Showery conditions to enhance tomorrow – Met. Department

2026-02-20   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has announced that weather conditions will be suitable for thundershowers across most areas of Sri Lanka, with increased...

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One gunman identified in Akuregoda double murder- Public Security Minister

2026-02-20   |   Politics

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today (20) that one of the two gunmen involved in the double murder of a lawyer and his w...

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Minister Wijepala discloses details of illegally acquired assets frozen since Sept. 2025

2026-02-20   |   Politics

Today, on the 20th, Ananda Wijepala, the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, shared information in Parliament about properties and ...

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Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system

2026-02-20   |   General

A city in Japan has received a significant gift to help repair its old water system: 21 kilograms (46 pounds) of gold bars. These gold bars are valued...

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Minister says information on politicians with links to underworld to be revealed after probe

2026-02-20   |   Politics

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala announced in Parliament today (20) that new information has come to light about ...

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President Anura Kumara holds bilateral meeting with Indian PM Modi

2026-02-20   |   Business

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday in New Delhi. Their meeting took place during the...

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Revenue from Sri Lanka s botanical gardens surpasses Rs. 1 bln in 2025

2026-02-20   |   General

The Department of National Botanic Gardens has reported that Sri Lanka’s botanical gardens earned over Rs. 1 billion last year. They observed a nota...

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UK police search royal mansion as investigation into king s brother goes on

2026-02-20   |   Business

British police conducted a search at the former residence of King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Friday. This comes after a ...

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Property worth over Rs. 30 mln frozen in Walasmulla over alleged illegal acquisition

2026-02-20   |   General

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has put a hold on property worth over Rs. 30 million due to claims of illegal acquisition. This move comes a...

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11-member parliamentary select committee appointed to review PC electoral system

2026-02-20   |   Politics

A Special Parliamentary Select Committee with 11 members has been formed to examine the electoral system for Provincial Council elections in Sri Lanka...

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One gunman identified in Akuregoda double murder-Public Security Minister

2026-02-20   |   Politics

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced in Parliament today (20) that one of the two gunmen involved in the double murder of a lawyer and h...

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Two arrested for aiding and abetting attempted murder in Kalutara

2026-02-20   |   General

The Kalutara Crimes Division has taken two people into custody for their involvement in an attempted murder that involved a shooting. After the shooti...

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Three police officers suspended after female suspect escapes from custody

2026-02-20   |   General

Three police officers have been suspended after a female suspect escaped while in custody. The officers include two sergeants and a female constable f...

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Landslide warnings issued for multiple areas in two districts

2026-02-20   |   General

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has released early warnings about possible landslides in various areas of the Nuwara Eliya District...

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King Charles brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein

2026-02-20   |   Business

King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was let go from police custody on Thursday night after being arrested for suspected miscond...

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Trump warns Iran of bad things if no deal made, sets deadline of 10-15 days

2026-02-20   |   Politics

President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran on Thursday, stating that it needs to reach a deal regarding its nuclear program, or “really bad thi...

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President Anura Kumara meets Brazilian President Lula in Delhi

2026-02-20   |   Politics

This afternoon (19), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of Sri Lanka met with Brazilian President Lula da Silva. Their discussion took place during th...

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Indian Navy chief holds bilateral talks with Sri Lankan counterpart

2026-02-19   |   Politics

Admiral Dinesh K. Tirpathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff of India, met with Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, on We...

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Fire breaks out in Sri Pada Reserve posing threat to biodiversity

2026-02-19   |   General

A fire has broken out today (19) in a mountain area of the Sri Pada Reserve, which is located in front of the Sri Pada peak. The cause of the fire is ...

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US Pacific Fleet Commander calls on Sri Lanka s Defence Secretary, discuss maritime security

2026-02-19   |   Politics

Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, visited Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath...

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King Charles says law must take its course after Andrew arrest

2026-02-19   |   Business

King Charles III of Britain stated on Thursday that “the law must take its course” following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. Andr...

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22 Indian fishermen arrested poaching in Sri Lankan waters

2026-02-19   |   General

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have captured four Indian fishing boats and arrested 22 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters n...

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CID probes 8 bank accounts linked to female lawyer remanded over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

2026-02-19   |   General

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it is looking into eight bank accounts that were opened wit...

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LAUGFS Gas issues clarification, assures uninterrupted supply

2026-02-19   |   Politics

LAUGFS Gas PLC, a leading supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka, released a statement today to clarify recent worries about a temporary shortage of its LP G...

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Trump kicks off his Board of Peace, with eye on Gaza and beyond

2026-02-19   |   Politics

On Thursday, February 19, United States President Donald Trump hosted a gathering in Washington to kick off the Board of Peace. This new organization ...

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