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• Woman Arrested with Hashish and Kush Drugs in Boralesgamuwa

  

  A 31-year-old woman was arrested with a large stock of narcotics during a raid conducted in the Boralesgamuwa area on the morning of February 5, police said. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Supreme Court Orders UGC to Admit Student with Russian Exam Equivalent to GCE A/L

  

  The Supreme Court on Thursday  (05) ordered the University Grants Commission (UGC) to immediately admit a Sri Lankan student to a state university medical... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Trains on Main Line Delayed

  

  Trains operating on the main railway line are currently experiencing delays, according to Sri Lanka Railways. The department said the disruption is due to a... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Applications Open for Australia Awards Scholarships for Sri Lankans to Study in...

  

  Applications have opened for the Australia Awards Scholarships, offering Sri Lankan citizens the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in Australia... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Cricket Bodies Should Have Ex-cricketers, Not Those Who Do Not Know How to Bat:...

  

  India’s Supreme Court has criticised the management of cricket bodies, stating that former cricketers should be given leadership roles instead of individuals wh... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• T20 World Cup Special Traffic Plan : Notice for Public

  

  A special traffic management plan will be implemented in Colombo on match days during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Colombo Traffic Police announced. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Father & Teenage Son Killed in Motorcycle Accident;

  

  A father and his teenage son were killed in a road accident in the Akmeemana area on Thursday evening, police said. The fatal collision occurred in Panagamuwa... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• President Fund Allocates Rs. 1.9 Bn for Cyclone-hit Schoolchildren

  

  The President’s Fund has allocated over Rs. 1.9 billion to support schoolchildren in districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division (PMD)... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Advisory Issued for Severe Lightning in Several Areas

  

  The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber-level advisory warning of severe lightning in several parts of the country. According to Bulletin... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Dollar Rate Today : Rupee Appreciates Against the Dollar

  

  The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 6), compared to Thursday. According to Seylan Bank the... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Weather Today: Rain Predicted for Several Areas

  

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 February 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Over 62,000 Turtle Hatchlings Released in 2025 by Sri Lanka Coast Guard

  

  The Sri Lanka Coast Guard released 62,352 turtle hatchlings across 14 locations in 2025 under its ongoing Turtle Conservation Project. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Preliminary Objections in Case Against Mahindananda & Nalin Postponed

  

  The preliminary objections in the case filed by the Attorney General against former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, and retired Army Majo... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• 19 Mobile Phones Found at Galle Prison

  

  A stock of mobile phones, SIM cards, and narcotics was discovered during a search operation at the Galle Prison. According to the Prisons Department, 19 mobile... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Nasser Hussain Rips into ICC Over Bangladesh Decision

  

  Former England captain Nasser Hussain has publicly supported Pakistan and Bangladesh in their standoff with the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Weather : Showers Across the Island Today

  

  Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as the Hambantota district, the Department of... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Sri Lanka Army Promotes 9,158 Other Ranks on Independence Day

  

  In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations on 04 February 2026, the Sri Lanka Army promoted a total of 9158 Other Ranks from both the Regular and... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• JVP Delegation in India for Official Visit

  

  A delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, departed for New Delhi this morning (Feb. 5) on an official visit... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Legal Transfer of Passenger Transport Permits Now in Effect

  

  A new gazette enabling the legal transfer of passenger service permits, addressing a long-standing issue spanning over 35 years, came into effect today. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026

• Govt Questioned on SJB MP Rohana Bandara’s Security

  

  Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the government’s failure to provide adequate security to MP Rohana Bandara, stating it was his responsibilit... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2026