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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that more than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, and that 310 of those players are to be shortlisted for the Draft to be held on June 01. It said that players from all ICC Full Member nations, as well as several Associate Member countries, are among those registered for the tournament. SLC said the highest number of registrations from Full Member nations came from Pakistan, South Africa, the West Indies, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Australia, and England. Among the registrations are 102 players from Pakistan, 75 from…

Sri Lanka’s relationship with mobility has changed significantly over the past fewyears. What was once a routine part of daily life, became uncertain during the heightof the fuel crisis, forcing people to rethink how they travelled, worked, and managedtheir everyday responsibilities. Against this backdrop, a new podcast series hostedby PodHUB and powered by Dongfeng Motor Corporation through Euro Motors isexploring how electric mobility is reshaping the lives of Sri Lankans today.‘Driving Tomorrow’ is a conversation-led podcast series that moves beyond technicaldiscussions around electric vehicles and instead focuses on the people behind thewheel. Each episode features honest, one-on-one conversations with individualswho…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from 26 May to 03 June 2026, at the invitation of the two Governments. During the visit, Minister Herath will hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts, Minister Winston Peters of New Zealand and Minister Penny Wong of Australia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism stated. He will also meet senior government representatives, officials, business leaders, academics, think tanks, and members of the Sri Lankan community in both countries. A key highlight of the visit to New Zealand will…

Officers shot ​a suspect who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint on Saturday evening, who then died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said.A person approached the ​checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue ​near the White House, pulled a gun out ⁠of his bag and started shooting at ​officers, according to a Secret Service statement posted ​on social media. Officers returned fire and shot the suspect, the agency said.A bystander was also struck by gunfire, but ​it was not clear how badly the ​person was hurt, according to a separate Secret Service statement ‌cited ⁠by multiple…

The US Embassy in Colombo has rejected certain local media reports which claim that a “team” from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to support the investigation into the USD 2.5 million cyber fraud involving Treasury funds. “No such deployment has occurred,” a spokesperson for the embassy said in reference to the claims. She stated that, as is standard practice in many countries, the United States maintains an FBI Legal Attaché presence at the Embassy to coordinate ongoing law enforcement cooperation with host nation counterparts when requested.The US Embassy official emphasised that accuracy matters, particularly on sensitive…

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that more than 27,000 individuals across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions.According to a report issued by the centre this afternoon (23), a total of 27,419 individuals from 6,907 families have been affected by the ongoing inclement weather.The disaster has impacted 34 Divisional Secretariat divisions across six districts, while one fatality has also been reported this far.Meanwhile, the report further notes that two houses have been completely destroyed, while another 807 houses have sustained partial damage due to the adverse weather conditions.

Further strengthening the presence of KTM motorcycles in Sri Lanka following theirreintroduction by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), the latest showroom,KTM Peliyagoda, was recently opened in Peliyagoda at No. 389, Negombo Road, Peliyagoda.Mr. Naalaka Madugalle, Director and Chief Operating Officer, David Pieris Motor Company(Private) Limited along with Mr. Lakmal de Silva, Chief Officer – Vehicle Sales, Mr. AkilaElabodage, Divisional Manager – Vehicle Sales declared opened the new dealer showroom.The new state-of-the-art showroom offers motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to experienceKTM’s globally renowned range of performance motorcycles, including the Duke 160, Duke 250and Adventure 390 X models.DPMC officially reintroduced KTM…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held a bilateral meeting with Yvette Cooper MP, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, along with officials from the Sri Lankan High Commission.Prime Minister Amarasuriya is currently undertaking an official visit to the UK to participate in the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting 2026.During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation to the United Kingdom for the support extended in the aftermath of the Cyclone Ditwah, including ongoing rebuilding and recovery assistance,…

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items for the week from May 18 to May 24, 2026.The CAA stated that these estimated price ranges are released to the media on a weekly basis to inform consumers of prevailing market prices.The estimated retail price ranges for selected essential food items are as follows:

One in every three people in Sri Lanka is suffering from high blood pressure, the Ministry of Health has stated.Speaking at a media briefing held at the Health Ministry, the Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Unit Dr. Shreeni Alahapperuma said illnesses caused by hypertension account for nearly 34 percent of deaths reported in the country.She stated that high blood pressure often does not present noticeable symptoms, making regular medical check-ups important, particularly for individuals over the age of 35.Dr. Alahapperuma advised the public to check their blood pressure at least once every six months or annually in order to identify…