Australia bounced back from the Darwin loss and leveled the Test series against Bangladesh with an innings-and-51-run win in under two days. Mitchell Starc led the onslaught with his fourth 10-wicket ...

India elect to bat first in the second Test being played at at the SSC. Sri Lanka:  Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara,  Kamindu Mendis,  Dhananjaya de Silva (capt.),  Sonal Dinusha,  Pasindu Sooriyabandara ...

Text and Pic by Priyan De Silva The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) has sought Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa’s support for its campaign to ...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 AUGUST 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 August 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Several spells of showers will occur in the  Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy ...

Former Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is facing allegations of sexually abusing a girl, allegedly entered the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court through the entrance reserved ...

Sri Lanka is experiencing an El Niño event that could be among the most severe recorded in approximately 75 years, raising concerns over immediate water shortages and prolonged dry conditions, while ...

By Zanita Careem From the timeless charm of Vietnam’s ancient cities and emerald landscapes to Sri Lanka’s golden beaches, misty tea hills and rich cultural heritages, two captivating Asian ...

By Ifham Nizam Wildlife conservation cannot be driven by emotion alone. It must be backed by sound science, reliable data, effective policy and practical solutions that work on the ground, according ...

By Zanita Careem Dr. Zacky Haniffa, Secretary to Sri Lanka College of Cardiology at Durden’s Hospital, is a distinguished Royal College alumnus who graduated from the University of Colombo and ...

By Zanita Careem Pakistan National Day in Colombo unfolded in a vibrant tapestry of diplomacy, culture and celebration, bringing together the High Commissioner, Major General (Retd.) Dr Nayyar Naseer, ...

Rex Clementine The next crop of Sri Lanka’s Test cricketers will be on show when the second Test against India gets underway at the SSC on today. All these rookies must be wondering what exactly is in ...

As the tourist industry enters a new era of growth and global competitiveness, recognising excellence has become more important than ever. The Sri Lanka Tourism Excellence Awards 2026 has been ...