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T20 World Cup broadcaster's distasteful 'cupcake ad' comes back to haunt India

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The host broadcasters of the T20 World Cup 2026 took down a controversial advertisement in which an Indian fan mocked South Africa. Meant to highlight the rivalry and build excit... Read More


Ayodhya temple delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A delegation led by Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj, the chief priest of the Shiva Temple in Ayodhya, India, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (February... Read More


31,000 houses to be built under Home Development Programme

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A total of 31,000 houses will be constructed under the Home Development Programme, marking a significant step towards improving housing facilities and uplifting the living standa... Read More


81-year-old sits O/L Maths exam to critique education system

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Nimal Silva, an 81-year-old resident of Kiriberiya, sat for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Mathematics examination-not merely as a personal achievement, but to send a strong mes... Read More


Mirissa and Bentota among Asia's Top Beaches by Tripadvisor

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Sri Lanka's Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach have earned spots among Asia's most celebrated coastal destinations, according to the 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best B... Read More


MP Amarakeerthi case: Families of 12 death-row convicts seek President's intervention

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Relatives of the 12 men sentenced to death over the killing of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his police security officer staged an appeal outside the Presidential Secreta... Read More


Deadline extended for public complaints over CMC corruption probe

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The deadline for submitting public complaints and information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate into alleged acts of corruption, fraud, criminal breach of ... Read More


Allegations of inferior quality coal are true: Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- While admitting the allegations on inferior quality coal, Minster of Agriculture Lal Kantha said today there has been no fraud or corruption behind the coal supply tender. The M... Read More


Coal in ninth shipment too found to be of low quality: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Coal in the ninth shipment has been found to be of inferior quality as per real-time data, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today. Premadasa, who was speaking during a ce... Read More


Rev. Dr. Kirinde Assaji awarded lifetime achievement honor by KITT University

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji, Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple, has been conferred the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by KITT University in recognition of his exceptional... Read More