Christmas message: President AKD
Christians around the world joyfully commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ with deep devotion today (25), marking the sacred celebration of Christmas. This year, the people of Sri Lanka observe Christmas at a decisive moment in our national journey, having…
Sri Lanka to host Asia Rugby Under-19 Top 4 after 26-year gap
Sri Lanka Rugby has secured the hosting rights for the Asia Rugby Under-19 Top 4 tournament, bringing the elite junior competition back to the island after a gap of 26 years, officials confirmed on Friday. Sri Lanka last hosted the…
Officer Shot in Leg at Police Station in Mistaken Discharge
A police officer was injured in an accidental shooting at the Ambalangoda Police Station Wednesday afternoon. According to Ada Derana, the constable, who was reporting for duty, was checking his firearm when it discharged, striking him in the leg, police…
World Record 574 smashed in India List A game
Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke multiple records en route his 190 off 84 balls as Bihar set a new team ‘world record’ for the highest total in a single List A match, with 574/6. India’s 14-year-old batting prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, smashed a…
Public urged to stay cautious as water sources change after disasters
A public health specialist on Wednesday urged the public to exercise caution when using water sources during the festive season, warning that recent disaster conditions have altered the safety of many natural water bodies across the country. Speaking at a…
Railways announces special train services for Christmas, year-end travel
Sri Lanka Railways has announced special train services to accommodate increased passenger travel during the Christmas season, school holidays and the final weekend of the year. Accordingly, a special express train will operate from Maradana to Matara on Dec. 24,…
Drivers warned after ‘serious’ failure of Suzuki Fronx
Suzuki has warned owners of its new Suzuki Fronx to stop carrying passengers in the rear seats after a seatbelt failure was discovered during independent crash testing in Australia. The issue was identified by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program…
Hiru TV rejects police claims, warns of threat to media freedom
Hiru Media Network has rejected allegations made by the Sri Lanka Police Media Division, saying recent actions taken against the broadcaster pose a serious threat to media freedom and the public’s right to information. In a letter sent to the…
Mickey Arthur rejects selector’s claim over Pathum Nissanka selection
Former Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur has rejected claims by Chief Selector Pramodya Wickramasinghe that he was reluctant to include opener Pathum Nissanka in the national squad during the 2021 tour of the Caribbean. Speaking to Telecom Asia Sport,…
Minister Watagala files Rs. 10 billion defamation case against SLPP activist
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, has filed a defamation lawsuit in the Kaduwela District Court against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) activist Mahinda Pathirana, seeking compensation of Rs. 10 billion. The case alleges that false and defamatory statements…