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‘Red’ landslide evacuation warning issued for Yatinuwara; Multiple areas under ‘Amber’ and ‘Yellow’ alerts

‘Red’ landslide evacuation warning issued for Yatinuwara; Multiple areas under ‘Amber’ and ‘Yellow’ alerts

US Pacific Fleet Commander meets Dy Defence Minister, discuss shared security challenges

The Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. “Web” Koehler, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19 to 21 February, has met Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara at his office in Colombo. MORE..

Tamil Nadu fishermen go on day-long strike against arrests by Sri Lankan Navy

Condemning the recent arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy personnel, members of various fishermen associations in Rameswaram refrained from venturing into the sea for fishing activities on Saturday (21), The Hindu reported. MORE..

No one has the right to insult Buddhism or religious leaders - Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that no individual has the right to insult Buddhism or any religious leaders. MORE..

Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rainfall in the Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..

584 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

As part of the ongoing island-wide crime and drug prevention programme conducted by Sri Lanka Police, a total of 29,165 individuals were screened within yesterday (20) alone. MORE..

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President to appoint expert committee to oversee education reforms – Minister

Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunatilaka, revealed that the President is set to appoint an expert committee to ensure the proper implementation of the education reform process. MORE..

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Dondra shooting victim succumbs to injuries

The fish trader who was shot and injured near a supermarket in Dondra has succumbed to his injuries on admission to hospital, police said. MORE..

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Person injured in shooting incident near supermarket in Dondra

A person has reportedly been shot and injured near a supermarket at Dondra, within the Gandara police division, a short while ago. MORE..

PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike from Feb. 25

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that public consultation sessions on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to revise electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 will commence on February 25. MORE..

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President Anura Kumara holds bilateral talks with Indian PM Modi in Delhi (English)

President Anura Kumara holds bilateral talks with Indian PM Modi in Delhi (English)

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Court orders swift probe and arrests over Grade 06 Module case (English)

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New courts are set up to expedite court proceedings - Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara (English)

AI infrastructure is next frontier of economic, cultural cooperation - President at AI summit in India (English)

IMF chief meets PM Harini; Commends efforts to stabilise economy (English)

President Anura Kumara holds talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi (English)

Thalatha Athukorala claims govt. refuses to take accountability for security failure (English)

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake granted bail (English)

Racist and extremist groups are attempting to regain power - Minister Lal Kantha (English)

Police obtain detention order to question two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder (English)

Cabinet approves resolution to secure US$ 400 million from World Bank to support ongoing reforms (English)

Technology

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

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

Meta to shut down Messenger web in April 2026

Meta to shut down Messenger web in April 2026

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

Microsoft error sees confidential emails exposed to AI tool Copilot

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Shakira brings free concert to Mexico City in March

Shakira brings free concert to Mexico City in March

Tommy Shelby returns in Netflix’s official trailer for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’

Tommy Shelby returns in Netflix’s official trailer for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time

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Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 clash abandoned due to rain

Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 clash abandoned due to rain

CR & FC crowned Inter-Club Rugby League Champions

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