11-member parliamentary select committee appointed to review PC electoral system
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Army Sergeant among 4 arrested over soldier s death and cover-up at Kuttigala camp
The Sri Lanka Army has announced plans to suspend a Sergeant from the Kuttigala camp in Embilipitiya. This Sergeant was remanded after being charged w...
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King Charles brother Andrew arrested by police - British media
British police have detained Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles' younger brother, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. On Thursda...
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Over 300 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations
Yesterday, on the 18th, police conducted daily search operations throughout Sri Lanka, inspecting a total of 29,608 people. According to the police st...
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Former CID Officer expresses regret over arrest of Nathasha Edirisooriya under ICCPR Act
A former head of the Computer Crimes Investigation Division at the Criminal Investigation Department expressed sorrow today (19) in the Supreme Court ...
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U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Koehler to visit Sri Lanka
Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, who leads the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka from February 19 to February 21, 2026. His trip will involve m...
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South Korea court convicts ex-President Yoon for insurrection in martial law case
A court in South Korea convicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday for leading an insurrection during his failed attempt to impose martial la...
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Sufficient stocks of LP gas secured; no need for panic buying - Litro
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has released a special announcement to calm fears about a short supply of LP gas cylinders in the market. They want to reassur...
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