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Women's World Cup: Sri Lanka vs Australia match abandoned due to rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The scheduled match between Sri Lanka and Australia in the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup today has been abandoned due to rain. Following the abandonment, as per the tourname... Read More


Lorry driver injured after train collision at Ahangama railway crossing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- A terrifying collision between a lorry and a train occurred today at the Kabalana railway crossing in Ahangama. The driver of the lorry was injured in the collision and is curren... Read More


Heavy showers likely today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening today (4). Therefore, general public is advised to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by h... Read More


Main suspect in Dehiwala shooting arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The main suspect-the motorcyclist-involved in the shooting incident near the Dehiwala railway station on 18 July has been arrested with 50 grams of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine)... Read More


Highest monthly figure for vehicle registrations in September

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- New figures from Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) show a significant surge in vehicle registrations for September, recording the highest monthly figure for the year. ... Read More


Foreign Minister meets Swedish Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Foreign Minister Vijith Herath held a meeting with Sweden's Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jaan Thesleff, who is resident in New Delhi, at the Ministry yesterday. During the meeting, t... Read More


Electricity tariff decision due by October 15

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that its decision regarding the Ceylon Electricity Board's (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 6.8... Read More


Hiru Daruwo 2025 children's day celebration begins today in Galle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Hiru Media Network, known for delivering the best to children, will launch its special 'Hiru Daruwo - 2025' children's programme today at 1 PM at the Samanala Grounds in Galle... Read More


Lankan-led Initiative makes Ottawa first in world to install road signs for Buddhist temples

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- For the first time in the world, the City of Ottawa's Public Works and Services Department, in collaboration with the Traffic Operations section, has introduced a road sign system... Read More


Probe launched into 31 mobile phones seized from alleged underworld figures

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, announced that investigations are underway using 31 mobile phones recovered from the arrested alleged under... Read More