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Fisherman arrested for illegal fishing with tractor-mounted winches in Maggona

A fisherman who was engaged in illegal seine net (Madel) fishing using winches has been arrested yesterday (23) along with two tractors mounted with winches. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 11:04 am

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

Russia is investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a criminal case on the “facilitation of terrorist activities”, state-run newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 12:14 pm

Misty conditions expected in several provinces

Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Southern province and in Rathnapura, Monaragala and Kaluthara districts after 2.00 p.m, today (24), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 6:32 am

Suspect arrested with stolen motorcycle with forged number plates in Galle

A suspect has been arrested in the Batapola area of Galle along with a motorcycle fitted with forged number plates that had been concealed inside a house. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 8:05 am

Expert warns of potential damage to Norochcholai power plant over substandard coal

Energy Analyst Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe has warned that the use of imported substandard coal at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai could cause significant damage to its power-generating turbines. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 9:04 am

Two buses collide head-on in Moronthuduwa

Two buses have collided head-on along the Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 7:02 am

Govt. to construct 31,000 houses under 2026 housing programme – Minister

The Minister of Housing Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, announced that plans are underway to construct 31,000 houses this year under the national housing programme. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 7:52 am

All 7 onboard air ambulance flying to Delhi die in crash in Jharkhand

All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed when the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday evening. The flight was en route from Ranchi to Delhi when the accident occurred, a top state government official said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 7:20 am

Storm paralyzes travel, forcing more than 8,000 US flight disruptions

U.S. airlines are set to add flights on Tuesday, even as they wrestle with thousands of scrubbed flights the day after a powerful Northeast winter storm forced more than 8,000 cancellations and delays. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 8:39 am

Three injured after car topples down precipice in Norton Bridge

A motor car carrying a group while returning to Avissawella after visiting Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) has veered off the road and toppled nearly 100 feet down a precipice. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 12:57 pm

Xbox fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft’s top gaming role

Xbox fans have been left divided after Microsoft announced Phil Spencer, boss of its gaming division, and Xbox president Sarah Bond would step down from their roles. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 9:47 am

Vehicular movement remains suspended on Somawathiya–Sungavila road

Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya–Sungavila main road continues to be suspended following flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli River. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 11:07 am

Taiwan rattled by 5.6 magnitude quake, no reports of damage

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Taiwan’s northeastern county of Yilan on Tuesday, the island’s weather administration said, with no reports of damage. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 11:18 am

Academics, activists express concern after FCID summons Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe

A coalition of academics, journalists, feminist activists, and lawyers has issued a statement expressing concern over reports that former First Lady Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe has been summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 12:03 pm

Ex-Inspector wanted over Weligama hotel shooting arrested on return to Sri Lanka

Former Inspector of Police (IP) Jagath Nishantha, who was wanted over the 2023 shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama and had fled overseas, was arrested yesterday upon returning to Sri Lanka, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 8:13 am

One dead, three injured in fatal crash at Pannipitiya

One person has been killed and three others injured in a road accident that occurred this morning (24) near a fuel station in the Pannipitiya area along the High Level Road, the Police Media Spokesperson’s Office stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 7:36 am

Trump’s new tariffs shift focus to balance of payments; economists see no crisis

President Donald Trump’s temporary 15% tariffs to replace those struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court are meant to resolve a problem that many economists say does not exist: a U.S. balance of payments crisis, making them potentially vulnerable to new legal challenges. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 12:17 pm

12 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized one Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area south of Mannar. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 11:03 am

Baby boy born from dead donor womb transplant in UK first

A baby boy has become the first child in Britain to be born to a mother with a womb transplanted from a deceased donor. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 11:17 am

FM Vijitha Herath addresses high-level segment of Conference on Disarmament in Geneva

The high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament commenced in Geneva yesterday under the presidency of Ambassador Omar Zniber of Morocco and will continue until 25 February 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 8:30 am

Bus driver dies following head-on collision in Moronthuduwa

One of the bus drivers involved in the head-on collision of two private buses on Moronthuduwa Road in Wadduwa this morning (24), has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 11:50 am

