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DC's Thriller over RR shakes up IPL 2026 Points Table

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on May 17, further shaking up the IPL 2026 points table. While Royal Challengers Bengalu... Read More


5,289 Tri-Service personnel promoted for War Heroes Day

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A total of 5,289 Tri-Service personnel have been promoted to their next respective ranks in line with the 17th National War Heroes' Commemoration Day, which falls today (18). The... Read More


Iran announces new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Iran's top security authority announces the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse. On ... Read More


Technical failure disrupts Foreign Ministry attestation services

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism informed the public that all document attestation services have been temporarily s... Read More


Wimal confronts police during War Heroes' commemoration

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A tense situation was reported between the police and a group led by former MP Wimal Weerawansa near the War Heroes' Memorial in Battaramulla after the group attempted to hold a W... Read More


Iran submits new 14-point text via Pakistan

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Tasnim that Iran has submitted its latest text in 14 points through the Pakistani intermediary, who will present it to the Amer... Read More


104 new buses for Metro Transit by August

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development today signed an agreement to import 104 new buses for Metro Transit, a subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)... Read More


Market extends decline amid heightened geopolitical concerns

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange commenced the week on a sharply negative note, as intensified geopolitical tensions and continued uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions tri... Read More


Former England Test captain MJK Smith dies aged 92

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- Former England Test captain Mike Smith has died at the age of 92, his former county side Warwickshire announced on Monday. The bespectacled batter, known by his initials MJK, pla... Read More


Govt. moves to protect northern marine ecosystem

Sri Lanka, May 18 -- A high-level discussion aimed at protecting Sri Lanka's northern coastal waters and marine ecosystems was held today at the Environment Ministry, with special focus on preventing ... Read More