The prestigious Bradby Shield in its 78th encounter saw Trinity hit the 40th winning post. In retrospect, these were a set of boys who bore pain over the years to bring back the Holy Grail back to the precincts of its alma mater.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pledged to bring in a legislation to ban corporal punishment soon.

Claiming that Sri Lanka has not established any new consulates nor made additional honorary consul appointments in Israel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said Sri Lanka continues to maintain its official embassy in Tel Aviv, which has been the

Three promising weightlifters will represent Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Senior, Junior, and Youth Weightlifting Championships 2024 from September 17–24 in Suva, Fiji.

A large number of consumers are seen buying their daily needs such as vegetables and other commodities at Delkanda Sunday Market. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Those who have not received their poll cards can go to the nearest post offices this week, Post Master General Ruwan Sathkumara said yesterday.

Former President Donald Trump is safe following an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf course, and a ’’potential suspect’’ is in custody, US authorities have confirmed.

The train arriving from Maho to Colombo derailed after passing the Ragama Station a short while ago, the Railways Control Room said.

The Public Security Ministry said that there are currently no plans to impose a curfew on election day and that all security measures are in place, with the armed forces on standby if necessary.

As the Presidential Election is just around the corner, polls-related complaints have surpassed 4,000.

As the candidates enter the final week of campaigning ahead of the September 21 Presidential Election, Independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe said his government had set a 10 year phase to get the country entirely out of the economic crisis and i

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, speaking at rallies in Nuwara Eliya and Kandy on Sunday (15), pledged to create an economic revolution within five years. He also campaigned in Kandy. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Sri Lankan Chief Selector Upul Tharanga said that Kusal Mendis will take on the role of wicketkeeper-batter for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Isipathana dethroned St. Peter’s with a close 34 points to 29 win in the title-deciding final of the Dialog Schools President’s Trophy knockout tournament played at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Sri Lanka, urging citizens to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming Presidential election.

Sri Lanka’s economic growth slowed, government data showed Sunday, days ahead of the first presidential elections since an unprecedented financial meltdown in 2022.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that while Sri Lanka has made notable progress in its economic recovery, the nation is still vulnerable and must work to protect the hard-earned gains it has achieved so far, the President’s Media

The Constitution has provisions for the new President to rule the country if Parliament is dissolved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe soon after the Presidential election on September 21 as speculated, president’s counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said w

Following the consolation win against England in the third Test, Sri Lanka seems to find a different solution for the number three spot which was occupied by Kusal Mendis for a long period of time.

The Cabinet has approved a plan to implement floating solar power projects on key reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority.

Children who sat for the Grade Five Scholarship exam appeared calm and cheerful, despite the pressure of the examination. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Water supply in several areas in Kandy will be disrupted for two days from September 28, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

An investigation has been launched after a back-up helicopter escorting President Ranil Wickremesinghe made an emergency landing on Saturday.

At least 64 people were feared dead following a boat accident on a river in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, local officials said on Saturday

The grade 5 scholarship examination for 2024 will be held today, the Examinations Department announced.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended an election rally in Kegalle on Saturday. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A local trader who tried to smuggle in a large quantity of illegal cigarettes and e-cigarette refills from Dubai was arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs at the airport this morning.

The Commissioner General of Excise announced that all liquor shops and wine stores across the island will be closed on September 21 and 22 due to the Presidential election.

A National People’s Power (NPP) government will eradicate the drug menace which has created serious consequences in the country, NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

The National People’s Power (NPP) categorically denied media reports suggesting that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a key ally of the NPP, is responsible for the alleged clash at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, which led to its closure