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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..
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon apologises after life sentence over martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologised on Friday for his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024, a day after a Seoul court sentenced him to life in prison for masterminding an insurrection. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded
Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and another suspect, who were arrested and remanded on charges of misusing a Sathosa-owned lorry, have been ordered to be further remanded until March 6 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Akuregoda double murder: Police obtain 90-day detention order on ‘Polgasowita Dila’
Akuregoda double murder: Police obtain 90-day detention order on ‘Polgasowita Dila’
Police have obtained a 90-day detention order to interrogate the 28-year-old suspect known as “Polgasowita Dila,” who is believed to have transported the weapons used in the recent double homicide of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda.
Showery conditions to enhance tomorrow – Met. Department
Showery conditions to enhance tomorrow – Met. Department
Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island and showery conditions are expected to enhance tomorrow (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Maha Sangha Conference commences in Colombo
Maha Sangha Conference commences in Colombo
A Maha Sangha Conference commenced today with the objective of educating the public regarding the alleged pressures currently being exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha in the country. MORE..
| February 20, 2026 3:34 pm
Three including woman arrested over separate foreign employment scams
Three including woman arrested over separate foreign employment scams
Three individuals have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for allegedly operating fraudulent foreign employment agencies under the pretext of providing visa consultancy services. MORE..
UK police search royal mansion as investigation into king’s brother goes on
UK police search royal mansion as investigation into king’s brother goes on
British police were searching the former mansion of King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Friday after a photograph of the royal emerging from a police station was splashed on newspapers around the world. MORE..
Revenue from Sri Lanka’s botanical gardens surpasses Rs. 1 bln in 2025
Revenue from Sri Lanka’s botanical gardens surpasses Rs. 1 bln in 2025
The Department of National Botanic Gardens states that the income generated from the country’s botanical gardens exceeded Rs. 1 billion in the past year. MORE..
Three suspects including Addtl. GM of Water Board granted bail
Three suspects including Addtl. GM of Water Board granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release on bail of the Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Darshana Medawatte and two other suspects who were remanded in custody over corruption charges. MORE..
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
US President Donald Trump says he will direct US agencies, including the defence department, to “begin the process of identifying and releasing” government files on aliens and extraterrestrial life. MORE..
President Anura Kumara holds bilateral meeting with Indian PM Modi
President Anura Kumara holds bilateral meeting with Indian PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in New Delhi. MORE..
Minister says information on politicians with links to underworld to be revealed after probe
Minister says information on politicians with links to underworld to be revealed after probe
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala stated in Parliament today (20) that information has been uncovered regarding certain politicians who allegedly had links with several underworld criminal figures, including Mandinu Padmasiri alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’. MORE..
| February 20, 2026 2:02 pm
Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system
A Japanese city has received a hefty donation to help fix its ageing water system: 21kg (46lb) in gold bars. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. MORE..
Minister Wijepala discloses details of illegally acquired assets frozen since Sept. 2025
Minister Wijepala discloses details of illegally acquired assets frozen since Sept. 2025
The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, today (20) disclosed in Parliament details of property and assets acquired through illegal activities by suspects arrested in raids conducted since September last year. MORE..
Writ seeking order to prevent demolition of portion of Trinco Bodhiraja temple recalled
Writ seeking order to prevent demolition of portion of Trinco Bodhiraja temple recalled
The Court of Appeal has ordered that the writ petition filed by the Chief Incumbent of the Trincomalee Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya be recalled on April 28. MORE..