Shiran Basik had learnt helicopter piloting in Dubai?
Investigations have revealed that detained large-scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik had undergone training in Dubai to fly helicopters. Police stated that during questioning, Basik had also claimed that he owns 05 hotels along Marine Drive in Colombo. The Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Colombo is conducting further investigations into the suspect under a 72-hour [...]
2026-08-17 06:54:41

Military vets called in as DWC vets continue work-to-rule
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to mobilise Tri-Forces veterinary services to protect sick and injured wild animals, as veterinarians of the Department of Wildlife Conservation continue their work-to-rule trade union action. The emergency measure was implemented following a special request made to the Ministry of Defence, on the instructions of the Environment Minister [...]
2026-08-17 06:53:33

Former CIMA Global President Aubrey Joachim Joins Nanaska to Shape Future Leaders
Nanaska, one of Sri Lanka’s professional education institutes specializing in the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Aubrey Joachim, FCMA, CGMA, MBA, to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. Aubrey brings extensive international experience across finance leadership, consulting, professional development and finance function transformation. A former Global President of CIMA, Aubrey held the position from 2009 to 2010, becoming the first person from outside the United Kingdom and Ireland to lead CIMA in its then 90-year history. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Aubrey has held senior finance roles and worked with organizations and finance professionals across multiple international markets. His experience has given him a strong understanding of how the finance function is evolving beyond traditional reporting and control to play a more strategic role in business decision-making and value creation. Through his consulting and professional development work, Aubrey has been closely involved in areas including finance transformation, strategic management accounting, business partnering, forecasting, data and analytics, and the development of future finance leaders. He has also been an active voice on the impact of technological change on the profession, addressing developments in artificial intelligence, automation, analytics and digital disruption, and the new capabilities these require from finance professionals and business leaders. His appointment further strengthens Nanaska’s Board alongside fellow Non-Executive Directors Arj Wignaraja and Niranjan Wijesekera, adding significant international finance, professional education and CIMA leadership experience to support the organisation’s future direction. As a Non-Executive Director, Aubrey will provide independent strategic guidance to Nanaska, particularly in relation to the evolving finance profession, professional education and leadership development. His expertise will also be especially relevant as Nanaska continues to develop its capabilities in AI-powered education and training, ensuring that technological innovation is combined with the commercial judgement, leadership capability and professional skills required in the future workplace. Aubrey’s appointment brings together two areas that are becoming increasingly interconnected: the transformation of the finance profession and the transformation of how future professionals are educated. His experience in CIMA leadership, finance transformation, consulting and technology-led change will provide valuable perspective as Nanaska continues to develop professionals equipped for the changing demands of finance and business. Image Caption : Nanaska Executive Director Mr. Channa Gunawardena with Former CIMA Global President Mr. Aubrey Joachim
2026-08-17 06:52:00

​Një tërmet me magnitudë 5.6 ballë godet Indonezinë
Një tërmet me magnitudë 5.6 është regjistruar në brigjet e Indonezisë. INGV, Instituti Kombëtar Italian i Gjeofizikës dhe Vullkanologjisë, raportoi ngjarjen. Epiqendra ishte e vendosur 175 kilometra në lindje të qytetit të Labuan Bajo,......
2026-08-17 06:50:30

Sri Lanka 99-5 in reply to India's 462
Aug 17 : Sri Lanka were 99-5 at lunch replying to India's first-innings 462 on day three of the opening test in Galle on Monday.• Resuming on 460-9, India lost their last wicket in the first over• India seamer Mohammed Siraj dismissed Sri Lanka opener Nishan Fernando for a duck in the first over.
2026-08-17 06:49:52

Makhachev edges Garry to retain UFC welterweight title
Aug 16 : Russia's Islam Makhachev used his dominant grappling to earn a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry to retain his UFC welterweight title in a tight, tense five-round battle in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia in the early hours of Sunday.The 28-year-old Irish challenger provided pl
2026-08-16 04:42:54

Ex-Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found dead at TMC office; suicide note recovered
Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found dead at the party office near his residence in Rampurhat, Birbhum, on Sunday morning, police said. A purported suicide note was recovered from the office, while Banerjee’s body was sent for post-mortem examination. Police said the circumstances surrounding his death are yet [...] The post Ex-Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found dead at TMC office; suicide note recovered appeared first on ANC .
2026-08-16 04:37:31

සෝමාවතිය රක්ෂිතයෙන් දඩයම් කරුවෝ අටක් මාට්ටු
සෝමාවතිය ජාතික වනෝද්‍යානයේ ත්‍රිකෝණමඩුව ස්වභාවික රක්ෂිතයේ විල්ලුව ප්‍රදේශයේ විවිධ සතුන් දඩයම් කරන පුද්ගලයන් අට දෙනකු අත්අඩංගුවට ගත් බව සෝමාවතීය අඩවි ආරක්ෂක කාර්යාලය සඳහන් කරයි.
2026-08-16 04:28:00

Search operations continue further after Navy vessel distressed off Angulana
Search operations continue further after Navy vessel distressed off Angulana
2026-08-16 04:26:27

Search operations continue following Navy craft incident off Angulana
Search operations are continuing following a Naval Fast Attack Craft ran into distress off Angulana on 15 August 2026. The 11 naval personnel who were rescued remain under medical care and are in stable condition. Meanwhile, a salvage operation for the distressed naval craft will be carried out today, with prevailing rough sea conditions expected [...]
2026-08-16 04:24:39

