News Room : Businessman Injured in Early Morning Shooting in Katunayake
Police have identified the victim of a shooting incident in the Heenatiyana area of Katunayake this morning (26) as 29-year-old Udara Chathuranga, a resident of the same area. The shooting occurred around 5:35 a.m. while Chathuranga was asleep in his room alongside his father. Two unidentified gunmen reportedly entered the house and opened fire before fleeing on a motorcycle. Initial investigations...
News Room : Sri Lanka, India and South Africa kick off World Cup preparations with ODI tri-series
The Women’s ODI World Cup is five months away and, after the drama of the qualifier in which Pakistan and Bangladesh confirmed their places at the tournament, preparation begins in Sri Lanka with a tri seried. Sri Lanka host India and South Africa for a seven-match tournament, which will include the pressure of reaching a final. All three sides...
News Room : Harshal, Kamindu lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to their first win against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai – The Island
A three-pronged performance from Kamindu Mendis and Harshal Patel’s use of the middle of the pitch led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to win their first-ever match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai, a win SRH will hope revives a faltering campaign. Dewald Brevis, on his CSK debut, and Ayush Mhatre, the youngest CSK player ever in only his second innings,...
News Room : Six police officers killed in Thailand plane crash – The Island
At least two dozen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have told the BBC.The attack took place in Pahalgam, a picturesque town in the Himalayas often described as the “Switzerland of India”.The region’s chief minister, Omar Abdullah, said the attack was “much...
News Room : Siri Dalada Vandanawa to Conclude on 27 April Without Alteration – Diyawadana Nilame
Siri Dalada Vandanana, special exposition of the tooth relic of Buddha, commenced today (25 April) for the eighth consecutive day at 11.00 a.m. at the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. According to Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, the exposition of the tooth relic will conclude on 27 April as scheduled, and this decision will not be subject to...
News Room : Acting IGP Instructed to Nominate Police Team for Inquiry into Deshabandu Tennakoon
The Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged acts of gross abuse of power by IGP T.M.W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon has formally requested the Acting Inspector General of Police to nominate a police investigation team to assist with its probe. The request was communicated through an official letter, and it was disclosed during the Committee’s second meeting held today (25 April)...
News Room : Police Obstruction Against Journalist on Duty in Court: Govt Information DG Requests a Probe
Director General of Government Information, Harsha Bandara, has written to the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) calling for an investigation into the alleged obstruction and forcible removal of journalist Fazeer Mohamed from the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court by police officers. Fazeer Mohamed, Secretary of the Sri Lanka Young Journalists’ Association (SLYJA) and a long-time court reporter for the Satahan organisation,...
News Room : Trump Tariffs: SL and US Agree to Fast-Track Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks
Sri Lanka and the United States have agreed to continue discussions with the aim of finalising a bilateral trade agreement in the shortest possible time. A Sri Lankan delegation met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer on 22 April 2025 at the US Trade Representative (USTR) Office in Washington D.C. to discuss reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on...
News Room : Norwegian athletes warned not to eat meat in China over risk of failing drug tests
Norwegian athlete Henriette Jaeger runs around a bend in the 400 meters race on an indoor track behind her opponent.Reuters – The organization responsible for training the country’s elite athletes has advised Norwegian athletes not to eat any type of meat while competing in China over fears it could lead to a positive drug test. Olympiatoppen, part of the Norwegian...
News Room : India’s hostile actions spark anger across Pakistan
Political leaders across Pakistan have strongly condemned India’s suspension of the Indus Water Treaty following the Pahalgam attack. From federal ministers to regional leaders, they united in calling the move a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq stressed that the treaty cannot be abrogated unilaterally, while leaders of the PPP, MQM-P,...