Indian Embassy urges nationals to leave Iran amid protests

2026-02-23   |   Business

The Embassy of India in Iran on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals to leave Iran through available means of transport, including commer...

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Over 950 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids

2026-02-23   |   General

A total of 958 individuals were arrested yesterday (22) during raids conducted under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign aimed at erad...

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Sri Lanka s inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026

2026-02-23   |   General

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in Dec...

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Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle

2026-02-23   |   General

Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda–Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna,...

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Sri Lanka apparel exports to UK projected to increase by 10% under new tariff-free scheme

2026-02-23   |   Business

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe have v...

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25 Sri Lankan students land in Pakistan for medical studies

2026-02-23   |   Business

Twenty-five Sri Lankan students have landed in Pakistan to study MBBS in top medical universities through the Allama Iqbal Scholarships for Sri Lankan...

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Public warned of fraudsters posing as police officers to defraud citizens

2026-02-23   |   General

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through its Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID), has initiated investigations into multiple comp...

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US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday

2026-02-23   |   Business

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act a...

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Red landslide warnings lifted for several districts; Public urged to remain cautious - NBRO

2026-02-23   |   General

The ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for certain districts have now been lifted, scientist at the National Building Research Organisatio...

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16-year-old arrested for murder of three-wheeler driver and vehicle theft

2026-02-23   |   General

A suspect has been arrested by the Puttalam Police in connection with the murder of a three-wheeler driver and the theft of his three-wheeler in the P...

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One dead, another injured in motorcycle–car collision in Kalutara

2026-02-23   |   General

A motorcyclist has been killed while the pillion rider sustained critical injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Nagashandiy...

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Four arrested in Hikkaduwa over assault on prison officer and series of thefts

2026-02-23   |   General

Four individuals have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts, including the brutal assault of a prison officer using a sharp weapon and t...

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Postal Dept. aiming to achieve Rs. 15,000 mln revenue target this year – Minister

2026-02-23   |   Politics

The Postal Department has the potential to easily generate an income of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda J...

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EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling- a deal is a deal

2026-02-23   |   Business

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Suprem...

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Litro Gas commences distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders

2026-02-23   |   Business

Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it has commenced the distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders to the market. The company stated that the cyli...

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Youth arrested with over 500g of Ice in Grandpass

2026-02-23   |   General

An individual has been arrested in the Grandpass area for possession of 510 grams and 440 milligrams of the narcotic substance Crystal Methamphetamine...

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New York, other US states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning

2026-02-23   |   General

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was...

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Prevailing rainy conditions expected to reduce from today

2026-02-23   |   General

The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to reduce from today (23) as the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moves away from the i...

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Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked

2026-02-23   |   Business

Within hours of the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, better known as El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected to be his...

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Lawyer arrested with Ice in Keselwatta remanded

2026-02-23   |   General

A lawyer who was arrested by the Keselwatta Police while allegedly using crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) in a dark and abandoned...

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US ambassador s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

2026-02-22   |   Politics

Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taki...

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Prevailing rainy conditions expected to gradually decrease

2026-02-22   |   General

The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to gradually decrease with the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moving away from the is...

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Fresh landslide threat in Aranayaka following heavy rains

2026-02-22   |   General

Fresh landslide risks have emerged in Aranayaka, which was previously devastated by landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, following heavy rains yest...

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Govt decides to conduct comprehensive review of several laws

2026-02-22   |   Politics

The government has announced a comprehensive review of long-standing laws across multiple sectors, with plans to amend outdated statutes and regulatio...

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90-day detention order issued to question suspected gunman in Akuregoda double murder

2026-02-22   |   General

A 90-day detention order has been obtained to question the suspected gunman arrested in connection with the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akureg...

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