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Lawyer arrested with ‘Ice’ in Keselwatta remanded

A lawyer who was arrested by the Keselwatta Police while allegedly using crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) in a dark and abandoned building in the Sanchiarachchi Watta area of Keselwatta, has been remanded until February 26 after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 10:38 pm

Armed man shot and killed by US Secret Service after entering perimeter at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as another vehicle was exiting before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 9:18 pm

Sangakkara critical of Sri Lankan batters’ approach after defeat to England

Failure to read the game situation and the Pallekelle pitch resulted in Sri Lanka losing to England by 51 runs in the Super Eight round fixture of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Kandy today, according to former captain Kumar Sangakkara. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 8:49 pm

US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 7:10 pm

Circular issued to ensure pension entitlements for officers appointed to public service after Jan. 2016

Steps have been taken by the Ministry of Public Administration to amend letters of appointment regarding pension entitlements for officers appointed to the public service on or after January 1, 2016. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 6:35 pm

Fresh landslide threat in Aranayaka following heavy rains

Fresh landslide risks have emerged in Aranayaka, which was previously devastated by landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, following heavy rains yesterday (21). MORE..

| February 22, 2026 5:53 pm

No flooding in Nuwara Eliya Town; Social media claims false – District Secretary

Reports circulating on social media claiming that Nuwara Eliya town has been submerged are incorrect, District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon said. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 5:39 pm

Litro gas shipment arrives; two more vessels expected shortly

A vessel carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country today (22), according to Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 5:07 pm

Prevailing rainy conditions expected to gradually decrease

The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to gradually decrease with the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moving away from the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 4:37 pm

Minor flooding reported on Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa Road

Sections of the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road have been submerged owing to rise in water levels of the Mahaweli River following heavy showers in upper catchment areas. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 4:10 pm

One dead, two injured in Dadalla accident

A 24-year-old youth has been killed and two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred in the early hours of today (22) in Dadalla, Galle. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 3:43 pm

90-day detention order issued to question suspected gunman in Akuregoda double murder

A 90-day detention order has been obtained to question the suspected gunman arrested in connection with the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, the Homagama Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau said. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 3:05 pm

PM Modi flags off India’s fastest metro and Namo Bharat train in Meerut

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Meerut’s metro service and dedicated the full 82-km Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor to the nation. With an operational speed of 120 kmph, the Meerut Metro becomes the fastest system in India. The integrated network is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to around 55 minutes. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 3:02 pm

Govt decides to conduct comprehensive review of several laws

The government has announced a comprehensive review of long-standing laws across multiple sectors, with plans to amend outdated statutes and regulations to better align with present-day needs. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 2:48 pm

Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed

Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 2:22 pm

Advisory issued for low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal

The atmospheric disturbance that prevailed over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low pressure area and is currently located to the northeast of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 1:43 pm

Police uncover key details over Akuregoda double murder

Police have uncovered significant information from the suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife at a parking lot of a supermarket in Akuregoda on February 13. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 1:02 pm

Russia hits Ukraine energy infrastructure with major missile, drone strikes, Kyiv says

Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian military and local officials said on Sunday. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 12:46 pm

Over 200mm rainfall reported in several areas; Red evacuation warnings issued to 15 DS divisions

Heavy showers exceeding 200mm have been recorded in several parts of the island, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) said. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 12:43 pm

Duo arrested with Kendu leaves, cigarettes and agrochemicals off Thoduwawa Coast

Two individuals have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard for possessing 25 sacks containing 992 kilograms and 800 grams of Kendu leaves, 140,000 sticks of foreign-made cigarettes and a consignment of agrochemicals along with a dinghy boat. MORE..

| February 22, 2026 12:32 pm