Dialog Consolidates 1H 2026 Performance, Contributing Rs 30.9Bn to State Revenue and Investing Rs 18.5Bn in Digital Infrastructure
1H 2026 Revenue: Rs 95.5Bn, up 9% YTD 1H 2026 EBITDA: Rs 50Bn, up 23% YTD, EBITDA Margin of 52.3% for 1H, up 6.0pp YoY 1H 2026 NPAT: Rs 19.3Bn, up >+100% YTD Taxes Paid to GoSL: Rs 30.9Bn (Rs 8.1Bn in Direct, Rs 22.8Bn Indirect) Investment in Digital Infrastructure: Rs 18.5Bn; Operating Free Cash Flow (OFCF): Rs 18.4Bn Second Interim Dividend: Rs 0.70 per share; YTD DPS of Rs. 1.40; Annualized Dividend Yield of 6.1% Dialog Axiata PLC announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 on Friday, 14 August 2026. Financial results included those of Dialog Axiata PLC (the “Company”) and of the Dialog Axiata Group (the “Group”). Group Performance The Group delivered revenue growth of 9% Year to Date (“YTD”) on the back of strong performances in Mobile, Fixed and Digital Pay Television businesses as Group Revenue reached Rs 95.5Bn for 1H 2026. On a Quarter-on-Quarter (“QoQ”) basis, revenue increased by 2% supported by Data Revenue growth and Home Broadband Revenue generation to reach Rs 48.2Bn for Q2 2026. The Group Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (“EBITDA”) was recorded at Rs 50Bn, up 23% YTD supported by Revenue performance and Cost Rescaling Initiatives. EBITDA margin expanded by 6.0pp YoY to reach 52.3%. On a QoQ basis Group EBITDA grew 6% to record Rs 25.7Bn for Q2 2026. Group Net Profit After Tax (“NPAT”) was recorded at Rs. 19.3Bn for 1H 2026, increasing by over 100% YoY, supported by strong EBITDA growth, lower net finance costs and foreign exchange gains, primarily arising from the timely execution of forward contracts against future USD-denominated liabilities. On a QoQ basis, Group NPAT increased 10% to Rs. 10.1Bn for Q2 2026. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange gains, underlying NPAT for Q2 2026 amounted to Rs. 9.6Bn, reflecting growth of 4% QoQ and 76% YoY. Underlying NPAT for 1H 2026 reached Rs. 18.8Bn, representing an increase of 91% YoY. Reflecting strong operational performance, the Group recorded Operating Free Cash Flow (“OFCF”) of Rs 18.4Bn for 1H 2026. Delivering Sustainable Shareholder Returns Following a review of the Group’s financial performance and future investment requirements, the Board of Directors of Dialog Axiata PLC approved a second interim dividend of Rs 0.70 per share for FY 2026 at its meeting held on 14 August 2026. This brings the YTD dividend distribution to Rs 1.40 per share and represents an annualized dividend yield of 6.1%, based on the Company’s closing share price for Q2 2026, reflecting Dialog’s continued commitment to delivering sustainable returns to shareholders while supporting long-term growth investments. Company and Subsidiary Performance At an entity level, Dialog Axiata PLC (the “Company”) continued to be the primary contributor to Group Revenue (77%) and Group EBITDA (75%). Supported by YoY growth in the Data segment and effective cost-rescaling initiatives, Company revenue for 1H 2026 increased by 11% YTD to Rs 73.3Bn, while EBITDA rose 27% YTD to reach Rs 37.3Bn. On a QoQ basis, Company revenue and EBITDA grew by 3% and 4% respectively, primarily attributable to the flow-through impact of revenue growth and cost optimizations. Furthermore, NPAT for 1H 2026 was recorded at Rs 15.8Bn, up +>100% YoY. On a QoQ basis, Company NPAT grew 8% QoQ to reach Rs 8.2Bn. Dialog Television (“DTV”) maintained its leadership in the Pay-TV sector with a subscriber base of over 1.6Mn as at end June 2026. In 1H 2026, revenue grew 17% YoY to reach Rs 7.5Bn, reflecting the growth in advertising revenue. The top line growth translated to strong EBITDA performance reflecting a growth of 54% YTD to reach Rs 1.8Bn for 1H 2026. Accordingly, DTV recorded a NPAT of Rs 0.4Bn for the 1H 2026. Dialog Broadband Networks (“DBN”) featuring the Group’s Fixed Telecommunications, Broadband and International Businesses recorded Revenue of Rs 17.9Bn for 1H 2026, reflecting a growth of 3% YTD, driven by broadband and data revenue growth notwithstanding the substantial reduction in revenues from the low-margin international hubbing business. DBN’s EBITDA grew 12% YTD to reach Rs 10.8Bn for 1H 2026, with EBITDA margin maintained 60%, up 5pp YoY. NPAT was recorded at Rs 4.1Bn for 1H 2026, up 41% YTD resulting from lower depreciation and net finance cost in addition to forex gains. Continued Contribution to National Development Dialog Group remained a key contributor to state revenue, remitting a total of Rs 30.9Bn to the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) in 1H 2026. This comprised Rs 8.1Bn in Direct Taxes and Levies and Rs 22.8Bn in Indirect Taxes collected on behalf of the GoSL. On a YoY basis, total taxes paid increased by 9%, with Direct taxes up 14% YoY and Indirect taxes up 7% YoY. Strengthening Digital Infrastructure Through 5G Investment The Group capital expenditure for 1H 2026 amounted to Rs 18.5Bn, resulting in a Capex to Revenue ratio of 19%. Investments were primarily directed towards the accelerated rollout of next generation 5G infrastructure, expanding the network footprint to over 1,000 live sites. The investment also supports greater customer adoption of advanced technologies, strengthens Dialog’s readiness to meet rapidly growing data demand, and positions the Group to capture future digital growth opportunities. Advancing Next-Generation Broadband with Dialog Air Fibre During the quarter, Dialog launched Dialog Air Fibre, Sri Lanka’s first 5G-powered ultra-fast Wi-Fi solution, further strengthening its position in the broadband market. Built on Dialog’s advanced 5G network, Air Fibre offers a high-speed, low-latency, plug-and-play connectivity experience without the need for fixed-line infrastructure, providing a strong alternative to fibre broadband. The introduction of Air Fibre broadens Dialog’s addressable market, strengthens its broadband proposition, and supports the increasing demand for next-generation digital connectivity solutions. Dialog Pay Launch Accelerates Digital Financial Inclusion The Company announced the launch of Dialog Pay, an integrated platform within the MyDialog App that brings together connectivity, payments, and financial services. Aligned with the Government of Sri Lanka’s LankaQR Payment Promotion Programme, Dialog Pay aims to accelerate digital payment adoption and advance financial inclusion by delivering convenient, secure, and accessible financial services through Dialog’s digital ecosystem.
2026-08-16 04:23:36

