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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..
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..
| 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..
| 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..
| 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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..