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Preliminary Squad for ICC T20 World Cup, Bhanuka and Dickwella included

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The present selection committee, led by former white-ball Captain Upul Tharanga, has unveiled a preliminary squad of 25 players for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup set to be held... Read More


Branch of Bo tree falls - traffic in Fort

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- An accident occurred at the Sri Sangharaja Bodhimalu Temple near Sangharaja Mawatha in Colombo when a branch of a bo tree fell, damaging a lorry and a three-wheeler. The incide... Read More


Iran has proven that West doesn't monopolize knowledge, technology - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said his country has proven the West doesn't have a monopoly on technology while inaugurating a hydropower and irrigation project in Sri Lanka on... Read More


Guard of Honour and full state welcome for Iran President

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended a warm welcome to Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and his delegation upon their arrival at the Presidential... Read More


Puttalam Quazi Court Judge arrested on charges of soliciting a bribe

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Puttalam Quazi Court Judge has been apprehended by officers from the Bribery Commission on charges of soliciting a bribe amounting to Rs. 5,000. Following his arrest, he was... Read More


Fox Hill Super Cross 2024, arrested drivers granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The Bandarawela Magistrate's Court has granted bail to the two drivers involved in the fatal crash during the 'Fox Hill Super Cross 2024' motorsport racing championship at Diyat... Read More


Presidents of Sri Lanka and Iran inaugurate groundbreaking Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- President Ranil Wickramasinghe and President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi jointly inaugurated the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (UOMDP) earlier today. This project stands as one... Read More


Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday (Apr 22) and early on Tuesday, but only minor damage was reported and no casualt... Read More


Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement. All 10 were crew... Read More


Australia's PM criticises Elon Musk's X over stabbing footage

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised social media platform X for its "extraordinary" decision to fight an order by the country's internet watchdog to remove... Read More