Iran war strains US Navy as final aircraft carrier leaves Asia
President Donald Trump’s war with Iran is stretching the US Navy’s aircraft carrier fleet, leaving the western Pacific temporarily without one of its key warships as China increases military activity in the region. The USS George Washington is leaving the Pacific and is expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. The [...] The post Iran war strains US Navy as final aircraft carrier leaves Asia appeared first on ANC .
2026-08-16 04:20:48

Zimbabwe ferry disaster: Death toll climbs to 72 as 26 more bodies recovered
At least 72 people, including 18 children, have died after an overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, police said Saturday, as rescuers recovered 26 more bodies from the disaster. The ferry overturned in strong waves on Tuesday while travelling from the town of Kariba to rural and fishing communities in northwestern Zimbabwe, where poor [...] The post Zimbabwe ferry disaster: Death toll climbs to 72 as 26 more bodies recovered appeared first on ANC .
2026-08-16 04:14:06

නීතිඥ සංගමයේ සභාපතිගේ වීඩියෝව සඟවන්නේ කවුද?
ශ්‍රී ලංකා නීතිඥ සංගමයේ සභාපති රජීව් අමරසූරිය ඇතුළු පිරිස ජනාධිපති අනුර කුමාර දිසානායක හමුවී පවත්වන ලද සාකච්ඡාවේ ජනාධිපතිවරයාගේ කරුණු දැක්වීම් [...] The post නීතිඥ සංගමයේ සභාපතිගේ වීඩියෝව සඟවන්නේ කවුද? appeared first on Lanka Truth | සිංහල | Latest and Breaking News from Sri Lanka .
2026-08-15 02:37:39

Two killed in 7.7-magnitude Indonesian quake: Emergency official
Two killed in 7.7-magnitude Indonesian quake: Emergency official
2026-08-15 02:33:23

රාජපක්ෂලාගේ අපරාධ රාජ්‍යය නඩු යට ගැසූ හැටි
මෛත්‍රිපාල සිරිසේන සහ මහින්ද රාජපක්ෂ එක්වී දියත් කළ කුමන්ත්‍රණයකින් 2018 ඔක්තෝබර් මාසයේ දී පිහිටුවා ලද ආණ්ඩුව යටතේ රාජපක්ෂලා ඍජුව සම්බන්ධ [...] The post රාජපක්ෂලාගේ අපරාධ රාජ්‍යය නඩු යට ගැසූ හැටි appeared first on Lanka Truth | සිංහල | Latest and Breaking News from Sri Lanka .
2026-08-15 02:31:45

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
2026-08-15 02:28:35

Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices
Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices
2026-08-15 02:23:29

මේ කුණු ඕජස් සුද්ධ කළ යුතු නැද්ද?
මෙයට දශක දෙක හමාරකට පෙර සිට අධිකරණ පද්ධතිය කුණු වෙමින් පැවති ආකාරය එවකට තිබූ රාවය පුවත්පත විසින් ප්‍රබල අභියෝගයක් බාර [...] The post මේ කුණු ඕජස් සුද්ධ කළ යුතු නැද්ද? appeared first on Lanka Truth | සිංහල | Latest and Breaking News from Sri Lanka .
2026-08-15 02:19:33

Notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik handed over to CCIB
Notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik handed over to CCIB
2026-08-15 02:15:48

නන්දා මාලනී සහ ගුණදාස කපුගේටත් ප්‍රහාර
මේ වනවිට ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨාධිකරණයේ විනිසුරුවරුන් ඍජුව ඉලක්ක කර ගනිමින් දියත් කර තිබෙන ප්‍රහාරවලට අමතරව, විශාරද නන්දා මාලනී සහ විශාරද ගුණදාස කපුගේ [...] The post නන්දා මාලනී සහ ගුණදාස කපුගේටත් ප්‍රහාර appeared first on Lanka Truth | සිංහල | Latest and Breaking News from Sri Lanka .
2026-08-15 02:11:29

බන්ධනාගාර නිලධාරීන්තේ තොරතුරු රැස් කළ අයකු අල්ලයි
නව මැගසින් බන්ධනාගාරයේ නියාමකවරුන් ඝාතනය කිරීමට තොරතුරු රැසක් හුවමාරු කර ගත් හඬ පට රැසක් අඩංගු ජංගම දුරකථනයක් සමග සංවිධානාත්මක අපරාධ අපරාධ කල්ලි සාමාජිකයකු බොරැල්ල වනාතමුල්ලේ නිවසකදී අත්අඩංගුවට ගත් බව සහස් පුර පොලිසිය කියයි.
2026-08-15 02:11:00

Sri Lanka keeps US trade talks open as 10% tariff offers no lasting edge
The Government is continuing negotiations with the US for better competitive trade terms while strengthening its forced labour import controls, as officials cautioned that the current 10% additional tariff treatment would not by itself provide exporters a lasting advantage over regional competitors.
2026-08-14 00:48:00

ComBank Group takes deposits past Rs. 3 t threshold; posts solid 1H performance
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group said yesterday it has reiterated leadership in financial intermediation, becoming the first private sector banking group in Sri Lanka to cross the Rs. 3 trillion threshold in deposits, a new performance benchmark established in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year.
2026-08-14 00:46:00

