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2024 Grade 5 Exam paper leak: SC directs AG to file contempt charges against former NIE Director
2024 Grade 5 Exam paper leak: SC directs AG to file contempt charges against former NIE Director
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (23) directed the Attorney General’s Department to file a charge sheet for Contempt of Court against I.G.S. Premathilaka, the former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE). MORE..
Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda–Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna, this morning (23), police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026
Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 958 individuals were arrested yesterday (22) during raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country, police said. MORE..
Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests
Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests
The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving situation and ongoing nationwide anti-government protests. MORE..
Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama
Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama
An individual has died following a wild elephant attack near the Panama Wewa in Panama, Ampara, police stated. MORE..
‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service resumes
‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service resumes
The ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa, will resume service from today (23), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General
Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. MORE..
Akuregoda Double Murder: 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer’s killing
Akuregoda Double Murder: 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer’s killing
Police have uncovered a series of new details in the high-profile double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot and killed at a supermarket parking lot in Akuregoda on February 13. MORE..
Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case: Relatives of those found guilty to appeal against verdict
Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case: Relatives of those found guilty to appeal against verdict
The relatives of those found guilty in the murder case of late Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer have stated that they will file an appeal challenging the recent verdict delivered by the Gampaha High Court trial-at-bar. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa responds to cancellation of Oxford and Cambridge Union events
Namal Rajapaksa responds to cancellation of Oxford and Cambridge Union events
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has responded to the cancellation of his planned speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union, following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners in the United Kingdom. MORE..
Sajith urges govt to absorb underemployed and archaeology graduates to teaching service
Sajith urges govt to absorb underemployed and archaeology graduates to teaching service
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested that underemployed graduates and archaeology graduates be granted the opportunity to enter the teaching service. MORE..
‘Red’ landslide warnings lifted for several districts; Public urged to remain cautious - NBRO
‘Red’ landslide warnings lifted for several districts; Public urged to remain cautious - NBRO
The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain districts have now been lifted, scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Dr. Suminda Ratnayake, stated. MORE..
US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday
US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. MORE..
Public warned of fraudsters posing as police officers to defraud citizens
Public warned of fraudsters posing as police officers to defraud citizens
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through its Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID), has initiated investigations into multiple complaints concerning a group of individuals fraudulently obtaining money from the public while posing as police officers, according to the Police Media Division. MORE..
25 Sri Lankan students land in Pakistan for medical studies
25 Sri Lankan students land in Pakistan for medical studies
Twenty-five Sri Lankan students have landed in Pakistan to study MBBS in top medical universities through the Allama Iqbal Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students. MORE..
Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash
Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash
The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking event with Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners. The Cambridge Union cancelled Rajapaksa’s scheduled visit several days ago. MORE..
Four arrested in Hikkaduwa over assault on prison officer and series of thefts
Four arrested in Hikkaduwa over assault on prison officer and series of thefts
Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts, including the brutal assault of a prison officer using a sharp weapon and the theft of a motorcycle in the Hikkaduwa area. MORE..
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One dead, another injured in motorcycle–car collision in Kalutara
One dead, another injured in motorcycle–car collision in Kalutara
A motorcyclist has been killed while the pillion rider sustained critical injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Nagashandiya, Kalutara. MORE..
16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft
16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft
A suspect has been arrested by the Puttalam Police in connection with the murder of a three-wheeler driver and the theft of his three-wheeler in the Puttalam area. MORE..
New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region. MORE..
Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass
Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass
An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). MORE..
Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders
Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it has commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders to the market. MORE..
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’
The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board. MORE..
Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister
Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister
The Postal Department has the potential to easily generate an income of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..