Two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder to be produced before court

2026-02-17   |   General

Two brothers have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting deaths of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. They are set to appear in Kadu...

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Court grants permission to detain and question two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder

2026-02-17   |   General

The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has allowed the police to hold and question two brothers who were arrested in relation to the double murder in Akure...

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Man attacked to death in Kopay; Two suspects arrested

2026-02-17   |   General

A 59-year-old man was killed with a mammoty in the Alliyawatta area of Kopay. Police have identified the victim as a resident of Central Kopay. Initia...

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3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in Rhode Island- police

2026-02-17   |   General

Three individuals, including the shooter, died in a shooting at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island on Monday, according to officials. Pawtucket Polic...

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SC rules no formal determination needed on “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal” bills

2026-02-17   |   General

The Supreme Court has ruled that it is not necessary to make a formal decision on the “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal” bills. This ...

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Harsha urges IMF to support governance alongside financial assistance

2026-02-17   |   General

MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, who chairs the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), warmly welcomed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during her recen...

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Night Mail train derails after colliding with elephant

2026-02-17   |   General

The No. 943 Night Mail train, which was on its way from Colombo to Trincomalee, derailed early this morning (17) close to the 151st milepost in Kitulu...

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Two suspects arrested with Ice and heroin in Wellampitiya and Mattakkuliya

2026-02-17   |   General

Police have arrested a suspect in the Kotuwila area of Wellampitiya for having 50 grams and 960 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ...

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2025 O'L examination to commence today

2026-02-17   |   General

The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination begins today, February 17. The Department of Examinations has announced that 451,463 students will ta...

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February tourist arrivals surpass 150,000

2026-02-17   |   General

In the first half of February, Sri Lanka welcomed 159,339 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The data indicat...

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Asgiri Anunayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy

2026-02-16   |   General

The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, has urged Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to criticisms from ...

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Advisory for low pressure area in Bay of Bengal issued

2026-02-16   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has reported a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka. This system is approxim...

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Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power

2026-02-16   |   General

Severe rain and strong winds caused major disruptions to flights, trains, and ferries in New Zealand's North Island on Monday, leading to road closure...

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Over 800 prisoners currently on death row in Sri Lanka - Ministry

2026-02-16   |   General

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has reported that there are 817 people on death row in Sri Lanka's prisons. As of September 30, 2025,...

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Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders

2026-02-16   |   General

Authorities in Kottawa have detained two brothers for their suspected involvement in the murders of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama, la...

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Asgiri Anu Nayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy

2026-02-16   |   General

The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, urged members of the Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to certa...

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25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy

2026-02-16   |   General

The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters in the Palk Strait early this morning, October 16. The...

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Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions

2026-02-16   |   General

Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line have restarted this morning, December 16, after being halted due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. ...

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T20 World Cup- India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS

2026-02-16   |   General

India dominated Pakistan in their much-anticipated T20 World Cup clash held in Colombo, winning by 61 runs and securing their spot in the Super 8s. Af...

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2025 O'L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres

2026-02-16   |   General

The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is set to start tomorrow, February 17. The Department of Examinations reports that 451,463 students w...

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Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala

2026-02-16   |   General

Police in Wattala have seized a parcel that contained live ammunition. This incident occurred in the Gaala Junction area during an operation that foll...

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Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts

2026-02-13   |   General

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has released early warnings about possible landslides in several areas across two districts in the ...

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Woman killed, 3 injured after elephant rampage in Valaichchenai

2026-02-13   |   General

A woman was killed and three others were hurt after a wild elephant charged into Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa this morning. Two wild elephants cam...

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Low-pressure area likely to form over southeastern Bay of Bengal – Met. Dept

2026-02-13   |   General

The Meteorology Department announced that a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around February 15. This info...

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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in parts of the island today

2026-02-13   |   General

Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that showers will happen in the Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Ha...

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