HNB posts strong 1H growth with Rs. 224 b increase in advances
Navigating a period of economic volatility and inflationary pressures, HNB Group yesterday said it posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 22.5 billion for the six months ended June 2026, while the bank recorded PAT of Rs. 23.1 billion for the same period.
2026-08-14 00:42:00

Sampath Bank 1H PAT up 13% to Rs. 16.6 b
Sampath Bank yesterday said it has delivered a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, reporting Total Operating Income of Rs. 63.3 billion, an increase of 17% compared to the corresponding period last year.
2026-08-14 00:41:00

China’s homegrown C919 jet debuts on international commercial route
The move takes the C919 beyond the domestic network, where it has accumulated most of its commercial experience since entering service in 2023.
2026-08-14 00:39:29

DFCC continues to build scale, strengthen core franchise in 1H
DFCC Bank said yesterday it entered the second half of 2026 with a larger and increasingly diversified franchise, following sustained growth across lending, deposits, fee income, and total assets during the first six months of the year.
2026-08-14 00:38:00

Oman encourages Sri Lankan investment as economic ties deepen
Oman has expressed interest in encouraging Sri Lankan businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country, as Colombo and Muscat seek to further strengthen their longstanding economic relationship.
2026-08-14 00:37:00

Insta360 Unveils X6: The Biggest Leap in 360 Capture Yet
SYDNEY, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Insta360, the world's best-selling 360 camera brand, today announced X6, its new flagship 8K 360 camera and the biggest leap in the history of the X series. This year marks Insta360's 10-year milestone in 360 cameras. X6 is the decade-defining...
2026-08-12 23:00:00

Pepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
Former Xero engineering executive Nigel Fernandes will lead Pepperstone's push to own more of its technology as the business expands into crypto and new markets. MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Melbourne-based Pepperstone, a global online trading and fintech provider...
2026-08-12 23:00:00

Mixco reordena su esquema ante la baja de un jugador
GUATEMALA. El cuadro Chicharronero sufre la baja del brasileño Kennedy Rocha. El Deportivo Mixco tendrá que replantear su planificación, ante la operación a la que fue sometido el brasileño Kennedy Rocha, quien por un problema de apendicitis tuvo que ser operado de emergencia. Tras confirmarse la baja de Kennedy Rocha por una cirugía de apendicitis, [...] The post Mixco reordena su esquema ante la baja de un jugador first appeared on Guatefutbol.com .
2026-08-12 22:52:43

Trump Secretly Flew Out Of Turkey On Smaller Plane: Washington Post
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) WASHINGTON, United States - US President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Turkey last month on a smaller plane than previously known due to an assassination threat from ...
2026-08-11 14:23:52

2.4 Million Girls Banned From Afghan Schools Since Taliban Return - UNESCO
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) PARIS, France - Around 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the United Nations said ...
2026-08-11 14:23:52

Oil Prices Rise Further As Hopes For Hormuz Deal Fade
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) HONG KONG - Oil prices extended hefty gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears and ramping up bets on at least one ...
2026-08-11 14:23:50

RDSS Smart Metering Plan Covers 19.79 Crore Consumers, 2.05 Lakh Feeders
(MENAFN - KNN India) New Delhi, Aug 11 (KNN) The government has sanctioned projects worth Rs 1.31 lakh crore for smart metering under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), aimed at ...
2026-08-11 14:22:16

Teamlab Unveils New Series From Light Sculpture - Flow At Teamlab Borderless. Special Exhibit, On The Asymmetry Of The...
(MENAFN - AETOSWire) (BUSINESS WIRE ) -- teamLab reopens the Light Sculpture - Flow series artwork space at teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo from July 8, ...
2026-08-11 14:22:06

Sri Lanka Faces AML Test as Hidden Ownership Risks Grow
Sri Lanka Faces AML Test as Hidden Ownership Risks Grow The post Sri Lanka Faces AML Test as Hidden Ownership Risks Grow appeared first on LNW Lanka News Web .
2026-08-11 14:19:09

’අන්‍යෝන්‍ය වාසිදායක සහයෝගීතාව පුළුල් කිරීමට සහතික වෙනවා’
දෙරට අතර පවතින සාම්ප්‍රදායික මිත්‍රත්වය තවදුරටත් වර්ධනය කිරීම, අන්‍යෝන්‍ය වාසිදායක සහයෝගීතාව පුළුල් කිරීම මෙන්ම ශ්‍රී ලංකාවේ වෙසෙන චීන පුරවැසියන්ගේ හා ආයතනවල අයිතිවාසිකම් සුරැකීම උදෙසා තමන් සහ සිය කාර්ය මණ්ඩලය උපරිමයෙන් කැපවන බවට ද නව චීන තානාපති වේයි හුවාෂියැං මහතා මෙහිදී සහතික විය.
2026-08-11 14:18:00

President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva Attend Inauguration Of Monument To Architect Ajami Nakhchivani At Ajami Seyrangahi Recreation Complex In Nakhchivan
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the inauguration of the monument to architect ...
2026-08-11 14:17:12

President Ilham Aliyev Lays Foundation Stone Of Social Housing Complex In Nakhchivan City (PHOTO)
(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11. On August 11, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone of a social housing complex consisting of ...
2026-08-11 14:16:50

Lok Sabha Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill
(MENAFN - Live Mint) New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to overhaul the oversight of India's tribunals, proposing a National Tribunals Commission to fill vacancies, monitor performance ...
2026-08-10 12:31:31

Independence Day 2026: Red Fort To Witness First-Ever 'Vande Mataram' Rendition On 15 August
(MENAFN - Live Mint) The national song 'Vande Mataram' will be performed at the Red Fort during this year's Independence Day celebrations, marking the first time it will be sung as part of the ...
2026-08-10 12:31:30

