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"Athapaththu is keen to play for a lot longer than one or two more years": SL women's head coach Siddons

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:18 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 8 (ANI): Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has expressed her desire to continue playing international cricket beyond the next few years, providing a major boost to the team's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Head coach Jamie Siddons revealed that the veteran all-rounder remains highly motivated and committed to extending her already illustrious career.

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-NEW YEAR-PREPARATION

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:05 GMT

(260408) -- COLOMBO, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People shop for gifts and supplies ahead of the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 8, 2026. Sri Lanka's Sinhala and Tamil New Year falls on April 14 this year. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

India, Sri Lanka sign MoU between Colombo Dockyard, Dredging Corporation of India

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:51 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 8 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha took part in the signing of the MoU for Cooperation between Colombo Dockyard and Dredging Corporation of India.

The High Commission said on Tuesday that the Indian maritime sector also stands to benefit from the high skill set of the Colombo Dockyard.

In a post on X, the High Commission said, 'High Commissioner Santosh J

Cricket Australia unveils Women's Central Contracts for 2026-27 season

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:59:43 GMT

Sydney [Australia], April 8 (ANI): Cricket Australia has announced its national contract list for the 2026-27 season, naming 18 women's players.

Under the MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association, between 15 and 18 female players are eligible to be centrally contracted, as per the Cricket.au website.

Fast bowlers Chloe Ainsworth and Lucy Hamilton have come in on their first

LPG shortage dents sugar demand from bulk users, weighs on domestic consumption, says ISMA DG

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:32:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): LPG shortage has taken a toll on the sugar demand from restaurants and bulk consumers, impacting overall consumption, said Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association's (ISMA) Director General, Deepak Ballani.

'Definitely, this has resulted in less consumption of sugar, and this is evident from the kind of dispatches we are seeing by the mills. In spite of a moderate

Bangladesh government appoints former cricketer Tamim Iqbal as new BCB president

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:34 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 7 (ANI): The Bangladesh government has named former cricketer Tamim Iqbal as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), according to ESPNcricinfo.

The decision came after the government dissolved the Aminul Islam-led BCB board of directors on Tuesday.

According to the report, the decision came after the recommendations of the five-member investigation committee that l

30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, Puducherry return to India from Sri Lanka

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:39 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 7 (ANI): 30 Indian fishermen arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday and made their way back home safely. 21 of them were from Ramanathapuram, while 9 others were from Karaikal

The fishermen, hailing from Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikal regions, had ventured into the sea on February 15 in two boats for fishing.

They were alleged to have crossed the International Marit

Sri Lanka secures supplies of Russia oil - minister

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMT

The first deliveries of Russian crude are expected in mid-April, the island nation's transport minister has said

Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation's transpor

Sri Lanka secures supplies of Russia oil minister

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMT

The first deliveries of Russian crude are expected in mid-April, the island nations transport minister has said

Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation's transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said.

RathnayaketoldTASS on Monday that "energy is our priority today," a

WHO calls for science-led action and a stronger 'One Health' approach to address evolving health risks

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:59:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday called for urgent, science-led action and a stronger One Health approach to address increasingly complex and interconnected health risks, marking World Health Day 2026.

'Across the Region, health risks are increasingly driven by climate variability, environmental change, and evolving disease patterns. Respondin

30 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka to India, says Indian High Commission

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:32:12 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 7 (ANI): 30 Indian fishermen were repatriated from Sri Lanka on Tuesday and are on their way home, the Indian High Commission to Sri Lanka said on Tuesday.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the High Commission also posted the picture of the fishermen.

https://x.com/IndiainSL/status/2041343054041461160?s=20

"Will sit in my chair": Aminul expresses determination to stay as BCB President

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:32:40 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 5 (ANI): Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam has said he will remain in his position despite the ongoing turmoil in the board, as an investigation into alleged malpractice and abuse of power in last year's election has submitted its report to the Bangladesh government.

The BCB is under pressure from the sport's ministry, which has raised questions over the validity of last ye

Ben Stokes hails County Championship as "great opportunity" for England Test hopefuls ahead of home summer

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:32:57 GMT

London [UK], April 5 (ANI): Ben Stokes, captain of England's men's Test team, has identified the country's ongoing domestic red-ball season as the key route for players aiming to earn a national call-up, especially in Test, as England gear up for a highly anticipated home summer. Stokes said that the ongoing County Championship season is 'a great opportunity' for cricketers around the country, according to the ICC webs

CEC, EAM will remain silent: Jairam Ramesh questions presence of Sri Lankan diplomat at BJP event in Puducherry

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:59:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diploma

Humanity Above War: How Sri Lanka Responded to Injured Iranian Sailors Under Maritime Law

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:28:57 GMT

by Sherwin David

In early March 2026, the Indian Ocean witnessed a dramatic humanitarian incident that brought together war, neutrality, and international maritime law. Off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, an Iranian naval ship was sunk during escalating conflict in the Middle East, leaving dozens of sailors injured, many missing, and others struggling to survive at sea. What followed was not a political

Females has majority in Sri Lanka's population, latest census shows

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:45:16 GMT

COLOMBO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- There are 757,112 more women than men in Sri Lanka, according to the country's latest census report, which showed Sri Lanka's population rose to 21,781,800 since 2012.

The Department of Census and Statistics handed over the final report of the 2024 Census of Population and Housing to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday.

