News Room : Yamanishi breaks world 20km race walk record in Kobe
Japan’s Toshikazu Yamanishi clocked 1:16:10* to break the men’s world 20km race walk record at the Japanese 20km Race Walking Championships, a World Athletics Race Walking Tour Bronze event, in Kobe on Sunday (16). With that performance the two-time world champion improved the previous world record of 1:16:36 set by his compatriot Yusuke Suzuki in Nomi in 2015 by 26 seconds. On his...
News Room : All-round Campher, Stirling help Ireland draw level
Curtis Campher produced another brilliant all-round display to lay the platform for Ireland’s series-levelling win in Harare. His three-wicket burst sucked the momentum out of Zimbabwe’s innings and restricted them to a total well below par and his 144-run stand with Paul Stirling, who scored an excellent 89, ensured Ireland were always comfortable in the chase. Ireland had fallen short...
News Room : Priya Mishra sets up easy win for Gujarat Giants – The Island
Curtis Campher produced another brilliant all-round display to lay the platform for Ireland’s series-levelling win in Harare. His three-wicket burst sucked the momentum out of Zimbabwe’s innings and restricted them to a total well below par and his 144-run stand with Paul Stirling, who scored an excellent 89, ensured Ireland were always comfortable in the chase. Ireland had fallen short...
News Room : SJB-UNP talks fail again; Tissa pulls out of delegation – The Island
The adverse impacts of climate change, compounded by Sri Lanka’s ongoing socio-economic crisis, have left rural communities grappling with increasing vulnerability. With a rural economy heavily reliant on natural resources, the effects of inflation, soaring import prices, and disrupted supply chains have created a precarious situation. As the cost of living rises, many low-income households in rural areas have...
News Room : Thanuja, Rachintha score centuries as Thurstan defy Isipatana to earn Tier ‘A’ promotion – The Island
Barely 24 hours after 202 was chased down easily on the opening night of WPL 2025, a target of 165 proved to be tricky on the same pitch for Delhi Capitals, who got over the line on the last ball against Mumbai Indians for a two-wicket win. It came down to 30 from 18, 10 from six, two off...
News Room : Ranil meets Jaishankar
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, party sources said. They focused on regional cooperation and maritime security, emphasising the need to enhance both bilateral and multilateral partnerships in the Indian Ocean region. Wickremesinghe, currently in Oman for the Maritime Partnership Conference, is set to address...
News Room : Shafali Verma, Niki Prasad star as Delhi Capitals seal last-ball thriller
Barely 24 hours after 202 was chased down easily on the opening night of WPL 2025, a target of 165 proved to be tricky on the same pitch for Delhi Capitals, who got over the line on the last ball against Mumbai Indians for a two-wicket win. It came down to 30 from 18, 10 from six, two off...
News Room : Coconut auction volumes down
By Nisheni Atapattu ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s coconut auction volumes dropped to 21,569 nuts, with 89,687 nuts offered, recording an all time low at this week’s auction, Coconut Development Authority data showed. The auction was conducted at a fixed price of 140,000 rupees for a thousand nuts for the fourth straight week on February 13. It is uncertain why all the nuts offered...
News Room : Sampath Bank renews Platinum Partnership with Sri Lanka Institute of Directors – The Island
Sampath Bank is proud to renew its Annual Platinum Corporate Partnership with the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) for 2024–2025. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to advancing Corporate Governance across Sri Lanka, empowering organisations in their pursuit of ethical and transparent practices in both the private and public sectors. As a Platinum Corporate Partner of SLID, Sampath Bank...
News Room : Brian Bennett’s 169 puts Zimbabwe 1-0 up
Brian Benett delivered a Valentine Day’s gift to all the cricket lovers at Harare Sports Club with a sublime 169 to set up Zimbabwe’s 49-run win in the first ODI against Ireland on Friday. Promoted to opener for the first time in ODI cricket, Bennett struck 56.52% of Zimbabwe’s total to give Ireland a target of 300 to chase. Along...