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New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region. MORE..
Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass
Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass
An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). MORE..
Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders
Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it has commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders to the market. MORE..
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ‘a deal is a deal’
The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board. MORE..
Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister
Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister
The Postal Department has the potential to easily generate an income of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. MORE..
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
Within hours of the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, better known as El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected to be his supporters blocked highways across several states and set cars and businesses ablaze. MORE..
‘Red’ landslide warnings lifted for several districts; O/L exams to proceed as scheduled
‘Red’ landslide warnings lifted for several districts; O/L exams to proceed as scheduled
The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain areas of several districts have been lifted, Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Pradeep Kodippili stated. MORE..
Strong quake hits off Malaysia’s Sabah
Strong quake hits off Malaysia’s Sabah
A strong 7.1-magnitude quake struck early on Monday (Feb 23) off Malaysia’s Sabah state on Borneo island, US seismologists said. MORE..
Prevailing rainy conditions expected to reduce from today
Prevailing rainy conditions expected to reduce from today
The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to reduce from today (23) as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moves away from the island, the Department of Meteorology Said. MORE..
Lawyer arrested with ‘Ice’ in Keselwatta remanded
Lawyer arrested with ‘Ice’ in Keselwatta remanded
A lawyer who was arrested by the Keselwatta Police while allegedly using crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) in a dark and abandoned building in the Sanchiarachchi Watta area of Keselwatta, has been remanded until February 26 after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Armed man shot and killed by US Secret Service after entering perimeter at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Armed man shot and killed by US Secret Service after entering perimeter at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, as another vehicle was exiting before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service. MORE..
Sangakkara critical of Sri Lankan batters’ approach after defeat to England
Sangakkara critical of Sri Lankan batters’ approach after defeat to England
Failure to read the game situation and the Pallekelle pitch resulted in Sri Lanka losing to England by 51 runs in the Super Eight round fixture of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Kandy today, according to former captain Kumar Sangakkara. MORE..
US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of the Middle East on Biblical grounds. MORE..
Circular issued to ensure pension entitlements for officers appointed to public service after Jan. 2016
Circular issued to ensure pension entitlements for officers appointed to public service after Jan. 2016
Steps have been taken by the Ministry of Public Administration to amend letters of appointment regarding pension entitlements for officers appointed to the public service on or after January 1, 2016. MORE..
Fresh landslide threat in Aranayaka following heavy rains
Fresh landslide threat in Aranayaka following heavy rains
Fresh landslide risks have emerged in Aranayaka, which was previously devastated by landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, following heavy rains yesterday (21). MORE..
| February 22, 2026 5:53 pm
No flooding in Nuwara Eliya Town; Social media claims false – District Secretary
No flooding in Nuwara Eliya Town; Social media claims false – District Secretary
Reports circulating on social media claiming that Nuwara Eliya town has been submerged are incorrect, District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon said. MORE..
Litro gas shipment arrives; two more vessels expected shortly
Litro gas shipment arrives; two more vessels expected shortly
A vessel carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country today (22), according to Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. MORE..
Prevailing rainy conditions expected to gradually decrease
Prevailing rainy conditions expected to gradually decrease
The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to gradually decrease with the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moving away from the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Minor flooding reported on Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa Road
Minor flooding reported on Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa Road
Sections of the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road have been submerged owing to rise in water levels of the Mahaweli River following heavy showers in upper catchment areas. MORE..
One dead, two injured in Dadalla accident
One dead, two injured in Dadalla accident
A 24-year-old youth has been killed and two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred in the early hours of today (22) in Dadalla, Galle. MORE..
90-day detention order issued to question suspected gunman in Akuregoda double murder
90-day detention order issued to question suspected gunman in Akuregoda double murder
A 90-day detention order has been obtained to question the suspected gunman arrested in connection with the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, the Homagama Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau said. MORE..
PM Modi flags off India’s fastest metro and Namo Bharat train in Meerut
PM Modi flags off India’s fastest metro and Namo Bharat train in Meerut
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Meerut’s metro service and dedicated the full 82-km Delhi-Meerut rapid rail corridor to the nation. With an operational speed of 120 kmph, the Meerut Metro becomes the fastest system in India. The integrated network is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut to around 55 minutes. MORE..
Govt decides to conduct comprehensive review of several laws
Govt decides to conduct comprehensive review of several laws
The government has announced a comprehensive review of long-standing laws across multiple sectors, with plans to amend outdated statutes and regulations to better align with present-day needs. MORE..
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan launches strikes on Afghanistan, with Taliban saying dozens killed
Pakistan has carried out multiple overnight air strikes on Afghanistan, which the Taliban has said killed and wounded dozens of people, including women and children. MORE..
Advisory issued for low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal
Advisory issued for low pressure area over southwest Bay of Bengal
The atmospheric disturbance that prevailed over the Bay of Bengal has developed into a low pressure area and is currently located to the northeast of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..