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Customs officers continue trade union action over unresolved issues

Customs officers continue trade union action over unresolved issues

Fire breaks out at Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard

A fire has broken out at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard near the highway entrance.

Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says

Four people who entered Cuban waters on a US-registered speedboat have been shot dead by border guards, Cuba’s government said. MORE..

Body of woman found in abandoned fishing boat in Ratmalana

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a young woman was discovered inside an abandoned fishing boat along the Ratmalana beach yesterday (25), police stated.

Sri Lanka’s official poverty line rises in January

Sri Lanka’s official poverty line has witnessed an increase in January, 2026 in comparison to figures from December 2025, a report by the Department of Census and Statistics revealed. MORE..

Government spending lifts global debt to a record $348 trillion in 2025, says IIF

Global debt climbed to a record $348 trillion at the end of 2025, after nearly $29 trillion was added over the year in the fastest yearly build-up since the pandemic surge, a banking trade group reported on Wednesday. MORE..

CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike today

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have decided to launch a token strike from noon to 6.00 p.m. today (26), citing the lack of response to their demands from relevant authorities. MORE..

Police launch special security plan as O/L exam concludes

Police have launched a special security plan to prevent possible unruly incidents among students following the conclusion of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination. MORE..

IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

The IMF on Wednesday (Feb 25) called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the US economy. MORE..

Sri Lanka-Portugal affirm commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties

The Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal Paulo Rangel, on a working visit to Sri Lanka met the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath on 24 February at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. MORE..

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Police uncover more details on Akuregoda double murder following arrest of second gunmen (English)

Police uncover more details on Akuregoda double murder following arrest of second gunmen (English)

Politicians express views on arrest of former state intelligence chief Suresh Sallay (English)

Civil groups file complaint seeking corruption probe into coal procurement (English)

Ex-Presidents, politicians and diplomats attend Siri Samanthabhadra Thero's birthday celebrations (English)

National Housing Operational Committee to be appointed to provide guidelines for housing program (English)

Contract killer arrested over plot to kill informant; More roadblocks to curb underworld activities (English)

“Coal procurement followed proper procedure” One shipment failed to meet standard -Cabinet Spokesman (English)

Postal Dept. generates record revenue; Govt. to allocate modern equipment to upgrade post offices (English)

LP gas companies seek to allay fears over shortage; More shipments expected to arrive shortly (English)

10 suspects linked to Akuregoda double murder arrested; One of the gunmen still at large (English)

Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal moving away from Sri Lanka; Rains expected to recede (English)

Sajith slams 'uncivilised' statements against Buddhist clergy, urges govt to take action (English)

COPA questions lack of action taken on overpaid fuel allowances to ex-chief minister (English)

Litro begins distribution of LP gas cylinders with more shipments due next week (English)

Technology

Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally

Google disrupts hackers that attacked 53 groups globally

US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official

US ‘leading the fight’ against Southeast Asian scam compounds - FBI official

US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%

US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%

Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: Report

Russia investigating Telegram founder Durov as part of criminal case: Report

Entertainment

Warner Bros gets higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for storied Hollywood studio

Warner Bros gets higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for storied Hollywood studio

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

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

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’

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‘Why spread this negativity? Yes, we lost a World Cup, and we know the reasons – Dasun Shanaka

‘Why spread this negativity? Yes, we lost a World Cup, and we know the reasons – Dasun Shanaka

Sri Lanka crash out of T20 World Cup as New Zealnd win by 61 runs

T20 WC: New Zealand post 168/7 against Sri Lanka in Super 8 match

Sri Lanka bowl first against New Zealand in Super 8 match

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka to take on New Zealand in must-win Super 8 clash