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Minister says information on politicians with links to underworld to be revealed after probe

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala stated in Parliament today (20) that information has been uncovered regarding certain politicians who allegedly had links with several underworld criminal figures, including Mandinu Padmasiri alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’. MORE..

| February 20, 2026 2:02 pm

Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system

A Japanese city has received a hefty donation to help fix its ageing water system: 21kg (46lb) in gold bars. MORE..

| February 20, 2026 1:45 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. MORE..

| February 20, 2026 1:40 pm

Minister Wijepala discloses details of illegally acquired assets frozen since Sept. 2025

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, today (20) disclosed in Parliament details of property and assets acquired through illegal activities by suspects arrested in raids conducted since September last year. MORE..

| February 20, 2026 1:06 pm

Writ seeking order to prevent demolition of portion of Trinco Bodhiraja temple recalled

The Court of Appeal has ordered that the writ petition filed by the Chief Incumbent of the Trincomalee Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya be recalled on April 28. MORE..

| February 20, 2026 12:45 pm

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..

| February 20, 2026 11:44 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 11:20 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 11:09 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 10:52 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 10:18 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 10:08 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 9:55 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 9:12 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 8:54 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 8:34 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 8:30 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 7:36 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 6:53 am

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..

| February 20, 2026 6:40 am