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Nepal and Oman have secured two of the three available places in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Asia/East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman on Wednesday. The two teams clinched their spots to the…

Sri Lanka’s tax policies played a driving role in the country’s devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to the chronic underfunding of education and other public services, Human Rights Watch said in a report released recently.…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today (16). During the meeting, both factions discussed India’s continued support to Sri Lanka and strengthening…

The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 330,000 for the first time today (14). As of 10:30 a.m., the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in the Colombo Pettah market has risen to Rs. 337,600, up from Rs.…

Officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) India have seized drugs worth around Rs. 500 million illegally transported from Colombo to Bengaluru. Three persons, including a Sri Lankan national, have been arrested in relation to the…

It has been made mandatory for all foreign nationals eligible for free tourist visa to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the country. The new regulation will come into effect from tomorrow (October…

China has demonstrated strong commitment and global leadership in advancing women’s rights and gender equality through concrete actions such as hosting the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, said Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.…

In a decisive political move, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has used his first major cabinet reshuffle to send a clear message: accountability, transparency, and results will define his administration. The reassignment of the Ports and…

It has been revealed that 60 percent of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression, according to recent research findings. The study also shows that 24 percent of students in higher grades are affected by depression. This…

The government has announced the new portfolios of three Cabinet Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers following today’s Cabinet reshuffle. Cabinet Ministers - The following Cabinet Ministers have been sworn in: Bimal Niroshan…