CEB estimates Rs. 7.6 billion direct loss from substandard coal imports
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has informed the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee that the estimated direct loss from substandard coal imported through eight ships amounts to Rs. 7,672 million. MORE..
- 10 arrested for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
- Union alleges suspension of Peradeniya Bridge repairs, warns of prolonged up-country line delays
- UK government updates passport rules for dual citizens
- O/L candidate hospitalized after alleged assault by father sits exam with police assistance
- 116 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody; Stalin urges Indian Govt.’s urgent intervention
- India and US defer trade talks after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling
- CEB estimates Rs. 7.6 billion direct loss from substandard coal imports
- Central Environmental Authority orders halt to Jaffna International Cricket Stadium construction
- Harin warns of international action over alleged move to jail ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe
- British police arrest ex-ambassador to US Peter Mandelson in probe into Epstein ties
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British police arrest ex-ambassador to US Peter Mandelson in probe into Epstein ties
British police on Monday arrested Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in a misconduct probe stemming from his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Harin warns of international action over alleged move to jail ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Former Minister Harin Fernando says steps will be taken to inform the international community over what he described as an unjust attempt by the present government to imprison former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Central Environmental Authority orders halt to Jaffna International Cricket Stadium construction
The Director General of the Central Environmental Authority has instructed Sri Lanka Cricket in writing to immediately suspend construction of the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium in Mandaitivu. MORE..
India and US defer trade talks after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling
India and the US have deferred trade talks which were set to take place this week as they “study the implications” of the US Supreme Court striking down the Donald Trump administration’s global tariffs, an Indian commerce ministry official told the BBC. MORE..
116 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody; Stalin urges Indian Govt.’s urgent intervention
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, amid continuing tensions in the Palk Strait. MORE..
O/L candidate hospitalized after alleged assault by father sits exam with police assistance
An Ordinary Level (O/L) examination candidate who was hospitalized following an alleged assault by her father sat for the Mathematics paper today (23) with the assistance of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Aluthgama Police. MORE..
UK government updates passport rules for dual citizens
British and Irish dual nationals may be able to use their expired British passports, along with a valid second passport, to enter the United Kingdom under new temporary measures — but only at the discretion of airlines and other carriers. MORE..
Union alleges suspension of Peradeniya Bridge repairs, warns of prolonged up-country line delays
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has alleged that renovation work on the Peradeniya Railway Bridge along the up-country railway line has been suspended, and that there are currently no plans to commence repairs on the railway track between Rambukkana and Kadugannawa. MORE..
10 arrested for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
A total of 10 individuals have been arrested with illegally harvested sea cucumbers in Iranativu, Kilinochchi, the Sri Lanka Navy stated. MORE..
India’s KIIT University confers Kirinde Assaji Thero with Lifetime Achievement Award
Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thero, the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo, has been conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by KIIT University in India. MORE..
Youth arrested in connection with Rs. 620,000 theft from Russian tourist in Unawatuna
The daughter of a hotel owner in Pilagoda, Unawatuna, has been arrested in connection with the theft of Rs. 620,000 from a Russian tourist staying at the hotel. MORE..
19 killed in bus crash in Nepal
A 24-year-old British man is among 19 people who were killed in a bus crash in Nepal, police say. MORE..
Individual arrested with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam
An individual has been apprehended with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam. MORE..
Showery conditions over the island to reduce from today
Showery conditions prevailing over the island are expected to reduce from today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Customs TUs threaten to stage trade union action over unresolved issues
If immediate written and fair solutions are not provided regarding promotions and salaries of customs officers that have been delayed for six years, along with several other issues, they will reluctantly resort to trade union action, the Customs Trade Union Alliance has stated. MORE..
Harin warns of international action over alleged move to jail ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Former Minister Harin Fernando says steps will be taken to inform the international community over what he described as an unjust attempt by the present government to imprison former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Central Environmental Authority orders halt to Jaffna International Cricket Stadium construction
The Director General of the Central Environmental Authority has instructed Sri Lanka Cricket in writing to immediately suspend construction of the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium in Mandaitivu. MORE..
India and US defer trade talks after Supreme Court’s tariff ruling
India and the US have deferred trade talks which were set to take place this week as they “study the implications” of the US Supreme Court striking down the Donald Trump administration’s global tariffs, an Indian commerce ministry official told the BBC. MORE..
116 Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody; Stalin urges Indian Govt.’s urgent intervention
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic steps to secure the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy, amid continuing tensions in the Palk Strait. MORE..
O/L candidate hospitalized after alleged assault by father sits exam with police assistance
An Ordinary Level (O/L) examination candidate who was hospitalized following an alleged assault by her father sat for the Mathematics paper today (23) with the assistance of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Aluthgama Police. MORE..
UK government updates passport rules for dual citizens
British and Irish dual nationals may be able to use their expired British passports, along with a valid second passport, to enter the United Kingdom under new temporary measures — but only at the discretion of airlines and other carriers. MORE..
Union alleges suspension of Peradeniya Bridge repairs, warns of prolonged up-country line delays
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association has alleged that renovation work on the Peradeniya Railway Bridge along the up-country railway line has been suspended, and that there are currently no plans to commence repairs on the railway track between Rambukkana and Kadugannawa. MORE..
10 arrested for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
A total of 10 individuals have been arrested with illegally harvested sea cucumbers in Iranativu, Kilinochchi, the Sri Lanka Navy stated. MORE..
India’s KIIT University confers Kirinde Assaji Thero with Lifetime Achievement Award
Venerable Kirinde Assaji Thero, the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo, has been conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by KIIT University in India. 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
West Indies hammer Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Mumbai
West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their T20 World Cup Super Eight match in Mumbai on Monday. MORE..
T20 World Cup: West Indies post mammoth 254/6 against Zimbabwe
Shimron Hetmyer blasted a scintillating 85 off 34 balls as West Indies posted the second-highest team total in the history of T20 World Cup, a massive 254-6, against Zimbabwe in a Super Eights fixture in Mumbai. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe opt to field first against West Indies
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl first against West Indies in both teams’ opening Super Eight clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MORE..
Sri Lanka to leave for UAE for white-ball series against Afghanistan next month
Afghanistan will host Sri Lanka for a three-match T20 International (T20I) series and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month. MORE..
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..
