Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Jan), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 306.75, while the…
Sri Lanka U-19 World Cup Squad announced
Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected the following 15-member Sri Lanka squad to participate in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. The tournament will be played in Namibia and Zimbabwe from 15th January to 6th February 2026. The team will…
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Update from Selectors
Sri Lanka will use the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan to assess two or three backup players in both batting and bowling ahead of finalising its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Chief Selector Pramodya Wickramasinghe said. Speaking…
SL Army restores unsafe steps on Adam’s Peak route after landslides
The Sri Lanka Army has commenced restoration of the steps that had become unsafe in the Mahagiridamba area along the main access route to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) due to the disaster situation in the country, to facilitate safe access…
France plans social media ban for children under 15: reports
France will attempt for a second time to ban children under 15 from using social media in 2026, local media and news agencies reported on Wednesday. The country has already placed curbs on mobile phones in schools attended by younger children, but they…
Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Australia have announced a provisional 15-player squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India. Mitchell Marsh captains the group and welcomes back Pat Cummins, Cameron Green and Cooper Connolly, who all missed the most recent…
Sri Lanka’s 2026 cricket calendar : Busy year ahead
Sri Lanka is set for a busy cricketing year in 2026, according to the Future Tours Programme (FTP), with the national team scheduled to play across all formats, alongside major ICC events and domestic leagues. Some tours and match dates,…
New UK Immigration Rules: Key Visa Changes Coming in 2026
Several major changes to the UK immigration system are set to take effect in 2026, as the British government moves ahead with reforms outlined in its 2025 Immigration White Paper, according to official policy documents and parliamentary briefings. Under the…
MTV is ending its music channels after 44 years
MTV is shutting down its 24-hour music channels in many regions worldwide after today, 44 years after the brand’s initial launch. This closure affects dedicated music channels like MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live, but…
Series of road accidents leave five dead across Sri Lanka
At least five people were killed in separate road accidents across Sri Lanka on Dec. 31, police said, as multiple fatal crashes involving motorcycles were reported from several police divisions. In the first incident, a 44-year-old man was killed in…