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MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID

MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID

SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a summons to provide a statement regarding alleged connections with underworld kingpin “Kehelbaddara Padme”. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  10:32 am
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi

Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in India has invited Sri Lankan nationals residing in India to join the Flag Hoisting Ceremony commemorating the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  10:10 am
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID

Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID

Former First Lady, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago. MORE..

video | February 3, 2026  9:50 am
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day

Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day

The strike launched by luxury and general service bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route, which began yesterday (02) is continuing for the second consecutive day today (03). MORE..

| February 3, 2026  9:43 am
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM

Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM

The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to economic stability, sustainable growth, and social protection while participating in the South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) 2026. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  9:28 am
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote

Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  8:52 am
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal

Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (03). MORE..

| February 3, 2026  8:01 am
Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe

Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe

U.D.M. Seneviratne Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested on allegations of money laundering by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

| February 3, 2026  7:43 am
CEB restructuring enters final stage, liquidation to be announced by February

CEB restructuring enters final stage, liquidation to be announced by February

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring programme has reached its final stage. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  7:14 am
Constitutional Council to decide on AG appointment today

Constitutional Council to decide on AG appointment today

The Constitutional Council is scheduled to meet today (03) at 12.00 noon at the Parliament Complex, under the patronage of its Chairman, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  6:59 am
Crown Princess’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

Crown Princess’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, before he goes on trial in Oslo on Tuesday on 38 charges, including the rape of four women. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  6:43 am
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| February 3, 2026  6:32 am
US and India reach trade deal, Donald Trump says

US and India reach trade deal, Donald Trump says

US President Donald Trump announced that he agreed to a trade deal with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the US will lower tariffs on goods from India to 18% from 25%. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  10:18 pm
Businessman arrested at BIA for smuggling Rs. 24 million in foreign currency

Businessman arrested at BIA for smuggling Rs. 24 million in foreign currency

An individual has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a large quantity of foreign currency into Sri Lanka. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  9:48 pm
194kg of cannabis intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu

194kg of cannabis intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu

A total of 194 kg of cannabis intended to be smuggled to Sri Lanka have been seized by the Ramanathapuram Q-Branch police in Tamil Nadu. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  9:21 pm
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2026 announced

Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2026 announced

Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in Sri Lanka and India. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  8:48 pm
Iran President orders nuclear talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal

Iran President orders nuclear talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said Monday, after US leader Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the Islamic Republic. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  8:39 pm
A/L 2025: Biosystems Technology practical exam to begin on Feb. 7

A/L 2025: Biosystems Technology practical exam to begin on Feb. 7

The practical examination for Biosystems Technology subject for the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will commence on February 7, the Department of Examinations has announced. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  8:08 pm
Fisheries Minister condemns Indian Coast Guard attack on Sri Lankan fishermen

Fisheries Minister condemns Indian Coast Guard attack on Sri Lankan fishermen

Strong objections are being raised against an attack carried out by Indian Coast Guard officers on a group of Sri Lankan fishermen based on false allegations, the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar stated. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  7:42 pm
Exams Dept. issues special notice on O/L admission cards

Exams Dept. issues special notice on O/L admission cards

The Department of Examinations has issued a special notice regarding the issuance of admission cards for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2025 (2026). MORE..

| February 2, 2026  6:59 pm
Special shuttle service for devotees visiting Gangaramaya for sacred relics exposition

Special shuttle service for devotees visiting Gangaramaya for sacred relics exposition

A special shuttle bus service has been arranged for devotees visiting the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, for the exposition of the sacred bodily relics to be brought from Gujarat India. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  6:58 pm
SJB activists express dissent amid Beruwala Urban Council controversy

SJB activists express dissent amid Beruwala Urban Council controversy

A heated situation arose at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party activists’ meeting in the Beruwala electorate. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  6:40 pm
49 prisoners to be pardoned on Independence Day

49 prisoners to be pardoned on Independence Day

A decision has been taken to grant special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of the 78th National Independence Day on February 4. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  6:17 pm
UNP to launch new digital initiative to improve organizational operations

UNP to launch new digital initiative to improve organizational operations

The United National Party (UNP) will officially launch its new digital initiative at the party headquarters in Sirikotha on Wednesday (04). MORE..

| February 2, 2026  6:05 pm
Peliyagoda Manning Market goes digital with new Online Payment System

Peliyagoda Manning Market goes digital with new Online Payment System

The Peliyagoda Manning Market has officially launched a digitalization initiative with a new online payment system. MORE..

| February 2, 2026  5:36 pm