Sri Lanka suffer heavy 4–0 defeat to Thailand in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s hopes of breaking a decades-long winless run against Thailand were dashed today after suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat in Colombo. Coming into the match with history already against them — having never beaten Thailand in seven previous meetings…
Rush Lanka Group Achieves CIDA LB1 Grade – The Highest Recognition for Property Developers in Sri Lanka
Rush Lanka Group has officially obtained the CIDA LB1 Grade – Property Developer certification, the highest level of recognition awarded for construction excellence in Sri Lanka. Last year, the company held the LB4 Grade, and within a short period, it…
Pakistan star batter fined for ICC Code of Conduct breach
Pakistan’s batting stalwart Babar Azam has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for a Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct breach. The 31-year-old has been found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for…
Sri Lanka, China’s Hainan Province explore new Trade links
Sri Lanka and China’s Hainan Province have held talks in Colombo aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and expanding opportunities for cooperation ahead of a major consumer goods expo in China next year. Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development…
Indian Actress removes Breast implants after Doctors link them to Chronic Pain
Indian actor and model Sherlyn Chopra says she has undergone surgery to remove her breast implants after months of chronic back, chest and shoulder pain that doctors linked to the weight of the implants. Chopra, 38, announced the decision in…
Sri Lanka to Host ‘Aqua Planet – International Expo 2025’
Sri Lanka will host “Aqua Planet – Sri Lanka, International Expo 2025” from November 21–23 at Lotus Tower, bringing together global fisheries experts, researchers, and industry professionals. The expo will highlight the country’s aquatic resources with a focus on sustainability,…
Islandwide online traffic fine payments by year-end : Transport Minister
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says online payment of traffic spot fines will soon be available islandwide. “Traffic fines can now be paid online, and by December 31 we expect this facility to be accessible across the entire country,” the Minister…
New Regulations for Female Hotel and Restaurant Staff Working at Night
The government will submit an amendment to Parliament allowing women above 18 working in hotels and restaurants to serve after 6 p.m. and before 6 a.m. The change will be made under the Shop and Office Employees Act. Cabinet has…
Government approves 9 new Health Sector Projects
The Cabinet has approved 9 major health sector development projects as part of the 2026 Public Investment Program. The projects include the National Oral Health Census, new multi-storey buildings for several hospitals, expansion of radiology facilities, and construction of Sri…
Animal rights group decries caged, starved monkeys in Thumpane
The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over a video circulating on social media showing large numbers of terrified monkeys, along with the dead and dying, incarcerated in cages in Thumpane. The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri…