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Suspect arrested with 21,000 narcotic pills worth nearly Rs. 3 mln
Suspect arrested with 21,000 narcotic pills worth nearly Rs. 3 mln
A suspect was arrested in the Thotalaga area while in possession of a large quantity of narcotic pills, allegedly used by drug addicts as a substitute for heroin and crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice.” MORE..
One gunman identified in Akuregoda double murder: Public Security Minister
One gunman identified in Akuregoda double murder: Public Security Minister
One of the two shooters involved in the killing of a lawyer and his wife at Akuregoda, as well as the driver who transported them to the lodge where they stayed, has been identified, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today (20). MORE..
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US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%
US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19%
President Donald Trump’s administration and the Indonesian government say they have finalised an agreement to lower US tariffs on the South East Asian country to 19% from 32%. MORE..
Anusha Palpita granted bail
Anusha Palpita granted bail
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Act gazetted
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Act gazetted
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has officially gazetted the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Act, No. 5 of 2026, certified on 17 February 2026 and published in the Government Gazette on 20 February 2026. MORE..
11-member parliamentary select committee appointed to review PC electoral system
11-member parliamentary select committee appointed to review PC electoral system
A 11-member Special Parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed to investigate and report on the electoral system under which Provincial Council elections should be conducted, and to submit relevant proposals and recommendations. MORE..
Property worth over Rs. 30 mln frozen in Walasmulla over alleged illegal acquisition
Property worth over Rs. 30 mln frozen in Walasmulla over alleged illegal acquisition
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen property valued at over Rs. 30 million following allegations that it was acquired through illegal means. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for multiple areas in two districts
Landslide warnings issued for multiple areas in two districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for several areas in the Nuwara Eliya District and Badulla District. MORE..
Three police officers suspended after female suspect escapes from custody
Three police officers suspended after female suspect escapes from custody
Two police sergeants and a female police constable have been suspended in connection with the escape of a female drug trafficking suspect who was in custody at the Mount Lavinia Police Station under a detention order. MORE..
Maithree Wickremesinghe to appear before CID today?
Maithree Wickremesinghe to appear before CID today?
Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was notified to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (20). MORE..
Two arrested for aiding and abetting attempted murder in Kalutara
Two arrested for aiding and abetting attempted murder in Kalutara
The Kalutara Crimes Division has arrested two individuals in connection with aiding and abetting an attempted murder carried out by shooting. MORE..
Maha Sangha Conference to be held in Colombo today
Maha Sangha Conference to be held in Colombo today
A Maha Sangha Conference is scheduled to be held today (20) with the objective of educating the public regarding the alleged pressures currently being exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha in the country. MORE..
Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days
Trump warns Iran of ‘bad things’ if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days
President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday it must make a deal over its nuclear program or “really bad things” will happen, and set a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran to retaliate against US bases in the region if attacked. MORE..
King Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
King Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released from police custody on Thursday evening after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces today (20), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
President holds talks with Bhutan’s PM and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince
President holds talks with Bhutan’s PM and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince
A bilateral discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was held this afternoon (19). MORE..
President Anura Kumara meets Brazilian President Lula in Delhi
President Anura Kumara meets Brazilian President Lula in Delhi
A bilateral discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Brazilian President Lula da Silva was held this afternoon (19), according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
President Dissanayake holds bilateral talks with French President Macron
President Dissanayake holds bilateral talks with French President Macron
A bilateral discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and President of France Emmanuel Macron took place this afternoon (19), according to the President’s Media Division.
King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew arrest
King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew arrest
Britain’s King Charles III said Thursday “the law must take its course” after police arrested his brother, the former prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct when he was a trade envoy. MORE..
US Pacific Fleet Commander calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, discuss maritime security
US Pacific Fleet Commander calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, discuss maritime security
The Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, has met with Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, at the Ministry of Defence today (19). MORE..
Fire breaks out in Sri Pada Reserve posing threat to biodiversity
Fire breaks out in Sri Pada Reserve posing threat to biodiversity
A forest fire has reportedly broken out today (19) on a mountain range within the Sri Pada Reserve located in front of the Sri Pada peak. MORE..
Indian Navy chief holds bilateral talks with Sri Lankan counterpart
Indian Navy chief holds bilateral talks with Sri Lankan counterpart
India’s Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi has had an interaction with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on the sidelines of the International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. MORE..
AI infrastructure is next frontier of economic and cultural cooperation - President
AI infrastructure is next frontier of economic and cultural cooperation - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka is prepared to share common values on artificial intelligence, ensuring that no one is left behind and to move forward collectively through mutual learning based on ethical principles. MORE..
LAUGFS Gas issues clarification, assures uninterrupted supply
LAUGFS Gas issues clarification, assures uninterrupted supply
LAUGFS Gas PLC, one of the largest supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka, today issued statement to address recent concerns regarding the temporary shortage of its LP Gas cylinders in the market and to assure the public that necessary measures have been taken to ensure continued supply. MORE..
CID probes 8 bank accounts linked to female lawyer remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
CID probes 8 bank accounts linked to female lawyer remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it is investigating eight bank accounts opened using forged documents allegedly by Attorney-at-Law Thamara Abeyratne, who was remanded in connection with the ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder case. MORE..