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Retired SL Army officers arrested for illegally recruiting soldiers to Russia

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Two retired officers of the Sri Lanka Army have been arrested for illegally recruiting Sri Lankan army soldiers to be employed in the Russian military. Accordingly, a retired Majo... Read More


Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members, day after mass sick leave

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Air India Express has sacked at least 25 cabin crew, a day after nearly 300 employees of the airline called in sick and switched off their phones, leading to large-scale flight dis... Read More


Shakib back in Bangladesh T20I squad

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- Shakib Al Hasan is back in Bangladesh's T20I side after almost a year. He has been named in the squad for the final two matches against Zimbabwe in Dhaka. Also returning are Soumya... Read More


2,100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed (Video)

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement. He highlighted the pivotal role of dedicated government offici... Read More


People are breathing Cancer-causing chemicals in their cars

Sri Lanka, May 9 -- People are breathing in cancer-causing chemicals when they're in their car, a new research has found. For the study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, researchers an... Read More


AstraZeneca removes its Covid vaccine worldwide

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- AstraZeneca is removing its Covid vaccine worldwide, months after the pharmaceutical giant admitted that it can cause a rare and dangerous side effect. The jab, developed by Oxfor... Read More


Iran ready to launch Mahan Airlines service to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Foreign Minister Ali Sabry announced today that the Iranian government has expressed its preparedness to commence Mahan Airlines service, establishing a vital air link between Iran... Read More


SunRisers Hyderabad make mockery of 166-run target - Demolish LSG in 58 balls

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Sunrisers Hyderabad 167 for 0 (Head 89*, Abhishek 75*) beat Lucknow Super Giants 165 for 4 (Badoni 55*, Pooran 48*, Bhuvneshwar 2-12) by ten wickets Sunrisers Hyderabad obliterate... Read More


State Minister Diana Gamage ineligible for Parliament - Supreme Court

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Supreme Court delivered a significant verdict on Wednesday (May 08), declaring that State Minister Diana Gamage lacks the legal qualifications to hold a seat in Parliament. Th... Read More


Jaffna's cricket prodigy Vijayakanth Viyaskanth makes IPL debut

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- In a groundbreaking milestone for Jaffna's cricketing legacy, Sri Lankan leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth has become the first born-and-bred cricketer from his city to grace IPL.... Read More