News Room : Nearly 40 Schools in Kandy to Close from 21 to 25 April
A total of 37 schools in Kandy town and surrounding areas will be closed from 21 to 25 April due to the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, according to the Central Province Director of Education. The exposition will begin at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy on 18 April, with an initial viewing from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30...
News Room : Cricket in Olympics: ICC welcomes LA28 venue announcement
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has welcomed the announcement of the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California as the cricket venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28). The cricket competition at LA28 will feature six teams each for the men’s and women’s events, marking the sport’s return to the Games after a 128-year absence. ICC President Jay Shah has welcomed the...
News Room : IPL 2025: Chahal four-for stuns Kolkata Knight Riders as Punjab Kings defend 111
Last year Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off the highest successful chase in the IPL when they came across Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This year, they have nailed the lowest successful defence, bowling KKR out for 95 after posting just 111. And this after they failed to defend 245 in their previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. At 62 for 2, KKR...
News Room : Chaos After New Year: 412 Rushed to Hospital, 6 Dead
A total of 412 individuals were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital on 13 and 14 April due to injuries sustained from various accidents, with six pronounced dead on arrival, according to Dr. Indika Jagoda, Director of the Accidents Ward. Of the total admissions, 110 were due to indoor accidents while 94 were related to road mishaps. Dr. Jagoda stated...
News Room : CONCACAF opposes 64-team World Cup plans for 2030
A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has said, joining several other confederations in opposing a plan put forward by CONMEBOL. CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez last week officially proposed a 64-team World Cup for the 2030 tournament, up from the 48 teams scheduled for next year’s edition, with the tournament likely to be...
News Room : HBO reveals first cast members for Harry Potter TV series
American network HBO has confirmed that Nick Frost, Papa Essedoo, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Frost will play Hagrid, McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall and Essedoo will play Severus Snape. All three have reportedly been in talks with the network in recent weeks. HBO has now officially confirmed their cast, announcing that...
News Room : CID Denied RW’s Request to Speak with Pilleyan, Public Security Minister Confirms
A request made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to speak with former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pilleyan, currently held under a detention order by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been rejected. Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirmed that Wickremesinghe’s request, made through one of his security officers via a phone call to CID officials, was...
News Room : Watch: TikTok Turns Battleground as Chinese Factories Expose Western Luxury Secrets
In response to the escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, Chinese manufacturers are utilizing TikTok to highlight their integral role in producing luxury goods for Western brands. This digital campaign emerges as a countermeasure to the Trump administration’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, which has significantly impacted the global supply chain. Chinese TikTok users are sharing videos that showcase...
News Room : Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
More than a thousand people have been left with respiratory problems after a sandstorm swept across Iraq’s central and southern parts of the country, health officials said. One official in Muthanna province reported to the AFP news agency at least 700 cases of what they said was suffocation. Footage shared online showed areas cloaked in a thick orange haze, with local...
News Room : Amin, bowlers leave West Indies Women’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread
West Indies’ ODI World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after they slumped to a second defeat in three matches in the qualifier in Lahore. They were beaten by 65 runs by hosts Pakistan, who have moved to the top of the points table, and are undefeated in the event so far as they remain on track for...