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One dead, four injured in shooting in Colombo
One dead, four injured in shooting in Colombo
One person has been reported dead and another injured following a shooting incident on Barber Street in Colombo, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
| February 14, 2026 8:51 pm
Kalutara shooting victim succumbs to injuries
Kalutara shooting victim succumbs to injuries
UPDATE: The individual who was critically injured in the shooting incident earlier today (14) in the Wadiyamankada area of Kalutara North has succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Kalutara Teaching Hospital. MORE..
| February 14, 2026 8:34 pm
PS member quits SLPP and joins Sarvajana Balaya, blames Thisakutti Arachchi
PS member quits SLPP and joins Sarvajana Balaya, blames Thisakutti Arachchi
Venerable Anuradhapura Somarathana Thero, who served as a member of the Galenbindunuwewa Pradeshiya Sabha for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has resigned from the party due to the actions of the SLPP’s Anuradhapura District Leader, ex-MP Thisakutti Arachchi. MORE..
Over 50kg of Hashish found in boat seized in Mannar seas
Over 50kg of Hashish found in boat seized in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy said it conducted an operation in the Mannar south sea area today (14), leading to the apprehension of two suspects and the seizure of a dinghy carrying two sacks, suspected to be narcotics. MORE..
CEB requests 13.56% electricity tariff hike for 2026 second quarter
CEB requests 13.56% electricity tariff hike for 2026 second quarter
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding an electricity tariff revision for the second quarter of this year. MORE..
China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries
China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries
China will implement zero‑tariff treatment for imports from the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, state media reported on Saturday. MORE..
Police seek dashcam footage to help identify suspects in killing of lawyer and wife
Police seek dashcam footage to help identify suspects in killing of lawyer and wife
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to identify the suspects involved in the double homicide that took place at Akuregoda in Thalangama, yesterday (13). MORE..
Namal calls for Presidential Commission to investigate ‘Aragalaya’ and funding
Namal calls for Presidential Commission to investigate ‘Aragalaya’ and funding
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, stated that a Presidential Commission should be appointed to investigate the ‘Aragalaya’ protest movement and the foreign funding it allegedly received. MORE..
585 arrested in island-wide special narcotics operations
585 arrested in island-wide special narcotics operations
Sri Lanka Police said that a total of 585 suspects were arrested during island-wide daily search operations, aiming at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Circular issued mandating annual reports on destruction of dangerous drugs
Circular issued mandating annual reports on destruction of dangerous drugs
A circular has been issued mandating that annual reports on the destruction of dangerous drugs be submitted to the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board on or before December 31. MORE..
Two workers killed in rock blasting accident at Mapitiya quarry
Two workers killed in rock blasting accident at Mapitiya quarry
Two persons engaged in labour work at the Mapitiya quarry in Liyangahawela have died today (14) after being buried under mounds of earth and rocks reportedly due to a rock blasting accident. MORE..
| February 14, 2026 1:45 pm
NBRO alerts schools at risk ahead of O/L exams due to expected rainfall
NBRO alerts schools at risk ahead of O/L exams due to expected rainfall
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) stated that information regarding schools at risk has been provided to the respective Zonal and District Education Offices, as moderate rainfall is expected during the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination period. MORE..
Boat carrying suspected narcotics seized off Mannar; two arrested
Boat carrying suspected narcotics seized off Mannar; two arrested
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a dinghy boat along with two sacks suspected to contain narcotics during a raid conducted in the seas off Mannar. MORE..
Suspect arrested with ‘Ice’ reveals more details on multiple thefts
Suspect arrested with ‘Ice’ reveals more details on multiple thefts
A team of officers from the Bambalapitiya Police Station arrested a suspect in possession of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice,’ on February 8 and produced him before the court, obtaining a detention order for further investigations. 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, Sabaragamuwa, Southern provinces and Badulla, Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 400,000 so far this year
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 400,000 so far this year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the elapsed period of 2026 have exceeded 400,000. MORE..
President Anura Kumara to attend India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
President Anura Kumara to attend India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
India will host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, innovators and experts from across the world to deliberate on the way forward for Artificial Intelligence (AI). MORE..
SC defers hearing of appeal seeking to annul acquittal of ex-Minister Premalal Jayasekara
SC defers hearing of appeal seeking to annul acquittal of ex-Minister Premalal Jayasekara
The Supreme Court has ordered the postponement of the hearing of an appeal seeking to invalidate a Court of Appeal verdict that acquitted former Minister Premalal Jayasekara, who had previously been sentenced to death on murder charges, until September 4. MORE..
BASL to hold emergency general meeting for first time in 14 years, over Akuregoda shooting
BASL to hold emergency general meeting for first time in 14 years, over Akuregoda shooting
The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, stated that an emergency general meeting of all members of the Association will be held tomorrow (15), marking the first such meeting in 14 years. MORE..
| February 14, 2026 9:55 am
CBSL highlights Sri Lanka’s resilient economic growth despite Cyclone Ditwah and global risks
CBSL highlights Sri Lanka’s resilient economic growth despite Cyclone Ditwah and global risks
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its first Monetary Policy Report for 2026, providing forward-looking insights on inflation, economic growth, and potential risks to the economic outlook. MORE..
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka from Feb. 16-18
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka from Feb. 16-18
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Sri Lanka from February 16 to 18, 2026, according to a top IMF official. MORE..
New digital policy focusing on child protection to be introduced in April – PM
New digital policy focusing on child protection to be introduced in April – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a new digital policy with special emphasis on child protection will be introduced in April. MORE..
Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’ as second carrier heads to Middle East
Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’ as second carrier heads to Middle East
US President Donald Trump on Friday embraced potential regime change in Iran and declared that “tremendous power” will soon be in the Middle East, as the Pentagon sent a second aircraft carrier to the region. MORE..
Woman allegedly set on fire by husband over domestic dispute
Woman allegedly set on fire by husband over domestic dispute
A woman has died after allegedly being set on fire in an incident reportedly stemming from a domestic dispute in the Parasangaswewa area of Medagama. MORE..
Sri Lankan sailor falls off ship in India, body recovered
Sri Lankan sailor falls off ship in India, body recovered
The body of a Sri Lankan crew member of a Singapore-bound container vessel was pulled out of the Hooghly River in Kolkata on Friday evening after he reportedly jumped into the water near Netaji Subhas Dock. Cops said the victim was employed on the vessel named Kota Dunia. MORE..