2023-11-27 02:59
Darren Bravo took to social media to announce his decision to move away from selection for West Indies. The left-handed batter last featured in internationals in February 2022.
In an inte… Read More
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2023-11-25 03:58
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has earned USD 1.8 billion in total investments as at 23 November, State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama revealed.
Accordingly… Read More
2023-11-24 03:59
In a significant and forward-looking speech at the 25th Presidential Awards of the Export Development Board (EDB), held today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BM… Read More
2023-11-24 03:59
Thailand and Sri Lanka plan to conclude negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year, with the pact scheduled for signature in early February 2024, says… Read More
2023-11-23 10:59
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recruited and extended the services of several experts to assist in the reform process of Sri Lanka’s electricity sector.
Minister of Power and E… Read More
2023-11-22 03:59
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved the Under 19 World Cup to South Africa from Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket news website Cricbuzz reported.
The decision has been taken by t… Read More
2023-11-21 05:59
The Coconut Development Board has decided to establish a new coconut triangle by planting 100,000 coconut saplings in Hambantota district.
Accordingly, the establishment of this new coconu… Read More
2023-11-21 04:59
A discussion has been taken place at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka, with re… Read More
2023-11-21 02:58
The 13th edition of the ODI World Cup concluded in Ahmedabad on Sunday, with Australia crowned champions for the sixth time after their six-wicket win over hosts India at the Narendra Modi… Read More
2023-11-17 02:58
Australia qualified for final of the World Cup 2023 after beating South Africa by three wickets in a nail-biting contest at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday.
Aussies achieved the modest… Read More
2023-11-16 12:59
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the second semifinal of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday (16), with the five-time champions Austra… Read More
2023-11-16 02:58
India defeated New Zealand by 70 runs to qualify for the final of the ICC World Cup after 12 years. Mohammed Shami took seven wickets in the contest.
Kane Williamson-led team batted brilli… Read More
2023-11-15 04:59
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the latest cricketing icons that are to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame as the Class of 2023. Following a voting process conducte… Read More
2023-11-15 03:58
Unbeaten India led by Rohit Sharma will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India commencing at 2pm.
India con… Read More
2023-11-13 02:58
The Sri Lanka cricket team apologised to the cricket-loving public of the country, following the team’s disappointing showing at the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup held in India… Read More
2023-11-11 02:58
An Indian Airlines flight from Colombo to Chennai was delayed after security personnel found a black parcel inside the toilet, which no one claimed.
Indian Airlines flight AI272 was ready… Read More
2023-11-10 09:58
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector.
“Sri Lanka’s ec… Read More
2023-11-10 06:00
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe will seek to boost tax revenue and rationalise spending in the government’s second full-year budget on Monday, targeting a return to growth f… Read More
2023-11-10 06:00
The Sri Lanka cricket squad has returned to the island this morning (10 Nov.) ending its 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign on a disappointing note.
The team reached the Banda… Read More
2023-11-10 04:59
New Zealand all but sealed a World Cup semi-final spot with an easy five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru.
Sri Lanka, who were already eliminated, were bowled out for 171, with Black… Read More
2023-11-09 03:59
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided establish an independent committee to inquire into audit reports, and make recommendations to ensure the prevention of corruption.
Issuing a statement o… Read More
2023-11-09 02:59
Ben Stokes smashed his first World Cup century as England picked up a consolation win over Netherlands and raised their prospects of salvaging a place at the Champions Trophy.
The 2019 cha… Read More
2023-11-09 02:58
The Bangladesh High Court today (Nov 08) issued a ruling asking why necessary actions shall not be taken to withdraw the name of former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis from the list of in… Read More
2023-11-08 06:58
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m, stated the Meteorology Department
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at som… Read More
2023-11-08 03:58
The Appropriation Bill (Budget) for the fiscal year 2024 is scheduled to be tabled in the Parliament on Monday (Nov. 13) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister o… Read More
2023-11-08 03:58
Glenn Maxwell battled through injury to hit a sensational double century against Afghanistan and guide Australia into the World Cup semi-finals.
Maxwell arrived at the crease to face a hat… Read More
2023-11-07 07:58
The newly-appointed Ambassador of Iran to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees today (November 6).
