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Co-hosts Sri Lanka have been handed a tougher group comparatively that features 2021 champions Australia and two tricky opponents in Zimbabwe and Ireland. Zimbabwe, who missed out on the 2024 edition, open their campaign against Sri Lanka. Oman are the final team in the group. Sri Lanka match schedule February 8 – Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo | 7:00 PM February 12 – Sri Lanka vs Oman | Kandy | 11:00 AM February 16 – Sri Lanka vs Australia | Kandy | 7:00 PM February 19 – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo | 3:00 PM The post T20…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced that three venues in Sri Lanka will host matches during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be jointly staged by India and Sri Lanka. According to the venues list released by the ICC, the selected Sri Lankan grounds are: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – Kandy R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium – Colombo Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground – Colombo The post ICC Confirms Venues for 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup appeared first on Newswire.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to immediately terminate the issuance of new licenses for terrestrial analogue television channels in Sri Lanka.
Key government and sports officials met Monday at the Presidential Secretariat to assess Sri Lanka’s readiness to co-host the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with India. The meeting, led by Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and Sri Lanka Cricket representatives, focused on logistical, regulatory, and infrastructural preparations required to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) standards. Officials also reviewed challenges related to immigration and emigration processes for visiting spectators. The tournament is scheduled to take place from Feb. 7 to March 8, 2026, with Sri Lanka set to host around 20 matches at three venues in Colombo…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed the need for a dual approach in addressing Sri Lanka’s drug crisis, highlighting the importance of both seizing illegal narcotics and rehabilitating those addicted to them. He made these remarks during the second session of the ‘A Nation United’ National Steering Council, held today at the Presidential Secretariat, according to the President’s Media Division. The President acknowledged that public opinion on drug rehabilitation is often divided, and called for a comprehensive, inclusive plan that incorporates diverse perspectives. He stressed the need for a scientifically driven, coordinated strategy involving all relevant state and non-state institutions. The…
XpressJobs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ananda College Old Boys’ Association (ACOBA) to introduce a dedicated job board for A/L students and recent school leavers, marking the company’s first-ever partnership with a school. The agreement was signed between Mr. Chathum Henegama, CEO of XpressJobs, and Mr. Samitha Seneviratne, Executive President of the ACOBA, with guidance from Professor Nimal Rajapakse. Also present were Dr. Oshadie Korale, COO of XpressJobs, and Mr. Kalana Dias, Joint Secretary of the ACOBA. Picture 1 (Left to Right) : Mr. Kalana Dias (Joint Secretary: ACOBA), Mr. Samitha Seneviratne (Executive President: ACOBA), Mr.…
ECONOMYNEXT – SriLankan Airlines has lost 60 million dollars on a fleet of new Airbus A320 variant acquired in 2018 which were grounded due to defects in their CFM LEAP engines, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka said. SriLankan had started discussions on acquiring the A321 aircraft in 2017 and concluded them in 2028. The CFM-LEAP engines had design defects and they started giving trouble, leading the six aircraft being grounded, he said. “By October 31, these aircraft had been grounded for 131 months,” Minister Karunathilaka said. “One of these aircraft is still not flying. During this time,…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 307.90/308.00 to the US dollar in the spot market Tuesday, after opening at 307.80/90, dealers said, while bond yields were broadly steady. A bond maturing on 15.03.2028 was quoted at 9.05/10 percent, up from 9.00/05 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2029 was quoted at 9.53/58 percent, up from 9.50/53 percent. A bond maturing on 01.07.2030 was quoted at 9.58/65 percent, up from 9.58/63 percent. A bond maturing on 15.12.2032 was quoted at 10.22/32 percent, from 10.23/30 percent. A bond maturing on 01.06.2033 was quoted at 10.45/55 percent, up from 10.45/50 percent. A bond…
A woman who claims to possess a megical healing power and popularly known as ’Seetha Maniyo’ was arrested yesteday by the Horowpathana police for severely beating a 16 year old girl with a cane and causing her burn injuries with a red hot areca-nut cutter to cure her sickness.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has issued a warning to the public of a scam, stating that Blue Ocean Securities Ltd is not licensed by the SEC and has no authority to trade in securities in Sri Lanka on behalf of investors. Issuing a statement, the SEC further revealed that the company’s Chief Analyst and assistant are not registered investment advisors and that, according to the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Financial Services Register, Blue Ocean Securities Ltd is not licensed or authorized by the FCA. The SEC stated that regulatory measures are currently being taken…
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A police constable attached to the Delwala Police was injured after a car attempted to flee during an inspection in Udapebotuwa, Nivitigala, police said.
The committee that investigated into the alleged sexual harassment of female employees of Parliament has revealed that no incidents of sexual harassment have occurred involving any female officials in Parliament.
Two climbers have died after falling from New Zealand’s highest peak on Aoraki, or Mount Cook, which is known for its brutal terrain.
While stressing the need to promote English education in the country, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that former President Ranasinghe Premadasa mastered his English language proficiency through self education by spending more time in the Parliament library.
Air India cancelled multiple flights after initiating precautionary checks on aircraft that had flown over regions affected by the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption in Ethiopia, as an ash cloud from the eruption continued to disrupt flight paths across several countries, including India. The cancellations came as the ash plume spread rapidly, impacting airspace over western and northern India.
Gold prices in Sri Lanka witnessed a significant rise today (25), in line with a sharp increase in global gold rates.
Police have launched an investigation to arrest the Chairman of the Valachchenai Pradeshiya Sabha, who is reported to have fled the area following the controversial removal of archaeological signboards in the Batticaloa District.
A Moulavi who participated in religious activities at the recent Joint Opposition rally in Nugegoda has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), alleging that he received threats over his involvement.