කංජිපානිගේ ගෝලයන් කටුනායකට
කංජිපානි ඉම්රාන් නැමති මෙරට සුප්‍රකට මත්ද්‍රව්‍ය සහ සංවිධානාත්මක අපරාධ කල්ලි නායකගේ මුල්‍ය අංශයේ කටයුතු භාරව ක්‍රියා කළ තොටිවිලගේ ධනුෂ්ක කෞශල්‍ය නොහොත් ’’ රත්මලානේ සයිමා ’’ සමග තවත් දෙදෙනෙකු , සහකාර පොලිස් අධිකාරී රොහාන් ඕලුගල මහතා ඇතුළු විශේෂ පොලිස් කණ්ඩායමක් මැලේසියාවේ දී අත් අඩංගුවට අද පස්වරුවේ කටුනායක ගුවන් තොටුපොළ වෙත රැගෙන පැමිණි බව ගුවන්තොටුපොළ ආරංචි මාර්ග කියයි .
2026-08-10 12:31:00

TGCSB Busts Cybercrime Network, 21 Women Telecallers Held In Delhi
(MENAFN - IANS) Hyderabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has busted a sophisticated cybercrime network operating through fraudulent call centres in Delhi.As part of the ...
2026-08-10 12:30:48

Punjab Assembly Stamps Bill To End Contractual Outsourcing Of Employees
(MENAFN - IANS) Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IANS) The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed the Punjab State Outsourced Personnel (Transition to Contractual Engagement) Bill of 2026, with ...
2026-08-10 12:30:46

Kerala Proposes Mediation To End Orthodox-Jacobite Church Dispute
(MENAFN - IANS) Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 10 (IANS) The Kerala government has proposed a high-level mediation process to find an amicable settlement to the long-standing dispute between the Orthodox ...
2026-08-10 12:30:45

17 Kg Weight Loss, Training In Kashmir And A Cryptic Post: Sarfaraz Khan's Fight For An India Recall
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Sarfaraz Khan has been recalled to India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka series, replacing injured Sai Sudharsan. His comeback after 20 months follows a 17-kg weight loss, ...
2026-08-10 12:30:22

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.81 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.6 Billion
Bitmine owns 4.8% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million Bitmine is 96% of the way to the 'Alchemy of 5%' in just 14 months In July, ETH outperformed Nasdaq 100 by 2,500 basis points, the largest since July 2025, reflective of the strengthening fundamentals of crypto Bitmine...
2026-08-10 12:30:00

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As Bangladesh gear up for a crucial ICC World Test Championship series against Australia, pacer Taskin Ahmed is excited by the prospect of going up the home side’s fabled pace quartet. Speaking ahead of the first Test in Darwin, Taskin said, “From my childhood, I've been watching Australia team players,
2026-08-10 12:29:23

Sajith accuses government of paving way for one-party rule
Sajith accuses government of paving way for one-party rule
2026-08-09 10:31:32

Who Is Sadie Sink's Jean Grey? Meet The Mutant At The Heart Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day
(MENAFN - Live Mint) After months of secrecy surrounding Sadie Sink's mystery character, the Stranger Things actor has confirmed that she plays Jean Grey in Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: Brand New ...
2026-08-09 10:30:58

Money Spent In Australia 'Doesn't Have ₹67 Magic'- Indian Man Shares Reality Of $100,000 Salary
(MENAFN - Live Mint) A lucrative job abroad is the dream of the Indian middle class, but does earning in dollars automatically translate into massive wealth back home? An Indian professional based ...
2026-08-09 10:30:57

PFRDA Targets 35-40 Crore Non-Government NPS Subscribers In Five Years
(MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is targeting a massive expansion of the National Pension System (NPS), with the regulator aiming ...
2026-08-09 10:30:27

Bihar: Man Defrauds Villagers By Posing As IAS Officer, Caught With Fake Vehicle Tags
(MENAFN - IANS) Patna, Aug 9 (IANS) Bihar Police on Sunday apprehended an imposter from Khagaria district, who posed as an IAS officer and was using a fake identity to swindle villagers and local ...
2026-08-09 10:30:26

Tiruchendur Crash: Speeding Car Hits Van While Fleeing After Hitting Bike, One Dead Horrific Video Surfaces
(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) A fatal road accident near Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu has sparked concern after a speeding car allegedly crashed into an oncoming van while its driver was trying to flee from ...
2026-08-09 10:30:22

මාතර-පොතුවිල් සහ හලාවත- මන්නාරම මුහුදු යාම තහනම්
මාතර සිට පොතුවිල් සහ හලාවත සිට මන්නාරම දක්වා මුහුදු යාමෙන් වළකින ලෙස ධීවර හා ජලජ සම්පත් දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව ඉල්ලා සිටී.
2026-08-08 08:15:00

Western Province branch of Petroleum Distributors’ Association to be launched tomorrow
Western Province branch of Petroleum Distributors’ Association to be launched tomorrow
2026-08-08 08:09:24

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Travis Head, a middle-order regular for Australia in Tests till last year, got the important task of opening the innings following an untimely injury to Usman Khawaja in the first Ashes Test in Perth. The task wasn't a complete unknown one for Head, who is a regular white-ball opener and
2026-08-08 07:41:23

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall
The typhoon recorded maximum sustained winds of 162kmh with gusts reaching 216kmh.
2026-08-08 07:40:00

