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Dondra shooting: More details revealed, suspects’ vehicle found abandoned
Dondra shooting: More details revealed, suspects’ vehicle found abandoned
It has been revealed that the fatal shooting of a fish trader in Dondra, Matara, this afternoon occurred despite the victim being under police protection due to established threats to his life. MORE..
Trump says he will raise global tariff rate from 10% to 15%
Trump says he will raise global tariff rate from 10% to 15%
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise to 15% the temporary global tariff rate on imported goods imposed after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the tariffs he imposed under an economic emergency law. MORE..
Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued to residents of several areas in four districts
Landslide ‘Red’ warnings issued to residents of several areas in four districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued ‘Level 3 (Red)’ landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall. MORE..
One of the gunmen in Akuregoda double murder arrested
One of the gunmen in Akuregoda double murder arrested
One of the two gunmen involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at Akuregoda has been arrested by the police. MORE..
| February 21, 2026 7:11 pm
US Pacific Fleet Commander meets Dy Defence Minister, discuss shared security challenges
US Pacific Fleet Commander meets Dy Defence Minister, discuss shared security challenges
The Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. “Web” Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 February, has met Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara at his office in Colombo. MORE..
Tamil Nadu fishermen go on day-long strike against arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
Tamil Nadu fishermen go on day-long strike against arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
Condemning the recent arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy personnel, members of various fishermen associations in Rameswaram refrained from venturing into the sea for fishing activities on Saturday (21), The Hindu reported. MORE..
No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith
No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rainfall in the Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..
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..