The Ambassador referr… Read More
2023-11-07 03:58
Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews was controversially timed out in a first for international cricket during a World Cup defeat to Bangladesh that ended his side’s slim semi-final hope… Read More
2023-11-06 04:59
Some fiery bowling from Indian bowlers rattled the South African batters to maintain their unbeaten run in the 2023 International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Cricket World Cup match at the E… Read More
2023-11-06 02:59
As uncertainty surrounds their World Cup match against Bangladesh owing to the toxic air condition in New Delhi, Sri Lankan cricket team manager Mahinda Halangoda said on Sunday that they… Read More
2023-11-04 04:58
The national cricket governing body has called for an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire coaching staff and selectors after India demolished the Lions by a massive 302 ru… Read More
2023-11-02 08:00
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (Nov. 01), embarked on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka.
In Kandy, she called on two Buddhist leaders: Chief Prelate… Read More
2023-11-02 03:59
Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as semi-finals-bound South Africa sealed a comprehensive 190-run victory over New Zeala… Read More
2023-11-02 01:58
Sri Lankan cricket great Muttiah Muralitharan says Sri Lankan cricket has gone ‘backwards’ when it comes to developing its talents, however, he cautioned India that the ‘… Read More
2023-11-01 07:58
Sri Lanka is set to award a multi-billion dollar oil refinery project to a Chinese state-owned company after a rival bidder pulled out, the energy minister said Tuesday.
Kanchana Wijeseke… Read More
2023-11-01 03:59
Fakhar Zaman scored a rapid 81 as Pakistan raced to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the World Cup.
Set 205 to win, Fakhar and Abdullah Shafique put on 128 to help Pakistan surge to… Read More
2023-10-31 03:00
Turkish Airlines today commenced direct flights between Sri Lanka and Istanbul after ten years, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) said.
Accordingly, four wee… Read More
2023-10-30 06:59
Rohit Sharma-led Indian team continued their supreme run in the ongoing edition of World Cup and defeated England by 100 runs in Lucknow on Sunday (29 Oct.).
Leading the team from the fron… Read More
2023-10-30 05:00
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for Lahiru Kumara in the Sri Lanka squad.
Chameera, who has pl… Read More
2023-10-27 07:01
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday (26 Oct.) introduced Regulated Short Selling (RSS) through Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL) to enhance trading opportunities, marking a ground… Read More
2023-10-27 02:59
England’s poor run of form in the World Cup 2023 continued as they suffered a huge eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka on Thursday, October 26.
The bowlers shone to bowl out Englan… Read More
2023-10-26 02:59
Glenn Maxwell hit the fastest men’s World Cup century in 40 balls as Australia inflicted a record tournament defeat on the Netherlands in Delhi.
The right-hander beat Aiden Markram&r&hellip…Read More
2023-10-25 06:59
Sri Lanka’s Samitha Dulan won the Silver Medal in the Men’s Javelin Throw (F64) event with a throw of 64.09 meters at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
This brings… Read More
2023-10-25 05:00
The Japanese Government has agreed to provide a grant of JPY 200 million, under their economic and social development programme, towards the development of Sri Lanka’s fisheries indu… Read More
2023-10-24 15:59
All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been picked to replace injured seamer Matheesha Pathirana in the 15-man World Cup squad, team sources confirmed.
His name has been sent to the ICC Eve… Read More
2023-10-23 08:59
Another masterful knock from Virat Kohli helped India chase down 273 against New Zealand and get their fifth straight win in the ongoing World Cup.
Mohammed Shami picked up a fifer to rest… Read More
2023-10-21 15:01
Sri Lanka ensured there wouldn’t be another upset, beating the Netherlands by 5 wickets in a World Cup match in Lucknow on Saturday.
Sadeera Samarawickrama top scored for Sri Lanka w… Read More
2023-10-21 05:00
NDTV - Mumbai Indians have officially appointed former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga as their bowling coach, the Indian Premier League franchise said on Friday, promptly filling the void… Read More
2023-10-20 04:00
There’s no stopping this Indian Team. The Men in Blue look like the most complete side in this World Cup as they clinched their fourth successive win in the tournament by beating Ban… Read More
2023-10-19 12:00
New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 136 runs in their Cricket World Cup fixture played at MA Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Chennai yesterday. New Zealand led by Tom Latham continued their win… Read More
2023-10-19 01:58
The Sri Lanka team engaged in a training session yesterday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow after a day of rest following their game against Australia game at the same venue.
