Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Israel and Gulf after US-Israeli air raids
2026-02-28
The Middle East has been plunged into a rapidly escalating conflict as Iran launches what officials describe as a “crushing”Continue Reading
Protest held in Batticaloa calling for repeal of PTA, opposing PSTA
2026-02-28
A large protest was held in Batticaloa today (28) against the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) andContinue Reading
Israel launches attack on Iran, explosions in downtown Tehran
2026-02-28
Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as aContinue Reading
At least 15 killed after air force plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
2026-02-28
At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in theContinue Reading
Four arrested with drugs worth over Rs. 50 million in Southern Province
2026-02-28
Four suspects have been arrested in possession of ice and heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 50 million.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’ Top Baguette Prize
2026-02-28
A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the top of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has wonContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of the country today
2026-02-28
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers are likely atContinue Reading
Paris crowns Sri Lankan baker for best traditional baguette
2026-02-28
Sri Lankan‑born baker Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan was mobbed by congratulating customers on Friday (February 27) at his bakery in southern Paris,Continue Reading
Mauritius suspends diplomatic ties with Maldives over Chagos
2026-02-28
The Republic of Mauritius suspended all diplomatic relations with the Maldives on Friday, marking a sharp escalation in a long-standingContinue Reading
January External Sector Performance : 10 key points
2026-02-28
• The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as JanuaryContinue Reading
Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack Probe
2026-02-28
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained forContinue Reading
New Zealand National Anthem Blunder in Colombo (Video)
2026-02-28
There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s nationalContinue Reading
T20 World Cup Super 8 Points Table
2026-02-27
Pakistan must register a comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka to book a semi-final berth and potentially ensure that the knockoutContinue Reading
Colombo inflation eases to 1.6% in February
2026-02-27
Colombo’s year-on-year inflation slowed to 1.6% in February, down from 2.3% in January, according to data released by theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police receive 2 Mobile CCTV Vans
2026-02-27
Sri Lanka Police on Friday received two vans upgraded with modern surveillance camera systems to enhance monitoring and security operations,Continue Reading
President Launches ‘Himikama’ Freehold Deed Programme
2026-02-27
The Government has planned to release a certain extent of land, following a highly systematic study, in line with newContinue Reading
President attends almsgiving for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Nelummala
2026-02-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended a three-month memorial almsgiving ceremony on Friday (27) in honor of residents of NelummalaContinue Reading
One dead, another missing in Bentota drowning incident
2026-02-27
One man drowned and another was reported missing after an incident in the sea off Bentota, police said Thursday (26).Continue Reading