CEB Unions’ Strike Is Illegal, Says VRS Employees’ Collective
2026-02-26
A collective representing employees who opted for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has condemned a token strike launched by severalContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with Rs. 30Mn worth of Hash in Kirulapone
2026-02-26
A suspect was arrested together with 5 kilograms of hash drugs and a scooter-type motorcycle in the Kirulapone area onContinue Reading
49 vehicles taken off roads in Nuwara Eliya crackdown on unfit vehicles
2026-02-26
A joint special operation to inspect vehicles unfit for road use was carried out within the Nuwara Eliya Police DivisionContinue Reading
“Do not give up on Sri Lanka Cricket” Dasun’s appeal after SL’s WC exit
2026-02-26
Sri Lankan T20 skipper Dasun Shanaka has expressed his deep disappointment following the team’s early exit from the 2026 WorldContinue Reading
SC dismisses FR Petitions against Ditwah emergency regulations
2026-02-26
The Supreme Court has ruled to dismiss without hearing two fundamental rights petitions filed claiming that the emergency regulations imposedContinue Reading
Police Force to add 20,000 as shortage reaches 40,000
2026-02-26
The Sri Lanka Police Service is currently grappling with a critical shortage of nearly 40,000 personnel, prompting immediate government interventionContinue Reading
Govt to launch ‘Himikama’ Freehold Title Deed Programme in Anuradhapura
2026-02-26
The inaugural ceremony of the national programme for the presentation of ‘Himikama’ freehold title deeds granting absolute ownership of landContinue Reading
PM Modi becomes first World Leader to cross 100 Mn followers on Instagram
2026-02-26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed a major digital milestone, becoming the first world leader and politician to amass 100Continue Reading
CID officers travel to India to repatriate underworld figure ‘Podi Lassie’
2026-02-26
Police media reports state that Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers have departed Sri Lanka to bring back underworld figure ‘PodiContinue Reading
Sri Lanka proposes wide-ranging amendments to direct tax laws
2026-02-26
A comprehensive new bill aimed at overhauling Sri Lanka’s direct tax regime was published in the Gazette Extraordinary on 20Continue Reading
Colombo Archdiocese urges not to obstruct Easter attack investigations
2026-02-26
Spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Father Cyril Gamini Fernando, has requested that attempts not be made to obstructContinue Reading
Akuregoda lawyer shooting: Police provide investigation update
2026-02-26
Police state that the second gunman involved in the Akuregoda murder of a lawyer and his wife was arrested afterContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee remains steady against USD
2026-02-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Feb 26) compared to Wednesday, withContinue Reading
UK Visitor Visa goes Digital: No more Visa stickers
2026-02-26
From 25 February 2026, the UK has made one of its biggest changes to how visitor visas are issued. IfContinue Reading
Police announce measures to prevent student violence after 2026 O/L exams
2026-02-26
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that special security and preventive measures will be implemented following the conclusion of theContinue Reading
CID complaint filed over alleged false coal report
2026-02-26
Chairman of the ‘Magen Ratata’ movement, Sanjaya Mahawatta, has submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requesting anContinue Reading
Cricket world has evolved : Sanga’s request for Sri Lanka Cricket
2026-02-26
Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara has spoken out on the current state of Sri Lankan cricket, acknowledging the painContinue Reading
Kalu Palama construction ongoing; trains to Kandy by year-end – Deputy Minister
2026-02-26
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena says train operations in Kandy are expected to recommence before the endContinue Reading
