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Rameshwaram fishermen capture mechanised boat from Puducherry's Karaikal

Rameshwaram fishermen capture mechanised boat from Puducherry's Karaikal

Rameswaram fishermen seized a Karaikal mechanised boat near Dhanushkodi for fishing close to the coast, threatening local livelihoods. The 14 crew members were handed to authorities, and fishermen urged a permanent solution to illegal and cross-border fishing practices affecting Tamil Nadu’s coastal communities

16 January,2026 12:21 PM IST | Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | ANI
T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka pick Vikram Rathour as new batting coach

T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka pick Vikram Rathour as new batting coach

The World Cup would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Rathour will assume charge on January 18 and will remain with the team until March 10.

09 January,2026 08:28 AM IST | Colombo | PTI
Salman Ali Agha hopeful of Afridi regaining full fitness before global event

Salman Ali Agha hopeful of Afridi regaining full fitness before global event

Afridi has been a key figure in Pakistan's pace attack, and his availability could be crucial for the "Green Shirts" in the tournament. Pakistan will play all their World Cup matches in Sri Lanka. The T20 World Cup 2026 will begin from February 7

07 January,2026 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Three Indians held at Colombo airport with cannabis worth LKR 500 million

Three Indians held at Colombo airport with cannabis worth LKR 500 million

Three Indian nationals, including two women from Mumbai, were arrested at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport with 50 kg of cannabis worth LKR 500 million. The haul, seized after they arrived from Bangkok, is among the biggest at the airport

06 January,2026 10:23 PM IST | Colombo | mid-day online correspondent

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