News Room : Dhawan’s epic goes in vain as Tripathi guides Sunrisers Hyderabad home
A blistering half-century from Rahul Tripathi helped Sunrisers Hyderabad open their account in IPL 2023 on Sunday (April 9) as they beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets. PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan hogged the limelight with an incredible innings on the night against his former franchise, but it still wasn’t enough to pull his side through as they suffered their...
News Room : Israel launches artillery attacks on Syria after rocket fire – The Island
The Israeli military says it has launched artillery attacks on Syria after several rockets were fired from Syrian territory towards northern Israel, none of which caused damage or casualties. The cross-border exchanges early on Sunday came as violence escalates on multiple fronts, including in Gaza, Lebanon, occupied East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. There was no immediate comment from the...
News Room : Rahane blitz, spin choke gives Chennai Super Kings big win over Mumbai Indians
Ajinkya Rahane hit the fastest half-century of IPL 2023 to complement Chennai Super King’s spinners in a statement seven-wicket victory over fellow IPL powerhouse Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede. Before Rahane could dazzle the MI bowlers with his array of strokes around the ground, it was the spin pair of Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner that picked five wickets between...
News Room : Government dedicated to realizing the aspirations of all Sri Lankans – President – The Island
President Ranil Wickremasinghe in his Easter said that the government is dedicated to realizing the aspirations of all Sri Lankans. The President’s Easter message is as follows Easter Sunday celebrates the ability of Lord Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, to transform lives by dispelling darkness in people’s minds and bringing hope to the world. With Easter commemorating the resurrection of...
News Room : Remittances through official channels up 78% in March – The Island
ECONOMYNEXT –The country’s remittances through official channels rose to 568 million US dollars in March 2023, up 78 percent from a year earlier, as unofficial premiums declined with the central bank applying the brakes on money printing. Sri Lanka’s monthly remittances coming through official channels ranged around 500 to 600 million US dollars a month, before the central bank started...
News Room : New Zealand will bowl first in series decider – The Island
Aljazeera reported that a federal judge in Texas has temporarily withdrawn approval for the use of mifepristone, one of two pills used for medication abortions, in a ruling set to have widespread impacts on reproductive healthcare across the United States. In a victory for anti-abortion advocates, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a 67-page ruling placing a stay on the US Food...
News Room : Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Central, North-western and North-central provinces and in Mannar district
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 April 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Central, North-western and North-central provinces and in Mannar district during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in above areas. Showers or thundershowers can be expected...
News Room : US judge withdraws approval for abortion pill during Texas case – The Island
Aljazeera reported that a federal judge in Texas has temporarily withdrawn approval for the use of mifepristone, one of two pills used for medication abortions, in a ruling set to have widespread impacts on reproductive healthcare across the United States. In a victory for anti-abortion advocates, Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk issued a 67-page ruling placing a stay on the US Food...
News Room : Sun directly above Koralawella, Ingiriya, Kiriella, Embuldeniya, Haldummulla, Rathmalwehera and Waradeniyawa today – The Island
SC determination on ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka’ Bill: By Shamindra Ferdinando Opposition lawmaker Gevindu Cumaratunga yesterday (06) has asked whether Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and Parliament sought to mislead members of the House with regards to the Supreme Court determination on the ‘Central Bank of Sri Lanka’ Bill. Addressing the media on behalf of the Uththara Lanka Sabhagaya at the Communist...
News Room : Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Central, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in Mannar district – The Island
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 April 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Central, North-Western and North-Central provinces and in Mannar district during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in above areas. Winds will be Easterly or variable...