The census showe

Sri Lanka to roll out digital public services infrastructure

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:15:28 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday approved the rollout of a national digital public infrastructure framework alongside a GovTech app and service marketplace, in a bid to modernize public service delivery and accelerate digital transformation.

The planned infrastructure will include key components such as a digital identity system, data exchange platforms, and digital payment mecha

Sri Lanka to roll out fuel subsidy as cost-based diesel price soars

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:15:12 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will implement a three-month fuel subsidy program as cost-based estimates place diesel prices above 600 Sri Lankan rupees (about 2 U.S. dollars) per liter, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in parliament on Tuesday.

The measure follows in response to the Middle East crisis, which has affected several sectors of the economy. Fuel and energy were identified as key

Sri Lanka approves fuel subsidy for fishing boats

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:15:16 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a fuel subsidy for fishing boats to ease pressure on the country's fisheries sector amid rising global fuel prices, the Fisheries Ministry said on Tuesday.

The ministry said the subsidy will take effect from April 20. Under the scheme, small fishing boats will receive 50 rupees (about 0.17 U.S. dollars) per liter of fuel, while multi-day fishing vesse

Sri Lanka to cancel Wednesday holiday for public sector from this week

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:15:09 GMT

COLOMBO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will cancel the weekly Wednesday holiday for public sector employees starting this week, a senior official said Monday.

Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said the new decision, which will take effect from Wednesday, aims to streamline government operations and ensure uninterrupted public service delivery.

The Wednesday holiday was intr

Sri Lanka launches consumer protection drive ahead of festive season

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:45:10 GMT

COLOMBO, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special program to protect consumers ahead of the upcoming festive season of Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a senior official said on Monday.

CAA Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon told journalists that they have carried out more than 1,000 raids since March 20, and more than 170 traders have faced legal proceedings for offenses, inc

Sri Lanka launches QR payment drive, removes fees on digital payments

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:45:04 GMT

COLOMBO, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka on Monday launched the "National QR Payment Promotion Programme" under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, introducing zero merchant fees on LankaQR transactions up to 5,000 Sri Lankan rupees (15.87 U.S. dollars).

Financial institutions have removed the Merchant Discount Rate for these transactions with immediate effect, allowing merchants, particularly sma

Sri Lanka seizes over 50,000 liters of hoarded fuel in 30 days

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:15:19 GMT

COLOMBO, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka has seized more than 50,000 liters of illegally hoarded fuel over the past 30 days and arrested 31 people in nationwide raids, police said on Sunday.

Police Media Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler said the arrests were made in raids carried out across the island from March 3 to April 4.

He said police took into custody more than 52,000 liters

Sri Lanka to promote digital medical service in 21 cooperative-owned hospitals

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:15:17 GMT

COLOMBO, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will digitize the services in 21 cooperative-owned hospitals as part of a broader plan to modernize the country's healthcare system, according to a statement issued by the Department of Government Information on Saturday.

The statement said the main objective was to improve efficiency in patient care and streamline information management.

The statement said the gover

Exclusive with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:30:53 GMT

Editor's Note: China and Sri Lanka share a long-standing partnership rooted in mutual respect, practical cooperation, and a commitment to shared development. How can both countries deepen cooperation while shaping a shared future in a changing world? What opportunities lie ahead for bilateral relations, and how can they deliver real benefits to both peoples? In this edition of Leaders Talk, CMG'

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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:34:24 GMT

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Influencer Marketing Is Replacing The Role TV Once Played

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:39 GMT

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Cumulus Bankruptcy Faces Objections Over Royalties, Release

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:31 GMT

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APM Teams With StreamGuys On Revenue Generation Platform

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:28 GMT

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Integrated Weather Services Now Available For Radio Affiliates

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:24 GMT

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Gray Media Selects Its Q1 2026 Earnings Reveal Date

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:21 GMT

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A Swift Closing For NRG Medias Sale Of Six Nebraska Stations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:32:41 GMT

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HMPG Deal Beckons YouTube, Facebook Content Expansion

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:32:38 GMT

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SBS Readies A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:32:33 GMT

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Beasleys Delayed Q4, FY 2025 Results Reflect Sharp Downturn

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:32:30 GMT

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Horse injured when SUV crashes into barn; driver charged

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:03:10 GMT

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Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall- Former US official

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:36:23 GMT

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New breast cancer scanner at University of Galway hailed as a diagnosis 'game changer'

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:03:25 GMT

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Scripps Sports Scores a Fifth NHL Team Deal

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:46 GMT

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FCC To Host Cybersecurity Workshop For Radio, TV

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:45 GMT

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NAB Grows Its Communications Team To Three Women

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:40 GMT

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A Strategic Addition For Madhives Sales Team

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:35 GMT

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E Radio Network Spins Properties Obtained In Chapter 7 Deal

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:28 GMT

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Don Cheto, Mero Earn a Sigma Syndication Push

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:25 GMT

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AWMF, Hallmark Media Unite To Make Her Mark

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:09 GMT

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Sinclair Spins Broadspan To EdgeBeam Wireless

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:07 GMT

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Revenue Enablement in the AI Era

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:32:04 GMT

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What Every Missouri Homeowner Should Know About Natural Gas Safety (LISTEN)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:03:31 GMT

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Edinburgh cancer researchers win 1.5m funding for project - The Herald

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:35:59 GMT

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