Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
- Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case: Relatives of those found guilty to appeal against verdict
- Akuregoda Double Murder: 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer’s killing
- Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General
- ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service resumes
- Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama
- Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests
- Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
- Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026
- Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
- 2024 Grade 5 Exam paper leak: SC directs AG to file contempt charges against former NIE Director
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2024 Grade 5 Exam paper leak: SC directs AG to file contempt charges against former NIE Director
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (23) directed the Attorney General’s Department to file a charge sheet for Contempt of Court against I.G.S. Premathilaka, the former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE). MORE..
Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda–Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna, this morning (23), police stated. MORE..
Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 958 individuals were arrested yesterday (22) during raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country, police said. MORE..
Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests
The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving situation and ongoing nationwide anti-government protests. MORE..
Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama
An individual has died following a wild elephant attack near the Panama Wewa in Panama, Ampara, police stated. MORE..
‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service resumes
The ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa, will resume service from today (23), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General
Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. MORE..
Akuregoda Double Murder: 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer’s killing
Police have uncovered a series of new details in the high-profile double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot and killed at a supermarket parking lot in Akuregoda on February 13. MORE..
Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case: Relatives of those found guilty to appeal against verdict
The relatives of those found guilty in the murder case of late Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer have stated that they will file an appeal challenging the recent verdict delivered by the Gampaha High Court trial-at-bar. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa responds to cancellation of Oxford and Cambridge Union events
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has responded to the cancellation of his planned speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union, following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners in the United Kingdom. MORE..
Sajith urges govt to absorb underemployed and archaeology graduates to teaching service
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested that underemployed graduates and archaeology graduates be granted the opportunity to enter the teaching service. MORE..
‘Red’ landslide warnings lifted for several districts; Public urged to remain cautious - NBRO
The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain districts have now been lifted, scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Dr. Suminda Ratnayake, stated. MORE..
US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. MORE..
Public warned of fraudsters posing as police officers to defraud citizens
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through its Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID), has initiated investigations into multiple complaints concerning a group of individuals fraudulently obtaining money from the public while posing as police officers, according to the Police Media Division. MORE..
25 Sri Lankan students land in Pakistan for medical studies
Twenty-five Sri Lankan students have landed in Pakistan to study MBBS in top medical universities through the Allama Iqbal Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students. MORE..
Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle
Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda–Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna, this morning (23), police stated. MORE..
Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 958 individuals were arrested yesterday (22) during raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country, police said. MORE..
Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests
The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving situation and ongoing nationwide anti-government protests. MORE..
Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama
An individual has died following a wild elephant attack near the Panama Wewa in Panama, Ampara, police stated. MORE..
‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service resumes
The ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa, will resume service from today (23), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General
Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. MORE..
Akuregoda Double Murder: 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer’s killing
Police have uncovered a series of new details in the high-profile double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot and killed at a supermarket parking lot in Akuregoda on February 13. MORE..
Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case: Relatives of those found guilty to appeal against verdict
The relatives of those found guilty in the murder case of late Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer have stated that they will file an appeal challenging the recent verdict delivered by the Gampaha High Court trial-at-bar. MORE..
Namal Rajapaksa responds to cancellation of Oxford and Cambridge Union events
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has responded to the cancellation of his planned speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union, following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners in the United Kingdom. MORE..
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MRI scans show exercise can make the brain look younger: Study
New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise can help keep your brain biologically younger. Adults who exercised regularly for a year showed brains that appeared nearly a year younger than those who didn’t change their habits. MORE..
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa is targeting early March to launch a crew around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, in what would be humankind’s furthest trip into space. MORE..
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Friday it considered last year alerting Canadian police about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history. MORE..
Meta to shut down Messenger web in April 2026
Meta to shut down Messenger web in April 2026
Meta is set to discontinue the standalone Messenger website. According to the company’s update on its help page, the Messenger website (messenger.com) will stop working from April 2026. MORE..
Entertainment
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Two Sri Lankan beaches — Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach — have been ranked among Asia’s leading coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches list released by Tripadvisor. MORE..
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler has made history at the BAFTA Awards with a big win that has added a new feather to his career. MORE..
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirm their wedding
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirm their wedding
Popular Indian actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding, making their long-speculated relationship public after nearly eight years. MORE..
‘One Battle After Another’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
‘One Battle After Another’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” was the big winner at Britain’s top movie awards on Sunday, picking up six BAFTAs including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson. MORE..
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Sports
Vishmi Gunaratne, spinners star as Sri Lanka claim series 2-0
Sri Lanka Women took a 2-0 lead with another tight victory over the West Indies at St George’s on Sunday (February 22). MORE..
South Africa decimate India by 76 runs in Super 8 match
South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. MORE..
David Miller, Dewald Brevis lift South Africa to 187/7 in Super 8 match against India
Indian managed to pull things back a bit after David Miller and Dewald Brevis almost put them out of the game in the Super 8 match against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 22 February. MORE..
T20 World Cup: South Africa opt to bat first against India in Ahmedabad
South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the Super Eight round encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka’s batting woes continue in 51-run loss to England
Sri Lanka lost to England by 51 runs in a one-sided Super Eight round contest of the T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
