South Africa’s Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams’ T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

The national ceremony to mark the World Environment Day, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow (5) in Ratnapura under the auspices of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will be held in a low key due to the prevailing disaster situation, the Daily M

A foreign train passenger died this evening after being hit by a tunnel wall while hanging out of the open doorway of a compartment, Sri Lanka Railways General Manager N.J. Indipolage said.

ICC have announced a record-breaking prize fund of $11.25 million USD for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, with the winners set to receive at least $2.45 million.

South Africa’s Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams’ T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

More than 84,000 people from 21,353 families have been affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions, bringing the total number of deaths to 16, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippili said.

Due to adverse weather conditions, the water pressure will decrease during peak hours due to the disconnection of the main water supply line near the Thummodara bridge, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

World Athletics has announced a new global championship to start in 2026 which will feature the biggest prize fund in the sport’s history.

Provincial Disaster Management Centers (DMC) have reported multiple disasters across various regions, with heavy rains over the past few days causing widespread flooding and inundating numerous roads throughout the country.

Legal action will be taken against 981 establishments where mosquito breeding places were detected during the National Mosquito Control Week held from May 26 to June 01, Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry said.

The maximum retail price of a 50 kg bag of cement has been reduced by Rs. 150 with effect from June 1, a cement company said.

A fire broke out in the rear engine in Colombo bound Podimenike express from Badulla this afternoon.

The Education Ministry announced that all schools in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara districts, and in the Sabaragamuwa Province will be closed tomorrow due to prevailing adverse weather.

Justifying his call for a referendum to extend the terms of Parliament and the President, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara today requested other political parties to come up with their stand on this matter.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has begun issuing the university admissions students’ handbook for the students who are eligible for university entrance. UGC Chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga said.

One of the most exciting matches in the T20 World Cup is that of Sri Lanka vs South Africa that will take place at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York.

Namibia scored a nerve-shredding victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash in Barbados on Sunday after a low-scoring thriller was decided by a super over.

The Article IV consultation and second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are on the IMF Board meeting agenda for June 12.

The Welipenna interchange on the Southern Expressway, which was closed due to floods, has now been reopened for traffic, the Expressway Operation Maintenance and Management Division of the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

Containment of the trafficking of drugs, originating from Afghanistan and transported by sea in Iranian dhows from the Makran Coast, had become increasingly challenging for the Sri Lankan authorities given the modus-operandi of drug cartels, a top so

In April, the Port of Colombo saw its transshipment volume growth slowing down to single digits, after experiencing double-digit growth rates in the past four months, backed by the disruptions in the Red Sea, caused by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

The growth in merchandise exports outstripped the growth in imports to help narrow the trade deficit in April compared to a year ago levels, but the cumulative four months deficit stands higher compared to the corresponding period of last year signal

Participants in the construction sector said they remain buoyant over the rising opportunities for tenders for new development projects in the country as the economy is now equipped with both foreign currency and rupee liquidity.

West Indies were on the back foot against Papua New Guinea but Rostan Chase and Andre Russell added important runs to win the game for the co-hosts.

Claiming that corrupt and rowdy politicians who backed away after the ’Aragalaya’ have started to raise their heads again, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that if the true aspirations of the Aragalaya are to be fulfilled, a governm

President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a directive for immediate financial support to be distributed to the impacted regions in light of the severe weather conditions affecting several parts of the country.

The death toll from the extreme weather conditions in the country has climbed to 10 in the past 24 hours as confirmed by State Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.

In response to the ongoing adverse weather conditions affecting most region, Police have set up two dedicated lines, 0112 421 820 and 0112 421 111, for individuals to contact for urgent assistance.

The driver who drove a private bus along the Kelani Valley railway track at Puwakpitiya has been arrested in Embilipitiya, Police said.

Railway services have been disrupted due to the inundation of several stations, the Railways Department said.