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During the f8rst T20I against Sri Lanka on Friday, Pakistan demonstrated that 2026 is not quite like 2019. Back then, they had stumbled in pursuit of three Sri Lankan totals in succession – two of them lower than the 182 they gunned down with relative ease two days back, while the third was exactly 182. […]
Sri Lankan professionals trained in India under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme have formed a national alumni association. The Sri Lanka ITEC Alumni Association was formally launched at its inaugural meeting on Thursday, 8 October 2026, at the Grand Crystal Ballroom of Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo. The Association is a unique initiative […]
The government is taking all necessary measures to protect the Diyagama forest area located in Homagama within the Colombo District, Deputy Minister of Environment, Anton Jayakody, stated on Friday (9) while delivering a special address in Parliament. Originally an abandoned plot of land, it has regenerated naturally over the past two decades into a sensitive […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 October 2026 by rhe Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 […]
Keeping a home clean involves more than dealing with one kind of mess. Kitchens face grease and cooking splashes, bathrooms develop soap scum and limescale, while frequently used areas around the home collect marks, fingerprints and everyday dirt. For households looking to simplify this routine, multi-surface cleaners offer a practical solution by allowing one product […]
Saturday 10th October, 2026 It will soon be showtime in Parliament. The Opposition has submitted a motion of no confidence against Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne to Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadheera. Debates on no-confidence motions invariably descend into slanging matches, with members of both sides of the House trading insults and dragging one another’s […]
Lithuania’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vidmantas Verbickas, recently discussed their foreign and security policy in changing geopolitical environment at the University of Colombo. Lithuania is a staunch backer of Ukraine in the ongoing war with Russia Verbickas was here, recently, for the first political consultations between the two countries and to promore digital cooperation. Marking […]
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new set of sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), this time targeting the entity itself, as opposed to the tribunal’s officials or groups that provide support. The announcement on Friday represented a major escalation from the administration of US President Donald Trump, which has […]
United States President Donald Trump said that Russia has agreed to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to global markets amid discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel […]
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has hit southern Panama, triggering tsunami warnings across Central and South America. The US National Weather Service issued tsunami warnings for Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Guatemala on Friday following the quake. Chile’s naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service also issued a tsunami warning. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was […]
Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his ascension to the captaincy in grand style, smashing a 53-ball 89 that blazed his side to a comprehensive win in the first T20I against Sri Lanka . After Sri Lanka won the toss in Rawalpindi and somewhat curiously opted to set a target, the 182 they put up was made to […]
Afghanistan’s pace attack fought back late in the day as Bangladesh went to stumps on 317 for eight on day one in Abu Dhabi. Mohammad Saleem, Yamin Ahmadzai and Ismat Alam combined to take seven out of the eight wickets that fell on the day. For Bangladesh, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hassan and Litton Das made […]
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first in the first T20I against Pakistan being played in Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka XI: Kusal Mendis (capt & wk), Lahiru Udara (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara Pakistan XI: Sahibzada Farhan (capt), Saim […]
Bangladesh’s second visit to Australia and their first women’s ODI in the country began on a disappointing note as Australia ran out quick and convincing victors. Annabel Sutherland showed why she is regarded as one of the most versatile fast-bowling allrounders in the world by taking 4 for 30. She kept the batters on their […]
The U.S. Navy ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) set sail from the port of Colombo today, 09 October 2026. On her departure, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a traditional naval farewell to the ship. USS Tulsa, a Littoral Combat Ship, and arrived in the island on 7 October on a replenishment visit and departed the […]
United States President Donald Trump has said the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. The US president said late on Thursday: “we are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” in a post on Truth Social. “We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the […]
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay. The committee’s announcement of the 125th Nobel Peace Prize, made on Friday in Oslo, said the prestigious award would go to the South African jurist for her work to promote peace and international law. The committee said in a statement […]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur in most […]
The Mahanayaka Theras of all Nikayas have protested against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who is serving a prison sentence for contempt of court, being produced before court in civilian attire. In a letter to the Commissioner General of Prisons, the Mahanayaka Theras have said they were surprised and concerned […]
The Committee on Public Finance has said that the actual losses suffered by the NDB bank are much more than what was initially reported. When compared with the initial disclosure made by NDB on 6 April 2026, the reported amount of the fraud had increased by Rs. 0.4 billion, from Rs. 13.2 billion to Rs. […]
