Barking up the wrong tree SourceIsland The idiom “Barking up the wrong tree” means pursuing a mistaken line of thought, accusing the wrong person, or looking for solutions in the wrong place. It refers to hounds barking at a tree that their prey has already escaped from. This aptly describes the current misplaced blame for […]
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Pakistan withdraw boycott of India match at T20 World Cup India and Pakistan will face off on February 15 in Colombo (Cricinfo) Source:Island The ten-day standoff over Pakistan’s refusal to play India in their scheduled 2026 T20 World Cup group fixture ended in an evening of frenzied press statements and near simultaneous announcements from the […]
From colour to contour: Ramani Fernando on what next in 2026 Multi looks brides this year’s trends Source:Island Every year style and beauty evolve in exciting new directions. We met Ramani Fernando, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated hair and makeup artists, to get an insider’s news on the trends shaping 2026. From daring hair […]
ICC officials to meet BCB in Bangladesh to solve T20 World Cup impasse Bangladesh are currently scheduled to play all their group-stage games in India [Cricinfo] Source:Island The ICC has decided to send officials to Dhaka this weekend to meet the BCB’s top brass in a bid to resolve the impasse over Bangladesh travelling to […]
Rain washes out 2nd T20I in Dambulla Source:Island The second T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan which was to be played at Dambulla was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain.
Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured Source:Island A train driver has died and at least 40 people have been injured in a head-on rail collision near Peru’s most popular tourist attraction, Machu Picchu. Two trains collided on the single track leading to the ancient Inca town on Tuesday, according to […]
National progress can be achieved only when everyone fulfills the responsibilities entrusted to them with steadfast determination, unity of purpose and resilience in the face of any challenge – President Source:Island President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that national progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfills the […]
Pathirana pocketed for 600m at IPL auction Source:Dailymirror Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana who is battling to become a regular member of the Sri Lanka T20 outfit, has been bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 18 crore or in Sri Lanka money Rs. 600 million at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction yesterday. […]
Level III landslide warnings issued to the Districts of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala and Matale extended till 1600 hrs on Monday [08] Source:Island The Landslide Early Warning Center of the National Building Research Organisation [NBRO] has extended the RED landslide early warnings issued to the Districts of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala and Matale until 1600hrs on Monday [8th December […]
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