The te… Read More
2023-10-18 17:00
Sri Lanka is close to reaching a vital staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund to get funding, while it’s also assessing debt restructuring terms from foreign hold… Read More
2023-10-18 05:00
Twenty-seven Indian fishermen, arrested for allegedly poaching in Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, were provided material and legal assistance, the Indian mission in Jaffna said on Mo… Read More
2023-10-18 02:59
The current National champion Buwaneka Goonethilleka clinched a triple crown in the open category while Varangana Jayawardena secured a double apart from her Under-19 singles title at the… Read More
2023-10-18 02:59
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has underscored the need to enhance the political, economic and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Indonesia by reinforcing the Indian Ocean’s identit… Read More
2023-10-17 10:59
Responding to the electricity tariff revision requested by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has informed the CEB to submit a revised… Read More
2023-10-17 06:00
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has refuted reports yesterday (16) of the claims that a discussion has been held to reintroduce the National Fuel Pass QR system or any quota… Read More
2023-10-17 06:00
After opening the tournament with two defeats, Australia have moved off the bottom of the Cricket World Cup 2023 table following a five wicket win over Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka made a strong s… Read More
2023-10-16 06:59
All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne will replace captain Dasun Shanaka for the rest of Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup campaign, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said. Meanwhile Kusal Mendis… Read More
2023-10-16 02:58
Sri Lanka having new look side led by Kusal Mendis for the first time in world cup when they will meet Australia in their match at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow tod… Read More
2023-10-14 10:58
India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the marquee match against Pakistan in the 2023 ICC World Cup tournament.
The much-awaited fixture will kick off at 02:00 p.m. at the Narendr… Read More
2023-10-13 16:03
Sri Lanka’s private creditors have sent a proposal on how to restructure $12 billion of overseas debt, including a new type of bond designed to ease repayments in case of future econ… Read More
2023-10-13 12:59
Chamari Athapaththu has been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September 2023 after inspiring Sri Lanka to a historic series triumph over England.
Athapaththu beat out… Read More
2023-10-13 06:01
South Africa completely outplayed Australia by 134 runs in the ICC World Cup 2023.
The Proteas played like a champion side in Lucknow to register their second successive win in the tournam… Read More
2023-10-12 07:59
Rohit Sharma’s quick hundred off only 63 balls helped India earn a second straight win at the Cricket World Cup by beating Afghanistan by eight wickets on Wednesday.
Sharma smashed 1… Read More
2023-10-12 06:00
Sri Lanka assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at the 23rd IORA Council of Ministers which concluded in Colombo today (11). The meeting was chaired by Foreig… Read More
2023-10-11 09:59
The beleaguered dairy sector of Sri Lanka, which is facing its worst-ever economic crisis, will finally get back its ‘say cheese’ moments with Indian dairy majors set to usher… Read More
2023-10-11 06:00
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has been taken to hospital after he suffered cramps upon returning from the field after the first innings in the ICC World Cup match against Paki… Read More
2023-10-10 05:00
Malaysia will support Sri Lanka’s application to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dato Seri Diraja Dr Zambry Abd Ka… Read More
2023-10-09 03:59
Sri Lanka have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against South Africa in their ICC World Cup opener in India.
Match referee Javagal Srinath impose… Read More
2023-10-07 15:00
South Africa announced their arrival at the World Cup with a mammoth total of 428 runs, making this the highest total in ODI World Cup history.
After they were inserted to bat… Read More
2023-10-07 07:59
Over 800,000 school students from families with economic difficulties will be issued vouchers to buy shoes by the Education Ministry.
Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said a Rs… Read More
2023-10-07 05:00
Sri Lanka has recorded a marginal decrease in workers’ remittances in September 2023 compared to August 2023.
According to official figures, workers’ remittances recorded in Se… Read More
2023-10-07 03:59
Pakistan made a fast start to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup by registering an impressive 81-run victory over the Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.
Hyderabad bore witness to a bri… Read More
2023-10-06 12:00
Sri Lanka will host the 23rd Council of Ministers Meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) which is scheduled to be held in Colombo on October 11.
