Harshitha Samarawickrema’s splendid 48 not out off 37 balls took Sri Lanka over the line in a low-scoring thriller...
By Norman Palihawadane The CID recently found that former SLPP Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, better known as ‘Choka Malli’, had...
Pakistan were bowled out for 55, their lowest total in T20I cricke. A collapse where they lost six wickets for...
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of...
Rumesh Tharanga created history in emphatic fashion, winning the men’s javelin at the Diamond League Final in Brussels to become...
A complete performance from UAE’s bowling unit kept their semi-final hopes alive at the 2026 Women’s T20 Asia Cup, skittling...
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of...
Kusal Mendis and Binura Fernando have been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s upcoming T20I series against England, with the SLC...
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of...
Smriti Mandhana filled her batting coffers with her second T20I century, along the way surpassing Mithali Raj for the record...
The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 28th of August to 07th of...
Ms Sajeewani Dilka Lakmali Karunannayake was sworn in as a Judge of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara...
Seylan Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Krishan Thilakaratne, Non‑Executive Director, as the Deputy Chairman of the Board with effect from 17th August 2026. Thilakaratne...
Reflections on Kandyan Genealogical Studies: by Sena Thoradeniya (Part I of this article appeared in The Island of 19 August 2026) In the Kandyan territories, genealogical...
Displaying Gender-Based Issues that Resonate with Our Times by Dr. Siri Galhenage Psychiatrist [Retd] In most of William Shakespeare’s plays, the protagonists are male. He created...
Dewmini Vihanga the Sri Lanka allrounder, will have to wait for her T20I debut after being ruled out of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup. Left-arm spinner...
By Lynn Ockersz Nature’s not on any vengeance trail…. Rather, from dense forests of the West, Now all aflame in parts as if in rage, To...
Fishermen from Rameshwaram have announced a series of protests, demanding the immediate release of Tamil Nadu fishermen, currently detained in Sri Lankan custody, along with their...
Lanka Hospitals PLC has secured reaccreditation under the Joint Commission International (JCI) 8th Edition standards. This recognition reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to delivering safe and...
Thehan Wijemanne produced an outstanding performance at the National Tennis Championship, completing a remarkable triple crown by winning the Men’s Open Singles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed...
The Sri Lanka national basketball team is in Kazakhstan to compete in the FIBA Asia Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers 2026, taking place from 24th August to 1st...
By Hiran H. Senewiratne CSE trading yesterday reflected subdued investor sentiments on account of some external and internal factors weighing negatively on the bourse, market analysts...
The government will keep the QR code system for fuel distribution in place, as the conflict in the Middle East remains unresolved, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister...
Sri Lanka’s national shooting team returned to the island recently after achieving an impressive haul of 10 medals, including three gold, four silver and three bronze...
