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Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, has died at the age of 89,Continue Reading The post Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89 appeared first on Newswire.

Former India under-19 world cup-winning cricketer and Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra has been remanded until July 31 after beingContinue Reading The post Former Indian U-19 cricketer and Jaffna Kings co-owner remanded appeared first on…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa paid his last respects to prison officer Sandhika Pasindu Madhusara, who was killed while on dutyContinue Reading The post Sajith pays last respects to prison officer killed in Negombo Prison unrest…

Team Sri Lanka was officially presented ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the national contingent set to representContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka unveils team for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth appeared first on Newswire.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Friday told the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that investigatorsContinue Reading The post Harak Kata bribery probe: Court hears new claims involving monk…

The Gampaha High Court yesterday (17) sentenced five individuals to death over the brutal killing of an unmarried man andContinue Reading The post Five sentenced to death in 2001 murder case appeared first on Newswire.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern province and the Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu,Continue Reading The post Heat advisory issued for 08 districts today appeared first on Newswire.

The Samagi Lawyers’ Association, affiliated with the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), will host a public discussion tomorrow (19) highlightingContinue Reading The post Samagi Lawyers’ Association to hold public event against threats…

Sri Lanka’s first “Skills Development and Day Care Centre” for children with disabilities was inaugurated yesterday (17) in the KinniyaContinue Reading The post First Skills Development and Day Care Centre for children with disabilities…

Customs Narcotics Control Unit officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport arrested a 54‑year‑old Angolan woman in possession of 237 gramsContinue Reading The post Foreign woman arrested with Rs. 10 Mn worth of cocaine at BIA…