BASL to withdraw from court proceedings tomorrow
2026-02-15
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today (15) announced that lawyers have decided to withdraw from court proceedings tomorrowContinue Reading
$1,000 a Night: India-Pakistan game sparks record hotel surge
2026-02-15
The streets of Colombo have been transformed into a sea of blue and green as thousands of cricket fans arrivedContinue Reading
UK court says proscription of Palestine Action unlawful but ban stays in place
2026-02-15
Britain’s High Court has ruled that the government’s decision to outlaw the protest group Palestine Action under terrorism laws wasContinue Reading
Nearly 100 police officers arrested over drug links – IGP
2026-02-15
Speaking at an event to launch a drug eradication programme in the Uva Province, Inspector General of Police (IGP) PriyanthaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to face major power crisis by end of July – Gammanpila
2026-02-15
Due to delays in the arrival of coal shipments, Sri Lanka is expected to face an electricity crisis from theContinue Reading
Govt approval holds strong at 65% amid improving sentiment – Verité Survey
2026-02-15
The approval rating of the government polled at 65% in early-February 2026, in the latest round of the Gallup style “MoodContinue Reading
Two youths killed in lorry–motorcycle head-on collision
2026-02-15
Two individuals travelling on a motorcycle were killed in a head-on collision with a lorry on the Hingurana–Damana main road,Continue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 4 districts
2026-02-15
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 1.00Continue Reading
Burning car linked to lawyer’s killing found in Galle
2026-02-15
Police have discovered a car believed to have been used by gunmen in the killing of a lawyer and hisContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers after 1 pm
2026-02-15
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 February 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Attending India Vs Pakistan game : Notice from Sri Lanka Police
2026-02-15
A comprehensive security plan has been formulated for the 2026 T-20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. All essential arrangementsContinue Reading
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with over 50kg of hashish in Mannar seas
2026-02-14
In a continued effort under the national mission “Nation United”, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted an operation in the MannarContinue Reading
Environmentalists urge Wildlife Department to act over alleged irregularities at Kumana National Park
2026-02-14
Environmentalists have urged the Department of Wildlife Conservation to immediately investigate alleged irregularities and suspected poaching incidents inside Kumana NationalContinue Reading
“Sharp memory, huh?” – Suryakumar laughs off Newswire’s Premadasa defeat reminder
2026-02-14
During the pre-match press conference ahead of the India vs Pakistan clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium, there wasContinue Reading
Two separate shootings in Colombo and Kalutara
2026-02-14
A man was killed and several others were injured in a shooting inside a barber shop in the Jinthupitiya areaContinue Reading
WATCH : Suryakumar Yadav imitates Usman Tariq’s Pause Action
2026-02-14
India captain Suryakumar Yadav was seen imitating Pakistan bowler Usman Tariq’s distinctive pause bowling action during a light-hearted moment atContinue Reading
CEB Proposes 13.56% Electricity Tariff Hike for Q2 2026
2026-02-14
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a 13.56% increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026, citingContinue Reading
e-BMD Rolled Out in 62 Overseas Missions; 8,000 Certificates Issued
2026-02-14
The Government’s digital transformation drive has achieved a significant milestone with the successful implementation of the Electronic Birth, Marriage andContinue Reading