2026 New year message-President Anura Kumara DissanayakeAs we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history. Despite numerous challenges, the year 2025
As we step into the New Year 2026, we do so as a nation that has shouldered the greatest reform programme and reconstruction effort in our modern history. Despite numerous challenges, the year 2025 laid the foundation for sustainable development…
On-duty police constable killed by drunk driver at New Year checkpoint
A police officer on duty for New Year celebrations was killed after being struck by a car driven by an intoxicated motorist who ignored orders to stop in southern Sri Lanka, police said. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Thursday…
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old socialist who delivered a thumping victory in November’s mayoral election, was officially sworn in during a midnight ceremony held in a subway station in New York. “Our campaign was built around listening to the people of…
Sri Lanka thanks global naval forces for humanitarian support at IFR 2025
The Sri Lanka Navy has acknowledged the invaluable support of foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations during the recent weather disaster in Sri…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Jan), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 306.75, while the…
Sri Lanka U-19 World Cup Squad announced
Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected the following 15-member Sri Lanka squad to participate in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament will be played in Namibia and Zimbabwe from 15th January to 6th February 2026. The team will…
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Update from Selectors
Sri Lanka will use the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan to assess two or three backup players in both batting and bowling ahead of finalising its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Chief Selector Pramodya Wickramasinghe said. Speaking…
SL Army restores unsafe steps on Adam’s Peak route after landslides
The Sri Lanka Army has commenced restoration of the steps that had become unsafe in the Mahagiridamba area along the main access route to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) due to the disaster situation in the country, to facilitate safe access…
France plans social media ban for children under 15: reports
France will attempt for a second time to ban children under 15 from using social media in 2026, local media and news agencies reported on Wednesday. The country has already placed curbs on mobile phones in schools attended by younger children, but they…
Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Australia have announced a provisional 15-player squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India. Mitchell Marsh captains the group and welcomes back Pat Cummins, Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly, who all missed the most recent…