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90-day detention order issued to question suspected gunman in Akuregoda double murder
90-day detention order issued to question suspected gunman in Akuregoda double murder
A 90-day detention order has been obtained to question the suspected gunman arrested in connection with the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, the Homagama Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau said. MORE..
PM Modi flags off India’s fastest metro and Namo Bharat train in Meerut
PM Modi flags off India’s fastest metro and Namo Bharat train in Meerut
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Meerut’s metro service and dedicated the full 82-km Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor to the nation. With an operational speed of 120 kmph, the Meerut Metro becomes the fastest system in India. The integrated network is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to around 55 minutes. MORE..
Govt to conduct comprehensive review of several laws
Govt to conduct comprehensive review of several laws
The Government has announced a comprehensive review of long-standing laws across multiple sectors, with plans to amend outdated statutes and regulations to better align with present-day needs.
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. MORE..
Advisory issued for low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal
Advisory issued for low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal
The atmospheric disturbance that prevailed over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low pressure area and is currently located to the northeast of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Police uncover key details over Akuregoda double murder
Police uncover key details over Akuregoda double murder
Police have uncovered significant information from the suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife at a parking lot of a supermarket in Akuregoda on February 13. MORE..
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..