‘Podi Lassie’ to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow from India?
Janith Madushanka, alias “Podi Lassie”, a Sri Lankan underworld figure and alleged drug kingpin wanted by police in connection with several murders, is scheduled to be brought to the island tomorrow (27) morning, more than a year after his arrest in India. MORE..
- Lanka IOC announces revised dealer commission effective Mar. 1
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- 73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
- Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe
- Disaster Relief Officials to launch trade union action tomorrow
- ‘Podi Lassie’ to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow from India?
- Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
- Secretary to President directs officials to expedite relief efforts for Cyclone Ditwah victims
- Sri Lanka and Finland sign MoU on political consultation mechanism in Helsinki
- Akuregoda double murder: owner of house where shooter was hiding arrested
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Akuregoda double murder: owner of house where shooter was hiding arrested
The owner of the house that allegedly provided shelter to the second shooter involved in the recent shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife at a supermarket’s parking lot in Akuregoda has been arrested. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Finland sign MoU on political consultation mechanism in Helsinki
The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Finland was held in Helsinki, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and cordial relations between the two countries. MORE..
Secretary to President directs officials to expedite relief efforts for Cyclone Ditwah victims
The progress review meeting of the 16th session of the National Council for Disaster Management was held this morning (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
Disaster Relief Officials to launch trade union action tomorrow
Several trade unions representing public service officers engaged in disaster relief activities have decided to temporarily halt their duties and commence trade union action from tomorrow (27). MORE..
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Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though it is not clear how much new information will come to light. MORE..
73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
A personal dispute between two brothers has reportedly ended in a fatal assault at around 11.00 a.m. today (26) in the Polgaswatta area of Batuwanhena in Elpitiya, police said. MORE..
New insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving activities
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen engaged in diving activities. MORE..
Lanka IOC announces revised dealer commission effective Mar. 1
Lanka IOC PLC has announced revised dealer commission for fuel, effective March 1, 2026. Issuing a statement, Lanka IOC said the revised rates for company-owned filling stations and franchisee-owned filling stations have been approved by the competent authority. MORE..
Hearing of case against ex-minister Chandrani Bandara moved to March
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Women and Child Affairs Chandrani Bandara over alleged corruption charges be taken up again on March 05, 2026. MORE..
2 arrested at BIA with undeclared goods including laptops, phones worth over Rs. 2 mln
Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested by a team of Sri Lanka Customs officials at the airport this morning (26) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of undeclared goods including electronic items valued at approximately Rs. 2.06 million into the country. MORE..
AI-driven entrepreneurship will transform Sri Lanka’s economy: Dy Minister
A new transformation of Sri Lanka’s economy will be driven through entrepreneurship based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne stated. MORE..
Hashish worth Rs. 30 million seized in Kirulapone
A suspect has been apprehended in the Kirulapone are while in possession of 05 kilograms of Hashish. MORE..
SC dismisses petitions against emergency declaration after Cyclone Ditwah
The Supreme Court has dismissed without taking up for consideration two fundamental rights (FR) petitions filed against the State of Public Emergency proclaimed by the President following Cyclone Ditwah, claiming that they are in violation of Fundamental Rights. MORE..
“India Gateway To Asia”: Israel prepares free trade agreement with Delhi
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Israel, Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat struck an upbeat, candid note in an exclusive interview with NDTV, calling India “a gateway to Asia” and predicting that a long-awaited India-Israel Free Trade Agreement could be clinched sooner than expected. MORE..
Adjournment debate in Parliament to mark International Women’s Day
Parliament is scheduled to hold next months’ sittings from March 3, the Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Finland sign MoU on political consultation mechanism in Helsinki
The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Finland was held in Helsinki, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and cordial relations between the two countries. MORE..
Secretary to President directs officials to expedite relief efforts for Cyclone Ditwah victims
The progress review meeting of the 16th session of the National Council for Disaster Management was held this morning (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. MORE..
