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Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country – PM

Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  11:59 am
Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links

Norway investigates former PM Jagland over alleged Epstein links

Police in Norway have opened a corruption investigation into the country’s former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his alleged links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  11:50 am
Woman arrested with ‘Hashish’ and ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 15 mln

Woman arrested with ‘Hashish’ and ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 15 mln

A woman was arrested by the Western Province North Crime Division during an operation carried out in the Nirmala Mawatha area of Boralesgamuwa. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  11:32 am
Court defers decision on Dayasiri’s petition over SLFP General Secretary post

Court defers decision on Dayasiri’s petition over SLFP General Secretary post

The Colombo District Court today (06) ordered that the delivery of the verdict on the case filed by Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara be postponed until February 17. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  11:24 am
Govt ready to commence paddy purchases in upcoming season – Dy Minister

Govt ready to commence paddy purchases in upcoming season – Dy Minister

The Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation, Aravinda Senarath, informed Parliament today (06) that the government has completed all necessary arrangements to commence the purchasing of paddy. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  11:05 am
President’s Fund allocates over Rs. 1.9 bln for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah

President’s Fund allocates over Rs. 1.9 bln for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah

An allocation of Rs. 1,925,010,000.00 has been made from the President’s Fund to provide a Rs. 10,000 allowance for schoolchildren in all districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  10:47 am
Anusha Palpita further remanded

Anusha Palpita further remanded

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been further remanded until February 20 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  10:36 am
SC rules Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill can be passed with simple majority

SC rules Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill can be passed with simple majority

The Supreme Court has determined that no provision in the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution, and that it can be enacted by Parliament with a simple majority, Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne stated. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  9:57 am
President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy today

President to launch compensation, housing projects for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Kandy today

The programme to commence the construction of new houses for individuals whose homes were fully or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kandy District, along with the awarding of compensation and the launch of several development projects, is scheduled to take place in Kandy today (06)...MORE..

| February 6, 2026  9:56 am
Police enhance security measures for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches

Police enhance security measures for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches

Sri Lanka Police has announced that a total of 1,500 police officers and 600 traffic police officers will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of both local and foreign spectators attending the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  9:01 am
Train services on main line delayed

Train services on main line delayed

Trains operating along the main railway line are currently experiencing delays, according to Sri Lanka Railways. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  8:22 am
Special traffic plan in Colombo during 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches

Special traffic plan in Colombo during 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches

A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament, which will be held from February 07 to March 08, 2026. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  8:09 am
Three suspects arrested with ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 20 mln at BIA

Three suspects arrested with ‘Kush’ worth over Rs. 20 mln at BIA

A Sri Lankan passenger who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ valued at over Rs. 20 million into the country. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  7:40 am
US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options

The White House said on Thursday that diplomacy is President Donald Trump’s first choice for dealing with Iran and he will wait to see whether a deal can be struck at high-stakes talks, but also warned that he has military options at his disposal. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  6:45 am
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| February 6, 2026  6:32 am
US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks

US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks

The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue, following talks in Abu Dhabi, a move which could signal a move towards normalizing some ties between the United States and Russia. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  10:04 pm
India hands over 10 more Bailey Bridges for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery

India hands over 10 more Bailey Bridges for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery

As part of ongoing reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support the restoration of critical connectivity infrastructure in affected areas. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  9:20 pm
Woman arrested over fake foreign employment agency, 154 passports seized

Woman arrested over fake foreign employment agency, 154 passports seized

A woman has been arrested for operating a fraudulent foreign employment agency and recruiting individuals for employment in Dubai, Romania, and several Middle Eastern countries, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). MORE..

| February 5, 2026  8:40 pm
Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack

Nigeria deploys troops after 170 killed in deadly Kwara village attack

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has deployed an army battalion to Kaiama district in the central Kwara state after suspected jihadist fighters killed 170 people in an overnight attack, his office said on Thursday. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  7:47 pm
Digambaram claims estate workers facing obstacles to receive daily wage hike

Digambaram claims estate workers facing obstacles to receive daily wage hike

SJB Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram has raised concerns that plantation workers may not receive the recently announced daily wage increase of Rs. 400. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  7:35 pm
Gujarat Governor meets PM Harini to discuss Sacred Devnimori Relics exposition

Gujarat Governor meets PM Harini to discuss Sacred Devnimori Relics exposition

The Governor of Gujarat, Acharya Devvrat, together with the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghvi, have met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (05) at the Parliamentary Complex to discuss arrangements related to the exposition of the Sacred Devnimori Sarvagna Relics of Lord Buddha. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  6:12 pm
CID reveals new details on female lawyer arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

CID reveals new details on female lawyer arrested over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court of several key facts uncovered in connection with Attorney-at-law Thamara Kumari Abeyratne, who has been arrested and detained on suspicion of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  5:24 pm
India-US trade deal, with 18% reciprocal tariff, to be signed by Mid-March

India-US trade deal, with 18% reciprocal tariff, to be signed by Mid-March

The India-US trade deal - which will see the United States slash reciprocal tariffs to 18 per cent and India stop buying oil from Russia, while also commit to buying US$500 billion in energy and tech products from America - will be signed by mid-March, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Thursday. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  4:50 pm
Seven-year-old dies after cement plaster falls from apartment building in Modara

Seven-year-old dies after cement plaster falls from apartment building in Modara

A seven-year-old child has died after a section of cement plaster from the outer wall of an apartment complex fell on his head in the Madampitiya area of Modara in Colombo. MORE..

| February 5, 2026  4:48 pm
New Auditor General takes oath of secrecy before Speaker

New Auditor General takes oath of secrecy before Speaker

The newly appointed Auditor General of Sri Lanka, Samudika Jayarathna, has taken the oath of secrecy before the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, in Parliament today (05). MORE..

| February 5, 2026  4:02 pm