SLC announces changes to National Cricket Coaching Staff
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the following coaching appointments. Julian Wood Julian Wood has been appointed as the National Batting Coach for a period of one year, effective 1st October 2025. Wood, the creator of the innovative “Power Hitting…
Home Lands launches Sri Lanka’s first-ever Property Investment Expo on October 11
Property Investment Forum & Exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, 11th October 2025, at the Grand Ballroom, Hilton Colombo, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the first-ever Property Investment Expo organized by a single developer in Sri Lanka. Home…
World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
India dominated the 1st Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, as they beat the visitors by an innings and 140 runs in the first of the two-match Test series The post World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points…
Govt clarifies media reports on 2026 presidential expenditure
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha has dismissed media reports claiming a threefold increase in the presidential expenditure for 2026 compared to 2025, calling them misleading and technically inaccurate. Addressing the media, Dr. Jayantha explained that the 2025 Appropriation…
High risk severe lightning alert issued for 12 districts
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur in Northern, North- central, Eastern, Uva provinces and Kurunegala and Matale districts. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to…
Suspect arrested over attempted murder and shooting in Dehiwala
A 34-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder and grievous assault that took place near the Dehiwala Railway Station on July 18, 2025. According to police, two unidentified men on a motorcycle had opened fire at…
Man sentenced to death in Tunisia for Facebook posts against President
A Tunisian court has sentenced a 51-year-old man to death for Facebook posts deemed insulting to President Kais Saied and threatening to state security, in a ruling that has sparked widespread condemnation from rights groups and legal observers. The man,…
Church of England names first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England named Sarah Mullally on Friday as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman to serve as ceremonial head of Anglican Christianity worldwide, prompting immediate criticism from conservative church leaders in Africa. The 63-year-old bishop, who…
Weather today: Above 100mm rain in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 October 2025 Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by heavy rain, strong…
Trump tells Israel ‘stop bombing’ Gaza after Hamas ceasefire reply
Hamas has formally submitted its response to US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, signaling a major shift in its stance on Gaza’s future. The Palestinian group said it was ready to hand over administration of the enclave to a government…