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India beat Pakistan to defend their Asia Cup title but refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi in a bizarre end to a politically-charged tournament on Sunday.Emotions ran high around the match between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who engaged in a brief military conflict in May, that nearly escalated into full-scale war.The teams clashed three times in the eight-team tournament in the United Arab Emirates with India prevailing on all three occasions.After India beat Pakistan by five wickets in Sunday’s final at the Dubai International Stadium, speculations swirled as the presentation ceremony got delayed by more than…

The annual Army Flag Blessing Ceremony, held on the occasion of Army Day on 10 October and the 76th Anniversary celebrations, commenced this morning (26) at the sacred Anuradhapura Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi premises under the leadership of Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, Commander of the Army.In accordance with traditions, the Army Chief first paid homage to the Atamasthanadhipathi, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathna Nayaka Thero.The Most Venerable Ithala Watunu Wewa Gnanathilaka Maha Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Ruwanweli Maha Seya, led the chanting of Pansil, after which the Most Venerable Ralapanawe Dhammajothi Thero, Chief Incumbent of…

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has disbursed Rs. 1,669 million under the National Crop Insurance Scheme, providing support to 81,234 farmers cultivating paddy, maize, chilli, and potato.The board also highlighted the implementation of several cattle and goat insurance projects under the Livestock Insurance Scheme, aimed at safeguarding livestock farmers.In addition, the board reported a significant increase in its financial assets, which have grown to Rs. 2,491 million this year.

Hong Kong police have arrested two women, identified as nationals of India and Sri Lanka, following a perilous incident during Typhoon Ragasa in which a young child was endangered. The arrests come amid public fury over reckless behaviour during the storm, which had already left a mother and child fighting for their lives in a separate tragedy.The latest incident unfolded on Tuesday afternoon at the waterfront near the South Horizons estate in Ap Lei Chau. While the city was under the No. 10 Hurricane Signal, the two women, accompanied by a young boy, ventured onto the exposed shoreline. Shock footage, which subsequently…

“This successful test has put India in a group of select nations that have developed canisterised-launch systems from on-the-move rail networks,” Rajnath Singh said.India has successfully test-fired an intermediate range Agni Prime missile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said early Thursday on X and shared videos of the explosive lift-off.A weapons test, by itself, is generally not a headline event, particularly for countries like India, with a wide-ranging arsenal of short-, medium-, and long-range missiles.This, however, was no ordinary missile test.The nuclear-capable Agni Prime – with a range of 2,000 km – was fired from a launch bed pulled by an Indian Railways locomotive.…

Nasa has said it hopes to send astronauts on a ten-day trip around the Moon as soon as February.The US space agency had previously committed to launching no later than the end of April but said it aims to bring the mission forward.It’s been 50 years since any country has flown a crewed lunar mission. Nasa will send four astronauts there and back to test systems.The Artemis II mission is the second launch of the Artemis programme, whose aim is to land astronauts and eventually establish a long-term presence on the lunar surface.Lakiesha Hawkins, Nasa’s acting deputy associate administrator said…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his condolences over the passing of several local and foreign Buddhist monks in the tragic accident at the Na Uyana Monastery (Nā Uyana Āranya Senāsanaya) at Pansiyagama in Melsiripura.In an official statement, he also extended his wishes for a speedy recovery to the monks who were injured in the accident and are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.He further noted that the venerable Buddhist monks, who dedicated their lives in the forest to ending worldly suffering, had gone forth to share the Buddha’s teachings on impermanence.Concluding his message, the former President said he prays…

Around 50% of the information provided by the general public during the recent wildlife census was found to be accurate, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne.The Deputy Minister presented this information today (26) while addressing Parliament.The wildlife census, conducted on March 15 across the island, was aimed to identify animals that harm food crops, study them properly, and take appropriate action.The census, which was conducted simultaneously across the country, focused on animals such as monkeys, toque macaques, peacocks and giant squirrels. According to the Deputy Minister, 50% of the data provided by the public about monkeys…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held bilateral discussions with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York on the side-lines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.President Dissanayake warmly welcomed Prime Minister Albanese before the two leaders engaged in discussions aimed at further expanding economic and trade cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations. Particular emphasis was placed on promoting tourism, as well as exploring new investment and market opportunities, the President’s Media Division said.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to…