The iconic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo is set to undergo a major transformation ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with the installation of floodlights and related upgrades now underway. The enhancements come as part of Sri Lanka’s preparations to co-host the tournament with India from 7 February to 8 March 2026.
The Sri Lankan Report
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 November 2025 The low-pressure area southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 5.9°N and longitude 82.6°E, about 210km southeast of Batticaloa. It is very likely to move nearly north-northwestwards and intensify further into a Deep Depression during the next 12 hours. Due to the influence of this system, prevailing heavy showers and strong winds over the island are expected to continue further. The general public is kindly requested to be attentive about future advisories issued by the Department of Meteorology in…
The Railway Department has announced restrictions on train services along the Upcountry Railway line as heavy rainfall continues to impact several areas of the country.
Pathum Nissanka has officially climbed to the top of Sri Lanka’s T20I batting records, becoming the nation’s highest run scorer in the format. His rise from a promising young opener in 2021 to the leading figure of Sri Lanka’s T20 batting unit in 2025 reflects a steady, disciplined and impactful journey.
Sri Lanka’s T20I setup is bracing for a potential leadership overhaul just weeks before hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with captain Charith Asalanka’s role now officially under scrutiny.
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) announced today that the Colombo–Kandy main road will remain closed until further notice, following continued heavy rainfall and further risk of rock and earth mound collapses in the Pahala Kadugannawa area.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasised the need to expand 5G nationwide, incentivise fibre connectivity, partner with global cloud providers and establish tech investment zones across all 25 districts.
The Kandy-Nuwara Eliya main road was temporarily closed from the Gerandi Ella area this evening due to the risks of rockfalls, Police said.
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne has denied allegations raised in Parliament claiming a conflict of interest involving companies linked to him securing major government contracts. The allegations were made by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Prasad Siriwardhana, who claimed that two companies – Omobio (Pvt) Ltd and Eimsky Business Solutions (Pvt) Ltd – in which Weeraratne holds shares and previously served as Chairman, had obtained key contracts related to national digital transport and tolling systems. According to the MP, these companies were involved in projects linked to the digitisation of transport services and the Smart Highway Tolling System under…
The Colombo Stock Exchange ended Wednesday’s session (26th November 2025) on a modest positive note, with the ASPI adding 24.32 points (+0.11%) to close at 22,844.23.
The presence of Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Colombo is a strong message of the importance placed on shared security, and the strengthening of friendly relations with partners such as Sri Lanka, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Jaffna District organiser Geethanath Cassilingam has been appointed as the Sri Lankan Coordinator of the Patriots Network.
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva and Deputy Minister of Digital Technology Eranga Weeraratne engaged in an argument over the tender put out to purchase poly-carbonate cards for the new digital national identity cards.
At the 30th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) to the Chemical Weapons Convention that commenced on November 24 in The Hague, Sri Lanka was elected by acclamation as a Vice-Chairperson of the Conference.
The Colombo–Kandy main road will be temporarily closed from Lower Kadugannawa with effect from 10.00 pm tonight (26) due to the risk of rockfalls, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced. The DMC said the decision was taken following assessments that identified a potential threat of falling rocks in the area, posing a serious risk to motorists and pedestrians. (Newswire) The post Colombo–Kandy Main Road Shut from Lower Kadugannawa appeared first on Newswire.
SJB MP Chithral Fernando today raised questions in Parliament regarding a leaked audio recording allegedly involving Minister Sunil Handunnetti, suggesting possible corruption in a rice import transaction. Fernando criticized the minister for allegedly saying “having no license is no issue, what can be done about it?,” instead of enforcing fines or confiscating the reportedly illegal rice import. He also demanded that the full audio be released rather than edited or selected clips, to clarify the situation. “If there is no license, it is first of all illegal. How many such acts have taken place? How is Handunnetti concealing unlicensed activities?”…
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram.
Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years on Wednesday.
The arrival of India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, in Colombo for the International Fleet Review 2025 reflects both strategic intent and symbolic importance, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking at a reception onboard the vessel, where he attended as Chief Guest, Jayatissa said the visit demonstrates India’s growing technological capabilities and its commitment to regional maritime security. He noted that the participation of INS Vikrant in the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy added further significance to the occasion. The Minister said the presence of the carrier served…
Two Chinese nationals were arrested yesterday (25) by Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Police for allegedly stealing foreign currency worth Rs. 483,855 from a Buddhist monk on an aircraft in transit.