Led by captain Shubman Gill, the Indian Test team departed from Mumbai Airport on August 4, 2026, heading to Sri Lanka for a two-match series in the ICC World Test Championship. The squad faces a major setback as lead fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out with a knee injury. Shubman Gill Leads India … Read more
Senior Indian cricket players have privately approached the BCCI to express reservations about head coach Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style, according to reports. The friction stems from allegations that Gambhir attributes team losses to players and support staff rather than taking accountability for management decisions, placing his tenure under scrutiny ahead of a critical Sri Lanka … Read more
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a left knee injury sustained in July. The Board of Control for Cricket in India named uncapped fast bowler Auqib Nabi as his replacement for the tour beginning August 15 in Galle. India’s preparations for the … Read more
Matheesha Pathirana IPL Clearance: Sri Lanka Cricket Grants KKR Long-Awaited NOC Amid Injury Concerns KOLKATA — The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have finally secured a critical victory off the field, as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has granted official IPL clearance to fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana. The decision ends days of agonizing uncertainty for the franchise, … Read more
A single bat. That’s often all it takes. While Sri Lanka currently faces no immediate threat from Nipah virus, as reported by health officials, the recent surge in cases in India – and the swift response from nations like Singapore with airport screenings – underscores a chilling reality: the increasing frequency of zoonotic spillover events. … Read more
A single bat. That’s often all it takes. The current outbreak of Nipah virus in India, triggering heightened surveillance across Asia – from Sri Lanka to Taiwan and sparking concern in China ahead of Lunar New Year travel – isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a flashing red warning light signaling a future where zoonotic diseases, … Read more
A staggering 2,100 dengue fever cases reported in the first nine days of 2026 – a figure that climbed from over 1,000 in just the first four days – isn’t merely a statistical anomaly. It’s a stark warning. Sri Lanka is facing a rapidly escalating public health crisis, and this early-year surge isn’t isolated; it’s … Read more
Sri Lankan Publisher Wijeya Newspapers Diversifies to Survive Economic Crisis February 29, 2024 Colombo, Sri Lanka – Facing a dramatic decline in print circulation and advertising revenue following the COVID-19 pandemic and a severe economic downturn, Wijeya Newspapers, a leading Sri Lankan media group, has embarked on a remarkable diversification strategy. From launching an education … Read more
Cafe Secret Alley in Kandy, Sri Lanka, began as a tourist-focused establishment with little coffee expertise, but has evolved into a specialty coffee shop committed to high-quality beans and brewing techniques. From Tourist Stop to Specialty Coffee Destination When Dilshan “Arty” Ranaweera opened Cafe Secret Alley in 2017, Sri Lanka lacked a strong coffee culture, … Read more
Devastating Floods Across Asia Claim Over 900 Lives, Millions Displaced A relentless wave of monsoon rains and tropical storms has triggered catastrophic flooding across several Asian nations, resulting in the deaths of over 900 people and displacing millions more. From Indonesia and Malaysia to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, communities are grappling with widespread destruction, infrastructure … Read more