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‘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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 7:44 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 9:49 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 3:42 pm

Three teenage girls arrested over break-in at Kalutara stadium canteen

Three teenage girls have been arrested for allegedly breaking into the canteen of the Vernon U Fernando Stadium in Kalutara and stealing confectioneries and chocolates worth nearly Rs. 40,000, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 11:10 am

Australian tourist drowns off Weligama coast

An Australian national drowned while swimming off the coast of Pelena in Weligama yesterday (25), police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 9:45 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 3:46 pm

“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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 1:36 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 5:41 am

Sri Lanka’s official poverty line rises in January

Sri Lanka’s official poverty line has increased in January, 2026 in comparison to figures from December 2025, the Department of Census and Statistics has revealed. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 8:03 am

CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike today

The Ceylon Electricity Board trade unions are scheduled to launch a token strike from noon to 6.00 p.m. today, over lack of response from authorities to their demands. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 7:18 am

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.

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 8:31 am

Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini to visit Trincomalee tomorrow

Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Tarangini is scheduled to arrive in Trincomalee from tomorrow to March 02 and Colombo from March 06 to March 09. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 11:48 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 5:50 pm

Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today

Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern province and in the Ratnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m. today (26), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 5:40 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 6:57 pm

Colombo residential land prices rise by 12.4% in second half of 2025

Residential land prices in the Colombo District have risen by 12.4 per cent in the second half of 2025, from a year ago, followed by commercial land prices by 11.3 per cent, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 6:54 am

Fire breaks out at Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard

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

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 9:12 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 2:43 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 2:06 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 6:10 pm

President to inaugurate ‘Himikama’ national programme in Anuradhapura

The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of ‘Himikama’ freehold title deeds to the general public will be held in Anuradhapura tomorrow. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 1:12 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 3:15 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 7:56 pm

Alarming surge in colon and rectal cancers among 30–50 age group in Sri Lanka: Health authorities

Health authorities have raised concern over a growing incidence of colon and rectal cancers among individuals aged 30 to 50 in Sri Lanka, reflecting a similar global trend. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 10:38 am

Customs officers continue trade union action over unresolved issues

The black armband protest launched by customs trade unions will continue today (26) as well, the Customs Trade Union Alliance said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 9:19 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 1:24 pm

IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

The IMF on Wednesday 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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 5:55 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 8:20 pm

Dy Minister holds talks to expand foreign employment pathways for Sri Lankans in South Korea

Bilateral discussions have been held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Eui-hae Cecilia Chung at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea in Seoul. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 9:27 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 8:42 am

Do not obstruct Easter Sunday attack investigations – Fr. Cyril Gamini

The Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando has urged all parties not to interfere with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 12:38 pm

PM Modi becomes first world leader to cross 100 million Instagram followers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a new milestone in his global digital presence. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 11:41 am

Hong Kong court overturns China critic Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction in rare legal victory

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction and prison sentence were overturned by a Hong Kong court on Thursday, in a surprise legal decision that comes soon after Lai was jailed for 20 years on a separate national security charge. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 10:17 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 7:37 am

Two including woman arrested over heroin racket in Panadura

Two individuals have been arrested for operating a heroin racket under the guise of a funeral parlor by the Panadura North Police. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 12:45 pm

Police launch special security plan as O/L exam concludes

A special security plan has been launched by Sri Lanka Police to prevent possible unruly incidents among students following the completion of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 6:25 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 3:52 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 26, 2026 3:32 pm

Deputy Defence Minister chairs special meeting to resolve land issues faced by war heroes

A special meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), to discuss land-related issues identified by the Ranaviru Seva Authority affecting war heroes and their family members, and to provide prompt solutions. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 8:44 am

Special traffic plan in Colombo today for Sri Lanka–New Zealand World Cup clash

A special traffic plan will be in place today in view of tomorrow’s World Cup T20 encounter between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 5:36 am

PUCSL to begin public consultations on proposed electricity tariff hike today

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold public consultation sessions from today (Feb. 20) to March 18 on the proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to revise electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 6:48 am

“Tariffs will replace income tax, will take burden off Americans”: Trump in key speech

US President Donald Trump, during his annual State of the Union address, defended his sweeping tariffs on foreign countries, saying those who “ripped the US for years are now paying billions of dollars. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 9:08 am

President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term

US President Donald Trump will deliver the traditional State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday at a fraught moment for his presidency, with his approval ratings slumping, anxieties rising over Iran, and Americans struggling with the cost of living as the November midterm election nears. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 6:27 am

PM Modi to begin his Israel visit today, defence and trade on agenda

India and Israel’s relations will be upgraded to a “special strategic partnership” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, marking a “significant leap ahead” similar to Jerusalem’s ties with countries such as the US and Germany, sources said here Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 8:21 am

Sri Lanka abstains in UN vote on immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Sri Lanka and India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution that called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 5:35 am

Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today

Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern province and in the Ratnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m. today (25), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 5:34 am

Man beaten to death in Horana; Two women arrested

A 32-year-old man has been allegedly beaten to death at a residence in Poruwadanda, Horana, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 6:58 am

Two dead after winter storm hammers the US northeast

A powerful winter blizzard that hit the north-eastern US has left two dead in Maryland and continues to delay flights and cause widespread power outages across the region. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 8:01 am

Former Head of State Intelligence Suresh Sallay arrested by CID

The Former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (25). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 9:14 am

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to leave for Germany tomorrow

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will undertake a visit to Germany from 26-27 February 2026 to participate in a series of meetings related to trade and foreign employment, pursuant to an invitation extended by the German-Asia Pacific Business Association of Germany (OAV) Bremen Chapter. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 25, 2026 9:58 am

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