There is ’’no doubt’’ that England will reach the Women’s World Cup final, said former spinner Alex Hartley after Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side thrashed New Zealand to conclude the group stage.
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Sri Lankan athletes Chamod Yodhsingha and Safiya Yamic emerged as South Asia’s fastest man and woman at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2025, which concluded today in Ranchi, India.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), with support from the State Intelligence Service (SIS), have arrested a suspect believed to be the shooter in the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera.
Two more suspects believed to be involved in the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera have been arrested, police said.
The Meteorology Department has warned that a depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and is likely to develop into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28.
Two suspects have been arrested over the theft of precious crown jewels from Paris’s Louvre museum, French media say.
Veteran actor Satish Shah died on Saturday. He was 74. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news to NDTV.
India’s match against Bangladesh had to be called off while England secured a win over New Zealand earlier in the day. The post ICC Women’s World Cup Final Group Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
Sri Lanka plans to prohibit the use of smartphones by school children under the age of 12, Child Affairs Minister Saroja Paulraj said.
Former MP Charitha Herath has raised serious concerns over a large-scale government tender to purchase 1,775 brand-new automatic transmission four-wheel-drive diesel double cabs, valued at several billion rupees. The tender, issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Bid No: MOF/NCB/23/76/2025), was published on the Treasury website on October 23, with just a 12-day window for bid submissions ending on November 4. Herath questioned the urgency, secrecy, and purpose of the procurement, asking, “What public purpose or policy justification does this serve? Who will use these vehicles, and under what criteria?” The bid document shows stringent eligibility criteria,…
A 28-year-old Saudi national has been arrested after assaulting two flight attendants on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Minister Vijitha Herath said that eradicating the drug menace requires more than police action alone, urging communities at the village level to actively work to stop the sale and consumption of drugs.
A video has surfaced showing the suspects involved in the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara revealing information to Police shortly after his arrest. According to the footage, the suspect claims that the order to carry out the shooting was given from Dubai. He is heard telling Police officers that he was acting on instructions received from an individual based overseas. The suspect was arrested in Maharagama following a special Police operation. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full motive and identify any additional individuals connected to the attack. (Newswire) The post Video shows Weligama shooting suspect…
Sri Lanka’s Fathima Shafiya Yamick produced a remarkable performance at the South Asian Athletics Championship 2025 in Ranchi, India, completing a golden sprint treble while setting meet records in all three events. The 26-year-old sprinter from Viharamahadevi GC, Kandy, won gold medals in the women’s 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events, rewriting the record books and marking one of the finest individual performances by a Sri Lankan athlete at the regional meet. Yamick clocked 11.53 seconds in the 100m, 23.58 seconds in the 200m, and anchored the 4x100m relay team to victory with a time of 44.70 seconds — all…
The Ella Odyssey train, which departed Colombo Fort Railway Station at 5.30 a.m. for Badulla, derailed this afternoon (26) at Watagoda Railway Station, the Railways Department said.
US President Donald Trump landed in Malaysia on Sunday at Kuala Lumpur’s international airport and was greeted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as he was seen dancing briefly with a group of Malaysians performing a traditional dance.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 14 crewmen from the MV Integrity Star, which was drifting 100 nautical miles off the coast of the Indian Ocean island, after its main engine failed. The crew was brought ashore to Hambantota Port, the Navy said. The ships engines had failed and MV Integrity Star had also lost electric power after the generators also packed up, Navy spokesman, and the distressed vessel had called for assistance, Commander Buddika Sampath said. Sri Lanka Navy Ship Samudura had taken off 14 crew members who were from India, Turky and Azerbaijan. MV Morning Glory, another…
Breaking: The main gunman suspected in the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara has been arrested in Maharagama, Police said. The post Weligama gunman arrested in Maharagama appeared first on Newswire.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Priyantha Weerasooriya says Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana is facing threats to his life due to his alleged connections with individuals involved in organised crime and illegal businesses — not because of political reasons. The IGP said that an initial investigation had revealed the threats were linked to such associations and confirmed that temporary police protection has been provided to the MP. “MP Withana’s life is under threat, but this is not a politically motivated issue. The intelligence reports point to his past dealings with persons connected to underworld and illicit…
Fono Technologies, one of Sri Lanka’s leading premium smart device retailers, officially introduced the Apple iPhone 17 series at an exclusive event held on 24th October 2025. The launch reinforces Fono Technologies’ ongoing commitment to bringing the latest Apple innovations to Sri Lankan customers. The event was attended by key customers, technology enthusiasts, and special guests who witnessed the ceremonial handover of pre-ordered iPhone 17 devices. Attendees had the opportunity to experience the new lineup firsthand, exploring Apple’s latest design, performance, and camera features. An in-depth product review and feature demonstration were conducted during the event to help customers understand…