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Sri Lanka, led by Dhananjaya de Silva, is aiming to win the second Test against New Zealand after a close contest in the first match at the Galle International Stadium. The second Test starts today (26) at the same venue. After a thrilling 63-run win in the first Test, Sri Lanka is looking to seal another home series.With a 1-0 lead, Sri Lanka is in a strong position. New Zealand, led by Tim Southee, needs a win to avoid a whitewash and improve their World Test Championship standing. Dhananjaya de Silva and his team are confident after their spinners troubled…

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s inaugural address to the nation commenced at 7:30 pm today (25 September).

New provincial Governors have been appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.They were sworn in before the President at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, The newly appointed Governors are as follows:

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Public Security Minister Vijtha Herath assured that there will be no political interference in the Police Department under the National People’s Power (NPP) government.Acknowledging the past breakdown of public trust in the Police, Minister Herath said that new government has been tasked with rebuilding public faith. “It will be our duty, as the Minister and the Secretary to the Ministry, to restore confidence in the Police. The Deputy Inspector Generals of Police also carry a great responsibility in this effort,” he said.The Minister noted that restoring public trust will not be achieved in the short term,…

The water supply in several areas of Kandy will be suspended for 65 hours due to essential maintenance of the Polgolla diversion dam, starting from Saturday (28), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.The water cut will begin at 1 a.m. on Saturday (28) and will be restored by 6 a.m. on Monday (30).Affected areas include:- Kandy Municipal area, Harispattuwa, Pujapitiya, Pathadumbara, and areas under the Akurana water supply system.- Areas under the Kundasale Divisional Secretariat, including Rajawella, Sirimalwatta, Ampitiya, Amunugama, Hanthana, and Walala.- Mawathagama areas under the Greater Kandy Water Treatment Plant (GKWTP) project.Residents in these areas…

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a statement mentioning the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) to be elected from each district and the number of candidates in a nomination paper in the 2024 General Election. The highest number of MPs will be elected from the Gampaha District with a total of 19 members to be elected.

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has increased by 325.59 points to close at 11,659.71 today (25).This is an increase of 2.87 percent from the previous day.The market turnover was recorded at Rs. 3.96 billion

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has assured Sri Lanka’s newly elected President that the global lender remains a steadfast partner and stands ready to assist Sri Lanka to achieve its development and reform goals, including under the ongoing IMF-supported program.In a letter addressed to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, congratulating him on his election as the President, the IMF chief expressed confidence that his leadership will help secure a future of stability, prosperity, and inclusive growth for Sri Lanka.“We at the IMF greatly value the excellent engagement that we have had with Sri Lanka over the years.” “I would like…

Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday congratulated Vijitha Herath on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. Jaishankar expressed his commitment to reinforcing India-Sri Lanka civilizational ties and strengthening the traditionally close bonds of friendship between the two countries.In a post on X, he said, “Congratulate Vijitha Herath on his appointment as Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. Committed to reinforcing our civilizational ties, strengthening our traditionally close bonds of friendship and expanding our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of both our peoples.”On Tuesday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Harini Amarasuriya as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri…

The prime minister’s family have rolled out a royal welcome to Downing Street – for their new kitten called Prince. Sir Keir Starmer said his children had originally wanted a dog, however after “long negotiations” they decided to get a Siberian kitten.This breed of cat is known for its long fluffy coat. They are energetic, adventurous and good at problem solving. They also love cuddles! The tiny ball of white fluff is already helping out with im-paw-tant matters by the looks of it – as his paws can be seen on the prime minister’s paperwork.What other furry friends will Prince be joining in Downing…