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Man beaten to death in Horana; Two women arrested
Man beaten to death in Horana; Two women arrested
A 32-year-old man has been allegedly beaten to death at a residence in Poruwadanda, Horana, police stated. MORE..
PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike today
PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold public consultation sessions from today (Feb. 20) to March 18 on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to revise electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026. MORE..
President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
US President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran, and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Colombo today for Sri Lanka–New Zealand World Cup clash
Special traffic plan in Colombo today for Sri Lanka–New Zealand World Cup clash
A special traffic plan will be in place today in view of tomorrow’s World Cup T20 encounter between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka abstains in UN vote on immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Sri Lanka abstains in UN vote on immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Sri Lanka and India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution that called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. MORE..
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern province and in the Ratnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m. today (25), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Second gunman in Akuregoda double murder arrested by police
Second gunman in Akuregoda double murder arrested by police
The second gunman involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda has been arrested by police. MORE..
Special traffic plan announced for Sri Lanka–New Zealand World Cup clash in Colombo
Special traffic plan announced for Sri Lanka–New Zealand World Cup clash in Colombo
Police have announced a special traffic plan in view of tomorrow’s World Cup T20 encounter between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo. MORE..
More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major storm hit the US east coast on Monday, bringing record-breaking snow that caused disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations. MORE..
Victor Rathnayake a priceless treasure to our nation: PM Harini
Victor Rathnayake a priceless treasure to our nation: PM Harini
A special ceremony honoring Victor Rathnayake was organized under the title “Subhawita Githaye Situvarayano...Abhinandabhishekaya of Dr. Victor Rathnayake”. MORE..
Bill to amend Social Security Contribution Levy Act to be gazetted
Bill to amend Social Security Contribution Levy Act to be gazetted
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to gazette the draft bill formulated to amend the Social Security Contribution Levy Act No. 25 of 2022. MORE..
Donald Trump’s new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
Donald Trump’s new tariff comes into effect at lower than expected rate
US President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs have come into effect at 10% despite a pledge to introduce them at a higher rate. MORE..
Ex-Trade Ministry Secretary Priyanka Madduma Bandara arrested by Bribery Commission
Ex-Trade Ministry Secretary Priyanka Madduma Bandara arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Trade Priyanka Madduma Bandara has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
New Governor of Southern Province sworn in before President
New Governor of Southern Province sworn in before President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Professor Susiripala Manawadu as the new Governor of the Southern Province. MORE..
Seven-member committee named to review coal supply mechanism for Lakvijaya Power Plant
Seven-member committee named to review coal supply mechanism for Lakvijaya Power Plant
A seven-member committee has been appointed to evaluate the current coal supply mechanism to the Lakvijaya Power Plant, the Ministry of Energy announced in a statement. MORE..
Three new Ambassadors present credentials to President
Three new Ambassadors present credentials to President
Three newly appointed Ambassadors-designate presented their Letters of Credence to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat today (24). MORE..
140kg of cannabis seized in Haldummulla
140kg of cannabis seized in Haldummulla
A large consignment of cannabis valued at approximately Rs. 14 million has been seized in the Ilukpelsa Reserve Haldummulla. MORE..
Proposed 13.56% CEB tariff hike: PUCSL seeks public views
Proposed 13.56% CEB tariff hike: PUCSL seeks public views
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold public consultation sessions until March 18 on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to revise electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026. MORE..
Sri Lankan researcher Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne among 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards winners
Sri Lankan researcher Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne among 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards winners
Sri Lankan researcher Duleeka Sandamali Gunarathne and four other researchers have been awarded the 2026 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists from the global South. MORE..
Ex-Police Inspector arrested over 2023 Weligama hotel shooting remanded
Ex-Police Inspector arrested over 2023 Weligama hotel shooting remanded
Former Inspector of Police (IP) Jagath Nishantha, who was arrested over the 2023 shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama has been remanded. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 500,000
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 500,000
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says that the total number of foreign tourist arrivals to the island has crossed the 500,000-mark so far this year. MORE..
Rs. 24 billion released to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah: Officials
Rs. 24 billion released to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah: Officials
Approximately Rs. 24.4 billion have been released under various relief schemes announced for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah, officials have informed the Committee on Public Finance. MORE..
Kerala to become ‘Keralam’: Indian Cabinet approves change of name
Kerala to become ‘Keralam’: Indian Cabinet approves change of name
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday (24) approved the renaming of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. On June 24, 2024, the Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to rename the State as “Keralam”. MORE..
Australian PM evacuated from his house due to safety threat
Australian PM evacuated from his house due to safety threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from his official residence due to a safety threat. MORE..
March 1–7 declared as National Drug Prevention week
March 1–7 declared as National Drug Prevention week
The government has declared the week commencing March 1, 2026, as the Drug Prevention Week, in a significant move to combat the narcotics crisis. MORE..