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Rain washes out 2nd T20I in Dambulla

2024uknewadminJanuary 10, 2026ArticlesSri Lanka and PakistanNo Comments

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

2024uknewadminJanuary 1, 2026ArticlesMachu Picchu train crashNo Comments

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

2024uknewadminDecember 23, 2025ArticlesAnura Kumara Dissanayake, Diyatalawa Military AcademyNo Comments

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

2024uknewadminDecember 17, 2025ArticlesMatheesha PathiranaNo Comments

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]

2024uknewadminDecember 7, 2025Articleslandslide warningsNo Comments

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 […]

Rajapaksa in for his first T20I since January after Sri Lanka bowl against Zimbabwe

2024uknewadminNovember 20, 2025ArticlesBhanuka RajapaksaNo Comments

Rajapaksa in for his first T20I since January after Sri Lanka bowl against Zimbabwe Bhanuka Rajapaksa returned for his first T20I since January (Cricinfo) Source:Island Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the second Match of the T20I tri series in Rawalpindi. Zimbabwe had lost the tri-series opener to […]

Nine killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir

2024uknewadminNovember 15, 2025Articlespolice station in SrinagarNo Comments

Nine killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir Indian security forces arrive near the site of an explosion in a police station in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Saturday [Aljazeera] Source:Island At least nine people have been killed and 29 injured after a cache of confiscated explosives detonated in a police station in Srinagar, […]

This year’s Budget has covered all sectors – Prime Minister

2024uknewadminNovember 10, 2025ArticlesDr. Harini AmarasuriyaNo Comments

This year’s Budget has covered all sectors – Prime Minister Source:island Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that this year’s Budget covers all sectors of the country, and that the Government does not act based on short-term personal agendas or interests. The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament on November 8, while commenting on […]

Protecting Wildlife and Endangered Species

2024uknewadminNovember 1, 2025ArticlesProtecting Wildlife and Endangered SpeciesNo Comments

Protecting Wildlife and Endangered Species Wildlife plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human life. From pollinating plants to controlling pests, animals and plants contribute to the stability of ecosystems. Unfortunately, due to human activities such as deforestation, hunting, pollution, and climate change, many species are facing the threat of extinction. Protecting […]