VELUPILLAY EARNS PLACE IN AUSTRALIA SQUAD
Australia has named Nishan Velupillay, of Sri Lankan heritage, in its 26 member squad for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. Velupillay has earned seven international caps and three goals for Australia since his debut in 2024, and plays as a forward for Melbourne Victory.
KANDY ROYALS SIGN VIJAY SHANKAR
Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has joined Kandy Royals as their overseas star for the Lanka Premier League 2026, alongside marquee signings Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga and Angelo Mathews. The move comes shortly after Shankar announced his retirement from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL.
Gold and bronze for Sri Lankan athletes
Sri Lanka delivered a strong showing at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney, with para-athletes Nuwan Indika and Pradeep Somasiri returning with a medal apiece after competing across international classifications from 9 to 12 April. Indika, a seasoned T44 category long jumper and sprinter affiliated with the Sri Lanka Army, produced a winning effort […]
Digital tourism push launched in Sri Lanka
LankaPay, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Alipay+ have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the local tourism industry and increasing international visitor arrivals. The partnership brings together Alipay+ (Ant International’s unified wallet gateway) with LankaPay’s local integration, enabling access to over 1.8 billion user accounts across more than 40 international […]
Winning streak as Google partner
Antyra Solutions has been recognised as a Google Premier Partner for 2026, marking the third consecutive year the agency has received this distinction under Google’s Partners programme. The recognition places Antyra Solutions among the top performing Google Partners in its market, reflecting its performance in digital advertising strategy and campaign execution. As a Premier Partner, […]
Cultural twist to championship routines
Tiana Sumanasekera, a standout gymnast of Sri Lankan descent, is making waves by integrating Bollywood dance and South Asian heritage into her competitive routines. Recently featured in the New York Times, Sumanasekera is a former 2024 Olympic alternate and gold medallist at the Pan American Games, making her the first person of Sri Lankan heritage […]
Veteran runner wins Boston gold
Sri Lankan long distance runner Gamini Sugathadasa won the gold medal in the 55-59 age category at the 130th Boston Marathon. Sugathadasa completed the 42.195 km race in two hours, 36 minutes and 32 seconds. The event, first held in 1897, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious marathons – and is part […]
‘Rare storyteller’ wins coveted prize
Sri Lankan-Australian playwright S. Shakthidharan has won the Windham-Campbell Prize for drama, receiving US$175,000 in prize money for his efforts. The award is part of an annual programme that grants eight writers 175,000 dollars each, supporting authors across fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. The unrestricted funding enables recipients to focus on their creative work without […]
Shuttler secures London gold
Sri Lankan shuttler Nadeesha Gayanthi delivered a standout performance at the 108th All England Senior Badminton Championship, securing two podium finishes at the prestigious event. Competing against a field of nearly 400 players from 25 nations, Gayanthi proved her dominance in the senior circuit by clinching the gold medal in the Over-40 Women’s Singles category. […]
Sleek new hub for Colombo commuters
The fully modernised Pettah Central Bus Stand has officially reopened following a 200 day renovation project completed ahead of schedule. Executed at a cost of Rs. 424 million with the technical and labour contributions of the Sri Lanka Air Force, the terminal is now equipped to serve approximately 75,000 daily passengers and nearly 2,000 buses. […]