Rain Update : Low pressure area within next 24 hours
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 October 2025 The prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of the island still persists. It is likely to develop into a low pressure area within the next…
Pakistan appoint new ODI captain
Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named captain of the Pakistan men’s ODI team. The left-arm fast bowler will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled to take place at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad from 4…
Snickers officially launched in Sri Lanka with island-wide pop-up experience
Global chocolate brand Snickers has officially launched in Sri Lanka, marking Mars Incorporated’s latest entry into the country’s confectionery market. To celebrate the launch, Snickers introduced a two-week travelling Snickers Pop-Up Experience and a social media challenge titled #SnickersOnWheels. The…
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 – Points Table
Chamari Athapaththu once again proved why she is among the world’s finest all-rounders as Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning victory over Bangladesh to keep their ICC Women’s World Cup hopes alive. Defending a modest total, Sri Lanka held their…
NBRO issues landslide early warnings for 10 districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for ten districts, effective from 8:30 p.m. today (20) until 8:30 p.m. tomorrow (21). According to the Landslide Research and Risk Management Division, the warnings have been issued…
How to create your WhatsApp username
Meta-owned WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a long-awaited feature that will allow users to reserve a unique username — marking a major shift from its current phone number–based identity system. According to beta trackers, the new feature has…
Clash at Ruhuna University leaves 6 hospitalized, 20 arrested
A clash between two student groups at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, has left six students injured and hospitalized, while police have arrested 20 students in connection with the incident. According to reports, the altercation occurred within the…
Gateway Dominates the Court: Wins Both Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Championships
The Champion Gateway Teams Gateway College Colombo achieved an extraordinary double triumph by winning both the Boys’ and Girls’ Championships at the Inter-International Schools Under-19 Basketball Tournament 2025. The week-long tournament, which brought together the top international schools in Sri…
Sachin Tendulkar on Facing Muralitharan: Secrets Behind the Legendary Doosra
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar opens up about facing the spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan. From adjusting his guard to counter Murali’s legendary doosra to understanding the patience and practice behind his craft, Sachin shares rare insights into what made Muralitharan one…
National Hospital introduces advanced prosthetic limb production with Swiss collaboration
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa visited the Orthopedic Department of the National Hospital in Colombo this morning (20) to inspect a pilot project producing prosthetic limbs using modern technology. The initiative, implemented with the sponsorship of the Humanitarian for Empowerment…