Pakistan request T20I series in Sri Lanka ahead of 2026 World Cup
Pakistan have requested to tour Sri Lanka in January 2026 for a three-match T20 International series, with discussions between the two cricket boards currently underway, according to Pakistan’s Express Tribune. The series has been proposed for January 8, 10, and…
“If Not India, Who?” Palestine Envoy Asks New Delhi To Lead Gaza Reconstruction
Palestine’s Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh urged New Delhi to use its relationship with Israel constructively – including to press for accountability – and to be a major partner in any reconstruction plan for Gaza New Delhi: Palestine’s Ambassador…
As US shuts doors, India-UK partnership can be a launch pad for growth
With Starmer’s visit and CETA in place, the UK market offers significant opportunities for India. But reduced tariffs alone will not translate into exports unless matched with structural reforms that promote India’s competitiveness UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to…
Pakistani Taliban attacks on security forces kill more than 20 in restive northwest
Pakistani Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for separate attacks that killed 20 security officers and three civilians in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that borders Afghanistan. Friday’s attacks came hours after the Afghan Taliban government accused Pakistan of “violating Kabul’s…
French Ambassador meets JVP General Secretary, commends NPP Government’s reform efforts
French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Rémi Lambert met Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvi Silva n Monday (13) at the party headquarters in Pelawatte, attaramulla, where discussions focuseening bilateral ties and supporting Sri Lanka’s reform program under the National…
Palestinians celebrate as prisoners are released by Israel under ceasefire deal
Palestinians celebrated on Monday as Israel began releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinians from prison in exchange for Hamas’s freeing of Israeli hostages under a breakthrough ceasefire deal in Gaza. Hundreds cheered as two buses carrying dozens of released prisoners arrived in…
Navy arrests 45 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing
Forty-five (45) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities have been apprehended along with 11 dinghies, 02 canoes and 01 cab in multiple locations across Sri Lanka from 29th September to 07th October 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. …
Coca-Cola Appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives
Mario Perera – Country Head, Coca-Cola Sri Lanka and the Maldives The Coca-Cola Company today announced the appointment of Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With over 14 years of experience in the food and…
SC finds 6 police officers guilty of torturing, framing bus operator
The Supreme Court has ruled that six officers of the Kottawa Police violated the fundamental rights of a private bus operator by unlawfully arresting, assaulting, and falsely accusing him of possessing heroin. The ruling, delivered on Monday (13) by Justice…
Maithripala records statement for 5 hours at Bribery Commission
Former President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Monday (13) to provide a statement related to an alleged financial fraud. Sirisena remained at the Commission for approximately five hours, recording the…