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England keeps series alive with a commanding win over India

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- England 177 for 9 (Duckett 51, Varun 5-24) beat India 145 for 9 (Hardik 40, Overton 3-24) by 26 runs England secured a crucial 26-run victory in Rajkot, keeping the T20I series ... Read More


Decrease in wild elephant deaths reported in 2024

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation states that wild elephant deaths have decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year. According to reports, 388 wild elephants have died... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces, Met Department warns of thunderstorms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Meteorological Department states that showers or thundershowers may occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Southern provinces, as well as in the Mat... Read More


UNP and SJB to hold another round of discussions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Another discussion between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is set to take place tonight (28), though the venue has not yet been disclosed by ... Read More


ASPI closes in green with turnover exceeding Rs. 6.3 billion

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended today (28) at 17,119.86, marking a gain of 75.19 points (0.44%). The All Share Price Index (ASPI) clos... Read More


Man arrested with over 2kg of heroin in Mulleriyawa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A 41-year-old resident of Mulleriyawa has been arrested with 2kg 218g of heroin in the Udamulla area of the Mulleriyawa Police Division. The arrest was made in the early hours o... Read More


Australia wins toss and bats first in 1st Test against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. In terms of team news, Sri Lanka have gone with three s... Read More


Judge withdraws from Wasantha Karannagoda's petition hearing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Justice Amal Ranaraja withdrew from the five-judge bench hearing the petition filed by former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda, who seeks to quash the case filed by the Attorn... Read More


Central Bank maintains overnight policy rate at 8%

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00% during its meeting on January 28, 2025. The decision was b... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces, foggy conditions in some areas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Meteorology announces that showers or thundershowers may occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Southern provinces, as well as in the ... Read More