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Asia Cup 2025 in UAE: Full schedule, match timings, and Sri Lanka's fixtures

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The wait is over. The Asia Cup 2025 kicks off today (September 9) in the UAE, with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi to set the stage for three weeks of high-octane cr... Read More


Cabinet clears 2026 Appropriation Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to present the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2026 to Parliament. The Bill, prepared by the Legal Draftsman's Depar... Read More


President's Entitlements Repeal Bill to be debated tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Business Committee of Parliament has decided to debate the President's Entitlements Repeal Bill tomorrow, Communications Department of Parliament said. The decision was take... Read More


'Army Suranga' arrested with firearm

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Western Province (South) Crime Division arrested a suspect in Hanwella who is suspected to be the gunman linked to the organised criminal known as 'Homagama Handaya.' Police... Read More


Footage released on arrest of Kehelbaddara Padme and gang in Indonesia

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- A series of video clips showing the arrest of five wanted criminals, including notorious underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, in Indonesia have been released. The suspects were... Read More


iPhone 17 lineup to be unveiled tonight at Apple's event: What Sri Lankans need to know

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The wait is almost over. Apple will unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 17 lineup tonight, September 9, 2025, at its "Awe Dropping" event. For many Sri Lankans, this could be Ap... Read More


MR not targeted in President's Entitlements Repeal Bill: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The President's Entitlements Repeal Bill was not introduced targeting former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He told the weekly ... Read More


Shooting in Ambalangoda: Murder suspect injured

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- A group of individuals travelling in a three-wheeler on Heenatiya Road in Ambalangoda came under gunfire in a shooting incident. Police said the shots were fired by two unidenti... Read More


CAA destroys over 4.5 metric tons of expired dried fish and dates

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has destroyed more than 4.5 metric tons of expired dried fish and dates seized from three business premises in Wattala and Hendala, following... Read More