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Dialog Brings the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 Closer to Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, hosted an event to mark the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2026, bringing together stakeholders and cricket enthusiasts ... Read More


Govt should provide equal opportunities for Tamil and Sinhala language students -ITAK MP Srineshan

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Education reforms undertaken by the Government should provide equal opportunities for Tamil and Sinhala language students, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Gnanamuththu Sri... Read More


NPP Govt will work to protect independence of not only AG but also of any institution - Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Under the National People's Power (NPP) Government, we will work to protect the independence of not only the Attorney General (AG) but also the independence of any institution as... Read More


Harry says sacrifices by Nato troops in Afghanistan deserve 'respect'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Duke of Sussex has called for the sacrifices of Nato troops to be "spoken about truthfully and with respect", after the US president claimed allies stayed "a little back" fro... Read More


India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be chief guests at India's Republic Day celebrations next Mond... Read More


US officially exits World Health Organization

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The US has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump announced he was putting an end to America's 78-year-old commitment ... Read More


Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Venezuela hold telephone conversation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Foreign Ministry states that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath had a telephone conversation with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil... Read More


Deputy Secretary General and Chief of Staff of Parliament suspended

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Senior Attorney-at-Law G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, who served as the Deputy Secretary General and Chief of Staff of Parliament, has been placed under suspension. The suspen... Read More


Joe Root stars as England clinch five wicket win over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- England secured a clinical five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI, chasing down a target of 220 with 3.4 overs to spare. Opting to bat first, the Sri Lankan lineup str... Read More


Heavy showers forecast for Northern and North Western provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Northwestern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly Heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at ... Read More