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584 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

584 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

As part of the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention programme conducted by Sri Lanka Police, a total of 29,165 individuals were screened within yesterday (20) alone. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  3:41 pm
President to appoint expert committee to oversee education reforms – Minister

President to appoint expert committee to oversee education reforms – Minister

Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunatilaka, revealed that the President is set to appoint an expert committee to ensure the proper implementation of the education reform process. MORE..

video | February 21, 2026  3:05 pm
Dondra shooting victim succumbs to injuries

Dondra shooting victim succumbs to injuries

The fish trader who was shot and injured near a supermarket in Dondra has succumbed to his injuries on admission to hospital, police said. MORE..

video | February 21, 2026  2:11 pm
Person injured in shooting incident near supermarket in Dondra

Person injured in shooting incident near supermarket in Dondra

A person has reportedly been shot and injured near a supermarket at Dondra, within the Gandara police division, a short while ago. MORE..

video | February 21, 2026  1:36 pm
PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike from Feb. 25

PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike from Feb. 25

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that public consultation sessions on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to revise electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 will commence on February 25. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  1:22 pm
Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 4,000

Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 4,000

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen by around Rs. 4,000, according to market data. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  12:38 pm
US-donated 4th Coast Guard Cutter embarks on historic voyage to join Sri Lanka Navy fleet

US-donated 4th Coast Guard Cutter embarks on historic voyage to join Sri Lanka Navy fleet

In a significant boost to regional maritime security, the former U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE (Ex-USCGC DECISIVE) officially departed Baltimore on Friday, beginning a historic journey to join the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) fleet. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  11:37 am
Somawathiya–Sungavila road temporarily closed to light vehicles due to flooding

Somawathiya–Sungavila road temporarily closed to light vehicles due to flooding

The Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) for the Polonnaruwa District has reported that the Somawathiya–Sungavila Road has been inundated by approximately one foot of water as of this morning (21). MORE..

| February 21, 2026  10:53 am
Suspect arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 800,000 in Mount Lavinia

Suspect arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 800,000 in Mount Lavinia

A suspect was arrested in the Soysapura area of Mount Lavinia while transporting over Rs. 800,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) on a motorcycle. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  9:49 am
Landslide warnings issued for multiple areas in two districts extended

Landslide warnings issued for multiple areas in two districts extended

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended the early landslide warnings previously issued for several areas in the Nuwara Eliya District and Badulla District. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  9:26 am
Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering a limited military strike on Iran in order to pressure its leaders to agree a deal to curb the nuclear programme. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  9:25 am
British government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession

British government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession

The British government is considering introducing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  8:34 am
Sri Lankan man jailed for life in UK after killing wife in a car park

Sri Lankan man jailed for life in UK after killing wife in a car park

A 37-year-old Sri Lankan man has been given a life sentence by a UK court after he stabbed his estranged wife to death in a car park after she began a relationship with a work colleague. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  7:42 am
Vehicles entering and exiting expressway at Dodangoda subjected to police inspections

Vehicles entering and exiting expressway at Dodangoda subjected to police inspections

Vehicles entering and exiting the Southern Expressway from the Dodangoda entry point in Kalutara were subjected to a special inspection by the police last night (20). MORE..

| February 21, 2026  7:34 am
Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes

US President Donald Trump has imposed a new 10% global tariff to replace ones struck down by the Supreme Court, calling the ruling “terrible” and lambasting the justices who rejected his trade policy as “fools”. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  6:39 am
Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island today

Heavy rainfall above 100 mm expected in parts of the island today

Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island, and showery conditions are expected to enhance today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| February 21, 2026  6:35 am
President Dissanayake returns after attending AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi

President Dissanayake returns after attending AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Sri Lankan delegation have returned to Sri Lanka after attending the AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, India. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  10:30 pm
Magistrate orders swift probe and arrests over Grade 6 English Module case

Magistrate orders swift probe and arrests over Grade 6 English Module case

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been directed to immediately expedite investigations into the controversial Grade 6 module and to take prompt action to arrest the suspects responsible. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  10:02 pm
US Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

US Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe, a striking loss for the White House on an issue that has been central to the president’s foreign policy and economic agenda. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  9:23 pm
Container congestion re-emerges at Colombo Port amid inefficient clearance procedures?

Container congestion re-emerges at Colombo Port amid inefficient clearance procedures?

The Chairman of the Container Transport Owners’ Association (CTOA), Sanath Manjula has raised concerns over the re-emergence of container truck congestion at the Colombo Port, due to the absence of an efficient system for container clearance procedures. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  9:00 pm
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect in Akuregoda double murder

Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect in Akuregoda double murder

Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the recent double homicide of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregeoda, Thalangama. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  8:40 pm
Maha Sangha Conference decides to present 10-point charter to the President

Maha Sangha Conference decides to present 10-point charter to the President

The Maha Sangha Conference, aimed at educating the public regarding the alleged pressures exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha, was held in Colombo this afternoon (20). MORE..

| February 20, 2026  7:08 pm
One woman dead, 4 including Indian tourists injured in bus accident in Yatiyanthota

One woman dead, 4 including Indian tourists injured in bus accident in Yatiyanthota

A bus accident had reportedly occurred today (20) along the Hatton–Colombo main road in the Thanakolawatta area of Yatiyanthota. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  6:17 pm
Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March 11

Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March 11

The Colombo High Court has ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 11, 2026. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  5:40 pm
Nearly 100,000 arrested so far in island-wide anti-drug raids

Nearly 100,000 arrested so far in island-wide anti-drug raids

Nearly 100,000 suspects have been arrested so far during islandwide raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

| February 20, 2026  5:22 pm