Cabinet approves ‘Mission Olympics 2028’ athlete support program
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of the “Mission Olympics” program. Under the program, athletes will be contracted until the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and will be provided with the necessary financial and other support for…
TPA, CWC oppose Govt’s move to abolish Malaiyaha Authority
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) and the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) have raised concerns over the government’s reported move to abolish the New Villages Development Authority for Plantation Region (NEVIDA). TPA Leader, MP Mano Ganesan, has raised concerns over the…
SLTB’s Central Bus Terminal to be closed for renovations
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that its Central Bus Terminal in Colombo will be closed for a period of 10 months starting tomorrow (11), due to renovation work. SLTB Deputy General Manager P.H.R.T. Chandrasiri said until the…
Speaker reveals why NCM against Deputy Minister rejected
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, has informed that the opposition’s motion of No-Confidence against the Deputy Minister of Defence, Aruna Jayasekara, is not in order and cannot be accepted in its present form. Addressing the Parliament…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara Eliya districts today. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Eastern and Uva provinces…
British national honored in Sri Lanka for heroic response to Ella bus accident
A British national was honored in Parliament on Tuesday for her courageous response during the recent bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya road. Amy Victoria Gibb received special recognition from the Ministry of Tourism for providing critical assistance to passengers injured…
Vote on Presidents’ Entitlements Repeal Bill scheduled for 3.30 p.m. today
The Second Reading debate of the “Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal)” Bill is being held today in Parliament, with a vote scheduled for 3.30 p.m., officials said. Parliament’s Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, agreed that the debate would…
Sri Lankans in Nepal safe amid unrest, embassy says
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that all Sri Lankans living in Nepal are safe, with no reports of harm despite ongoing unrest in the country. According to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu, there are 102 Sri Lankans in…
Asia Cup 2025 Points Table | Standings
Afghanistan opened its Asia Cup campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Hong Kong in the first T20 international on Tuesday. Afghanistan posted 188 for six after being sent in to bat. Azmatullah Omarzai led the charge with a blistering…
Two SL Cricketers including Halambage picked in SA20 auction
Sri Lankan cricketers Vishen Halambage and Eshan Malinga have been picked by Paarl Royals, the South African SA20 franchise owned by the Rajasthan Royals. Halambage was secured for R200,000 (USD 11000, while Malinga fetched R1 million (USD 55,000) at the…