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Cricket · Galle

Bangladesh Plays It Safe and Settles for Draw with Sri Lanka in Rain-Affected 1st Test

50% Center coverage: 12 sources

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Bangladesh missed out on a rare victory away from home when its series-opening cricket test against Sri Lanka ended in a draw on the rain-affected final day Saturday.See the Story

Cricket · Galle

Shanto Hits Twin Tons as Bangladesh Draw First Test Against Sri Lanka

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Bangladesh captain Shanto's twin centuries secure draw against Sri Lanka as Mathews ends red-ball career.See the Story

Cricket · Galle

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews Wants to Play T20 World Cup 2026 After Test Retirement

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews has set his sights on the T20 World Cup next year, to be held in India and Sri Lanka, after calling time on his Test career.See the Story

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Hambantota Port promotes Sri Lanka logistics, investment to visiting Nepal delegation

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port said it had promoted the potential for logistics and investment as a South Asia hub to a top delegation of officials from Nepal, who personally visited its facilities. The delegation explored potential business opportunities and gained first-hand insight into the port’s infrastructure, strategic operations, and investment prospects. “The visit was part of a broader initiative to strengthen regional coope…Cricket · Southern ProvinceSee the Story

Sampath Bank Introduces ‘Madu Sampatha’ Floating Market at Madu River to Enhance Livelihoods and Curb Plastic Waste - Lanka Business News

Sampath Bank strengthens its commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment through a landmark initiative aimed at reducing ocean plastic at the Madu River Sanctuary in Balapitiya. This project, part of the Bank’s Green Month activities, reflects its commitment to this year’s World Environment Day theme, #BeatPlasticPollution, by launching the ‘Madu Sampatha’ floating market that promotes eco-friendly plastic alternatives a…Balapitiya · BalapitiyaRead Article

Sinopec Hambantota Oil Refinery Delayed Over Local Market Share Dispute - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Staff Writer June 29, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s largest ever foreign direct investment — a $3.7 billion oil refinery project in Hambantota by Chinese energy giant Sinopec — is facing delays due to unresolved issues between the government and the investor. The project, which was formalized during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit to Beijing earlier this year, remains stalled over key disagreements, notably on the share of refi…Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Southern ProvinceRead Article

Police steps in to rescue youth from drowning in seas off Ussangoda Beach - LankaXpress

The post Police steps in to rescue youth from drowning in seas off Ussangoda Beach appeared first on LankaXpress.Police · Southern ProvinceRead Article

Two Fishermen Missing, Four Rescued After Another Boat Capsizes in Seas Off Tangalle - LankaXpress

The post Two fishermen missing, four rescued after another boat capsizes in seas off Tangalle appeared first on LankaXpress.Tangalle · TangalleSee the Story

The Weligama Absurdity: How the NPP Used Deception and Force to Postpone the PS Chair Election • Sri Lanka Brief

Image: NPP supporters stormed the PS premises to disrupt the proceedings. Watch the video below to see exactly what happened at the Weligama PS yesterday. The NPP claimed that two of their members had been abducted and demanded that the Commissioner postpone the vote. The Commissioner responded clearly, stating that there is no legal provision for her to postpone the vote as the required number of members were present in the hall. She immediatel…Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Southern ProvinceRead Article

Two NPP members abducted ahead of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman vote

A tense situation erupted at the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha today (June 27) following the reported abduction of two members of the National People’s Power (NPP) party. The two councillors were reportedly abducted while on their way to attend the council meeting scheduled to elect a new Chairman. Due to their absence, the vote has been postponed, and the remaining members have decided not to proceed with the session until the missing councillors a…Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Southern ProvinceRead Article

'Clean Sri Lanka’ Launches Road Safety Awareness Campaign to Curb Accidents - LNW Lanka News Web

As part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, a new nationwide programme has been launched to raise public awarenessand improve attitudes toward road safety, with the goal of reducing the rising number of daily road accidents. Two awareness events under the theme ‘Clean Steps – Safe Roads – Be United for Road Safety’ were held on Wednesday (June 26) at the Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Auditorium of the University of Ruhuna and Matara Beach Park. …Matara · MataraRead Article

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