Polonnaruwa hospital successfully performs first pediatric kidney transplant   The Polonnaruwa China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Hospital has successfully carried out its first pediatric kidney transplant, hospital officials said.According to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, the surgery was performed on May 7 on a 15-year-old patient, with the kidney donated by the child’s…

Sanath Jayasuriya steps aside from Sri Lanka Cricket role Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has resigned from his role as Consultant to Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre, effective from the end of this month.In a letter addressed to the newly appointed Cricket Transformation Committee, Jayasuriya said he had become aware that certain members…

Former Sports Ministers allege new Cricket selection committee is illegal   Former Sports Ministers Harin Fernando and Dayasiri Jayasekara have raised concerns over the recent changes to Sri Lanka Cricket’s national selection committee, claiming the move is illegal and risks further politicising cricket administration. Fernando said the newly appointed Cricket Transformation Committee appeared to have…

Former Indian cricketer retires to play in Lanka Premier League?   Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL), but is expected to continue playing franchise cricket overseas, including in the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL). Shankar, 35, confirmed his decision in a statement released today,…

Virat Kohli refuses handshake with Travis Head after heated IPL clash Virat Kohli appeared to refuse a post-match handshake with Travis Head following a heated on-field exchange during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.The incident took place during RCB’s chase of 256, when Kohli and Head were involved in a…

LPL 2026: 14 Pre-signed players announced ahead of draft   The Lanka Premier League has officially announced the players signed by franchises for the upcoming LPL 2026 season ahead of the player draft. • Dambulla Sixers – Sahibzada Farhan, Dinesh Chandimal, Reeza Hendricks, Dushmantha Chameera • Kandy Royals – Wanindu Hasaranga, Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews…

News Thambugala acquitted in helicopter case     Colombo Additional Magistrate Darshima Premaratne today (22) ordered the release of millionaire businessman Viranjith Thambugala, Chairman of Aura Lanka, from the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department alleging that he had defrauded Rs. 70 million in the purchase of a helicopter.Delivering the order, the Magistrate stated…

News 6 schools closed amidst bad weather   Six schools under the Dehiowita Education Zone have been closed today (May 22) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. Officials said that 03 schools in the Ruwanwella area and 03 schools in the Dehiowita area were closed, and students were sent home following instructions issued to principals…

Polonnaruwa hospital successfully performs first pediatric kidney transplant   The Polonnaruwa China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Hospital has successfully carried out its first pediatric kidney transplant, hospital officials said.According to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, the surgery was performed on May 7 on a 15-year-old patient, with the kidney donated by the child’s…

Sanath Jayasuriya steps aside from Sri Lanka Cricket role Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has resigned from his role as Consultant to Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre, effective from the end of this month.In a letter addressed to the newly appointed Cricket Transformation Committee, Jayasuriya said he had become aware that certain members…

Former Sports Ministers allege new Cricket selection committee is illegal   Former Sports Ministers Harin Fernando and Dayasiri Jayasekara have raised concerns over the recent changes to Sri Lanka Cricket’s national selection committee, claiming the move is illegal and risks further politicising cricket administration. Fernando said the newly appointed Cricket Transformation Committee appeared to have…

Virat Kohli refuses handshake with Travis Head after heated IPL clash Virat Kohli appeared to refuse a post-match handshake with Travis Head following a heated on-field exchange during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.The incident took place during RCB’s chase of 256, when Kohli and Head were involved in a…