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Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka’s Head Coach?
Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka’s Head Coach?
Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team following today’s Super Eight match against the Pakistan at the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, sources told Ada Derana. MORE..
4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids
4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids
Four suspects, including a woman, were arrested by police last evening (27) while in possession of a large haul of “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over Rs. 500 million and ammunition. MORE..
US allows staff to leave Israel as Iran tensions soar
US allows staff to leave Israel as Iran tensions soar
US President Trump has threatened to attack Iran if it doesn’t agree to a new deal on its nuclear program by early March. Meanwhile, the UN’s nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to allow inspections at its nuclear sites. MORE..
Two arrested for aiding and abetting Jinthupitiya shooting
Two arrested for aiding and abetting Jinthupitiya shooting
A male and a female suspect have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a person and the injuring of four others inside a barbershop (salon) in the Jinthupitiya area. MORE..
Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people
Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people
A tram derailed Friday and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing two people and injuring more than two-dozen others, officials said. MORE..
Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’
Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: ‘I saw nothing’
Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he “saw nothing that gave me pause” when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender. MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected in most parts of the island
Mainly fair weather expected in most parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
90-day detention order to question ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay
90-day detention order to question ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 90-day detention order to question former state intelligence chief Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, the police said. MORE..
Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar
Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan bombed its forces in major cities and dozens of troops were killed in the most serious clashes between the allies-turned-foes. MORE..
Govt must reveal mastermind behind substandard coal fraud – Sajith
Govt must reveal mastermind behind substandard coal fraud – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government must reveal the truth to the country regarding the alleged mastermind behind the substandard coal fraud. MORE..
90-day detention order obtained for second gunman arrested over Akuregoda double murder
90-day detention order obtained for second gunman arrested over Akuregoda double murder
A 90-day detention order has been obtained by police to further interrogate the second gunman arrested in connection with the double murder in Akuregoda, Thalangama. MORE..
President attends almsgiving ceremony in memory of cyclone victims in Nelummala Village
President attends almsgiving ceremony in memory of cyclone victims in Nelummala Village
A three-month memorial almsgiving ceremony was held today (27) at Pamunupura, Batamulla, in remembrance of those who lost their lives due to the landslide that affected over five kilometres in Nelummala village, Minipe Divisional Secretariat Division in the Kandy District. MORE..
India hands over 214-tonne Bailey Bridges consignment to Sri Lanka
India hands over 214-tonne Bailey Bridges consignment to Sri Lanka
The First Secretary (Economic & Commercial) at the High Commission of India in Colombo today handed over a 214-tonne consignment of Bailey Bridge components to the Chairman of the Road Development Authority (RDA) and officials of the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera served indictments
Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera served indictments
The Gampaha High Court has formally served indictments on a group of defendants, including former Minister Mervyn Silva and former state minister Prasanna Ranaweera, in connection with an alleged land fraud case. MORE..
Underworld figure ‘Commando Salinda’ remanded
Underworld figure ‘Commando Salinda’ remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the high-profile organised crime suspect known as “Commando Salinda,” who was previously held in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), be remanded until March 12. MORE..
Court issues 7-day detention order on ‘Podi Lassie’
Court issues 7-day detention order on ‘Podi Lassie’
The Baddegama Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for the Galle Police Crime Division to detain and question for seven days the underworld figure Janith Madushanka, alias ‘Podi Lassie,’ who was brought back to Sri Lanka this morning (27) following his arrest in India. MORE..
Colombo’s inflation drops to 1.6% in February 2026
Colombo’s inflation drops to 1.6% in February 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, decreased to 1.6% in February 2026, compared to 2.3% in January 2026. MORE..
Sri Lanka marks three months since devastating Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Sri Lanka marks three months since devastating Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Today (27) marks three months since Cyclone Ditwah, considered one of the most devastating cyclonic storms to impact Sri Lanka, caused widespread destruction across the island. MORE..
| February 27, 2026 3:02 pm
Disaster Relief Officers halt duties from today over unmet demands
Disaster Relief Officers halt duties from today over unmet demands
Grama Niladharis, Disaster Relief Service Officers and Technical Officers have decided to temporarily halt their Cyclone Ditwah-related relief services from today (27), citing several unresolved issues. MORE..
| February 27, 2026 2:53 pm
Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks: Pakistan
Over 130 Afghan Taliban fighters killed in response to border attacks: Pakistan
Pakistan launched a retaliatory operation in response to the alleged border attacks by the Afghan Taliban, saying it has killed over 130 Taliban fighters. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police launches ‘Tell IGP’ online platform for public complaints
Sri Lanka Police launches ‘Tell IGP’ online platform for public complaints
Sri Lanka Police has introduced the “Tell IGP” project, an online platform that enables members of the public to submit complaints directly to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) regarding any incident or matter. MORE..
Ex-minister Priyankara Jayaratne’s corruption case fixed for further evidence hearing
Ex-minister Priyankara Jayaratne’s corruption case fixed for further evidence hearing
The Colombo High Court has ordered the further hearing of evidence in the corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to be called on March 24. MORE..
Appeals Court upholds death sentence on drug trafficker ‘Sudakaran’
Appeals Court upholds death sentence on drug trafficker ‘Sudakaran’
The Court of Appeal has decided to uphold the death sentence imposed on the defendant, Jayasingam Rajeev, alias “Sudakaran,” dismissing an appeal he had filed against the sentence handed down by the Colombo High Court for the possession and trafficking of 2.53 grams of heroin. MORE..
Sri Lanka welcomes increased investments and tourists from India - PM Harini
Sri Lanka welcomes increased investments and tourists from India - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as Sri Lanka moves towards sustainable growth, the country welcomes investors and tourists who contribute to strengthening economic and cultural ties. MORE..
Special scholarship programme for uni. students affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Special scholarship programme for uni. students affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Board of Trustees of the Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund has decided to introduce a special scholarship programme to be awarded on a one-time basis. MORE..