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Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Bangladesh's deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in abstentia by a court in Dhaka for crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a student-le... Read More


ITAK calls for Tamil NPP members to resign over Trincomalee statue controversy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has demanded the immediate resignation of all Tamil members of the National People's Power (NPP), including Trincomalee District MP and Dep... Read More


21-year-old woman found dead near Ratnapura dam

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The body of a 21-year-old woman was discovered floating near the dam of a small hydroelectric power plant in the Rathgama Water Canal, within the Wewelwatte Police Division, Ratn... Read More


Harmer stars as South Africa stun India in low-scoring Test

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday. I... Read More


Drug prevention committees to be set up in all govt. institutions

Colombo, Nov. 16 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala said that a circular will be issued tomorrow to establish drug prevention committees in all government instit... Read More


Man arrested after video of tourist harassment goes viral

Colombo, Nov. 16 -- Police have arrested a 23-year-old man sought over an incident involving a foreign tourist in Thirukkovil, after a video of the harassment went viral on social media. The suspect,... Read More


South Africa Leapfrog India in Updated WTC Standings

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- South Africa have jumped to third in the World Test Championship standings after their victory over India at Eden Gardens, swapping places with Shubman Gill's side. The Proteas... Read More


Teamwork to ignite champs Kandy SC

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Kandy Sports Club who lifted the Inter-club league rugby championship last season, as they have done on many occasions, are out to retain their title as the new season kicked off ... Read More


Naval battering hits Havies as match ends in dramatic 31-31 draw

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- Havelock Park witnessed a pulsating game of rugby last evening as Havelock SC and Navy SC battled out a 31/31 draw in a most thrilling contest of the Inter-Club League 2025/2026 o... Read More


ASPI gains 0.5% during the week

SriLanka, Nov. 15 -- The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Melstacorp, Sampath Bank and Diesel & Motor Engineering with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.6 Bn. Meanwhile, the ... Read More