Nuwan Thushara takes hat-trick in third Bangladesh T20I

Nuwan Thushara became the fifth Sri Lankan to take a hat-trick in T20I cricket, as he made early breakthroughs to cripple Bangladesh’s run chase in the third T20I in Sylhet.

Details emerge on victims in Canada mass killing; father is recovering

The Sri Lankan father who survived the mass murder of his family in Canada said he returned home from work on Wednesday to find his wife and four young children had been killed.

Hasaranga returns, Sri Lanka to bat in T20 series decider against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka were put into bat first in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet, as suspended captain Wanindu Hasaranga returned to the side after serving a two-match suspension.

Maintenance activities restrict train operations on Coastal Line

Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train operations on a section of the Coastal Line, spanning from Colombo Fort to Wellawatte railway stations, will be restricted due to essential maintenance activities.

Hit-and-run cab driver arrested after fatal accident in Anuradhapura

Police arrested the cab driver involved in a hit-and-run accident at Rambewa in Anuradhapura early this morning.

Religious centres engaging in conversions to be raided: Minister

Steps will be taken to raid unregistered religious centres that are engaged in religious conversions in a move to stop such activities, Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka said.

Four arrested for kidnapping man for Rs. 3.5 Mn ransom

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident where an individual was held for a ransom of Rs. 3.5 million.

No failures in O/L exams after 2028: Minister

After 2028, there will be no failures in the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examinations, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Hit and run vehicle kills three youths in Anuradhapura

Three male youths were killed and two other women injured after they were run over by a speeding cab at Rambewa in Anuradhapura early this morning, Police said.

First elephant breeding ground, hospital opened in Habarana

The first private elephant breeding ground and hospital for domesticated elephants was opened on Thursday in the Habarana area.

Sri Lankan family slain by 19-year-old Sri Lankan student in Ottawa

A 19-year-old student from Sri Lanka has been charged with stabbing six Sri Lankans living in Ottawa, Canada, killing five of them including a two-and-a-half-month old infant, in Ottawa, Canada.

Vajira to reveal how Ranil became President in another book

UNP Chairman and Member of Parliament Vajira Abeywardene yesterday announced that he will launch another book shortly which relates how the incumbent President Ranil Wickremeisnghe became President of Sri Lanka after the ‘ Aragalaya’( mass protests) in 2022.

Sri Lanka juggles support for Palestinian cause while deepening ties with Israel

Sri Lanka is navigating a delicate balance between its support for the two-state solution in Palestine and its efforts to strengthen ties with Israel, as evidenced by recent developments such as the opening of a Honorary Consulate in Haifa , participation in Red Sea operations and opening a fund for children affected by the conflict in Gaza .

Celebrating Maha Shivaratri...

Hindu devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at a Hindu temple in Colombo, today to mark Maha Shivaratri. Maha Shivarathri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva and in particular signifies the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of 3rd T20I against Bangladesh

Seamer Matheesha Pathirana will not be available for selection for the 3rd T20I against Bangladesh, as the player has sustained a Grade 1 hamstring injury on his left leg.

Gold prices surge to fresh record high

Gold prices surged to a fresh record high on Friday as data showing a rise in the U.S. unemployment rate boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates soon.

Sri Lanka face Bangladesh in T20I series decider

Sri Lanka takes on Bangladesh in the third and last game of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet tomorrow.

Gunmen kidnap 227 pupils from school in Nigeria

Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped more than 200 school pupils in the northern town of Kuriga on Thursday, a teacher, local councillor and parents of the missing children said, in the biggest mass abduction from a school since 2021.

Over Rs. 2.5 bn annual rent paid for vehicles rented by public institutions

It was revealed in parliament that more than Rs. 2.5 billion is paid annually as rental for vehicles acquired by government agencies.

47 Thais temporarily ordained

A total of 47 laymen from Thailand were temporarily ordained at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today (08). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sinkhole in Wellawatta causes traffic restrictions

The vehicular movement on Galle Road has been hampered due to a sinkhole in Wellawatta near Station Road.

Consumer Affairs Authority Board including Chairman resigns

The entire Board of Directors of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), including its Chairman, has tendered their resignations.

Man dies after packet of heroin gets stuck in his throat

A man who fled with a packet of heroin to escape the police, has died after the packet got stuck in his throat.

Government to introduce two bills on gender equality, women’s empowerment

Two new legislations which ensure women’s rights and economic empowerment were announced by the government today as the country marked the International Women’s Day with the rest of the world.

UNP Women’s day celebration...

A ceremony organized by the UNP women’s wing ’Lak Wanitha Peramuna’ to mark International Women’s Day was held at a hotel in Kotte. Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara and Lak Vanitha Peramuna President Shanthini Kongahage were also present. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Femina Women’s Expo 2024 at BMICH

Femina Women’s Expo 2024, Sri Lanka’s largest women’s exhibition was launched today at the BMICH Colombo. It will be held till Sunday (10). This unique event is dedicated to honouring and celebrating Sri Lanka’s women and coincides with International Women’s Day 2024, which is marked worldwide on March 8. The Chief of Police in charge of the Child and Women Abuse Prevention Division, DIG Renuka Jayasundara participated in the event.

Sri Lanka explores mining opportunities in Central African Republic

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya, Kana Kananathan, engaged in a significant meeting with the President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic at his country residence recently .

Expatriate workers send USD 476.4 million in February

In February, expatriate workers sent a total of USD 476.4 million to the country, marking a 14 percent increase compared to the same month last year, the Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry said.

President convenes party leaders’ meeting to discuss IMF proposals

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a party leaders meeting on Monday to discuss the International Monetary Fund’s proposals with its high level delegation, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Women's Day programme at Nalanda College

A ceremony was held today at Nalanda College in view of International Women’s Day by the Community Police Unit in Colombo. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon participated at the event. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi