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Politics leave Pakistan no room for error at T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Captain Salman Agha warned Friday that his Pakistan team must bring their "A-game" to the T20 World Cup to reach the knockout stages after forfeiting their group match against Ind... Read More


T20 World Cup 2026 Begins with Spectacular Mumbai Showcase

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Saturday evening with a high-energy Opening Ceremony at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-p... Read More


Chamithri Rambukwella released on bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered that Chamithri Rambukwella, the elder daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Inve... Read More


14-Year-Old Sooryavanshi Rewrites History with 175 in U19 World Cup Final

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a sensational 175 off just 80 balls to power India to a historic 411/9 against England in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final in Harare, rewriting ... Read More


T20 World Cup: We will not play against India, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Efforts to persuade Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India appear to have stalled, as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reit... Read More


Around 700 acres of forest lands cleared by politicians

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Around 700 acres of forest land in Madu and the adjoining Wilpattu National Park have been cleared by politicians during the past years, Minister Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament t... Read More


Minister invites newcomers to enter private bus industry

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Transport, Highways, and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake today invited newcomers interested in joining the private bus industry, calling for greater participation to s... Read More


Mattala airport records highest passenger numbers in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) recorded its highest-ever passenger movements in 2025, handling 140,614 passengers, the Airport and Aviation Services Company said. ... Read More


Thirty-year-old issue in private bus industry resolved with new gazette

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- A long-standing issue in the private bus industry spanning more than three decades was resolved today with the coming into effect of a gazette notification (2471/68) permitting th... Read More


New Auditor General assumes duties

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Samudika Jayaratne officially assumed duties as the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka at the National Audit Office today (05). Her appointment marks a historic milestone, as she ... Read More