SL accords a great deal of importance to Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka accords a great deal of importance to the Indian Ocean, Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane said.

Rizwan, Shafique lead Pakistan to World Cup record win over Sri Lanka

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Identity of SL woman reportedly dead in Israel yet to be determined: Ambassador

The identity of the Sri Lankan female who was reportedly killed in the Israel conflict had not been established yet, the Sri Lankan ambassador in Israel told the Daily Mirror today.

Hasaranga says he is recovering

Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, has successfully undergone surgery to repair a defect in his hamstring.

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrives

India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, arrived in Sri Lanka on the evening of the 10th to participate in the 23rd Council of Ministers’ meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), which Sri Lanka is hosting from Wednesday, the 11th.

Kusal Mendis suffers injury

Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock of 122 runs from 77 balls in the ongoing game vs. Pakistan.

Thousands of fish dead in Kumbichchan tank

Residents of the area expressed concern about the death of thousands of fish in Kumbichchan tank in Anuradhapura for the last several days.

Mendis, Samarawickrama hit tons as Sri Lanka make 344-9 against Pakistan

Swashbuckling Kusal Mendis smashed the fastest century for Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Tuesday, guiding his team to an imposing 344-9 against Pakistan in Hyderabad.

S.Africa files appeal to avoid Rugby World Cup flag ban

South Africa said on Tuesday it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the country’s rugby team barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France.

Kusal Mendis makes history with record-breaking century

Kusal Mendis hit the fastest century by a Sri Lanka batter in men’s ODI World Cup on Tuesday against Pakistan at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Sri Lanka, EXIM Bank of China reach pact on debt disposal

The Export-Import Bank of China reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka last month on the disposal of China-related debts, China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, as the island sought debt relief from its biggest bilateral lender.

Lunch will be free for all schoolchildren by 2030

While allocating more funds than in 2023, the Education Ministry is systematically increasing the allowances for school uniforms and lunch for schoolchildren by 2030, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

4,718 principal appointments to schools in early November

The Education Ministry is to assign a total of 4,718 principal appointments to schools at the beginning of November in order to avoid the shortage of principals, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Doctors must explain gaps in Jackson’s health: Somaratne Dissanayake

’The accident was terrible, but we knew that it was not fatal. The cause of the death of veteran Sri Lankan movie actor Jackson Anthony should be explained to us by the doctors’, Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter and producer Somaratne Dissanayake said.

Severe lightning; red alert for 12 districts

A red alert on thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning has been issued for 12 districts, the natural hazards early warning center of the Meteorology Department said today.

SJB will not support electoral reforms: Marikkar

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it will not support the proposed parliamentary electoral system.

Parliament approval to be sought to revise En-Route Navigation Facility Charges

Cabinet approved the proposal by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to submit in Parliament the revised En-Route Navigation Facility Charges Regulations for approval.

Another petition against Anti-Terrorism Bill filed before Supreme Court

Vice Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Youth Wing Rehan Jayawickrema today filed a Special Determination petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Bill.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan arrived in Sri Lanka today, the British High Commission said.

Harin’s, Manusha’s cases against removal from SJB to be heard

The expulsion petitions filed by Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkkara challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to remove them from their party memberships were today fixed for argument by the Supreme Court.

Sri Lanka to bat first against Pakistan

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup match in Hyderabad.

Russia as IORA dialogue partner hails Sri Lanka’s neutral position in international relations

Russia, as a dialogue partner of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), said it appreciates Sri Lanka’s balanced position in international relations.

Missing SL woman suspected to be dead: SLBFE

The woman who was reported missing during the Israel-Palestine conflict yesterday is suspected to be dead, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Media spokesman Gamini Senarath Yapa said.

Southern Province schools to reopen tomorrow

The Southern Provincial Education Ministry has decided to reopen the schools that were closed today due to the adverse weather conditions in the Galle and Matara districts.

Laws to be drafted to accept foreign university medical degrees

Cabinet approval has been granted to enact necessary legal provisions so that the medical degrees awarded by foreign universities within the first 1,000 international rankings, can be accepted in Sri Lanka.

Cricket set for shot at Olympic glory

Cricket’s long Olympic exile could finally come to an end this week when Games chiefs meet in Mumbai to finalise the programme for Los Angeles 2028.

Another police constable on traffic duty knocked down

A police constable was killed after being knocked down by a tipper truck transporting sand at Puhuriya Junction on the Colombo-Kurunegala main Road last night, Police said.

Chamari Athapaththu among ICC Women’s player of the month

Apair of stars from South Africa and an experienced Sri Lankan batter are in the running for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for September 2023.

Indo-Lanka ferry service postponed for two days

The passenger ferry service which was scheduled to commence operations today, has been postponed for another two days, the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry said.

Teen’s venison curry busted, Rs.20,000 fined

A 17-year-old girl preparing a venison curry was arrested by the Alawatugoda Police during a raid on a house at Vilanagama area.