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Former Sports Ministers Harin Fernando and Dayasiri Jayasekara have raised concerns over the recent changes to Sri Lanka Cricket’s nationalContinue Reading The post Former Sports Ministers allege new Cricket selection committee is illegal…

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US State Department Nicole Chulick and US EmbassyContinue Reading The post Foreign Minister meets senior US official to strengthen bilateral ties…

Police Spokesman F. U. Wootler said 21 alleged organised crime gang members deported from Dubai to Sri Lanka were broughtContinue Reading The post Dubai deports 21 wanted Sri Lankans appeared first on Newswire.

Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), but is expectedContinue Reading The post Former Indian cricketer retires to play in Lanka Premier League? appeared…

Virat Kohli appeared to refuse a post-match handshake with Travis Head following a heated on-field exchange during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’sContinue Reading The post Virat Kohli refuses handshake with Travis Head after heated IPL clash…

7 countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, have issued a joint statement condemning the worsening situation inContinue Reading The post Canada, UK, France, Germany among 7 countries condemning Israel’s West Bank…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 MAY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 May 2026. South-West monsoon is gradually getting establishedContinue Reading The post South-West monsoon getting established over the island : Weather update appeared first on…

The Lanka Premier League has officially announced the players signed by franchises for the upcoming LPL 2026 season ahead ofContinue Reading The post LPL 2026: 14 Pre-signed players announced ahead of draft appeared first on Newswire.

A 48-year-old man was hacked to death following a dispute in the Walipenna Police area on Friday evening, police said.Continue Reading The post 48-year-old Dharga Town man murdered after dispute appeared first on Newswire.

The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the release of businessman and Aura Lanka Company Chairman Viranjith Thambugala from aContinue Reading The post Thambugala cleared in alleged helicopter deal fraud case appeared…