LPL adopts Impact Player rule as Sachin calls for IPL to scrap it The Lanka Premier League (LPL) will introduce the Impact Player rule from the 2026 season, bringing one of T20 cricket’s most debated innovations to Sri Lanka’s premier franchise tournament. The rule allows teams to substitute a player during a match, providing greater…

Police urge public to take steps to protect elderly parents living alone   Sri Lanka Police has called for greater public attention to the safety and wellbeing of elderly parents and individuals living alone, warning that they are increasingly vulnerable to crime and other risks. In a statement issued, the police said incidents involving elderly…

Bond scam accused can be tried under Public Property Act: Supreme Court   The Supreme Court today overturned a 2021 ruling by a Colombo Trial-at-Bar that had prevented the continuation of charges under the Public Property Act against accused individuals in the Central Bank bond scam case. Delivering the judgment with the concurrence of Chief…

  LPL 2026 Draft Completed: Final Squads The player draft for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) was completed on Monday, with all five franchises finalizing their squads for the upcoming season.   2026-06-01   Visual Stories “I went to see Pillayan at the prison, not by jumping over the wall” – Namal “Compared with…

New GPS tracking feature introduced for Metro buses J Passengers can now monitor the real‑time locations and arrival times of Metro buses through the LMT GO mobile application, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said.Speaking on the launch of the new facility, Gunasena noted that the GPS‑enabled service allows commuters to check when buses will…

News INS Airavat arrives in Colombo     Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat has arrived in Colombo today (June 01) on a three day visit. The Ship is carrying critical spares for Sri Lanka Coast Guard ship Suraksha from Indian Coast Guard through Government of India grant.During the stay, the Commanding Officer of the Ship,…

Court remands suspect accused of robbing PickMe driver   The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that a suspect arrested in connection with the robbery of a PickMe driver, after allegedly hiring the vehicle under the pretext of taking a fare-paying journey, be remanded until 9 June. The suspect, who was arrested by the Welikada Police,…

Cricket Canada membership suspended     The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended the membership of Cricket Canada. However, foreign media reports state that Canada will still be permitted to participate in tournaments organized by the ICC.It is also reported that funding for the operation of the national teams will continue to be provided through…

Police urge public to take steps to protect elderly parents living alone   Sri Lanka Police has called for greater public attention to the safety and wellbeing of elderly parents and individuals living alone, warning that they are increasingly vulnerable to crime and other risks. In a statement issued, the police said incidents involving elderly…

Bond scam accused can be tried under Public Property Act: Supreme Court   The Supreme Court today overturned a 2021 ruling by a Colombo Trial-at-Bar that had prevented the continuation of charges under the Public Property Act against accused individuals in the Central Bank bond scam case. Delivering the judgment with the concurrence of Chief…

New GPS tracking feature introduced for Metro buses J Passengers can now monitor the real‑time locations and arrival times of Metro buses through the LMT GO mobile application, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said.Speaking on the launch of the new facility, Gunasena noted that the GPS‑enabled service allows commuters to check when buses will…

News INS Airavat arrives in Colombo     Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat has arrived in Colombo today (June 01) on a three day visit. The Ship is carrying critical spares for Sri Lanka Coast Guard ship Suraksha from Indian Coast Guard through Government of India grant.During the stay, the Commanding Officer of the Ship,…