අද LPL අවසන් මහා තරගය ඇතුළුවීම නොමිලේ
ලංකා ප්‍රිමියර් ලීග් (LPL) ක්‍රිකට් තරගාවලියේ කොළඹ ආර්. ප්‍රේමදාස ක්‍රීඩාංගණයේදී අද (8) පැවැත්වෙන අවසන් මහා තරගය නැරඹීම සඳහා ක්‍රීඩාලෝලීන්ට නොමිලේ ක්‍රීඩාංගණයට ඇතුළුවීමට ශ්‍රී ලංකා ක්‍රිකට් ආයතනය තීරණය කර තිබේ. විශේෂාංග: තරගය ආරම්භ වීමට පෙර ක්‍රීඩාලෝලීන් වෙනුවෙන් විශේෂ විනෝදාස්වාද අංග මාලාවක් සහ ආකර්ෂණීය සමාප්ති උත්සවයක් පැවැත්වීමට ද ක්‍රිකට් ආයතනය කටයුතු යොදා ඇත.
2026-08-08 07:35:40

Woman arrested in Singapore as part of probe into Fun Coffee investment scheme
The 49-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday following investigations into the platform, which is purportedly based in Vietnam.
2026-08-08 07:35:13

‘Money, fame and losing your head is meaningless if you cannot be the athlete you want to be’ In quest for Pathirage braved every demonGold,
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage traded his bat for the javelin, survived wild elephant attacks and drove a mini truck in the dead of night just to realise his Olympic dream
2026-08-08 07:17:00

IAF Wing Commander arrested for allegedly sharing classified defence information after Pakistan-linked honey trap
A 44-year-old serving Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander was arrested in May for allegedly sharing sensitive defence information and classified documents with a suspected Pakistani intelligence operative after being honey-trapped through social media, Delhi Police said on Saturday. The officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested on May 31, nearly 50 days [...] The post IAF Wing Commander arrested for allegedly sharing classified defence information after Pakistan-linked honey trap appeared first on ANC .
2026-08-08 07:14:49

Madushka, Rasantha, Dinusha spoil India’s warm-up
Openers Nishan Madushka and Ravindu Rasantha and skipper Sonal Dinusha shone with half tons for SLC XI on day one of the three day warm up match against the visiting India team at the NCC ground.
2026-08-08 07:10:00

WIST champions inclusive vocational education
Over 40 students with hearing and speech impairments graduate with industry-recognised optical qualifications The Wickramarachchi Institute of Science & Technology (WIST), in collaboration with the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, recently celebrated the graduation of more than 40 students with hearing and speech impairments at a special ceremony held at the Wickramarachchi premises in Delkanda. The graduation marked a significant milestone in advancing inclusive vocational education and creating greater opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue meaningful careers. The graduates completed the Certificate Course in Optical Technician, jointly awarded by WIST and GIZ, while also receiving the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Optician (Ophthalmic), accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). The dual qualifications provide graduates with industry-recognised technical competencies and practical skills required to build successful careers within Sri Lanka’s growing optical healthcare sector, while reinforcing the importance of equal access to quality vocational education. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Wickramarachchi Institute of Science & Technology, Dr. Mihira Wickramarachchi, said the graduation reflected the institute’s long-standing commitment to ensuring that education remains accessible to all. “Every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, develop their skills and build a successful career. Today’s graduation is not only a celebration of academic achievement but also of resilience, determination, and the limitless potential of these remarkable graduates. We are proud to have played a role in their journey and remain committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.” He further noted that strong partnerships between educational institutions, industry and international organisations are essential in creating sustainable opportunities for persons with disabilities while addressing the country’s growing demand for skilled professionals. The programme represents the shared commitment of WIST, AHK Sri Lanka and GIZ to promoting inclusive education, developing industry-ready professionals and creating equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate confidently in the workforce. As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting accessible education, J.M. Wickramarachchi & Co. (JMW) also awarded scholarships to all students enrolled in the programme, further easing financial barriers and encouraging them to complete their professional qualifications. The graduation ceremony brought together representatives from the partner organisations and distinguished guests, including Chairman of the Wickramarachchi Institute of Science & Technology Dr. Mihira Wickramarachchi; CEO of JMW and Honorary Academic Advisor of WIST, Liza Wickramarachchi; Director of WIST and CTO of JMW, Dr. Cole Lomas; Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka, Martin Klose; Chief Advisor of WIST, Prof. Savithri Wasundara Wimalasekara; Head of Education and Training of WIST, Kushani Nadeema Samarasekara; and Head of Project Technical of GIZ GmbH, Kumudhini Rosa. Representatives from the partner organisations reaffirmed the importance of collaborative initiatives that expand access to high-quality vocational education while equipping persons with disabilities with the technical expertise, practical experience and confidence required to secure sustainable employment. The partnership serves as a model for how academia, industry and international development organisations can work together to build a more inclusive workforce. Beyond recognising academic success, the ceremony celebrated the perseverance, determination and aspirations of the graduates, many of whom have overcome significant barriers in pursuing professional education. Their achievements stand as a powerful reminder that inclusive education has the ability to transform lives, strengthen communities and contribute to a more equitable society. From left – Head of Education and Training of WIST, Kushani Nadeema Samarasekara; Chief Executive Officer of Wickramarachchi & Honorary Academic Advisor of WIST, Liza Wickramarachchi; Director of WIST and Chief Technology Officer of Wickramarachchi, Cole Lomas; Chief Advisor of WIST Prof. Savithri Wasundara Wimalasekara; Chief Delegate of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) Martin Klose; Head of Project Technical of GIZ GmbH, Kumudhini Rosa and Chairman of WIST & Wickramarachchi, Dr. Mihira Wickramarachchi Photo caption : Graduates of the Wickramarachchi Institute of Science & Technology Certificate Course in Optical Technician with dignitaries following the graduation ceremony
2026-08-07 06:35:16

Three teachers and three students killed in Thailand school shooting
Three teachers and three students killed in Thailand school shooting
2026-08-07 06:29:17

