Alana King returned the best figures in Women’s World Cup history as Australia hammered South Africa by seven wickets to set up a semi-final meeting with India.
The Sri Lankan Report
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has voiced concern over the recent spate of killings across the country, warning that law and order appear to be slipping out of government control.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has called for nominations from its member clubs and associations for the upcoming National Team Selection Committee. In a circular dated October 23, 2025, SLC Honorary Secretary Bandula Dissanayake invited official nominations for consideration to the next selection panel, requesting that submissions be duly signed by authorized representatives and reach the board on or before November 5, 2025. The call for nominations comes as the term of the current selection committee, led by former Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga, nears completion. The existing panel also includes Ajantha Mendis, Indika de Saram, and Tharanga Paranavitana, who were…
Families of the Disappeared (FoD) have expressed deep disappointment over the continued silence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, ahead of the 35th Annual Commemoration of the Disappeared scheduled for October 27 at the Monument for the Disappeared in Raddoluwa, Seeduwa. FoD President Brito Fernando said that despite multiple written invitations sent on October 13 and October 21, the President has not responded — neither confirming participation in the event nor offering a date to meet the families of victims who vanished during the 1989 southern violence and the civil war. “You promised before the election to wipe away the tears…
Police opened fire at a van that ignored orders to stop at Golumadama Junction in Ratmalana this evening. According to police, the van, which had travelled from Piliyandala via Moratuwa Katubedda, failed to comply with instructions from Western South Traffic Division officers around 5.25 p.m. Officers then pursued the vehicle and fired at its front and rear tyres near Belekkade Junction. The driver continued until the Ratmalana railway station area, where he attempted to flee and sustained minor facial injuries after falling. He was taken to Kalubowila Hospital and later arrested. Investigations revealed that the suspect, a tourist-transport driver from…
Depatment of Motor Transport (DMT) Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding a revision of driving license fees this year.
It is learnt that the concerned players were walking to a cafe at Khajrana Road, which is roughly three kilometres from their hotel when a motorcyclist committed the offence.
In the wake of devastating floods and persistent economic turbulence, Pakistan has projected a record $43 billion in remittances for the fiscal year 2025. This surge, driven by overseas Pakistanis responding to domestic hardship, is being hailed by policymakers as a lifeline, an antidote to weak exports and a bulwark against current account deficits. Yet beneath this veneer of resilience lies a troubling truth: Pakistan’s dependence on remittances is not a sign of economic strength, but a symptom of systemic stagnation. At first glance, the numbers appear promising. Remittances rose 7% year-on-year to $3.13 billion in July 2025, with major…
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is exploring new long-term waste management solutions as the city continues to produce up to 450 tons of garbage each day, most of which is currently sent to Sri Lanka’s only waste-to-energy plant in Kerawalapitiya. Colombo Mayor Vraîe Cally Balthazaar said the CMC has been in active discussions over the past few months to identify more sustainable options to address the growing waste challenge. She said the council is working closely with the Waste Management Authority (WMA) of the Western Province and hopes the authority will take the lead in developing a province-wide strategy. Last…
Alana King produced the best bowling figures in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history to clinch top spot in the league stage for Australia. The leg-spinner dismantled the South African innings on her way to seven for 18, helping dismiss the Proteas for just 97. Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Australia chased that down in just 16.5 overs, wrapping up a seven-wicket victory. With the win, Australia continued their perfect run so far in this tournament, winning every game bar a washout against Sri Lanka. They will now play India in the semi-finals in Navi Mumbai on Thursday,…
As rain clouds drift across Sri Lanka this weekend, outdoor plans might be off — but that’s hardly bad news for sports lovers. From the Premier League’s late-night battles to India’s crucial ODI in Sydney and the roar of Formula 1 engines in Mexico, it’s shaping up to be a weekend tailor-made for staying in, curling up, and catching every moment of the global action.
A new gazette issued by Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake has introduced fresh conditions for releasing vehicles detained by Sri Lanka Customs. The regulation, effective from October 24, allows the release of vehicles imported under cross-border letters of credit, where the LC was opened in a country other than the vehicle’s manufacturing origin. Hundreds of vehicles have remained stuck at the ports since May after Customs halted clearance citing violations of the Imports and Exports Control Act. The new gazette provides a window for importers to release such vehicles under specified conditions related to documentation and…
The World Bank has highlighted a rapid rise in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills across South Asia, including Sri Lanka, noting that this trend is beginning to influence hiring patterns. Between January 2023 and March 2025, the share of AI-related job postings in the region more than doubled, increasing from 2.9% to 6.5%, growing approximately 75% faster than non-AI job listings.
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has appointed West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle as the Brand Ambassador for its upcoming sixth season, scheduled for 2026.
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said that strengthening primary healthcare remains a core priority under the government’s health policy, as Sri Lanka works to curb the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
The Sri Lanka Navy vessel Samudura set sail on 24 October 2025 to rescue the crew of the merchant ship MV INTEGRITY STAR, which had encountered distress about 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka due to a technical fault in its main engines.
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for strong winds, heavy showers, and rough seas affecting the Bay of Bengal and eastern coastal waters around Sri Lanka.
Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka has announced a special one-day Fire Fighting Awareness Holiday Programme for children this December.
France has been shaken by one of the most spectacular museum robberies in recent memory — a daylight Louvre heist that stripped the nation of priceless royal jewellery worth more than €88 million (around Rs. 31 billion).
An audit report has revealed major financial lapses at the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC), including losses from overpriced medicine purchases and failure to recover money from suppliers.