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England all out for 342, set Australia 160 to win final Ashes Test

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Jacob Bethell was finally out for 154 as England were dismissed for 342 before lunch on Thursday, setting Australia 160 to win the fifth and final Ashes Test. Bethell added 12 to... Read More


700 mn women still unbanked globally despite gains in financial inclusion: World Bank

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- According to the World Bank's Global Findex 2025 report, across the globe 700 million women are still unbanked and have no access to bank accounts, digital payments, and mobile mo... Read More


Government eyes carrying capacity caps and digital ticketing to curb Yala overcrowding

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lanka's tourism authorities are moving to implement strict carrying capacity limits and a unified digital ticketing system for the national parks, with a primary focus on the ... Read More


India reaffirms defence ties during Army Chief's Sri Lanka visit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara at his office i... Read More


SL on high alert as low-pressure area forms in Bay of Bengal, emergency operations ready

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected, particularly in the Northern, North Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central Provinces Early Landslide Warning, with Red Alerts issued for ... Read More


Economic loss from tobacco and alcohol amounts to LKR 241 billion yearly

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Economic loss from consumption of alcohol and tobacco in Sri Lanka amounts to Rs. 241 billion annually which is one-fifth of the total economic loss caused by cyclone Ditwah a... Read More


Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England Thursday by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja ou... Read More


Government ready to give priority to no-confidence motion on Prime Minister: Bimal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The government is ready to give priority in Parliamentary business to the no-confidence motion on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya as per Standing Orders, Leader of the House Bim... Read More


Regional cooperation key to overcoming crises in South Asia - Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said that South Asia needs stronger regional cooperation, with India playing a key role in addressing shared security challenges and ensuring long-term pea... Read More


Academics, civil society condemn 'vicious' hate campaign against PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A group of academics, professionals and civil society members has strongly condemned what they describe as a vicious smear campaign and personalised attacks targeting Prime Minist... Read More