All out: End of an Empire?

Eventually and finally the Empire that was Sri Lanka Cricket came to its long-awaited end yesterday as incumbent president Shammi Silva and his executive committee decided to officially step down, making way for what many believe could be the beginning of a new era for the country’s best-known passion and most marketable brand name.

Eran Wickramaratne appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee

Former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee, following a sweeping administrative overhaul at Maitland Place.

Electric train project for Colombo suburbs discussed

Plans to introduce electric train services in parallel with the existing railway system were a key focus at a high-level discussion held this morning (29) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

SLC chief Shammi Silva resigns

Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva has officially resigned from his post with immediate effect, the board said in a statement.

Another USD 625,000 goes missing

Days after a major controversy took the nation by storm over the missing USD 2.5 million money heist which went missing from the Treasury which was to be paid to Australia’s Export Finance Agency, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday revealed another shocking theft claiming that USD 625,000 which had been released by the Sri Lanka Post to be paid to the US Post had also gone missing.

Shammi Silva, SLC Executive Committee decide to resign

Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, along with the SLC Executive Committee, has decided to step down following a special committee meeting held today.

Tense situation during protest outside Treasury Secretary’s residence

A tense situation arose during a protest outside the residence of Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma today.

Cancer patients battle for treatment

Many cancer patients in Sri Lanka are facing life-threatening delays as broken machines and disrupted services cripple access to timely treatment and diagnosis, forcing them into long waiting lists.

Biker gang hunts down referee in high drama

Schools rugby which according to experts is the next best commercial commodity after the Sri Lanka cricket team was rocked in its very first week of the League championship with another referee assaulted or escaping serious bodily injury by a whisker after Saturday’s match involving DS Senanayake College who suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of a promising Sri Sumangala College team.

Daily Mirror raises concern over unauthorized use of exclusive content

The Daily Mirror has expressed regret and concern over the unauthorized use of its exclusive news content by several online and social media-based news platforms.

WhatsApp to end support for older Android devices — check if yours is on the list

WhatsApp will stop working on certain older Android devices from September 8, 2026. Users running Android 5.0 or 5.1 will lose access to the app. The company is advising affected users to back up their chats and upgrade their devices or operating systems to continue using the service.

Warehouse fire raises concerns over Keheliya drug case evidence

A warehouse containing medicines, samples, and key documents related to a medical supply company linked to the substandard drug case involving former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has suddenly caught fire, raising serious concerns over the possible destruction of important evidence.

Shammi Silva set to step down this week

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is expected to step down from his position on Wednesday (29), amid mounting pressure and ongoing discussions at the highest levels of government, according to informed sources.

Sri Lanka calls fresh bids for Mattala Airport development

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said that Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the development and operation of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). The invitation is extended to both local and international investors interested in participating in the future expansion and commercial use of the airport.

Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia, Sri Lankan among crew

Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC.

US $ 2.5 million cyber heist comes under IMF watch

The theft of US $ 2.5 million by cybercriminals who breached the computer systems of the Finance Ministry has come under the spotlight of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is closely watching the situation, a spokesperson said.

Report on Cardinal’s resignation fake: Sri Lankan Catholic Church

The news which is being circulated with the headline Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith is to resign, is fake, spokesman for the Sri Lankan Catholic Church Fr. Jude Krishantha said today.

Johnston Fernando granted bail

Former Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court after spending four months in remand custody over a case involving the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry.

USD 2.5 million money heist - Who will bear the cost?

The NPP government is now facing a humiliating and serious financial scam which has robbed the people off USD 2.5 million from the state coffer, with senior Finance Ministry officials still unable to provide accurate answers as to where these monies went and who is responsible behind the theft.

Australia assisting probe into payment issues

The Australian High Commission in Colombo said that it is aware of irregularities related to payments owed to the Australian Government, according to a statement posted on X.

Public urged not to distract ‘Walk for Peace’ procession as dog falls ill

The dog accompanying the “Walk for Peace” procession fell ill yesterday after being affected by heavy crowds and disruptions, and required medical treatment.

Sri Lanka chooses Chinese currency to pay for Russian oil transactions

Sri Lanka, which is planning to purchase crude oil from Russia, has agreed to settle payments in Chinese Renminbi (RMB), newly appointed Energy Minister Aruna Karunatilake said.

Court orders continued detention of former SIS Director Suresh Sallay

Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara today ordered that the detention order issued against former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, Major General (Rtd.) Suresh Sallay, will remain in effect.

Shammi Silva bowled out

Anti-corruption crusaders and die-hard cricket followers in the island could breathe a sigh of relief as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has at last bowed down to ground realities and ordered Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) merry-go-round dictator Shammi Silva to clear out.

US-intercepted tanker moves near Sri Lanka waters

Ship-tracking data indicates that a crude oil tanker intercepted by the US military in the Indian Ocean made a sharp change of course in the early hours of this morning and is now broadcasting its position around 700km (430 miles) south-east of Sri Lanka.

Joint Opposition questions legality behind decision for trial-at-bar to hear RW case

The Joint Opposition today questioned the legality behind the decision to set up a trial-at-bar to take up the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka to retain QR fuel system indefinitely amid global oil uncertainty

Against the backdrop of fluctuating global fuel prices, Sri Lanka has decided to continue with the QR code system for the rationalisation of fuel distribution indefinitely, an official said.

Selfless Matthews drops forbidden bombshell

Newly crowned Premier League cricket champions Colts Cricket Club had to dodge many a bullet, swim past undercurrents, avoid stepping on toes and could not even voice their grievances as they trudged along to win the coveted First Class inter club title in what was their 150th year in existence away from the prying eyes.

Anura Karunathilaka sworn in as Energy Minister

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilaka as the new Minister of Energy.

Harsha defends HSBC CEO’s comment on Sri Lanka’s oil purchase

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva yesterday referred to Daily Mirror report published under the title ’CPC rejects US dollars 286 per barrel claim, threatens legal action’’ and alleged that there has been an attempt to manipulate the statement made by the HSBC CEO.