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…
Sri Lanka’s 2026 cricket calendar : Busy year ahead
Sri Lanka is set for a busy cricketing year in 2026, according to the Future Tours Programme (FTP), with the national team scheduled to play across all formats, alongside major ICC events and domestic leagues. Some tours and match dates,…
New UK Immigration Rules: Key Visa Changes Coming in 2026
Several major changes to the UK immigration system are set to take effect in 2026, as the British government moves ahead with reforms outlined in its 2025 Immigration White Paper, according to official policy documents and parliamentary briefings. Under the…
MTV is ending its music channels after 44 years
MTV is shutting down its 24-hour music channels in many regions worldwide after today, 44 years after the brand’s initial launch. This closure affects dedicated music channels like MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live, but…
Series of road accidents leave five dead across Sri Lanka
At least five people were killed in separate road accidents across Sri Lanka on Dec. 31, police said, as multiple fatal crashes involving motorcycles were reported from several police divisions. In the first incident, a 44-year-old man was killed in…
Rs 10,000 bribe : Police officer arrested
A police sub-inspector attached to the Kinniya Police Station has been arrested on allegations of bribery, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption said Thursday. The officer was taken into custody by investigators of the Commission to Investigate…
Weather today: Rain expected in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 January 2026 Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Central, North-central and Uva provinces. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central…