Sri Lanka notches 13th successive ODI win to beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup Super 4 game

Sri Lanka brushed aside Bangladesh by 21 runs in its opening Asia Cup Super 4 game on Saturday to notch its 13th successive win in a one-day international.



Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry denies Channel 4’s claims on Easter Sunday attacks

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has strongly condemned allegations made by British television network Channel 4 in its new documentary which proclaims the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attack was deliberately planned by senior government officials.



Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills 632 people

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas mountains late on Friday, killing at least 632 people, destroying buildings and sending residents of major cities rushing from their homes, state television reported.



No-Confidence Motion against Sri Lanka’s Health Minister defeated in Parliament

The No-Confidence motion brought against Sri Lanka’s Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella by the Opposition was defeated with a majority of 40 votes this evening (September 08) in Parliament.



MS Dhoni and Donald Trump’s surprise golf face-off: ‘Thala fever in USA’

Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and former US President Donald Trump played golf together in an unexpected meeting.



Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets fell by 4.4% in August 2023 after paying Bangladesh USD 150 million

Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserve assets have reduced by 4.4 percent to USD 3,598 million at the end of August, 2023, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.



At least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers killed in northeast Mali attacks – interim government

At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed when Islamist militants attacked a military camp and a vessel in northeastern Mali on Thursday, the interim government said.



Sri Lanka Parliament approves Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed with a majority of 45 votes in Parliament of Sri Lanka this evening (September 07).



Gotabaya Rajapaksa responds to allegations made by Channel 4 on Easter Sunday attacks

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa issued a statement in order to respond to the allegations made by the Channel 4 program on the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.



Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan alias Pillayan ready to file a criminal complaint against his ex-spokesperson

Sri Lanka’s State Minister Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan alias Pillayan yesterday (September 06) said the allegations made against him in the Channel 4 program on 2019 Easter Sunday attacks is based on lies.



Afghanistan Cricket Board complains to Asian Cricket Council about match with Sri Lanka

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) complained to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) about Tuesday night’s match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, according to ACB’s spokesman, Mohammad Naseem Sadaat.



Pakistan Cricket Board demands compensation for financial losses due to matches in Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday demanded compensation from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for the loss of gate money it has suffered due to Asia Cup matches being held in Sri Lanka.



Sri Lanka President says nationwide industrialization will begin across the country similar to Biyagama Free Trade Zone

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined an ambitious vision for Sri Lanka’s economic future during his address at the centenary celebration of Al Mubarak Central College in Malwana on Wednesday (September 06).



Historic moment for Sri Lanka women’s cricket with series triumph over England

Inspirational captain Chamari Athapaththu led the way yet again as Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team created history on Wednesday by recording their first-ever series triumph over England in any format.



Sri Lanka will investigate allegations of intelligence complicity in 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lanka’s government will appoint a parliamentary committee to investigate allegations made in a British television report that Sri Lankan intelligence had complicity in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 269 people.



Sachithra Senananyake arrested over match-fixing allegations

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was arrested today (September 06), over allegations of match-fixing.