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Police launch special security plan as O/L exam concludes
Police launch special security plan as O/L exam concludes
Police have launched a special security plan to prevent possible unruly incidents among students following the conclusion of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination. MORE..
Sri Lanka-Portugal affirm commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties
Sri Lanka-Portugal affirm commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties
The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal Paulo Rangel, on a working visit to Sri Lanka met the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath on 24 February at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. MORE..
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Southern province and in Ratnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m.
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says
The U.S. tariff rate for some countries will rise to 15% or higher from the newly imposed 10%, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, without naming any specific trading partners or giving further details. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Russia discuss cooperation in tourism, trade and technology
Sri Lanka and Russia discuss cooperation in tourism, trade and technology
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, has met the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, today (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Court orders CID to release property seized from house linked to Easter attacks suspect
Court orders CID to release property seized from house linked to Easter attacks suspect
Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara today (25) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to release the gold, gemstones and other property seized by the CID from a residence in the Mahawila Gardens housing scheme in Dematagoda, linked to a suspect in the Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE..
Police reveal major breakthrough in Akuregoda double murder investigation
Police reveal major breakthrough in Akuregoda double murder investigation
Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of the Western Province, Sajeewa Medawatte, says that several new information have been uncovered in connection with the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at a supermarket parking lot in Akuregoda. MORE..
| February 25, 2026 6:07 pm
Dilith Jayaweera condemns ‘politically motivated’ arrest of Suresh Sallay
Dilith Jayaweera condemns ‘politically motivated’ arrest of Suresh Sallay
The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament, Dilith Jayaweera, today (13) strongly condemned the arrest and 72-hour detention of former state intelligence chief Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, which he claims is “under the pretext” of questioning him in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to its remote western island near Taiwan by March 2031, its defence minister said, as regional tensions simmer. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Portugal move to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector
Sri Lanka and Portugal move to strengthen cooperation in tourism sector
The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel, has met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office for bilateral discussions. MORE..
CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike tomorrow
CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike tomorrow
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have decided to launch a token strike from 12 noon to 6.00 p.m. tomorrow (26), citing the lack of response to their demands.
CID launches probe into death threats against Public Security Minister and Deputy Defence Minister
CID launches probe into death threats against Public Security Minister and Deputy Defence Minister
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats made against Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala and Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara. MORE..
| February 25, 2026 3:05 pm
Daisy Forrest released from money laundering case
Daisy Forrest released from money laundering case
The Colombo High Court today ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and a defendant in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. MORE..
| February 25, 2026 2:53 pm
Ali Sabry slams Suresh Sallay’s arrest as ‘theatrics designed to mislead or divide’
Ali Sabry slams Suresh Sallay’s arrest as ‘theatrics designed to mislead or divide’
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry says that undermining officers who once safeguarded the country may offer temporary political advantage, but it weakens morale within the armed forces and sends a troubling signal to those tasked with protecting the nation. MORE..
Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police
Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police
Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested this morning (25) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), police stated. MORE..
| February 25, 2026 1:59 pm
Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels
Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels.
Energy efficiency is a national priority for development – PM Harini
Energy efficiency is a national priority for development – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that enhancing energy efficiency is an essential factor in strengthening the country’s economy, and that it is not merely about limiting consumption but about making a distinctive contribution to the national development process. MORE..
Petrol bomb attack on Gintota house; Police launch probe
Petrol bomb attack on Gintota house; Police launch probe
A petrol bomb attack was carried out on a house in Gintota, Galle in the early hours of today (25), police said. MORE..
Former Social Services Officer arrested on bribery charges
Former Social Services Officer arrested on bribery charges
A former Social Services Officer attached to the Katana Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on bribery charges. MORE..
Underworld activities and drug trafficking expanded due to political patronage– Minister
Underworld activities and drug trafficking expanded due to political patronage– Minister
Organized criminals and drug traffickers were utilized in the past for certain factions to consolidate their political power, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
Public warned of scammers posing as senior police officers
Public warned of scammers posing as senior police officers
Sri Lanka Police have reportedly received information regarding organized groups operating within Colombo, specially contacting tourist hotels and other private institutions, while impersonating senior police officers. MORE..
Opposition leaders meet ex-President Ranil to coordinate strategy on national issues
Opposition leaders meet ex-President Ranil to coordinate strategy on national issues
A group of leaders of opposition parties held a high-level meeting with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (25) to discuss strategies for coordinated action across opposition parties. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath to undertake an official visit to Romania
FM Vijitha Herath to undertake an official visit to Romania
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to Romania from 1–3 March, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. MORE..
Appeals Court dismisses Avant-Garde writ petitions without formal hearing
Appeals Court dismisses Avant-Garde writ petitions without formal hearing
The Court of Appeal has ordered the dismissal of two writ petitions filed by Avant-Garde and its employees, without a formal hearing. MORE..
UK to enforce travel permit requirement on foreign visitors
UK to enforce travel permit requirement on foreign visitors
Starting on Wednesday (Feb 25), visitors to Britain from 85 countries, including Singapore, must obtain an electronic permit in advance of their trip or they will be barred from travelling, the UK interior ministry said. MORE..