Stokes stars as England thrash South Africa in World Cup opener
(UTV|COLOMBO)- Ben Stokes starred in all departments as England began their quest to win the World Cup with a 104-run thrashing of South Africa in the...
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Royal celebration of Bradby spirit as Summa Navaratnam turns 94
(UTV|COLOMBO) – There was an air of nostalgia as a living sporting legend turned 94 while most of his young charges relived their rugby days in...
Volodymyr Zelensky: Comedian to be sworn in as Ukrainian president
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky will formally become the country’s new president at a ceremony in the capital, Kiev, on Monday. Mr Zelensky, who has...
US president says war would be ‘end’ of Iran as tensions rise
(UTV|COLOMBO) – US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, suggesting it will be destroyed if a conflict breaks out between the two...
Sudan crisis: Talks stall as military demands barricades removed
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Talks on moving Sudan towards civilian rule have been suspended for three days by the country’s military leaders, who demand protesters clear roadblocks. In...
Chaminda Vaas appointed as ‘Emerging Team’ Head Coach
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Chaminda Vaas has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka ‘Emerging Team’ for the forthcoming Tour of South Africa. [alert...
44 UNF MPs sign letter urging Fonseka’s as Law & Order Minister
(UTV|COLOMBO) – A total of 44 Parliamentarians of the United National Front have signed a letter urging President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint former Army Commander Field...
IS brands Sri Lanka’s bombings as revenge attacks
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Leader of the Islamic State group Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a video message has claimed the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka in which...
General Shantha Kottegoda appointed as Defence Secretary
(UTV|COLOMBO) – General Shantha Kottegoda has been appointed as Defence Secretary a short while ago. The position of Defence Secretary had fallen vacant upon the resignation of...
Will ensure peace & freedom as Head of State – MS
(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says he will take on the responsibility of establishing a peaceful and free environment in the country, as the Head of...