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South Africa's De Klerk stuns India in Women's World Cup thriller

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Nadine de Klerk produced a lower-order masterclass with an unbeaten 84 to steer South Africa to a three-wicket win over India in their Women's World Cup thriller on Thursday. Nu... Read More


IMF sets priorities ahead of Budget 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- IMF Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou addressing the media on reaching staff-level agreement on the fifth review, while IMF Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Martha Woldemkchael... Read More


SJB working committee approves move to work with UNP

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee and the management committee have approved a resolution to work with the United National Party (UNP), Opposition Leader Sajith ... Read More


Tsunami warning for Philippines and Indonesia after 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Mindanao

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- A tsunami warning has been issued for the Philippines and neighbouring regions of Indonesia after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the region on Mindanao on Friday morning... Read More


Government reshuffles Cabinet ahead of Budget - Key Ministerial appointments announced

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Sri Lankan government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle to accelerate its 2026 development goals. Accordingly, Bimal Ratnayake has been appointed as the Minister of Tr... Read More


"Stop the media show; divulge mastermind now"- Easter attack victims tell Govt.

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The victims lament that they are being hoodwinked by successive political leaders with the objective of gaining power. Since the recent development of Ravi Seneviratne divulging ... Read More


Over 50,000 tri-forces personnel deserted; authorities intensifies arrests

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Defence Ministry and Police have stepped up operations to arrest and take action against over 50,000 tri-forces members, including officers, who have left the service or are ... Read More


US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of a five-year-old child who d... Read More


CC members cannot be penalised by Privileges Committee

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Members of the Constitutional Council (CC) cannot be summoned before the Privilege Commitee as it is a body independent of Parliament, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told the House... Read More


Over 7,900 Sri Lanka Army NCOs promoted

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- A total of 7,979 non-commissioned officers of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted in celebration of the Army's 76th anniversary, the Army Media Spokesperson said. The promotio... Read More