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Sri Lanka thanks India for sending oil amid Middle East crisis | Photo – February 20, 2026 NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External affairs minister S Jaishankar after India sent an oil shipment to ease the fuel supply disruption due to Middle East conflict.“Spoke…
The trailer for ‘Neelira’, a film set in war-torn Northern Sri Lanka in 1988, has been released. Backed by Karthik Subbaraj and Rana Daggubati, the movie, directed by Somitharan, focuses on the emotional struggles of ordinary people caught in conflict, inspired by real memories. The film is set to release on April 3. The trailer…
On the occasion of Ram Navami, filmmaker SS Rajamouli and the team behind ‘Varanasi’ extended their greetings to fans and devotees of lord Ram, by offering a tease of their upcoming film. In an official post from their social media handle, the team shared the film’s epic Ramayana sequence, which sees Lord Ram with his…
There’s a very specific kind of morning that comes with Ram Navami.You might notice it in small ways. The sound of a bhajan playing softly somewhere nearby. The scent of agarbatti wafts through the house. Someone already up, getting things ready for a simple puja. Even if you’re not actively celebrating, the day still feels…
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s much-debated bowling action is drawing attention across levels of cricket, with its distinct pause before release now being copied by younger players.Tariq’s action, which includes a visible halt before delivering the ball, has already come under scrutiny, with indirect suggestions of chucking from Australia all-rounder Cameron Green.The trend appeared to have…
Sri Lanka on Sunday raised fuel prices by around 25 per cent, marking the second increase within a week as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets, news agency PTI reported.The price revision, effective from midnight, comes as tensions triggered by joint US–Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory action by Tehran…
Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that its players will only be allowed to participate in IPL 2026 after successfully completing mandatory physical performance tests. The board confirmed that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) will be issued strictly based on players meeting the required fitness standards.“Only those who successfully meet the required…
Keerthy Suresh has stepped away from the film ‘Yellamma’. This decision came after music composer Devi Sri Prasad was confirmed as the lead actor. Bhagyashri Borse will now play the female lead role. The film is a production by Dil Raju and is set to begin soon. The project has generated significant interest due to…
Representative image (AI-generated) Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Sri Lanka has declared every Wednesday a public holiday to conserve fuel as the island nation grapples with possible shortages following the US and Israel’s war with Iran.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaking at an emergency meeting with senior officials on Monday, said, “We must prepare for…
High in the misty hills of Sri Lanka, where winding roads take you past waterfalls, tea estates, and breathtaking valleys, a curious tradition unfolds. If you ever pass through this route, hold your breath for that sweet surprise. Because just when travellers are catching their breath from the steep drive towards places like Nuwara Eliya,…
