LPL names Chris Gayle as Brand Ambassador for Season 6
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced West Indies cricket legend Chris Gayle as the official Brand Ambassador for its upcoming sixth season, which is set to be played in 2026. The exact dates for LPL 2026 have not yet…
Shanakiyan demands CCTV probe into alleged Kingsbury meeting
Opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has accused Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe of misleading Parliament in relation to an allegation linked to discussions on a questionable distillery licence. Taking to ‘X’, MP Rasamanickam said the Deputy Minister was misleading Parliament, as he…
iDealz Lanka Officially Launches the Revolutionary iPhone 17 Series in Sri Lanka
iDealz Lanka, South Asia’s leading smartphone retailer with 13 years of excellence, proudly announces the official launch of the all-new iPhone 17 series on October 24th at iDealz Prime. This marks the first time the cutting-edge iPhone 17 lineup is…
SriLankan Airlines blames forex winds for financial dip
SriLankan Airlines has responded to media reports on its 2024/25 financial results, clarifying that the Group’s reported loss was largely due to a steep reduction in foreign exchange gains compared to the previous year. The airline reported a Group loss…
Sri Lanka excels in Asian Youth Games & South Asia Athletics Championships
Sri Lankan athletes have secured medals in two ongoing international tournaments, the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain and the South Asian Athletics Championship 2025 in India. At the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, Sri Lanka has obtained a…
Fire delays Rajarata Rejini train by 02 hours
A fire broke out on the Rajarata Rejini train operating from Anuradhapura to Beliatta today. According to the Department of Railways, the fire originated in the engine compartment, and the cause has not yet been determined. Following the incident, the…
Pakistan gives duel role for Test Captain Shan Masood
In a rare move, Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Consultant of International Cricket. The PCB confirmed the appointment on Friday, noting that Masood will advise on cricketing strategies and international relations…
Female constables return tourist’s wallet with Rs. 600,000 in foreign currency
Two female Police Constables attached to the Prime Minister’s Security Division have taken measures to hand over a wallet that was lost on the Thimbirigasyaya road in Narahenpita to its owner, a foreign tourist. According to the Police, female Police…
Romanian tourist rescued from drowning in Mirissa
A 30-year-old foreign tourist was rescued from drowning off the coast of Mirissa in the Kotawila area on Friday (24). According to the Police, the woman was swept away by a sudden wave while bathing in the Mirissa sea last…
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports edge up 1.58% in September 2025
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has announced that Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded a modest year-on-year growth in September 2025, supported by stronger performance in the EU and other markets, despite declines in shipments to the United States and…