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India thrashed Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the Asian Games women’s cricket competition final in Nisshin to win the country’s first gold medal of the multi-sport event, with Smriri Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh and the bowling group starring in the dominant display. That made it back-to-back gold medals for India in the event […]
At 67 for 5 in the 12th over, Pakistan were under the cosh against Bqngladesh in their bronze-medal playoff at the Asian Games women’s competition. That’s when Fatima Sana walked out, slammed 45 in 30 balls, and gave Pakistan 145, which was 31 too many for Bangladesh, especially after Umm-e-Hani picked up three top- and […]
India Women won the toss and chose to bat first in the Asian Games women’s cricket final in Nishin, Japan. India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, G Kamalini, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud, N Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma Sri Lanka: Imesha Dulani, Chamari Athapaththu (capt), Hasini Perera, […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low-pressure area that was prevailing over the sea area of the Bay of Bengal, to the northeast of the island, has now developed into a depression. It is expected to further develop into a deep […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando The ruling NPP yesterday (21) dismissed claims of a widening rift, within the government, over the proposed 22nd Amendment. Asked whether the NPP was concerned over a section of the Opposition alleging Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and two dozen MPs taking a view contrary to that of the party in this […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Court of Appeal Judge Mayadunna Sri Mevan Anthony Edirimannasuriya Corea as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal. The appointment has been made as President’s Counsel Nalin Rohantha Abeysuriya, who currently serves as President of the Court of Appeal, will be overseas until the 24th. Accordingly Justice Mayadunna […]
By Ifham Nizam Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth described Omega Traders’ latest investment in a modern dhal-processing facility as a strong example of how cross-border supply chains can translate into productive investment, local value addition and new business opportunities in Sri Lanka. The investment, which adds a 150-metric-tonne-per-eight-hour-day processing capacity to Omega […]
by Jehan Perera International Peace Day was observed on 21 September. It finds Sri Lanka with a genuine achievement to record and a demanding test to meet. The UN’s theme this year was “Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” It also honoured the “everyday architects of peace”—people driving local action and building a […]
By Chandre Dharmawardana chandre.dharma@yahoo.ca) The official narrative surrounding Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is optimistic and up-beat. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has repeatedly assured the public that the nation, which faced catastrophic bankruptcy in 2022, is finally entering “safe waters.” This political optimism is backed by data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL [1]), […]
The National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC), which is being established under the Presidential Secretariat with the aim of removing administrative and regulatory barriers that exist among government institutions in relation to investment and industry and expediting these processes, will be opened tomorrow (22). The centre is being established on the President’s initiative with the aim […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Court of Appeal Judge Mayadunna Sri Mevan Anthony Edirimannasuriya Corea as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal. The appointment has been made as President’s Counsel Nalin Rohantha Abeysuriya, who currently serves as President of the Court of Appeal, will be overseas until the 24th. Accordingly Judge Mayadunna […]
A discussion to review the further measures that could be taken regarding Sivarasa Anojan, a young Sri Lankan national who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (21), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The discussion focused on the measures taken to date concerning […]
Will the Asia Cup trophy fiasco play out in the Asian Games? That is the obvious question on everyone’s mind as the Indian women’s team, favourites for the gold medal, prepare to take on Sri Lanka. The Indian women’s team, like the men’s side a year ago, refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi […]
Powerful explosions at a weapons depot in northern Syria have injured at least four people, according to state media, with officials urging the public to stay away from the site. The explosions occurred early on Monday at a Syrian army site in the vicinity of the town of al-Eis, south of the city of Aleppo, […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that having a disability or other special needs should never be a barrier to a child’s future, and that the Government is committed to building an inclusive society where everyone has equal opportunities without barriers, while giving due recognition to the true abilities and talents of every child.The Prime […]
Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich took a second off the women-only half-marathon world record on Sunday when she won the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, stopping the clock at one hour, five minutes, and 15 seconds. Ngetich, who also broke the women-only 10km (6.2-mile) world record last year, pushed to the front from the outset […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 September 2026 by the Department of meteorology The low-pressure area that has formed over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify further over the next few days. Although this system will not have a direct impact on […]
By PRIYAN DE SILVA The government’s position on the abolition of the Executive Presidency and the future of the Provincial Council system will be set out in a new Constitution, NPP General Secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe has said. Abeysinghe made the remarks when a delegation from the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) met […]
By Chaminda Silva The ongoing El Niño weather pattern has affected 169,071 people from 51,959 families in 39 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across 10 districts, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday. The DMC said measures were being taken to provide drinking water to 142,219 people from 43,378 families affected by the prevailing dry weather. The […]
by Prof. Janaka Wijesinghe, Dr. Nishala Wedamulla and Gayathma Weerawanni As climate variability becomes an increasing challenge for nations worldwide, Sri Lanka faces growing concerns over the impact of El Niño, a natural climate phenomenon that can disrupt rainfall patterns, increase temperatures, and place additional pressure on agricultural production. For a country where agriculture remains […]
