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Sri Lanka can Qualify with Win or NRR Edge

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Group B goes down to the wire as Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan on September 18. A win guarantees Sri Lanka a Super Four spot, but net run rate could also decide the outcome. Ban... Read More


SL sees alarming rise in shootings, murders, and fatal accidents in 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Sri Lanka is witnessing growing concern over a surge in violent incidents this year, with the number of shootings, murders, and fatal road accidents already surpassing figures r... Read More


Differently-abled student petitions SC over denial of university admission

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A young student from Bandarawela has turned to the Supreme Court, alleging that his constitutional rights had been violated after the University Grants Commission (UGC) denied h... Read More


Heavy rains on the cards

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Heavy rains are expected in several parts of the country today, with showers or thundershowers forecast at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and Northwestern... Read More


Visitor entry to BIA departure lobby limited on Thursdays, Saturdays

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The visitor entry to the departure lobby at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will now be restricted only on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 p.m. to midnight, the Airp... Read More


Tourist rescued from drowning in Mirissa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A 28-year-old Austrian tourist was rescued from drowning while swimming in the seas off Mirissa yesterday afternoon. Police said the woman had been swept away by a strong curre... Read More


Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Former National Lotteries Board Director Tusitha Halloluwa, who was arrested in connection with the assault and shooting incident targeting his vehicle, was released on bail. C... Read More


Minister gets tough on Railway officials; 'Work or resign'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has said that officials who cannot ensure the proper functioning of railway services should resign from their positions. Addressing a meetin... Read More


Consumers struggle with poorly displayed product information: Asela Sampath

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Consumers are facing hardships as key details such as the price, date of manufacture, and expiry date on products are often printed in very small letters, making them difficult ... Read More


Wife of 'Backhoe Saman' further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of 'Backhoe Saman', who had been remanded under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, was ordered to be further remanded till September 25 by Colombo Chief ... Read More