May 5 (ICC) - Six-time champions Australia will commence their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against a qualifier as the groups and fixtures for this year's event in Bangladesh were revealed on Sunday, 5 May. Australia won a record sixth title against hosts South Africa in Cape Town last year and have been drawn alongside 2020 runners-up India, Trans-Tasman rival New Zealand, Asian side Pakistan and a qualifier team in Group A for the ninth edition of the event that will be held in […]

The importance of mindfulness is expected to be taken to the international level through UNESCO and the United Nations, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. While participating as the chief guest at the Global Mindfulness Conference held at the Kelaniya Nagananda Institute of Buddhist Studies campus, he said, "Currently, even in world-renowned medical schools, lectures are limited to 30% and more space is given for practical studies. "With the participation of the heads of the […]

The Government of India has decided to bear the cost towards applicable taxes and other charges to the tune of over LKR 25 million per month for a period of one year for the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS). The passenger ferry service, which was launched in October 2023 by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), will tentatively resume on May 13, 2024. It will be operated by a private operator, IndSri Ferry Services, selected by SCI in […]

May 5 (SLC) - Sri Lanka Cricket has awarded the national rugby team a prize of US$30,000 in recognition of their victory at the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship, where they defeated Kazakhstan in Colombo.  The decision to honor the players and coaches involved in this remarkable win was made by Sri Lanka Cricket's President, Shammi Silva, and the Executive Committee, in accordance with the organization's ongoing commitment to recognizing sporting excellence in the country.  Sri Lanka […]

Horana, May 5 (Daily Mirror) - An individual was injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at the Graceland Estate, Horana this morning. Police said two unidentified individuals arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at a person travelling in a double cab. The injured person is currently undergoing treatment at the Horana Base Hospital.

By Prasad Rukmal Padiyatalawa, May 5 (Daily Miror) - The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Padiyatalawa Police and a soldier's wife were seriously injured after an army soldier attacked them with a pestle after he discovered his wife's affair with the OIC. Police said the OIC was admitted to the Badulla Teaching Hospital, while the woman was taken to the Mahiyangana Hospital for treatment. The injured 52-year-old Chief Inspector of Police, a resident of Bibila, is currently receiving intensive […]

Colombo, May 5 (Daily Mirror) - Nearly 10,000 soldiers who deserted the Sri Lanka Army have received legal discharge as of May 4 during an amnesty period declared by Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence. The Sri Lanka Army, under the Ministry of Defence's directive, has announced a General Amnesty from April 20, allowing all Army absentees to receive an official discharge from their service. The general amnesty is in effect for one month, from April 20 to May 20, 2024. During this period, Army […]

As the sun rises over the mountains surrounding the Magastota Estate in Nuwara Eliya, G.P.D. Padmakanthi, a dedicated midwife with over 35 years of experience, is making her way to visit a mother who is expecting her second baby. As a midwife, Padmakanthi has been a constant source of strength and guidance for the estate

Some of the poorest women in an underdeveloped region south of Madagascar are “too ashamed” to seek the maternal health services they need, according to a midwife working in a health centre supported by United Nations agencies, but that may be about to change. The predominantly rural region of Androy has been beset by a