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LPL adopts Impact Player rule as Sachin calls for IPL to scrap it

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) will introduce the Impact Player rule from the 2026 season, bringing one of T20 cricket’sContinue Reading The post LPL adopts Impact Player rule as Sachin calls for IPL to scrap it appeared first on Newswire.

Footballer with Sri Lankan Roots Heads to FIFA World Cup with Australia

Australian footballer of Sri Lankan heritage Nishan Velupillay has been named in Australia’s final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFAContinue Reading The post Footballer with Sri Lankan Roots Heads to FIFA World Cup with Australia appeared…

LPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka withdraws to manage Long-Standing injury

Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has decided to skip the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) in order to focus onContinue Reading The post LPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka withdraws to manage Long-Standing injury appeared first on Newswire.

More than 20 killed in weekend road accidents, including Police sergeant

Sri Lanka Police reported a spate of fatal road accidents across the country between May 29 and May 31, leavingContinue Reading The post More than 20 killed in weekend road accidents, including Police sergeant appeared first on Newswire.

Police to issue certificates for licenced firearms every six months

Sri Lanka Police have announced that licenced holders of firearms issued for personal protection will be required to present theirContinue Reading The post Police to issue certificates for licenced firearms every six months appeared first…

Woman killed, 15 injured in van–elephant collision

A 54‑year‑old woman was killed and 15 others injured when a van travelling from Polonnaruwa to Dehiattakandiya collided with aContinue Reading The post Woman killed, 15 injured in van–elephant collision appeared first on Newswire.

ACJU disputes Police statement, Says suspect is not a Moulavi

The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) Irakkamam branch has refuted the Police statement claiming that an individual arrested over theContinue Reading The post ACJU disputes Police statement, Says suspect is not a Moulavi appeared first on…

Police officers commended for returning Rs. 150,000 phone to owner

Two police officers attached to the Bentota Police Station have been commended for returning a mobile phone worth approximately Rs.Continue Reading The post Police officers commended for returning Rs. 150,000 phone to owner appeared first…

‘Dubai Sudda’ arrested over alleged overseas jobs scam

Officers of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Special Investigation Division have arrested a suspect known as “DubaiContinue Reading The post ‘Dubai Sudda’ arrested over alleged overseas jobs scam appeared first on…

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