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India tour of Ireland for T20I series announced

SriLanka, March 22 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for the Senior Indian Men's Team tour of Ireland for a two-match T20I series in June this year. The Men in... Read More


Eighty-year-old arrested with massive stock of diesel

SriLanka, March 22 -- An 80-year-old man was taken into police custody yesterday (21) for the illegal possession of 2,200 litres of diesel without a valid permit. Hungama Police discovered the fuel c... Read More


Man dies following wild elephant attack in Diyabeduma

SriLanka, March 22 -- A 61-year-old resident of Attanakadawala died after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Konduruwawa area of Diyabeduma. The victim was travelling by motorcycle with another... Read More


Thriposha production resumes

SriLanka, March 22 -- Thriposha production has restarted to provide a steady supply across the country, following a several-month disruption caused by a shortage of standardised maize. This shortage ... Read More


Uber and PickMe urge Govt to allocate higher fuel quotas

SriLanka, March 22 -- The country's leading app-based platforms, Uber and PickMe, have urged the government for support to keep Sri Lanka moving in light of the latest fuel constraints. Highlighting t... Read More


Lanka IOC matches CPC fuel price hike

SriLanka, March 22 -- Lanka IOC (LIOC) has taken steps to revise the prices of several types of fuel, following the latest price revision implemented by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Accord... Read More


4 Sri Lankans injured in attack on Dimona

SriLanka, March 22 -- Four Sri Lankans sustained injuries following an Iranian missile attack on the Dimona area in Israel. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel reported that these individuals were wound... Read More


CPC increases fuel prices

SriLanka, March 22 -- Following the amendments to the fuel quota granted under the QR system, fuel prices were also revised. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced that the following rates will a... Read More


Sinopec prices exceed CPC prices

SriLanka, March 22 -- Sinopec revised its fuel prices, effective midnight today (22). The price of a litre of Octane 95 Petrol is increased by Rs. 122 to Rs. 487, and Super Diesel by Rs. 219 to Rs. 5... Read More


'Harry Potter' series star Paapa Essiedu says he's received death threats over Snape casting

SriLanka, March 22 -- "Harry Potter" actor Paapa Essiedu says he has received race-fuelled death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming HBO Max adaptation. "I've been told, 'Quit... Read More