- August 5, 20260 CommentLightning kills Thai Footballer while at playBANGKOK : A Thai footballer was killed while 12 others – including a Malaysian player – were injured after lightning struck a football pitch in the Sungai Golok town in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province on Tuesday (Aug 4) evening. Sungai Golok police chief Thun Sirikhunt said the incident occurred at about 5.30pm local time amid...Loc
- August 5, 20260 CommentFormer Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).COLOMBO : Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He was taken into custody after appearing before the Commission this morning (05) in connection with an ongoing investigation. CIABOC officials arrested Akila Viraj Kariyawasam over allegations that four employees recruited to the Office...Loc
- August 5, 20260 CommentSri Lanka Cricket to Conduct Annual Cricket Awards 2025 to Honour Cricketing ExcellenceCOLOMBO : Sri LCricket (SLC) will celebrate the country’s cricketing excellence by hosting theAnnual Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2025 on 6 August 2026 in Colombo, honoring Sri Lanka’sfinest male and female cricketers for their outstanding performances during the 2025 season.The prestigious awards ceremony to be held in Colombo will recognize 42 outstandingperformers from both international...Sports
- August 5, 20260 CommentPakistan high commission observes “Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir” – Kashmir Day in ColomboCOLOMBOThe Pakistan High Commission, alongside members of the diplomatic community, distinguished guests, friends of Pakistan, and the Pakistani diaspora, jointly commemorated “Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir” to express unwavering solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The solemn occasion marked seven years since 5 August 2019, when Indian forces laid siege to the...Loc
- August 5, 20260 CommentJammu & Kashmir and Abrogation of 370 , 35ANaveed Aman Khan COLOMBO : On 5 August 2026, Pakistan will observe Yom-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) to mark seven years since India revoked the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) through the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution. For Pakistan, the date is far more than a...International
