Last Updated: October 20, 2026

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    Sri Lanka announces 15-member Test squad for Pakistan tour, Kusal Mendis named captain

    Sri Lanka has announced a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against Pakistan in November. Kusal Mendis has been named captain after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down as captain.

    2019 Easter Bombings: Sri Lanka Alleges Ex-Spy Chief Directed Attacks That Killed 279, Sallay Denies

    Sri Lanka's public security minister Wednesday stated that the nation's ex-intelligence chief directed the 2019 Easter Sunday attack, in the first official statement linking him directly to the bombings that killed 279 people.

    Sri Lanka: 12 killed in fire at elderly care facility

    As many as 12 people have been confirmed dead in a fire that broke out in an elderly care facility in Sri Lanka's Western Province late Wednesday evening, local police said on Thursday.

    Big Shake-Up in Sri Lanka Cricket: Top Boss Shammi Silva, Executive Body Resign Immediately

    Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has resigned with immediate effect, along with the board’s executive committee.

    New Zealand ‘A’ team tours Sri Lanka, 9 international players included

    Nine players with international experience have been named across the New Zealand A (NZ A) squads to tour Sri Lanka later this month.

    Sri Lanka hails New Delhi’s role as reliable partner in energy crisis

    New Delhi: India’s support in maintaining fuel supplies to Sri Lanka during a period of global uncertainty has been acknowledged by Colombo as a timely intervention that helped ease pressure on essential energy needs. In an interview, Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra said the assistance came at a critical moment when global supply.

    NPCI expands its UPI acceptance in Sri Lanka to boost economy, tourists’ experience

    New Delhi: NPCI International Payments Limited — the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) — on Tuesday said it is strengthening the acceptance of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across Sri Lanka to enable a seamless payment experience for Indian tourists and support the island nation’s digital economy. With more than 700.

    US-Israel-Iran War: At least 101 missing, 78 injured after submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

    An apparent submarine attack on an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka has left at least 101 people missing, one dead and 78 injured, sources in Sri Lanka’s navy and defence ministry told Reuters on Wednesday. The vessel, IRIS Dena, is a Moudge-class frigate belonging to the Iranian Navy and was reportedly operating.

    US, Australia, Japan, Finland, Sri Lanka extend wishes to India on Republic Day

    As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, wishes poured in from several countries as well as missions of several nations on the special occasion.

    Sri Lanka appoints Vikram Rathour as batting coach ahead of T20 WC 2026

    Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket Board has appointed Vikram Rathour as their batting coach as they step up their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will start on 7 February. Rathour previously served as India’s batting coach from 2019 to 2024. Under his tenure, the team performed well in ICC tournaments, including winning the.

    Indian Army continues restoration work in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, shares video of gratitude

    Colombo: As part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force is working relentlessly to restore B-492, which connects Kandy in the Central Province to Badulla in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province, which was severely affected due to Cyclone Ditwah. In a video posted by the Indian Army on X, a schoolgirl said, “We.