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Woman dies in road accident in Anuradhapura
Woman dies in road accident in Anuradhapura
A woman has died in a road accident that occurred at the Matale Junction in Anuradhapura this afternoon (02), police stated. MORE..
| February 2, 2026 2:17 pm
Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish use Grammy stage to call out Trump’s anti-immigrant crackdown
Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish use Grammy stage to call out Trump’s anti-immigrant crackdown
American singer Billie Eilish used her Grammy acceptance speech on Monday to call out Donald Trump administration’s anti-immigrant crackdown, after Puerto Rican rapper-singer Bad Bunny did the same. MORE..
School dev. officers stage protest over unaddressed demands
School dev. officers stage protest over unaddressed demands
A protest organized by the School Development Officers’ Association commenced this morning (02) in front of the Presidential Secretariat, citing the lack of solutions to their long-standing grievances. MORE..
‘Victory is certain’: Vijay to party supporters as TVK marks 3rd anniversary
‘Victory is certain’: Vijay to party supporters as TVK marks 3rd anniversary
Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party marks its 3rd anniversary, vowing to capture power in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections through a people’s movement. MORE..
Son of Norway’s crown princess to go on trial on rape and other charges
Son of Norway’s crown princess to go on trial on rape and other charges
The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess will go on trial Tuesday on multiple charges including rape in a high-profile case that has been an embarrassment to the royal family. MORE..
Rs. 3 billion drug haul seized from fishing boat sent to Govt Analyst
Rs. 3 billion drug haul seized from fishing boat sent to Govt Analyst
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (02) ordered that the drug stock worth over Rs. 03 billion, recently seized by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour, be referred to the Government Analyst for examination and to call for an analytical report. MORE..
NPP’s Chinthaka Hewapathirana elected new Chairman of Weligama PS
NPP’s Chinthaka Hewapathirana elected new Chairman of Weligama PS
Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. MORE..
STF officer commits suicide with service firearm
STF officer commits suicide with service firearm
An officer attached to the Special Task Force (STF) camp in Katukurunda, Kalutara, has committed suicide by shooting himself with his service firearm, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Minister inspects Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit, orders measures to prevent illegal mining
Minister inspects Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit, orders measures to prevent illegal mining
The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, conducted a field inspection yesterday (01) at the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in the Monaragala District, where mining activities are currently suspended. MORE..
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded
Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals, have been further remanded until 09 February, 2026 by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Couple arrested with ‘Ice’ worth Rs. 8 million in Puttalam
Couple arrested with ‘Ice’ worth Rs. 8 million in Puttalam
A married couple has been arrested yesterday (01) in a raid conducted by the Narcotics Control Unit of the Puttalam Police for possession of 524 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). MORE..
SC dismisses FR petitions challenging ASP promotions in 2020
SC dismisses FR petitions challenging ASP promotions in 2020
The Supreme Court has decided to dismiss seven Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by 145 Chief Inspectors of Police who challenged the promotions to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) based on applications called for in 2020. MORE..
Police Inspector and Constable arrested over missing firearm
Police Inspector and Constable arrested over missing firearm
A Police Inspector and a Police Constable have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a pistol and a magazine containing 10 rounds of ammunition from the Matugama Police Station, police said. MORE..
AG’s Department Legal Officers express concern over baseless allegations on Attorney General
AG’s Department Legal Officers express concern over baseless allegations on Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Department Legal Officers’ Association has expressed concern over the circulation of unfounded and baseless personal attacks directed at the Attorney General (AG), Parinda Ranasinghe (Jnr), PC, and officers of the Attorney General’s Department in the discharge of their official duties. MORE...
GMOA to intensify trade union action from today
GMOA to intensify trade union action from today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says it will intensify its ongoing trade union action from this morning (02), following a lack of response from relevant authorizes regarding several of their key demands. MORE..
Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, lawmaker says
Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, lawmaker says
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to their home in a Minneapolis suburb after being detained by U.S. immigration officers and held at a detention facility in Texas, a lawmaker said on Sunday. MORE..
Special traffic and security plan announced for exposition of Sacred Relics from India
Special traffic and security plan announced for exposition of Sacred Relics from India
Sri Lanka Police have announced extensive security arrangements and a special traffic management plan ahead of the exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India, scheduled to be held at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple from 05 February, 2026. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambanthota district, today (02), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Pakistan says 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ killed in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Pakistan says 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ killed in Balochistan after deadly attacks
Pakistani police and military forces killed over a 100 “Indian-backed terrorists “ in counterterrorism operations across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan over the past 40 hours, government officials said on Sunday, a day after coordinated suicide and gun attacks killed 33 people, mostly civilians. MORE..
Association of Medical Specialists not joining doctors’ union action
Association of Medical Specialists not joining doctors’ union action
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) says that none of its members will engage in the trade union action to be staged by doctors from tomorrow. MORE..
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan will boycott their game against India at the 2026 T20 World Cup. MORE..
Sixth Development Officer on hunger strike hospitalized
Sixth Development Officer on hunger strike hospitalized
Another Development Officer who was staging a hunger strike opposite the Presidential Secretariat has been hospitalized. MORE..
Israel to expel Doctors Without Borders from Gaza
Israel to expel Doctors Without Borders from Gaza
Israel announced on Sunday it would bar the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders from operating in the Gaza Strip after the group refused to hand over a list of its Palestinian staff. MORE..
Health Ministry to resolve issues faced by transferred doctors when enrolling children into schools
Health Ministry to resolve issues faced by transferred doctors when enrolling children into schools
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has decided to intervene to resolve issues faced by doctors who have been transferred, during the admission of their children into new schools. MORE..
Four arrested for assaulting police officers during drug raid in Maha Oya
Four arrested for assaulting police officers during drug raid in Maha Oya
Four individuals have been arrested by the Maha Oya Police on charges of assaulting police officers who were conducting a drug raid. MORE..