Maithripala, Mahinda talks on budget vote ends in stalemate

Passenger dies mid-air while travelling to Chennai from Colombo

A 45-year-old passenger travelling from Colombo to Chennai on a SriLankan Airlines flight died mid-air after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest on Friday. The passenger, identified as Kamal Basha from Andhra Pradesh, complained of chest pain while the flight was cruising. Flight attendants immediately administered first aid and alerted the pilot. The pilot then contacted Chennai Air Traffic Control for emergency assistance. Despite efforts, the passenger could not be revived. Airport police

22 Jun, 2025

Angelo Mathews receives special tribute on Test farewell

It was the end of an era in Sri Lankan cricket on Saturday with Angelo Mathews bidding Test cricket an emotional goodbye in Galle. Mathews had previously stated that the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium would be his last in whites, and signed off with scores of 39 and 8 as the match ended in a stalemate, with rain further pushing the match towards a draw. Mathews, who had made his international debut against Zimbabwe in November 2008, signs off as

21 Jun, 2025

International Day of Yoga celebrated in Sri Lanka

The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the High Commission of India in Colombo and its cultural arm, the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Government. The main event was held at the historic Independence Square in Colombo on 21 June 2025. This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, highlighted the universal relevance of yoga in fostering harmony between humans and nature. The High Commissioner of In

21 Jun, 2025