SLC confirms Pakistan tour will continue despite players raising security concerns
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed that its ongoing tour of Pakistan will continue as scheduled, dismissing speculation of a pullout following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 and injured 27 on Tuesday. MORE..
- Discussion held to accelerate efforts to resolve land-related issues in Jaffna
- Taliban sets three-month deadline for traders to end reliance on Pakistan routes
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- 35th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
- India says Delhi car blast was a ‘terrorist incident’
- Galle Prison relocation plan mooted
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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
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Galle Prison relocation plan mooted
The proposal to relocate the Galle Prison from its current location has been discussed at the Galle District Coordinating Committee meeting. MORE..
India says Delhi car blast was a ‘terrorist incident’
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35th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
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16 Sri Lankan players in Pakistan decide to return home following yesterday’s suicide bomb blast
Sixteen Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan have decided to return home following a suicide bomb blast in Islamabad. MORE..
Taliban sets three-month deadline for traders to end reliance on Pakistan routes
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has told traders to reduce business with Pakistan and use other routes for the transit of goods. MORE..
Discussion held to accelerate efforts to resolve land-related issues in Jaffna
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Over 15 injured in bus–tipper collision in Ambalantota
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Man remanded for impersonating veteran film director and demanding sexual bribes from actresses
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Earthquake rattles Cyprus, no immediate reports of damage
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Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces in next few days, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Galle Prison relocation plan mooted
The proposal to relocate the Galle Prison from its current location has been discussed at the Galle District Coordinating Committee meeting. MORE..
India says Delhi car blast was a ‘terrorist incident’
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35th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 35th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the Sri Lanka and Indian Navies and Coast Guards was held on board INS Sukanya, at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, north of Kankesanthurai. MORE..
16 Sri Lankan players in Pakistan decide to return home following yesterday’s suicide bomb blast
Sixteen Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan have decided to return home following a suicide bomb blast in Islamabad. MORE..
Taliban sets three-month deadline for traders to end reliance on Pakistan routes
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has told traders to reduce business with Pakistan and use other routes for the transit of goods. MORE..
Discussion held to accelerate efforts to resolve land-related issues in Jaffna
A high-level meeting has been held at the Parliament Complex to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in the Jaffna and Palali areas currently under military use. MORE..
Over 15 injured in bus–tipper collision in Ambalantota
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Man remanded for impersonating veteran film director and demanding sexual bribes from actresses
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Chinese ‘cryptoqueen’ jailed in UK over $6.6 billion Bitcoin scam
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PayPal re-launches in the UK after nearly two years
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Apple is selling a $230 iPhone pocket inspired by a ‘piece of cloth’
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Squid Game star, 81, acquitted of sexual misconduct
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Vimukthi Jayasundara’s ‘Spying Stars’ to get Indian premiere at 56th IFFI
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After its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara’s “Spying Stars” is set to have its Indian premiere with a Red-Carpet Gala Screening at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on 22 November 2025. MORE..
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Sports
PCB reschedules remaining Pakistan–Sri Lanka ODI matches after security review
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced a revised schedule for the remaining one-day international (ODI) matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, following recent security concerns in the capital. MORE..
SLC confirms Pakistan tour will continue despite players raising security concerns
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed that its ongoing tour of Pakistan will continue as scheduled, dismissing speculation of a pullout following a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 and injured 27 on Tuesday. MORE..
Lionel Messi India Visit: Hyderabad to host Inter Miami star in December
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Security beefed up for Sri Lanka team after suicide bombing in Islamabad
Security has been beefed up for the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team after yesterday’s militant attack in Pakistan. Sources said that Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Federal Minister for Interior, had met officials of the Sri Lankan team and assured them of fool-proof security. MORE..
China’s 13-year-old Yu claims first Asian record at National Games
Less than a month after her 13th birthday, Chinese sensation Yu Zidi claimed her first Asian record at the National Games swimming in Shenzhen on Tuesday as she swept to victory in the 200 metres individual medley (IM). MORE..