When is the best time to hire a dedicated software development team?
Dedicated development teams have recently gained much popularity, as they enable businesses to enjoy all the benefits that a software outsourcing company typically offers – while working with a team that feels more like an extension of their in-house teams, as opposed to an offshore team. However, the question of when to hire a dedicated [...]
2026-08-07 06:28:57

Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe in sci-fi thriller Bluefly; Nick Jonas leads fan cheers
Actor Priyanka Chopra has added another major international project to her growing Hollywood portfolio, announcing that she will star alongside Oscar winner Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly. Priyanka shared the news on Instagram on Thursday with the caption, “On to the next,” sparking excitement among fans and fellow celebrities. Her husband, [...] The post Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe in sci-fi thriller Bluefly; Nick Jonas leads fan cheers appeared first on ANC .
2026-08-07 06:26:40

Tokyo Cement Posts Steady FY26/27 Q1 Performance Amid Gradual Market Recovery
Quarterly Financial Review Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) reported a turnover of Rs. 15,836 million and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 635 million for the 1st Quarter ended 30th June 2026, compared to a turnover of Rs. 12,544 million and a PAT of Rs. 668 million, in the same period last year. The increase in turnover reflects the gradual growth in volume driven by the commencement of new construction projects. However, profitability remained under pressure due to elevated raw material, insurance, and freight costs arising from the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Economic Environment The Financial Year commenced amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with the Iran conflict posing significant pressure on the Sri Lankan economy through elevated fuel and energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and higher freight and insurance costs. Export income remained constrained by weaker global demand and rising shipping costs, while tourism earnings declined due to higher airfares and flight disruptions. The cumulative impact raised import costs, contributing to an average depreciation of approximately 7% in the Sri Lankan Rupee against the US Dollar during the period, while exerting pressure on the progress made in economic growth, fiscal performance, and reserve accumulation. Domestic inflation edged up slightly due to higher energy and food prices but was projected to moderate toward the target in the near term. Nevertheless, steady forex inflows from merchandise exports, port and logistics services, and non-Middle East remittances helped cushion the economy against external shocks. Against this backdrop, the cement industry announced a revision to the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of cement in mid-April, reflecting sustained increases in raw material, freight, insurance, and fuel costs. The industry had absorbed these cost escalations since the onset of the Iran conflict prior to implementing the price adjustment. In May, the Central Bank increased the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points from 7.75% to 8.75%, with the intention of managing inflation expectations and impact of surging global petroleum costs. This led to a moderation of credit growth and import demand over the period. The combination of rising inflation and continued uncertainty contributed to more cautious investment decisions by both private developers and individual investors in the real estate and construction sectors. These pressures were compounded by supply constraints arising from shortages of petrochemical-based raw materials. Cement consumption declined in April, reflecting the seasonal slowdown associated with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. However, the gradual resumption of regional infrastructure projects, particularly in the roads and highways sector, supported a recovery in demand for cement and concrete during the latter part of the quarter. Outlook Despite prevailing macroeconomic volatility, the construction sector outlook remains cautiously optimistic, supported by improving investment sentiment. Sectoral growth is expected to be driven by the commencement and continued execution of Government-funded infrastructure projects, including those carried forward from last year’s capital expenditure budget commitments. These project outlays are expected to be supplemented by allocations under the 2026 Budget. The rollout of these large-scale developments is expected to stimulate economic activity and strengthen construction demand. Further momentum is anticipated from externally funded development initiatives, including the Asian Development Bank-supported Post-Ditwah Cyclone Renovation and Livelihood Assistance Project, which encompasses the rehabilitation of transport and irrigation infrastructure, housing reconstruction, and livelihood restoration. Government of India-funded affordable housing programmes benefiting over 1,550 families across the Northern, Southern and plantation regions, together with private sector investments under the Colombo Port City development, are expected to provide additional impetus to the sector. Collectively, these initiatives are anticipated to position the construction industry for a return to double-digit growth. Nevertheless, significant downside risks remain to the country’s fiscal progress. Sustaining reform momentum and macroeconomic stability may become increasingly challenging amid geopolitical volatility linked to the Iran conflict, particularly through higher energy prices. Although higher fuel import costs and weaker tourism could widen the trade deficit, resilient workers’ remittances should support external stability. Rising fiscal pressures may constrain the Government’s ability to accelerate planned capital expenditure, potentially delaying the pace of anticipated recovery in the construction sector. Tokyo Cement maintains a conservative short- to medium-term outlook, while remaining confident in the country’s economic fundamentals. With an enhanced production capacity of 4 Mn MT, which is yet to be fully utilised, the Group is well positioned to capitalise on future industry growth. Tokyo Cement will continue to exercise strict cost discipline, safeguard stakeholder interests, and play an active role in supporting the country’s construction-led economic recovery.
2026-08-07 06:23:39

අයවැය අතිරික්තය ආර්ථිකයට නව බලාපොරොත්තුවක්
වසර කිහිපයකට පෙර දැවැන්ත ආර්ථික අර්බුදයකට මුහුණ දුන් ශ්‍රී ලංකාව අද වනවිට ක්‍රමයෙන් මූල්‍ය ස්ථාවරත්වය යළි ගොඩනගමින් සිටින බවට සංඥා රැසක් දක්නට ලැබේ.
2026-08-07 06:23:00

ලංකාවට වේප් නියාමනයක් අවශ්‍ය නැද්ද?
ශ්‍රී ලංකාව තුළ දුම්කොළ අඩංගු විද්‍යුත් දුම්වැටි තහනම් කිරීමේ වත්මන් දෘඪ ප්‍රතිපත්තිය හේතුවෙන් රට තුළ පාරිභෝගික ඉල්ලු‍ම පාලනය කිරීමට රජය අපොහොසත් වී ඇති අතර, ඒ වෙනුවට බිහිසුණු අන්දමින් වර්ධනය වන නීති විරෝධී වෙළඳපොළක් රට තුළ නිර්මාණය වෙමින් පවතින බව ජාත්‍යන්තර “Prohibition Does Not Work” (PDNW) සංවිධානය සිය නවතම වාර්තාව මගින් අනතුරු අඟවා සිටියි. නියාමනයක් නොමැතිකමේ බරපතළ අවදානම පෙන්වා දෙමින්, ගාල්ල වැනි ප්‍රදේශවල පවා එක් වරක් ඇදීමට (per puff) රුප
2026-08-07 06:19:00

