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• Governance and DCTS Reforms Headline Sajith–UK Deputy PM Talks

  

  Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, met with the Rt. Hon. David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, at the Office of the Leader of the... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026

• Ambatale–Dehiwala Water Line Breakdown; Several Areas Affected

  

  Due to an emergency breakdown in the main water supply line that supplies water from Ambatale to Dehiwala, water supply has been suspended in several areas. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026

• New Chairman Appointed to SLPA

  

  Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake officially assumed office as chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority on Tuesday. Dr. Dissanayake previously served as chairman of th... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026

• Quazi Judge Arrested for Rs. 5000 Bribe

  

  A Quazi Judicial Officer attached to the Koralaipattu (Central) Quazi Court in Valaichchenai and the Polonnaruwa (West) Quazi Court has been arrested on... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026

• IMF Chief Visits Central Bank, Welcomes Sri Lanka’s Reform Progress

  

  Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Tuesday during her official visit to the... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026

• Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake Presents Credentials to UN Geneva Chief

  

  Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake presented his credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, on Feb. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2026

• President Pays Final Respects to Tissa Vitharana

  

  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his last respects to the late Tissa Vitharana, Leader of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party and former Senior Minister.... 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

• 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

• Refer the Correct Timetable: Important Notice for GCE O/L Students

  

  Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage has urged candidates to pay special attention to the timetable for the 2025 (2026) GCE Ordinary Leve... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• 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

• 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

• SLTB Employee Integration Begins After Eight-year Delay

  

  The long-delayed employee integration program of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will commence today, Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena said. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026

• Three Arrested at BIA with 16kg of ‘Kush’ Drugs

  

  Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya for... Read more

  Posted on 17 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

• 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

• 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