Number of coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka continues to rise

Probe over death of Chinese man in star class Colombo hotel

An investigation has been launched over the suspicious death of a Chinese man at a star class hotel in Colombo. The Police said that the Chinese man was found dead at the hotel in Slave Island, Colombo. According to the Police, blood stains were seen on the body. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of death. (Colombo Gazette)

24 Feb, 2025

UN urges Sri Lanka to lift restrictions on NGOs

The UN has urged Sri Lanka to lift restrictions imposed on non-governmental organisations, including women?s organisations. The?UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) issued its findings on Belarus, Belize, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo*, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Nepal, and Sri Lanka after reviewing these eight States parties during its latest session. On Sri Lanka, the Committee was concerned about the high prevalence of sexual violence and oth

25 Feb, 2025

ICC clears bowling action of Australia’s Kuhnemann

Australia left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann has had his bowling action cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 28-year-old, who has played nine times for Australia, was?reported for a suspect action?during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle earlier this month. Subsequent independent testing has shown the bend in his elbow falls within the permitted 15 degrees, leaving him free to continue bowling. “We are pleased for Matt that this matter is now resolved,” said Cricket A

26 Feb, 2025