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'Fixing Sri Lanka Rugby'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Ex-Sri Lanka Rugby Captain Pavithra Fernando has major plan for medal at Asian Games, World Cup qualification in 2035 and leading Sri Lanka to a new era sans personal squabbles ... Read More


Pakistan beat UAE to set up India rematch in Asia Cup

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Pakistan set up another politically charged showdown with arch-rivals India at the Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday. The match... Read More


Sri Lanka can Qualify with Win or NRR Edge

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Group B goes down to the wire as Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan on September 18. A win guarantees Sri Lanka a Super Four spot, but net run rate could also decide the outcome. Ban... Read More


SL sees alarming rise in shootings, murders, and fatal accidents in 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka is witnessing growing concern over a surge in violent incidents this year, with the number of shootings, murders, and fatal road accidents already surpassing figures r... Read More


Differently-abled student petitions SC over denial of university admission

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A young student from Bandarawela has turned to the Supreme Court, alleging that his constitutional rights had been violated after the University Grants Commission (UGC) denied h... Read More


Heavy rains on the cards

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Heavy rains are expected in several parts of the country today, with showers or thundershowers forecast at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and Northwestern... Read More


Visitor entry to BIA departure lobby limited on Thursdays, Saturdays

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The visitor entry to the departure lobby at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will now be restricted only on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, the Airp... Read More


Tourist rescued from drowning in Mirissa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A 28-year-old Austrian tourist was rescued from drowning while swimming in the seas off Mirissa yesterday afternoon. Police said the woman had been swept away by a strong curre... Read More


Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Former National Lotteries Board Director Tusitha Halloluwa, who was arrested in connection with the assault and shooting incident targeting his vehicle, was released on bail. C... Read More


Minister gets tough on Railway officials; 'Work or resign'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said that officials who cannot ensure the proper functioning of railway services should resign from their positions. Addressing a meetin... Read More