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Akuregoda double murder: owner of house where shooter was hiding arrested
Akuregoda double murder: owner of house where shooter was hiding arrested
The owner of the house that allegedly provided shelter to the second shooter involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at a supermarket’s parking lot in Akuregoda has been arrested. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Finland sign MoU on political consultation mechanism in Helsinki
Sri Lanka and Finland sign MoU on political consultation mechanism in Helsinki
The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Finland was held in Helsinki, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and cordial relations between the two countries. MORE..
Secretary to President directs officials to expedite relief efforts for Cyclone Ditwah victims
Secretary to President directs officials to expedite relief efforts for Cyclone Ditwah victims
The progress review meeting of the 16th session of the National Council for Disaster Management was held this morning (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
‘Podi Lassie’ to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow from India?
‘Podi Lassie’ to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow from India?
Janith Madushanka, alias “Podi Lassie”, a Sri Lankan underworld figure and alleged drug kingpin wanted by police in connection with several murders, is scheduled to be brought to the island tomorrow (27) morning, more than a year after his arrest in India. MORE..
Disaster Relief Officials to launch trade union action tomorrow
Disaster Relief Officials to launch trade union action tomorrow
Several trade unions representing public service officers engaged in disaster relief activities have decided to temporarily halt their duties and commence trade union action from tomorrow (27). MORE..
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Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though it is not clear how much new information will come to light. MORE..
73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
A personal dispute between two brothers has reportedly ended in a fatal assault at around 11.00 a.m. today (26) in the Polgaswatta area of Batuwanhena in Elpitiya, police said. MORE..
New insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving activities
New insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving activities
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen engaged in diving activities. MORE..
Lanka IOC announces revised dealer commission effective Mar. 1
Lanka IOC announces revised dealer commission effective Mar. 1
Lanka IOC PLC has announced revised dealer commission for fuel, effective March 1, 2026. Issuing a statement, Lanka IOC said the revised rates for company-owned filling stations and franchisee-owned filling stations have been approved by the competent authority. MORE..
Hearing of case against ex-minister Chandrani Bandara moved to March
Hearing of case against ex-minister Chandrani Bandara moved to March
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Women and Child Affairs Chandrani Bandara over alleged corruption charges be taken up again on March 05, 2026. MORE..
2 arrested at BIA with undeclared goods including laptops, phones worth over Rs. 2 mln
2 arrested at BIA with undeclared goods including laptops, phones worth over Rs. 2 mln
Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested by a team of Sri Lanka Customs officials at the airport this morning (26) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of undeclared goods including electronic items valued at approximately Rs. 2.06 million into the country. MORE..
AI-driven entrepreneurship will transform Sri Lanka’s economy: Dy Minister
AI-driven entrepreneurship will transform Sri Lanka’s economy: Dy Minister
A new transformation of Sri Lanka’s economy will be driven through entrepreneurship based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne stated. MORE..
Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
A suspect has been apprehended in the Kirulapone are while in possession of 05 kilograms of Hashish. MORE..
SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
The Supreme Court has dismissed without taking up for consideration two fundamental rights (FR) petitions filed against the State of Public Emergency proclaimed by the President following Cyclone Ditwah, claiming that they are in violation of Fundamental Rights. MORE..
“India Gateway To Asia”: Israel prepares free trade agreement with Delhi
“India Gateway To Asia”: Israel prepares free trade agreement with Delhi
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat struck an upbeat, candid note in an exclusive interview with NDTV, calling India “a gateway to Asia” and predicting that a long-awaited India-Israel Free Trade Agreement could be clinched sooner than expected. MORE..
Adjournment debate in Parliament to mark International Women’s Day
Adjournment debate in Parliament to mark International Women’s Day
Parliament is scheduled to hold next months’ sittings from March 3, the Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera stated. MORE..
President to inaugurate ‘Himikama’ national programme in Anuradhapura
President to inaugurate ‘Himikama’ national programme in Anuradhapura
The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of ‘Himikama’ freehold title deeds to the general public will be held in Anuradhapura tomorrow. MORE..
Two including woman arrested over heroin racket in Panadura
Two including woman arrested over heroin racket in Panadura
Two individuals have been arrested for operating a heroin racket under the guise of a funeral parlor by the Panadura North Police. MORE..
Do not obstruct Easter Sunday attack investigations – Fr. Cyril Gamini
Do not obstruct Easter Sunday attack investigations – Fr. Cyril Gamini
The Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando has urged all parties not to interfere with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE..
Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow
Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini is scheduled to arrive in Trincomalee from tomorrow to March 02 and Colombo from March 06 to March 09. MORE..
PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers
PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a new milestone in his global digital presence. MORE..
Three teenage girls arrested over break-in at Kalutara stadium canteen
Three teenage girls arrested over break-in at Kalutara stadium canteen
Three teenage girls have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the canteen of the Vernon U Fernando Stadium in Kalutara and stealing confectioneries and chocolates worth nearly Rs. 40,000, police said. MORE..
Alarming surge in colon and rectal cancers among 30–50 age group in Sri Lanka: Health authorities
Alarming surge in colon and rectal cancers among 30–50 age group in Sri Lanka: Health authorities
Health authorities have raised concern over a growing incidence of colon and rectal cancers among individuals aged 30 to 50 in Sri Lanka, reflecting a similar global trend. MORE..
Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction in rare legal victory
Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction in rare legal victory
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction and prison sentence were overturned by a Hong Kong court on Thursday, in a surprise legal decision that comes soon after Lai was jailed for 20 years on a separate national security charge. MORE..
Australian tourist drowns off Weligama coast
Australian tourist drowns off Weligama coast
An Australian national drowned while swimming off the coast of Pelena in Weligama yesterday (25), police stated. MORE..