Customs officers launch trade union action over unresolved issues

The Customs Trade Union Alliance has decided to launch trade union action starting today (24), citing several unresolved requests, including promotions, that have been delayed for the past six years. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 9:24 am

Mexico’s most-wanted cartel leader was killed after visit from romantic partner

A visit from a romantic partner of infamous cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” led to his capture and death, Mexican authorities said in an assessment of Sunday’s operation, after which 25 members of the National Guard military police were killed in retaliatory violence. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 6:48 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 24, 2026 9:46 am

‘Red’ landslide warnings lifted for several districts; Public urged to remain cautious - NBRO

The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain districts have now been lifted, scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO), Dr. Suminda Ratnayake, stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 12:34 pm

25 Sri Lankan students land in Pakistan for medical studies

Twenty-five Sri Lankan students have landed in Pakistan to study MBBS in top medical universities through the Allama Iqbal Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 11:53 am

Man dies after wild elephant attack in Panama

An individual has died following a wild elephant attack near the Panama Wewa in Panama, Ampara, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 2:56 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 10:38 am

Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General

Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 2:45 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 11:42 am

2024 Grade 5 Exam paper leak: SC directs AG to file contempt charges against former NIE Director

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (23) directed the Attorney General’s Department to file a charge sheet for Contempt of Court against I.G.S. Premathilaka, the former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 4:36 pm

Sri Lanka apparel exports to UK projected to increase by 10% under new tariff-free scheme

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe have visited apparel logistics and quality assurance facilities north of Colombo to observe shipments being prepared for export to the United Kingdom. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 4:45 pm

Timeframe granted to provide information to PCoI investigating corruption at Colombo MC extended

The timeframe granted for the public to lodge complaints and provide information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating corruption and fraud at the Colombo Municipal Council has extended until 16 March. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 4:59 pm

‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service resumes

The ‘Meenagaya’ intercity express train service, which operates between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa, will resume service from today (23), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 2:45 pm

US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday, more than three days after the U.S. Supreme Court declared the duties illegal. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 12:30 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 8:51 am

16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft

A suspect has been arrested by the Puttalam Police in connection with the murder of a three-wheeler driver and the theft of his three-wheeler in the Puttalam area. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 10:08 am

Akuregoda Double Murder: 10 arrested, gunman claims underworld figure ordered lawyer’s killing

Police have uncovered a series of new details in the high-profile double murder of a lawyer and his wife, who were shot and killed at a supermarket parking lot in Akuregoda on February 13. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 2:09 pm

New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 9:19 am

Youth arrested with over 500g of ‘Ice’ in Grandpass

An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 9:02 am

Public warned of fraudsters posing as police officers to defraud citizens

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through its Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID), has initiated investigations into multiple complaints concerning a group of individuals fraudulently obtaining money from the public while posing as police officers, according to the Police Media Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 12:24 pm

Namal Rajapaksa responds to cancellation of Oxford and Cambridge Union events

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has responded to the cancellation of his planned speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union, following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners in the United Kingdom. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 1:31 pm

One dead, another injured in motorcycle–car collision in Kalutara

A motorcyclist has been killed while the pillion rider sustained critical injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Nagashandiya, Kalutara. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 10:33 am

Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

A total of 958 individuals were arrested yesterday (22) during raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 3:21 pm

Sri Lanka’s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 3:57 pm

Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash

The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking event with Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners. The Cambridge Union cancelled Rajapaksa’s scheduled visit several days ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 11:38 am

Sajith urges govt to absorb underemployed and archaeology graduates to teaching service

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested that underemployed graduates and archaeology graduates be granted the opportunity to enter the teaching service. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 1:00 pm

Four arrested in Hikkaduwa over assault on prison officer and series of thefts

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts, including the brutal assault of a prison officer using a sharp weapon and the theft of a motorcycle in the Hikkaduwa area. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 11:38 am

Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case: Relatives of those found guilty to appeal against verdict

The relatives of those found guilty in the murder case of late Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer have stated that they will file an appeal challenging the recent verdict delivered by the Gampaha High Court trial-at-bar. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 1:37 pm

Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests

The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commercial flights, in view of the evolving situation and ongoing nationwide anti-government protests. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 23, 2026 2:56 pm

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