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• Killings Near President’s Residence Undermine Public Security: Namal

  

  Public security cannot be guaranteed at a time when killings take place near the residence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, MP Namal Rajapaksa said. “The... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• Ex-Army Soldier Arrested with Live Ammunition in Wattala

  

  A 35-year-old former Army soldier has been arrested in connection with the recovery of a cache of live ammunition in Wattala, police said. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• Army Recovers Bodies of Two in Liyangahawela Quarry Tragedy

  

  The bodies of two individuals who lost their lives in a quarry accident in Liyangahawela, Bandarawela have been recovered with the assistance of the Sri Lanka... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• Krrish Case Against Namal Postponed as Lawyers Boycott Courts

  

  The Colombo High Court today postponed the case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa over the alleged “Krrish” deal until Feb. 19. The postponement was ordered as... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• Colombo–Puttalam Railway Line Fully Reopened After Ditwah Disruptions

  

  Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line were fully restored early this morning (16), following disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• Health Ministry Deletes Post Accused of Politicizing Safety Message

  

  Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has removed a controversial social media post intended to promote condom use after it triggered backlash online. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• Mathews Backs Shanaka to Carry Form into Big Matches

  

  Former Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews said the team’s dominant victory over Oman has provided a crucial confidence boost ahead of key World Cup clashes... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Hirunika Denies Links to Alleged Organised Crime Figure After CID Questioning

  

  Former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra has denied any links to an alleged organised crime figure known as “Kehelbaddara Padme,” following... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• CID Cracks Online Money-Making Scam, Two in Custody

  

  A 33-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man have been arrested in connection with two online financial fraud cases, the Police Media Division said. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Portugal Approves Social Media Restrictions for Minors

  

  Portugal’s parliament on Thursday approved a bill restricting children’s and young people’s access to online platforms and social networks. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Two Thai Nationals Arrested in Raid on Alleged Brothel in Wellawatte

  

  Two Thai nationals were arrested during a raid on a premises allegedly operating as a brothel under the guise of a massage center in the Wellawatte area,... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Wanted Man Arrested After He Returns to Watch the Olympics

  

  A 44-year-old Slovak ice hockey fan’s love for the game appears to have led to his undoing after he was arrested by Italian police for an outstanding warrant. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Retired Water Board GM Arrested Over Vehicle Rental Irregularities

  

  A retired General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board was taken into custody by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Above 50 Mm of Rain Expected in Some Parts of Sri Lanka Today

  

  The Department of Meteorology says rain is expected in several provinces today, with heavy falls above 50 mm expected in some places. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Tarique Rahman’s BNP Wins Bangladesh Elections

  

  The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has declared victory in Thursday’s landmark national election, saying it has won a clear majority and will for... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• Former DMT Deputy Commissioner Arrested on Corruption Charges

  

  A former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic’s Registration Division, now serving at the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Trade and... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2026

• President Vows to Resolve Public Service Allowance Issues

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has requested public servants to grant the government a short period to resolve existing issues related to allowances, statin... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026

• “A Nation United” National Campaign : 91,000 Held in Crackdown on Drug...

  

  Emphasising that no country where the rule of law has collapsed has achieved development, and that in such countries power falls into the hands of criminals, th... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026

• Divided Bench, Deadly Outcome: 12 to Hang Over MP’s Killing During 2022 Unrest

  

  A three-judge Trial-at-Bar in Gampaha has delivered a split verdict in the case over the killing of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his police security... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026

• Thermal Cameras Installed on Several Trains to Address Elephant Collisions

  

  Thermal camera systems have been installed on selected trains as part of measures taken to reduce collisions between elephants and trains According to Advisor t... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2026