News Room : Sri Lanka ‘A’ Tri-Series in UAE: Schedule Announced
28th February 2025 at 12:50 PM Sri Lanka ‘A’ will tour the UAE from April to May to take part in a limited overs (ODI) Tri-Series against Afghanistan ‘A’ and Ireland ‘A’. According to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Tri-Series will be organised by the Afghanistan Cricket Board. Following the Tri-Series, Sri Lanka will also play a four-day match against hosts Afghanistan.
News Room : US lawmakers warn China could use Musk to influence Trump
Republican and Democratic leaders on the US House of Representatives Select Committee on China warned on February 25 that Beijing could try to use billionaire Elon Musk to win favorable American policies, and that Washington should oppose any such efforts. Republican committee chairman John Moolenaar and Democratic ranking member Raja Krishnamurthy said they believe the Chinese Communist Party wants to...
News Room : Court Confirms Ganemulla Sanjeewa Died from Multiple Gunshot Wounds
The Colombo Chief Magistrate has ruled that the death of Ganemulla Sanjeewa was caused by multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, neck, and abdomen. This was revealed today (28 February) as the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) submitted the postmortem report to the court.
News Room : Supreme Court Orders CEB to Pay Annual Interest on Consumer Security Deposits
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) must pay annual interest on security deposits collected from all consumers when providing electricity connections. The court ordered the state-owned electricity provider to pay an annual interest rate of 11.67%, equivalent to what the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) pays for such deposits, to all electricity consumers, including...
News Room : Rain threatens high-stakes Afghanistan-Australia clash
Much like Afghanistan’s match against England, the political spectre over this clash is hard to put aside. Matches are rare between the countries with Australia – like England – taking a human rights stance and pledging to suspend bilateral ties while the Taliban remain in power. Cricket Australia publicly demonstrated its commitment to the cause last month by hosting a...
News Room : Former Speaker Used 9 Vehicles, Spent Rs. 3.34 Million on Fuel in 9 Months
Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake presented several expenditure reports to Parliament today, detailing vehicle and fuel usage by various officials, including former Speakers, during their tenure. According to the report, 70 staff members were stationed at the Speaker’s official residence until November 2024. From 1 January 2024 to 24 September, the former Speaker used nine vehicles and spent Rs. 3.34...
News Room : Dilith Questions President Dissanayake’s Foreign Travel Expenses: “Was it on the Footboard?”
MP Dilith Jayaweera has raised doubts about the foreign travel costs of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, as revealed in Parliament, calling the figures unrealistic. Commenting on the figures disclosed today, which showed a significant reduction in presidential travel expenses, Jayaweera questioned how the President managed to visit three countries for just Rs. 1.8 million. “The Prime Minister claims foreign travel costs...
News Room : PM Reveals Massive Rs. 3.5 Billion Spent on MR’s Foreign Trips, with Rs. 1.1 Billion in 2013 Alone
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya made a special revelation in Parliament today (27) regarding the expenses incurred on foreign trips by former presidents. According to the figures presented, the total expenditure on overseas travel during their respective terms was as follows: Mahinda Rajapaksa (2010-2014): Rs. 3,572 million Maithripala Sirisena (2015-2019): Rs. 384 million Gotabaya Rajapaksa (2020-2022): Rs. 126 million Ranil Wickremesinghe (2023-2024): Rs. 533 million Anura...
News Room : Iraj Weeraratne Files Complaint Over Online Harassment Targeting Family
Popular artist Iraj Weeraratne arrived at the Welikada Police this morning (27 February) regarding alleged online harassment directed at his family by an individual. Weeraratne had previously lodged a complaint over the matter and provided a statement today as part of the ongoing investigation. In his complaint, he stated that the individual in question had been continuously targeting his parents and...
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe to Discuss South Asia’s Challenges in New Delhi
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi today (27) to deliver a keynote address on global issues. The speech will take place at the Bharat Mandapam on Friday (28), with diplomats and distinguished guests in attendance. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott are also...