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Faheem Ashraf blasts 29 off just 11 balls* — a game-changing cameo under pressure. T20 World Cup Opener: Pakistan edgeContinue Reading The post ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Points Table appeared first on Newswire.

  In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2026, the Sri Lanka Army promoted a totalContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Army promotes 9,158 other ranks on Independence Day appeared first on Newswire.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 February 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading The post Weather today: Rain predicted for several areas appeared first on Newswire.

Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as the Hambantota district,Continue Reading The post Weather : Showers across the island today appeared first on Newswire.

A stock of mobile phones, SIM cards, and narcotics was discovered during a search operation at the Galle Prison. AccordingContinue Reading The post 19 mobile phones found at Galle Prison appeared first on Newswire.

A delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, departed for New Delhi this morningContinue Reading The post JVP delegation in India for official visit appeared first on Newswire.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has publicly supported Pakistan and Bangladesh in their standoff with the International Cricket Council (ICC)Continue Reading The post Nasser Hussain rips into ICC over Bangladesh decision appeared…

The preliminary objections in the case filed by the Attorney General against former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, andContinue Reading The post Preliminary objections in case against Mahindananda & Nalin…

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard released 62,352 turtle hatchlings across 14 locations in 2025 under its ongoing Turtle Conservation Project.Continue Reading The post Over 62,000 turtle hatchlings released in 2025 by Sri Lanka Coast Guard appeared…

A new gazette enabling the legal transfer of passenger service permits, addressing a long-standing issue spanning over 35 years, cameContinue Reading The post Legal transfer of passenger transport permits now in effect appeared first on…