Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Sri Lanka name 16-member squad for Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan, featuring hosts Pakistan and England. The squad will take... Read More


Navy seizes Indian trawler, arrests nine fishermen

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended nine Indian fishermen who were allegedly engaged in illegal fishing after crossing the International Maritime Bo... Read More


Fuel imports cost Sri Lanka USD 4.07 Bn in 8 months

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- Sri Lanka spent USD 4,072.1 million on fuel imports during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 61.6% increase compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the... Read More


Evidence-based, inclusive approach vital in addressing missing persons issue: Sajith tells ICRC

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- An approach grounded in factual evidence and inclusiveness is essential when addressing issues related to persons who went missing during the war, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadas... Read More


16-year-old student drowns during educational trip

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- A 16-year-old student drowned after being swept away by a water current while on an educational trip to the Samanalawewa area, Police said. The student was among a group of studen... Read More


Final decision on NCM against Speaker tomorrow: MP

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentary group is scheduled to meet tomorrow at the Opposition Leader's Office to make a final decision on the proposed no-confidence motion a... Read More


Gnanasara Thera remanded until tomorrow

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was arrested while an open warrant was in force against him, has been remanded until tomorrow (5) b... Read More


Is your bread weighing what you pay for?

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched islandwide inspections of bakeries and retailers to crack down on the sale of underweight bread and violations involving the displ... Read More


Four-member legal team heads to Saudi Arabia over Anojan case

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- A four-member Sri Lankan legal delegation including Additional Solicitor General Azard Navavi, PC, will leave for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to pursue legal avenues to secure the rele... Read More


Govt. to ensure digital connectivity in secondary schools by year-end: PM

SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- The Government is working to ensure digital connectivity in secondary schools across the country by the end of this year, while promoting the safe use of digital technology among c... Read More