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Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
Italian police fired tear gas and a water cannon at dozens of protesters who threw firecrackers and tried to access a highway near a Winter Olympics venue on Saturday. MORE..
Over 36,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
Over 36,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
A total of 526 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (07). MORE..
Police Constable remanded over assault on fellow officer in Hatton
Police Constable remanded over assault on fellow officer in Hatton
A Police Constable, who was arrested over the assault of another officer with a sharp object in Bogawantalawa, Hatton, has been remanded. MORE..
Data on impact of Cyclone Ditwah to Sri Lanka deliberated by high-level committee
Data on impact of Cyclone Ditwah to Sri Lanka deliberated by high-level committee
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), chaired a meeting on the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) at the Ministry of Defence premises, with the participation of senior officials representing key stakeholder institutions.
Body found in canal in Matugama
Body found in canal in Matugama
A body has been discovered in a canal at the Delgas Junction along the Matugama– Agalawatta road, police said. MORE..
Two arrested with over 550kg of cannabis in Udawalawa
Two arrested with over 550kg of cannabis in Udawalawa
Two individuals have been arrested for the possession of cannabis in the area of Udawalawa National Park. MORE..
King Charles to host Nigeria’s first UK state visit in 37 years
King Charles to host Nigeria’s first UK state visit in 37 years
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Nigeria’s president in the country’s first state visit to the UK in 37 years, Buckingham Palace has announced. MORE..
Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fourth day
Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fourth day
The exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India, continues for the fourth consecutive day today (08) at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo. MORE..
Failed shooting attempt targeting SJB candidate in Kalutara
Failed shooting attempt targeting SJB candidate in Kalutara
A failed shooting attempt has been reported targeting a candidate who represented the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in the Kalutara Municipal Council elections, police said. MORE..
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Consumers spending over Rs. 10,000 at Co-operatives to receive free life insurance
Consumers spending over Rs. 10,000 at Co-operatives to receive free life insurance
The Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, announced that steps will be taken to provide free life insurance coverage to consumers who spend over Rs. 10,000 within a month at cooperative sales outlets. MORE..
Postal charges to increase from tomorrow
Postal charges to increase from tomorrow
The Department of Posts has decided to increase postal charges with effect from tomorrow (09). MORE..
Fishermen continue ‘Satyagraha’ for fourth day over seine fishing ban
Fishermen continue ‘Satyagraha’ for fourth day over seine fishing ban
The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues for the fourth consecutive day today (08). MORE..
India’s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
India’s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, as the two countries look to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. MORE..
22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District today
22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) have announced that a 22-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas within the Kandy District today (08). MORE..
Japan votes in test for PM Takaichi as snow weighs on turnout
Japan votes in test for PM Takaichi as snow weighs on turnout
Japanese voters were casting ballots on Sunday in an election expected to hand Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a resounding win, although record snowfall in parts of the country could keep many voters at home. MORE..
Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce temporarily from today
Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce temporarily from today
The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be temporarily reduced from today (08) to 11 February, 2026, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Russia turns to India, Sri Lanka for way out of its labour crisis – report
Russia turns to India, Sri Lanka for way out of its labour crisis – report
For years, Russia relied on migrants from Central Asia to fill gaps in its workforce. MORE..
Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
A special discussion aimed at strengthening and modernizing Sri Lanka’s vocational education sector was held recently at the Parliamentary Complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division. MORE..
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
The US wants Russia and Ukraine to find a solution on how to end the war, the largest since World War 2, before summer, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. MORE..
Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
A 21-year-old youth has been murdered after a dispute between two families living near the railway line in the Dharmarama Road area of Ratmalana escalated into an assault. MORE..
Excise trade unions agree to digitalization to enhance revenue collection
Excise trade unions agree to digitalization to enhance revenue collection
All trade unions have expressed their agreement to the digitalisation and modernisation programme aimed at increasing excise revenue collection, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that a decision has been taken to establish a new police division to combat cybercrime in Sri Lanka. MORE..
22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District
22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that a 22-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas within the Kandy District from tomorrow (08) morning. MORE..
Mother and teen daughter electrocuted to death in Galaha
Mother and teen daughter electrocuted to death in Galaha
Police have reported that a mother and her daughter died after being electrocuted in the Kiribogahainna area of Navanaliya, Galaha. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..