ඩේවිඩ් පීරිස් ඔටෝමොබයිල්ස් BAIC X3e ඉලෙක්ට්‍රික් මෝටර් රථය ලංකාවට හඳුන්වාදෙයි
ඩේවිඩ් පීරිස් සමූහ ව්‍යාපාරයේ මෝටර් රථ අලෙවි අංශය වන ඩේවිඩ් පීරිස් ඔටෝමොබයිල්ස් (ප්‍රයිවට් ) ලිමිටඩ් විසින් පසුගිය දා BMICH පැවැති ‘Auto Vision Motor Show 2026’ ප්‍රදර්ශනයේ දී සම්පූර්ණයෙන්ම විදුලියෙන් ධාවනය වන නවතම BAIC X3e ක්‍රොස්ඕවර් (Crossover/SUV) මෝටර් රථය නිල වශයෙන් එළිදක්වන ලදී. මෙරට රථවාහන පාරිභෝගිකයන්ට විද්‍යුත් වාහන අත්දැකීම වඩාත් පහසුවෙන් ළඟා කිරීම වෙනුවෙන් තැබූ තවත් දැවැන්ත පියවරක් ලෙස මෙය හැඳින්විය හැකිය.
2026-08-07 06:16:00

නායයාමේ පූර්ව අනතුරු ඇඟවීම් නිකුත් කෙරේ
පවතින අයහපත් කාලගුණික තත්ත්වය හේතුවෙන් දිවයිනේ දිස්ත්‍රික්ක කිහිපයක ප්‍රදේශ සඳහා ජාතික ගොඩනැගිලි පර්යේෂණ සංවිධානය (NBRO) විසින් නායයාමේ පූර්ව අනතුරු ඇඟවීමේ නිවේදන නිකුත් කර තිබේ. මෙම අනතුරු ඇඟවීමේ නිවේදනය අද (අගෝස්තු 06) පෙ.ව. 9.00 සිට හෙට (අගෝස්තු 07) පෙ.ව. 9.00 දක්වා පැය 24 ක කාලයක් සඳහා බලපැවැත්වේ. මට්ටම 2 (අවදානයෙන් සිටින්න) යටතේ අනතුරු ඇඟවීම් නිකුත් කර [...]
2026-08-06 04:39:42

Kuala Lumpur’s KL Zine Etc festival returns with a call for peace through ‘ceasefire zones’
Taking over the first floor of the heritage trade hall, the second edition of KLZE brings together zine culture, indie print, self-published works and DIY makers, spotlighting a creative ecosystem that continues to flourish beyond mainstream publishing.
2026-08-06 04:38:52

Bishop’s girls, Senanayake boys and Gateway prepare for rowing gala
Sri Lanka’s young rowing talent will take centre stage when the Triumvirate Annual Rowing Encounter takes place on September 4 at the Diyawanna Rowing Club.
2026-08-06 04:38:00

Rumesh tops world men’s javelin rankings
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga has climbed to No. 1 in the world rankings for the men’s javelin throw. The achievement follows an exceptional season, highlighted by his gold medal-winning performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Rumesh claimed the Commonwealth title with a throw of 89.75 metres. This marks the first time a [...]
2026-08-06 04:37:20

Adithya and Lavidu move towards Gold final
Major upsets marked the semi-final stage of the junior golf championship as two of the tournament favourites crashed out of the Boys Gold Division, setting up an unexpected title showdown at the Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy golf which was sponsored by Perera and Sons for a record 10th year in tandem.
2026-08-06 04:36:00

5-hr. water cut today in several areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 05-hour water cut in several areas served by the Pujapitiya Water Supply Scheme today (Aug. 06) due to essential maintenance work. Accordingly, the water supply will be suspended from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the following areas: Medawala (Old) Service Reservoir Kevumkohe Road, [...]
2026-08-06 04:35:54

පාර්ලිමේන්තු සභාවාරය Live
​අද (අගෝස්තු 06) දිනට නියමිත පාර්ලිමේන්තු සභාවාරයේ කටයුතු මේ වනවිට කථානායක වෛද්‍ය ජගත් වික්‍රමරත්න මහතාගේ ප්‍රධානත්වයෙන් ආරම්භ වී තිබේ. ​අද දින සභාවේදී ජාතික ජලසම්පාදන හා ජලාපවාහන මණ්ඩල සංශෝධන පනත් කෙටුම්පත සහ සත්ත්ව සංශෝධන පනත් කෙටුම්පත යන පනත් කෙටුම්පත් ද්විත්වයට අදාළ විවාදය පැවැත්වීමට නියමිත බව පාර්ලිමේන්තු මහලේකම් කාර්යාලය සඳහන් කරයි. ​මෙම සජීවී පාර්ලිමේන්තු විකාශය පහතින් නරඹන්න:
2026-08-06 04:31:41

Disney and TikTok strike short-form video-sharing deal
Disney and TikTok strike short-form video-sharing deal
2026-08-06 04:31:34

Para discus throw silver medallist at the concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Palitha Bandara
Para discus throw silver medallist at the concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Palitha Bandara poses with his two children on arrival at the Karunayake airport on Tuesday night. He became the first Sri Lankan para-athlete to win silver medals at two consecutive Commonwealth Games, following his success at Birmingham in 2022
2026-08-06 04:31:00