Kohli surpasses Sangakkara as second-highest scorer in international cricket

India’s Virat Kohli on Sunday became the second-highest scorer across the three international cricket formats during his match-winning 93 in the first ODI against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka seal gritty T20 win over Pakistan to level series

Sri Lanka eked out a hard fought 14-run victory over Pakistan in the third T20 at rain-hit Dambulla on Sunday, easing their batting jitters and squaring the three-match series 1-1.

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026: Warm-ups Day 3 wrap

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka registered morale-boosting wins on Day 3 of warm-up fixtures in the lead-up to the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026.

Restoration of Northern, Talaimannar railway lines begins

Restoration work on the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines began today (11), backed by a USD 5 million grant from the Government of India.

Education reforms should suit the country, not the JVP: Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said that if the President believes education reforms compatible with the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) are also compatible with the country, then a wrong decision has been taken.

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Bride and groom among 8 killed in gas cylinder blast at Pakistan wedding

A gas cylinder explosion early Sunday after a wedding reception at a home in Pakistan’s capital killed at least eight people, including the bride and groom, police and officials said.

Four arrested over alleged Grand Pass shooting plot

Police arrested four suspects in connection with an alleged plan to carry out a shooting in the Grand Pass area.

Do not link Indian housing project with disaster relief, Arullsamy urges Govt.

Vice President of the Democratic People’s Front and Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Barath Arullsamy has called on the government to assume full responsibility for providing disaster relief housing to plantation families urging authorities not to merge such efforts with the Indian Housing Project.

Re-start probe on All Saints Church bomb drama: Catholic Church in SL

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka today urged the government to restart the probe into the bomb drama at the All Saints Church in Borella.

Nobel Committee rejects Machado’s Trump prize share bid

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado expressed her desire to share the Nobel Prize with U.S. President Donald Trump, prompting the Norwegian Nobel Committee—which administers the Nobel Peace Prize—to state, “Once announced, the Nobel Prize cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to another person.”

Sri Lanka Postal Service achieves record revenue

Sri Lanka’s postal service has recorded a remarkable turnaround in 2025, surpassing revenue targets set by the Treasury and signalling a major revival after years of stagnation.

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Sri Lanka to boost domestic aviation

Plans are underway to implement a programme aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s domestic aviation sector to support the growth of the tourism industry, said Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake.

US warns Americans to leave Venezuela immediately

The U.S. government issued a new security alert Saturday urging Americans in Venezuela to leave the country immediately, citing security concerns and the U.S. government’s inability to provide emergency assistance, according to the U.S. Embassy Caracas.

CID probe into breach of Public Security Ministry website

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into a suspected cyber intrusion involving the official website of the Ministry of Public Security.

First India-assisted Bailey Bridge opened

The first Bailey Bridge constructed under India’s Assistance Package for post-Cyclone Ditwah reconstruction was opened to traffic on Sunday, restoring a crucial road connection between Sri Lanka’s Central and Uva provinces.

Low-pressure area weakens, warnings withdrawn

The Department of Meteorology has announced that the low-pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar is continuing to weaken, resulting in a gradual reduction in its impact on Sri Lanka’s weather conditions.

Indefinite protest planned over proposed reforms

An activist group has announced plans to commence an indefinite protest outside the Ministry of Education on Monday, opposing proposed education reforms and demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78

Bob Weir, the guitarist who co-founded the Grateful Dead, has died aged 78. Weir, a cornerstone of the California psychedelic rock group and many of its offshoots, passed away after a battle with cancer and lung issues, according to a post on his Instagram.

Early childhood care a social responsibility: Ministers

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Ms. Saroja Paulraj said the standardisation and development of early childhood development has been identified as a primary objective of her Ministry for 2026.

Govt. to standardise preschool education, introduce unified curriculum: PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government has commenced measures to bring preschool education under a single national framework, align it with a unified curriculum, conduct preschool teacher training systematically and ensure quality standards.

National communication programme for Child Health Promotion launched

The National Communication Programme for Child Health Promotion, aimed at promoting social and behavioural change (SBCC) among early childhood children, was launched today (10) at Temple Trees under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Opposition and Govt. supporters stage separate protests in Matugama

Two separate protests were held today (10) in Matugama, drawing significant public attention as opposing groups demonstrated on different issues.

Flexible work shifts approved for public servants during Ramadan

The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government has directed all state institutions to introduce flexible work shifts for Muslim public servants to facilitate the observance of religious practices during the holy month of Ramadan.

Sri Lanka records highest ever emigrant remittances in 2025

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced that the country received a record-high amount of emigrant remittances in 2025, the highest in the 40-year history of foreign employment.

Over 2,200 CEB employees seek minister’s intervention over delayed VRS exit

A collective of more than 2,200 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has urged the Energy Minister to intervene immediately, citing severe hardship caused by delays in gazetting the “Appointed Date” for CEB restructuring.

Depression over southwest Bay of Bengal to cross Mullaittivu coast this evening

The depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to cross the Mullaittivu coast around this evening, the Department of Meteorology said.

TIN mandatory for vehicle registration and ownership transfers from January 5

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made it mandatory to enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) when registering vehicles and transferring vehicle ownership, with effect from January 5.

Tourist child rescued after falling from Little Adam’s Peak

A foreign tourist child was rescued today after falling from a steep cliff at Little Adam’s Peak, officials said.