Disaster Relief Officials to launch trade union action tomorrow
Several trade unions representing public service officers engaged in disaster relief activities have decided to temporarily halt their duties and commence trade union action from tomorrow (27). MORE..
Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though it is not clear how much new information will come to light. MORE..
73-year-old attacked to death by elder brother over land dispute in Elpitiya
A personal dispute between two brothers has reportedly ended in a fatal assault at around 11.00 a.m. today (26) in the Polgaswatta area of Batuwanhena in Elpitiya, police said. MORE..
New insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving activities
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen engaged in diving activities. MORE..
Lanka IOC announces revised dealer commission effective Mar. 1
Lanka IOC PLC has announced revised dealer commission for fuel, effective March 1, 2026. Issuing a statement, Lanka IOC said the revised rates for company-owned filling stations and franchisee-owned filling stations have been approved by the competent authority. MORE..
Hearing of case against ex-minister Chandrani Bandara moved to March
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister of Women and Child Affairs Chandrani Bandara over alleged corruption charges be taken up again on March 05, 2026. MORE..
2 arrested at BIA with undeclared goods including laptops, phones worth over Rs. 2 mln
Two Sri Lankan passengers have been arrested by a team of Sri Lanka Customs officials at the airport this morning (26) for allegedly attempting to smuggle a consignment of undeclared goods including electronic items valued at approximately Rs. 2.06 million into the country. MORE..
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Technology
Instagram to alert parents on teen suicide searches as UK weighs social media ban
Instagram said it would notify parents if their teenager repeatedly searches for terms related to suicide or self-harm within a short period, as pressure grows for governments to follow Australia’s ban on the use of social media for under 16s. MORE..
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally
Google disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group that breached at least 53 organizations across 42 countries, the company said Wednesday. MORE..
US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official
US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official
A senior FBI official said on Tuesday that the United States was “committed to leading the fight” against multi-billion dollar Southeast Asian fraud factories targeting Americans. MORE..
US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%
US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%
The Trump administration set preliminary duties of 126% on solar imports from India after determining the country unfairly subsidized manufacturing. MORE..
Entertainment
Warner Bros gets higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for storied Hollywood studio
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $31 per share, potentially setting the stage for a fresh bidding war with Netflix over the future of the Hollywood giant. MORE..
Documentary on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to receive two awards at Indian film festival
Documentary on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to receive two awards at Indian film festival
The acclaimed Pulitzer Center-supported documentary ‘Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines’ will receive two awards at the Second Jalgaon International Film Festival in India this year, for ‘Best Social Film’ and ‘Best Screenplay’, reports a press release. MORE..
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
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..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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UAE
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Sports
India thrash Zimbabwe by 72 runs in Super 8 match
India registered a comprehensive 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Super Eights encounter of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. MORE..
Hardik-Abhishek fifties power India to 256/4 vs Zimbabwe
India have set a massive 257-run target for Zimbabwe in the Super 8, Group 1 match in Chennai. All Indian batters struck at 150+, first time in T20Is, to take India to 256/4 in 20 overs after they were sent to bat. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson gave India a flying start before the latter fell for 24 off 15. Abhishek smashed 55 off 30. MORE..
T20 WC: South Africa hammer West Indies by 9 wickets
South Africa defeated West Indies by nine wickets on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, also giving India a boost in their race to qualify for the semifinals. MORE..
Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder power West Indies to 176/8
Romario Shepherd (52*) and Jason Holder (49) forged an 89-run stand for the eighth wicket to power West Indies to 176/8 from 20 overs in the T20 World Cup Super 8 Group 1 match against South Africa. MORE..
US billionaire David Blitzer joins bidding war for IPL cricket teams
US Billionaire David Blitzer is eyeing a majority stake in an Indian Premier League cricket team and is holding talks with two franchises, two sources said, stoking a bidding war against Manchester United co-chairman Avram Glazer and Indian tycoons. MORE..