Foreign affairs ministers of the IO… Read More
2023-10-05 04:59
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka will focus on improving tax collection to reduce budget deficits as it streamlines the structure of the tax system, the Treasury Secretary said on Wednesday, with new… Read More
2023-10-05 02:59
Sri Lankan athlete Tharushi Karunarathna clinched the Gold medal in the Women’s 800m event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou, China, a short while ago.
The 19-year-old clocked a time… Read More
2023-10-04 08:59
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, while thanking the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the assistance provided to Sri Lanka’s agriculture, rural small and medium sectors and other de… Read More
2023-10-04 03:58
The World Bank revised up its forecasts for Sri Lanka’s economy on Tuesday, noting the crisis-hit nation had made strides in reducing inflation and had benefited from tourism revenue… Read More
2023-10-03 12:59
Sri Lanka recorded over USD 1,000 million in export revenue in the month of August 2023, making this the highest export revenue earned in a month for this year, according to the Central Ba… Read More
2023-10-03 08:59
Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed as the new chairman of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) World Cricket Committee.
The Sri Lanka legend previously held the post… Read More
2023-10-03 06:59
Predicting the winner of a global tournament in any sport is not a very wise thing. Many things could go wrong, even for the pre-tournament favourites, and many unforeseen things can emerg… Read More
2023-10-03 04:59
Before I conclude my account of work with regard to the reintroduction of English medium, which took up some of my time and much of my devotion in the first years of this century, I should… Read More
2023-10-03 02:59
The Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a 03-member International Sports Coordination Committee in Cricket, in order to monitor, communicate and coordinate with internationa… Read More
2023-10-02 02:58
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has increased its retail fuel prices with effect from midnight today (Oct. 01).
Accordingly, the price of 92 Octane Petrol is to increase by Rs… Read More
2023-10-01 16:00
Hundreds of passengers were immensely inconvenienced after two SriLankan Airlines flights bound for Nepal and India this morning (Oct. 01) were cancelled, owing to technical issues.
The fl… Read More
2023-10-01 16:00
Fuel prices are scheduled to be revised once again, on Monday (Oct. 02), as per the pricing formula.
However, the Ministry of Power and Energy mentioned that the new revised fuel prices wi… Read More
2023-10-01 16:00
Sri Lanka’s most accomplished shuttle star Niluka Karunaratne has officially announced his retirement from international competitive badminton representing Sri Lanka.
He made this a… Read More
2023-09-30 07:58
The gazette notification issued banning the manufacture and use of several types of single-use and short-term plastic products will be in effect from tomorrow (Oct. 01), the Central Enviro… Read More
2023-09-30 06:59
Nadeesha Ramanayake managed to secure a place in the 400m finals at the Olympic Sports Centre Stadium (Big Lotus) in Hanje yesterday and is hopeful of winning a medal at the Asian Games. K… Read More
2023-09-30 04:59
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has made a request from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to increase electricity tariffs once again, citing the need to cover the cos… Read More
2023-09-30 02:59
Bangladesh secured a resounding seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their first warm-up match of the ICC ODI World Cup, marking a triumphant beginning to their campaign.
The clash unfol… Read More
2023-09-29 17:01
Former President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Jaswar Umar was re-elected to the post, at the election for office bearers held on Friday (29 Sep.).
Umar polled 45 votes, m… Read More
2023-09-29 15:00
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bat first against Bangladesh in the warm-up match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, India on Friday… Read More
2023-09-29 08:00
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Local-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default). Fitch typically does not… Read More
2023-09-29 06:00
The Wildlife Conservation Department announces that the Ratnapura and the Nallathanni routes have been opened for pilgrims climbing the Sri Pada during the off-season.
Accordingly, the tic… Read More
2023-09-29 04:59
SriLankan Airlines has entered into a first-ever interline partnership with Virgin Australia that will strengthen the airline’s network in Australia and offer customers extensive con… Read More
2023-09-28 06:58
The ‘Berlin Global Dialogue’, a high-level global initiative to find solutions to current geopolitical and economic challenges, is scheduled to commence today (28).
President R… Read More
2023-09-25 17:01
India women defeated Sri Lanka women by 19 runs to bag the gold medal in the Asian Games while Sri Lanka Women had to settle for the silver.
Sri Lanka women could only score 97-8 in the ch… Read More
2023-09-25 05:00
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the Asian Games 2023 women’s cricket event semi-final to face India in the gold medal match tomorrow (25).
Earlier in the day, the Indian Women took Ba… Read More
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