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There has been strong public demand for former cricketer Roshan Mahanama to be appointed as the Chairman of the Cricket Interim Committee expected to be formed following the resignation of Shammi Silva as Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Several opinion polls were conducted on social media yesterday and today regarding the proposed appointment. Among the names suggest...

The state of public emergency declared by the President has been extended for an additional month.

The relevant Gazette notification was issued yesterday (28) by the Secretary to the President, Dr. N. S. Kumanayake.

The extension has been made considering the ongoing disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditva. Authorities stated that the decision was taken...

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga says she was offered unlimited first-class Emirates tickets for life,...

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the final decision on the revised electricity tariffs will be disclosed on May 9, 2026.

The Commission further stated that the public consultation process on the 2026 Extraordinary Electricity Tariff Revision Proposal will begin from today (April 29).

The move comes after the National ...

Long before kennel clubs, backyard breeders, and modern animal rescue organizations existed, the ancient Maya were transporting and trading dogs across remarkable distances. New archaeological research is shedding light on the important role dogs played in Maya society, revealing they were linked to trade, ritual sacrifice, food consumption, companionship, and social status.<...