PS Chairman arrested
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, a member of the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has been arrested by the Matugama Police. According to the Police, he was arrested on charges of obstructing the duties of the…
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) launches its new website
The official website of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI), featuring new enhancements, along with its news magazine, was launched yesterday (01) at the Institute. The event was held under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Dr….
Saudi Company donates Tower Light Generators for cyclone recovery efforts in Sri Lanka
Saudi Energia Company has donated eight high-capacity tower light generators valued at USD 43,000 to support recovery operations and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The donation has been made in response to an initiative…
Sajith slams Govt’s proposed electricity tariff hike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says while millions of people have been displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, the government is preparing to increase electricity tariffs by 11.57%. In a special video message, he stated that although the present government came to power…
Colombo Port records highest-ever container volume in 2025
The Ministry of Ports says the Port of Colombo recorded the highest container throughout in its history in 2025, with the annual volume reaching 8,290,000 TEUs. According to a ministry statement, this record achievement was the result of the collective…
03 more arrested in Ambalantota hit-and-run that killed Police Constable
Police say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in Ambalantota, in which a police constable was killed at a roadblock. The officer was killed early Wednesday after being struck by a…
Rival underworld gang linked to first shooting death of 2026
Police say a shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old youth in the Korathota Menikagara area of Nawagamuwa yesterday (01 Jan), had targeted associates of the underworld figure known as “Kudu Duminda” of Borella. According to Ada Derana, Police investigations reveal that…