Police identify four suspects in Akuregoda shooting
Four suspects identified so far over the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda on Friday (13), Police stated. MORE..
- NPP lawyers condemn Akuregoda double murder, urge swift justice
- Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting
- Several factions oppose CEB’s proposal to increase electricity tariffs
- Sri Lanka government approval rating increases to 65%: Survey
- Vehicular movement near Premadasa Stadium restricted from 3pm due to India-Pakistan clash
- Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
- 5,000 police officers deployed for India and Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo
- Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say
- Police identify four suspects in Akuregoda shooting
- Puttalam Line: Colombo Fort- Puttalam trains to resume tomorrow
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Sri Lanka government approval rating increases to 65%: Survey
The approval rating of the government has increased to 65% in early-February 2026, in the latest round of the Gallup style “Mood of the Nation” poll conducted by Verité Research. MORE..
Puttalam Line: Colombo Fort- Puttalam trains to resume tomorrow
Train services up to the Puttalam Railway Station along the Puttalam railway line will resume tomorrow (16), the Department of Railways has announced.
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel’s military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations. MORE..
5,000 police officers deployed for India and Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo
Around 5,000 police officers, including intelligence officers, have been deployed to ensure the safe conduct of the 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo.
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the UK and European allies have said. MORE..
Vehicular movement near Premadasa Stadium restricted from 3pm due to India-Pakistan clash
Vehicular movement in the vicinity of the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo will be restricted from 3pm today (16) in view of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan. MORE..
Several factions oppose CEB’s proposal to increase electricity tariffs
Several parties have expressed opposition to the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 13.56% for the second quarter of 2026. MORE..
Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting
The bodies of the lawyer and his wife, who were shot dead in Thalangama, Akuregoda, have been placed at a private funeral parlour in Borella. MORE..
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NPP lawyers condemn Akuregoda double murder, urge swift justice
The lawyers of the National People’s Power (NPP) have issued a statement condemning the shooting death of a lawyer, Buddhika Mallawarachchi, and his wife in the Akuregoda, Thalangama area on 13 February 2026. MORE..
Govt must explain murders occurring in high security zones even during state of emergency – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a special statement condemning the double homicide that took place in Akuregoda, Thalangama. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges prompt repatriation of Indian fishermen released by Sri Lankan court
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, requesting immediate action to ensure the return of Tamil Nadu fishermen released by a Sri Lankan court to their home state. MORE..
Cardinal warns of family breakdown in Sri Lanka, stresses society’s strength lies in family
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has expressed concern over the disintegration of family structures in the country. MORE..
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Motorcycle suspected to be linked to Kalutara shooting recovered in Bandaragama
A motorcycle suspected to have been used in the shooting incident reported last night (15) in the Wadiyamankada area of Kalutara North has been recovered in the Bandaragama area. MORE..
Six arrested in Lunugala-Bulugolla area for illegal excavation of artifacts
Six individuals have been arrested in connection with illegal excavations in search of artifacts in the Lunugala and Bulugolla areas. MORE..
Son of Iran’s last shah urges US military intervention in Iran
Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday said U.S. military intervention in Iran could save lives and urged President Donald Trump’s administration not to spend too long negotiating with Tehran’s clerical rulers on a nuclear deal. MORE..
Three killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Matara and Damana
Three individuals have reportedly died in separate road accidents that occurred in the Matara and Damana areas, police stated. MORE..
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say
At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel’s military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations. MORE..
5,000 police officers deployed for India and Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo
Around 5,000 police officers, including intelligence officers, have been deployed to ensure the safe conduct of the 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo.
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the UK and European allies have said. MORE..
Vehicular movement near Premadasa Stadium restricted from 3pm due to India-Pakistan clash
Vehicular movement in the vicinity of the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo will be restricted from 3pm today (16) in view of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan. MORE..
Several factions oppose CEB’s proposal to increase electricity tariffs
Several parties have expressed opposition to the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 13.56% for the second quarter of 2026. MORE..
Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting
The bodies of the lawyer and his wife, who were shot dead in Thalangama, Akuregoda, have been placed at a private funeral parlour in Borella. MORE..
NPP lawyers condemn Akuregoda double murder, urge swift justice
The lawyers of the National People’s Power (NPP) have issued a statement condemning the shooting death of a lawyer, Buddhika Mallawarachchi, and his wife in the Akuregoda, Thalangama area on 13 February 2026. MORE..
Govt must explain murders occurring in high security zones even during state of emergency – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a special statement condemning the double homicide that took place in Akuregoda, Thalangama. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges prompt repatriation of Indian fishermen released by Sri Lankan court
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, requesting immediate action to ensure the return of Tamil Nadu fishermen released by a Sri Lankan court to their home state. MORE..
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Technology
Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says
Russia has blocked popular messaging service WhatsApp for failing to abide by Russian legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday. MORE..
India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
India’s government said social media companies would have to take down unlawful content within three hours of being notified about it, tightening on Tuesday an earlier 36-hour timeline in what could be a compliance challenge for Meta, YouTube and X. MORE..
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial hears
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial hears
The world’s largest social media companies have been accused of creating “addiction machines” as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. MORE..
Drinking tea or coffee regularly could reduce dementia risk, study finds
Drinking tea or coffee regularly could reduce dementia risk, study finds
Drinking regular tea and coffee may reduce the risk of dementia, a new study has claimed, with researchers able to pinpoint the number of cups each day linked to reduced risk. MORE..
Entertainment
Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage
Chocolate lovers are experiencing sticker shock this Valentine’s Day. MORE..
Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving world recognition. MORE..
New ‘John Wick’ game with Keanu Reeves in lead role announced
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Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have announced a new AAA video game based on the John Wick franchise, with the project revealed during Sony’s State of Play showcase. MORE..
Berlin Film Festival kicks off with a nod to new voices from Michelle Yeoh
Berlin Film Festival kicks off with a nod to new voices from Michelle Yeoh
The Berlin Film Festival opened on Thursday night with the message that new voices matter as Hollywood legend Michelle Yeoh recalled how the festival supported her early in her career. MORE..
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Sports
T20 World Cup: West Indies secure Super 8 spot with comfortable win over Nepal
West Indies rode on captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten half-century to beat Nepal by nine wickets and qualify for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. MORE..
India-Pakistan: Colombo buzzing for cricket’s biggest money spinner
The India-Pakistan group league showdown of this ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday will be not be remembered for a cricketing reason – irrespective of the batting fireworks or extraordinary bowling feat it may witness. MORE..
Markram, Jansen steer South Africa to big win over New Zealand
fter huffing and puffing their way past two Super Overs to earn a win against Afghanistan, South Africa provided a demonstration of why they were so close to winning this T20 World Cup the last time around by swatting aside New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. MORE..
Rashid, Banton guide England to five-wicket win over Scotland
Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid returned with figures of 3/36 before Tom Banton smashed an unbeaten fifty in the middle overs to guide England to a comfortable five-wicket win over Scotland in a T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lanka shines at Dubai 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix
Team Sri Lanka delivered a stellar performance at the Dubai 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, held from 6 to 13 February, securing a total of five medals including two golds in the 17th Fazza International Open Championship. MORE..
