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President worship Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics brought to Gangaramaya Temple

The Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, brought to Sri Lanka under the full patronage of the Government of India, were placed for exposition at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya today (04), where President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived to lead the initial worship ceremony. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 4:39 pm

Youth arrested over ‘Podi Dimuthu’ murder in Ambalangoda reveals more details

Sri Lanka Police have uncovered several significant details regarding the shooting to death of organised criminal Dimuthu Sampath, alias ‘Podi Dimuthu’, following the arrest of an 18-year-old youth connected to the recent murder in Ambalangoda. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 4:34 pm

India shares spirit of celebration as Sri Lanka’s trusted and dependable partner: Indian HC

India shares the spirit of celebration as Sri Lanka’s trusted and dependable partner, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha has stated. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 2:39 pm

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..

| February 4, 2026 2:37 pm

Chinese President Xi extends well wishes to Sri Lankan President on 78th Independence Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the 78th anniversary of the independence of Sri Lanka. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 2:36 pm

Human Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’

Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday (Feb 4) that President Donald Trump was turning the United States into an authoritarian state as democracy declines globally to its lowest ebb in four decades. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 2:14 pm

Gazette issued on competitive exam for recruitment of graduates to Teacher Service

Applications are invited for the recruitment of graduates, both those currently employed in the public service and those who are not, to the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service, to fill existing vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English mediums at National and Provincial schools across the island. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 1:39 pm

Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha arrives in Sri Lanka

The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), at around 1:00 p.m. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 1:10 pm

Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa reflects on national pride on 78th Independence Day

Independence Day is a remembrance of winning freedom for the motherland and a celebration of the pride of all Sri Lankans, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has stated. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 12:52 pm

78th Independence Day Celebrations: Sri Lanka Navy performs customary 25-gun salute

The Sri Lanka Navy performed its customary 25-gun salute to the nation in view of the 78th Independence Day celebrations. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 12:26 pm

Over 45,000 drivers pay traffic fines using ‘GovPay’ App in 2025: Police

More than 40,000 drivers have made payments in 2025 using the ‘GovPay’ application introduced to pay fines for traffic violations, the Police Media Division has confirmed. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 12:00 pm

Donald Trump signs bill to end partial US government shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 11:08 am

Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters Day Three

The strike launched by private buses operating along the Horana–Colombo ‘120 route’ has entered day three. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 10:53 am

Exposition of sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to begin at Gangaramaya

The exposition of the sacred Devnimori Relics is scheduled to begin at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today (04). MORE..

| February 4, 2026 9:57 am

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 9:35 am

King Charles reaffirms UK–Sri Lanka partnership in Independence Day message

His Majesty King Charles III has sent a special message of felicitation to the President and the people of Sri Lanka as the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day today (04). MORE..

| February 4, 2026 9:08 am

Rubio hails US–Sri Lanka ties on National Day

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the people of Sri Lanka on their National Day, highlighting what he described as a growing partnership rooted in shared interests in the Indo-Pacific. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 8:55 am

Let’s use our human resource and build a new economically strong Sri Lanka: President

We have to build a new economically strong Sri Lanka by making use of the country’s human resource while setting aside differences, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 8:41 am

Two including Thai national arrested with 3kg of heroin

An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms and 18 grams of heroin last evening (03) in Kiribathgoda, police stated. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 8:26 am

Lord Buddha’s sacred relics from Gujarat to arrive in Sri Lanka today

The holy relics of Lord Buddha, preserved at the Department of Archaeology of Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in Vadodara, began their journey to Colombo on Tuesday, with chief minister Bhupendra Patel attending a ceremony to mark their departure. MORE..

| February 4, 2026 8:24 am