Three arrested with narcotics in Dematagoda

Dasun Shanaka Retained as Sri Lanka T20 Captain Through 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that Dasun Shanaka will remain captain of the national T20 team until the 2026 T20 World Cup. The announcement was made by newly appointed SLC Chief Selector Pramodya Wickremesinghe. Following his appointment as Chief Selector, Pramodya Wickremesinghe confirmed that the 25-player World Cup squad named by the previous committee will remain unchanged. Shanaka will therefore lead the side in the forthcoming T20 series against Pakistan and England, scheduled to

20 Dec, 2025

‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund Tops Rs. 4.2 Billion in Donations

The government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, set up to assist communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah, has amassed contributions exceeding Rs. 4.28 billion, Finance Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma announced. Dr. Suriyapperuma highlighted that the vast majority of the support, around Rs. 4.26 billion, came from local business leaders, with the remaining amount contributed via direct foreign currency transfers. In total, donations to the fund have surpassed USD 13.8 million, including more

20 Dec, 2025

Oil Prices Rise After Trump Blocks Venezuelan Tankers

Oil prices climbed on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered a “total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, heightening geopolitical tensions amid ongoing concerns over global demand. Brent crude futures rose 53 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $59.46 a barrel by 0105 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 55 cents, or 1 percent, to $55.82 a barrel. The price increase followed a sharp decline in the previous session, when oil

17 Dec, 2025