Environmentalists oppose Jaffna cricket complex over ecological risks
2026-02-21
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has called for the immediate suspension of construction activities linked to the proposedContinue Reading
Shooting in Matara leaves one dead
2026-02-21
A fishmonger died after being shot by unidentified assailants traveling in a motorcycle in the Gandara area of Matara, policeContinue Reading
“Maize Stock” app launched to improve maize supply management
2026-02-21
The Ministry of Agriculture on Friday (20) launched “Maize Stock”, an online information system and web application designed to improveContinue Reading
Nearly 900,000 unregistered SIM cards to be deactivated ?
2026-02-21
Nearly 900,000 mobile SIM cards without verified identity details are currently active in Sri Lanka, and will be deactivated ifContinue Reading
Hemachandra in South Korea for talks on jobs, worker welfare
2026-02-21
Arun Hemachandra departed on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from Feb. 21 to 28, leading a delegationContinue Reading
Patali alleges Rs. 7.6 billion loss from substandard coal, cites CEB letter
2026-02-21
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that losses amounting to Rs. 7,672 million have been incurred due to theContinue Reading
England wary of in-form Nissanka ahead of Super 8 clash
2026-02-21
England captain Harry Brook has identified Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka as a key threat ahead of their Super 8Continue Reading
Heavy rain alert for 10 districts including Kandy
2026-02-21
Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some placesContinue Reading
Weather watch: Rain may affect NZ–Pakistan in Colombo, SL–England in Kandy
2026-02-21
Weather forecasts suggest that rain could play a part in affecting two major international cricket matches scheduled this weekend inContinue Reading
Husband kills wife; father-in-law slays son-in-law in separate incidents
2026-02-21
Two people were killed in separate incidents reported from Neluwa and Deraniyagala on Friday, with police launching investigations into bothContinue Reading
Historic Voyage begins as U.S.-Donated Cutter Sails for Sri Lanka
2026-02-21
The fourth U.S.-donated Coast Guard cutter to the Sri Lanka Navy has set sail from the United States, marking theContinue Reading
Three-year-old girl killed in Gampola road accident
2026-02-21
A three-year-old girl has died following a road accident in the Nallagolla area along the Gampola–Nawalapitiya road, police said. TheContinue Reading
Diyagama forest conservation drive launched under Sports Ministry initiative
2026-02-21
A special conservation and clean-up program was launched on Friday to protect the biodiversity of the Diyagama forest ecosystem locatedContinue Reading
Rain expected in most parts of the country, above 100 mm in some areas
2026-02-21
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 February 2026 Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowersContinue Reading
Sri Lankan husband jailed for life after killing wife in UK car park
2026-02-21
A 37-year-old Sri Lankan man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing his estranged Sri Lankan wife to deathContinue Reading
Trump announces new 10% global tariff as he hits out at Supreme Court ruling
2026-02-21
US President Donald Trump on Friday described the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down his sweeping global tariffs as “deeplyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to be held from June 18-21 at BMICH
2026-02-21
Sri Lanka Expo 2026, the country’s premier international trade exhibition, will be held from June 18 to 21, 2026 atContinue Reading
Harsha reminds IMF chief of previous government’s economic gains
2026-02-20
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has called for recognition of the previous government’s economic achievements while commentingContinue Reading