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Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says
Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says
Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday. MORE..
Over 200mm rainfall reported in several areas; Red evacuation warnings issued to 15 DS divisions
Over 200mm rainfall reported in several areas; Red evacuation warnings issued to 15 DS divisions
Heavy showers exceeding 200mm have been recorded in several parts of the island, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said. MORE..
Duo arrested with Kendu leaves, cigarettes and agrochemicals off Thoduwawa Coast
Duo arrested with Kendu leaves, cigarettes and agrochemicals off Thoduwawa Coast
Two individuals have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard for possessing 25 sacks containing 992 kilograms and 800 grams of Kendu leaves, 140,000 sticks of foreign-made cigarettes and a consignment of agrochemicals along with a dinghy boat. MORE..
MP Namal Rajapaksa and Lankan delegation in London for several engagements
MP Namal Rajapaksa and Lankan delegation in London for several engagements
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has landed in the United Kingdom to take part in several events in the next few days. MORE..
| February 22, 2026 12:02 pm
Two individuals confirmed dead after Payagala train-cab accident
Two individuals confirmed dead after Payagala train-cab accident
At least two individuals have been confirmed dead after a train plying along the coastal line collided with a cab at a railway crossing in Payagala this morning (22), police stated. MORE..
| February 22, 2026 11:49 am
Eheliyagoda records highest rainfall; Thundershowers likely this afternoon
Eheliyagoda records highest rainfall; Thundershowers likely this afternoon
Eheliyagoda in Ratnapura received 171mm of rain, the highest rainfall within the past 24 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued for four districts extended
Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued for four districts extended
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended ‘Level 3 (Red)’ landslide warnings issued to several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
3 injured as train hits vehicle at Payagala; Coastal line trains delayed
3 injured as train hits vehicle at Payagala; Coastal line trains delayed
A Coastal Line train has collided with a cab at a railway crossing in Payagala, injuring three individuals. MORE..
29-year-old arrested with over 250g of heroin in Anuradhapura
29-year-old arrested with over 250g of heroin in Anuradhapura
An individual has been arrested in Anuradhapura for possession of 255 grams of the narcotic substance heroin. MORE..
Double cab overturns near Monaragala town; Damages main water pipeline
Double cab overturns near Monaragala town; Damages main water pipeline
A double cab has reportedly veered off the road and toppled down from a bridge along the Monaragala–Pottuvil main road, near Monaragala town. MORE..
More details revealed on gunman arrested over Akuregoda double murder
More details revealed on gunman arrested over Akuregoda double murder
More details have been revealed by the police regarding the gunman arrested yesterday (21) in connection with the double homicide in Akuregoda, Thalangama. MORE..
25-year-old woman arrested with ‘Ice’ in Mount Lavinia
25-year-old woman arrested with ‘Ice’ in Mount Lavinia
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested for possession of 110 grams of Crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) during a raid carried out in the William Place area of Mount Lavinia. MORE..
21-year-old killed in road accident in Colombo–Kandy road
21-year-old killed in road accident in Colombo–Kandy road
A 21-year-old youth has died following a road accident in the Weweldeniya area along the Colombo–Kandy main road. MORE..
Minor flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
Minor flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a potential minor flood warning valid for the next 24 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall received since last night (21) in certain catchment areas. MORE..
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp
Australia’s centre-left government on Sunday rejected a local media report that said it was working to repatriate Australians in a Syrian camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants. MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showers or thundershowers will occur at most part of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (22), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Dondra shooting: More details revealed, suspects’ vehicle found abandoned
Dondra shooting: More details revealed, suspects’ vehicle found abandoned
It has been revealed that the fatal shooting of a fish trader in Dondra, Matara, this afternoon occurred despite the victim being under police protection due to established threats to his life. MORE..
Trump says he will raise global tariff rate from 10% to 15%
Trump says he will raise global tariff rate from 10% to 15%
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise to 15% the temporary global tariff rate on imported goods imposed after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs he imposed under an economic emergency law. MORE..
Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued to residents of several areas in four districts
Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued to residents of several areas in four districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued ‘Level 3 (Red)’ landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
One of the gunmen in Akuregoda double murder arrested
One of the gunmen in Akuregoda double murder arrested
One of the two gunmen involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at Akuregoda has been arrested by the police. MORE..
| February 21, 2026 7:11 pm
US Pacific Fleet Commander meets Dy Defence Minister, discuss shared security challenges
US Pacific Fleet Commander meets Dy Defence Minister, discuss shared security challenges
The Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. “Web” Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 February, has met Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara at his office in Colombo. MORE..
Tamil Nadu fishermen go on day-long strike against arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
Tamil Nadu fishermen go on day-long strike against arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
Condemning the recent arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy personnel, members of various fishermen associations in Rameswaram refrained from venturing into the sea for fishing activities on Saturday (21), The Hindu reported. MORE..
No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith
No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rainfall in the Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..
584 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police
584 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police
As part of the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention programme conducted by Sri Lanka Police, a total of 29,165 individuals were screened within yesterday (20) alone. MORE..