Sri Lanka reaffirms friendship with China, backs regional initiatives at Xiangshan Forum
Sri Lanka Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), addressing the high profile gathering at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in China, emphasized the significance of collective dialogue, regional cooperation, and mutual respect in addressing global and regional security challenges….
Russell Arnold explains What Went Wrong for Sri Lanka (Video)
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold has pointed to a batting slowdown in the middle overs and a lack of options in the bowling attack as the main reasons behind Sri Lanka’s defeat to Bangladesh in their Asia Cup Super…
Pettah fire contained after 12-hour operation
The massive fire that broke out in Pettah’s First Cross Street yesterday (20) was brought under control after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 12 hours. Police said the fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical leak, started…
Five killed in multiple road accidents across the country
Five people, including an 11-day-old infant and a schoolboy, were killed in five separate road accidents reported yesterday (20) in Weerawila, Puttalam, Weliweriya, Pudukkuduirippu, and Polgahawela police divisions. Police said the infant, who was among a family of four travelling…
Weather today: Above 75mm rain in some areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 SEPTEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 September 2025 Prevailing showery and windy condition over the south western parts of the island is expected to continue. Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa…
Janitor alerts officials to Rs. 18.4 million drug stock at BIA
Authorities at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized a stock of Kush and Hashish worth over Rs. 18.47 million from the men’s restroom at the arrival terminal yesterday (20). The discovery was made when a janitorial worker noticed several…
Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Points Table
Bangladesh (169/6) beat Sri Lanka (168/7) by 4 wickets in the last over in Dubai. The post Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
Live : Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Asia Cup Super 4
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first WATCH : https://live.sirasatv.lk/player?match=98 The post Live : Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Asia Cup Super 4 appeared first on Newswire.
Police seize 955 kg heroin, 1,422 kg ICE, 1,721 firearms in 2025 raids
Sri Lanka Police announced today that raids conducted in 2025 have led to the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and illegal firearms. According to Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler, the recovered drugs include 955 kilograms of heroin, 1,422…
SL Vs Afg game : Two Afghan players reprimanded
Afghanistan players Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have been handed official reprimands for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup Group B match against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Noor was…