ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table
In a dominant display on Thursday, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash. Pakistan were bowled out for 129 in 38.3 overs, thanks largely to Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Chasing 130, Bangladesh reached…
Plastic drinking and feeding bottles : New regulations announced
Sri Lanka will make it mandatory for all reusable plastic bottles and polymer-based feeding bottles to carry Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification from April 1, 2026, under a new directive issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). According to the…
Indian national arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA
A 23-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle in a stock of illicit cigarettes. Police Narcotics Bureau’s airport unit said its officers carried out a raid at the arrivals terminal on Wednesday…
Greta Thunberg among activists detained as Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla of boats attempting to break the blockade of Gaza and detained hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The flotilla, organized by the Global Sumud coalition, set sail with…
Rajapaksa’s Ex-CSO Neville Wanniarachchi remanded
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s ex-Chief Security Officer, Neville Wanniarachchi, has been remanded until October 17. Wanniarachchi appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today to record a statement. Following the statement he was arrested…
Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday: The Legacy of 2nd October
Mahatma Gandhi: The Great Soul of India Mahatma Gandhi, born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, India, is remembered as one of history’s greatest leaders. Known affectionately as the “Father of the Nation” in India, Gandhi dedicated…
Information DG urges timely payments to provincial journalists
The Director General of the Department of Government Information has written to the heads of media institutions, calling for timely payment of remuneration to provincial journalists. In a statement, DG H. S. K. J. Bandara said that during workshops conducted…
KFL partners with Indira Cancer Trust to fight breast cancer this October
Strength, Spirit, and Solidarity: KFL Joins Hands with Indira Cancer Trust this October In just two short years, the Karma Fight League (KFL) has grown into South Asia’s biggest K1 fight league. With five electrifying fight nights under its belt,…
Yal Devi express train schedule revised from October 7 to 18
The Sri Lanka Railways announced that the schedule of the Yal Devi express train will be temporarily revised from October 7 to 18. According to the railway authorities, during this period the train will depart Colombo Fort at 6:40 a.m….
Agri Minister inspects abandoned Rs. 2 Bn aquaponic project
Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has inspected South Asia’s largest aquaponic technology greenhouse, which has been left abandoned despite a multi-billion-rupee investment. The project, located on an 18-acre site in Kumarakattuwa, Arachchikattuwa, was initiated with World Bank support under the…