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Sports UAE captain Waseem fined and handed demerit point for criticising umpiring
In another match, Bangladesh secured their third consecutive ODI series victory by defeating New Zealand by 55 runs in the third ODI in Chattogram on Thursday.…
Sports Court Sets May 29 Hearing in Rs. 70 Mn Krrish CaseCOLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the Krrish transaction be taken up again on May 29.The case was calle
COLOMBO ( News 1st); The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the Krrish transaction…
Sports ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour in the Country Launched Under President’s Patronage
The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in 2026, was formally inaugurated today (21) at…
Sports Nuwan Thushara files case seeking NOC to play in 2026 IPL and other leagues
Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has approached the Colombo District Court with a petition asking for a ruling that would require Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to give him…
Sports Schoolboy killed, another critically injured en route to big match in Kandy
A Grade 12 student lost his life, and another was severely hurt in a tragic accident this morning (02) when their motorcycle hit a bus on the Kandy –Digana…
Sports Actress arrested for allegedly pawning cricketer s gold chain without consent
A young actress was arrested today (30) for allegedly pawning a gold necklace without permission. According to the police, she was brought before the Kaduwela…
Sports Crowds gather at ID Office despite suspension of services due to system failure
Large crowds have formed at the ID Office today (27) even though all public services are on hold due to a sudden computer system failure. The Department for…
Sports 3 Chinese nationals held for producing ketamine in Dhaka flat, smuggling to Sri Lanka
Three Chinese men have been arrested for making the illegal drug ketamine in a temporary lab inside an apartment in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and for trying to…
Sports Increased heat exposure can raise concerns over child dehydration - Health Officials
Health officials in Sri Lanka are warning parents to be extra careful about keeping children hydrated during the extreme heat. Dr. Deepal Perera, a consultant…
Sports India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles
India has made history by winning the T20 World Cup for the third time, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs on Sunday. This victory thrilled over 100 ,000 fans at…
Sports Warm weather expected to continue until mid-April- Met Dept.
The Meteorology Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the hot weather currently affecting many areas of the island will last until mid-April. They pointed…
Sports Sri Lankan woman arrested for using forged documents to obtain Indian passport
A 48-year-old woman from Sri Lanka has been taken into custody by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the city police. She is accused of using fake documents to…
Sports Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka s Head Coach?
Sanath Jayasuriya is expected to resign as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team after today's Super Eight match against Pakistan in the ongoing…
Sports Special traffic plan in Colombo today for Sri Lanka–New Zealand World Cup clash
Today, Colombo will have a special traffic plan due to the World Cup T20 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand . The game is set to start at 7:00 p.m. at the…
Sports Special traffic plan announced for Sri Lanka–New Zealand World Cup clash in Colombo
Police have revealed a special traffic plan for the World Cup T20 match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand , which will take place in Colombo tomorrow. The game…
Sports Eheliyagoda records highest rainfall; Thundershowers likely this afternoon
Eheliyagoda in Ratnapura received 171mm of rain, the highest rainfall within the past 24 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. Meanwhile, heavy…
Sports Passport services resume as Immigration Dept. computer system restored
The Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka has fully fixed its computer system. As a result, passport services at the main office in…
Sports Issuance of passports and visas resumes at Immigration Dept.
The Immigration Department in Sri Lanka has restarted the process of issuing passports and visas. This service had been paused but is now back in operation.…
Sports Passport applicants requested not to visit Immigration Dept. offices tomorrow
The Ministry of Public Security has advised passport applicants to avoid visiting the Department of Immigration and Emigration's main office in Battaramulla…
Sports Issuance of passports and visas suspended due to system outage at Dept. of Immigration and Emigration
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that the issuance of passports and visas is currently on hold because of a technical problem. They…
Sports Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
A 21-year-old man was killed in Ratmalana after a fight between two families near the railway line on Dharmarama Road turned violent. He was reportedly struck…
Sports Jeff Bezos s Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage
The Washington Post, which is owned by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, started significant layoffs on Wednesday that will greatly reduce the size of the…
Sports Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
At least 11 people lost their lives and around 12 others were hurt when gunmen opened fire on a crowd at a football field in Salamanca, central Mexico, on…
Sports Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Sri Lanka-England cricket series
Colombo will have a special traffic plan during the Sri Lanka-England cricket matches at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The Sri Lanka Police…