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S. Korea ruling party to expel county head over controversial remarks on importing brides from Sri Lanka
S. Korea ruling party to expel county head over controversial remarks on importing brides from Sri Lanka
The ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided Monday to kick out the head of Jindo County over his controversial comments on “importing” women from overseas to cope with population decline. MORE..
Suspect arrested with stock of heroin in Grandpass
Suspect arrested with stock of heroin in Grandpass
An individual has been arrested in the Siripalapintu Mawatha area of Grandpass for the possession of 25 grams and 150 milligrams of heroin. MORE..
Person found dead under suspicious circumstances in Waskaduwa
Person found dead under suspicious circumstances in Waskaduwa
Police have discovered the body of a person who died under suspicious circumstances in a drain near a post box in the Waskaduwa area of Kalutara. MORE..
Domestic postal charges revised with effect from today
Domestic postal charges revised with effect from today
The Department of Posts has decided to revise domestic postal charges with effect from today (09). MORE..
Over Rs. 3.2 bln paid as compensation to livestock farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Over Rs. 3.2 bln paid as compensation to livestock farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Compensation exceeding Rs. 3.2 billion has so far been paid to farmers whose livestock farms were damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne said. MORE..
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case
Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, ending a years-long legal battle that has come to define Beijing’s transformational crackdown on the once-freewheeling financial hub. MORE..
Thailand’s Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Thailand’s Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Thailand’s caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday (February 9, 2026) after a stunning election victory for his conservative Bhumjaithai Party. MORE..
13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawe–Thanamalwila Road
13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawe–Thanamalwila Road
A 13-year-old child has died following a road accident on the Udawalawe–Thanamalwila road. MORE..
65-year-old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Haputale
65-year-old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Haputale
Investigations have been launched following information received by the Haputale Police regarding the death of a person who was admitted to the Boralanda Hospital after being attacked using a sharp weapon. MORE..
Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election
Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election
For years under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s opposition had little presence on the streets during elections, either boycotting polls or being sidelined by mass arrests of senior leaders. Now, ahead of Thursday’s vote, the roles have reversed. MORE..
Fishermen’s ‘Satyagraha’ over seine fishing ban enters fifth day
Fishermen’s ‘Satyagraha’ over seine fishing ban enters fifth day
The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues for the fifth consecutive day today (09). MORE..
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges historic election win
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges historic election win
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday, paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at countering China. MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts after 2.00 p.m, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lankan man charged with harassment in Canada for creepy public filming of women
Sri Lankan man charged with harassment in Canada for creepy public filming of women
Toronto police have arrested a Sri Lankan influencer, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment following a series of incidents involving the non-consensual filming of strangers. MORE..
Ratnapura records 34.7°C as maximum temperature today
Ratnapura records 34.7°C as maximum temperature today
The Ratnapura Weather Station recorded a maximum temperature of 34.7 °C today (08), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
More than 4,000 child abuse cases have been filed in high courts across the country, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has stated. MORE..
Fresh heavy rain warning issued in UK amid hundreds of flood alerts
Fresh heavy rain warning issued in UK amid hundreds of flood alerts
The UK Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place. MORE..
Doctor arrested after raid at abortion clinic in Beruwala
Doctor arrested after raid at abortion clinic in Beruwala
A doctor has been arrested during a raid conducted at an abortion clinic operating in Beruwala, police stated. MORE..
| February 8, 2026 5:52 pm
Three dead, two injured in Amithirigala car–motorcycle collision
Three dead, two injured in Amithirigala car–motorcycle collision
At least three people have died in an accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Amithirigala, Thalduwa this afternoon (8), police stated. MORE..
| February 8, 2026 5:23 pm
Japan’s governing party projected to win snap election majority
Japan’s governing party projected to win snap election majority
Voting has ended in Japan’s snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with exit polls pointing to a decisive win for her Liberal Democrat Party (LDP).
Use of jawbreaker results in the death of another wild elephant
Use of jawbreaker results in the death of another wild elephant
A wild elephant has died after consuming a jawbreaker also known as ‘hakka patas’ in Morawewa, Trincomalee. MORE..
Belgium-manufactured revolver recovered during special operation in Dungalpitiya
Belgium-manufactured revolver recovered during special operation in Dungalpitiya
A Belgium-manufactured revolver has been recovered during a special operation conducted in Dungalpitiya, Negombo. MORE..
Bribery Commission to probe complaint filed by Chaminda Kularatne
Bribery Commission to probe complaint filed by Chaminda Kularatne
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to probe a complaint filed by suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne against the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
UN Humanitarian Priorities Plan receives US$ 22 million to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
UN Humanitarian Priorities Plan receives US$ 22 million to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The Sri Lanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations Office in Colombo in December 2025 to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah has received a total of US$ 22.4 million thus far. MORE..
Fire breaks out in a shop at Dewata Junction in Galle
Fire breaks out in a shop at Dewata Junction in Galle
A fire has broken out at a scrap metal collection shop at the Dewata Junction in Galle. MORE..