Crime Akuregoda murder suspects deleted phone data after shooting – Police
Police have reported that the suspects detained for the double murder in Akuregoda deleted data from their mobile phones after the incident. The three suspects…
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Weather Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' alert due to expected heavy rainfall in several areas of Sri Lanka. This warning, announced at 1:00 p.m.…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake granted bail
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, according to a report by Ada Derana. Colombo…
Business Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project
The government of Sri Lanka has decided to secure US$50 million from the World Bank Group through Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to launch the Sri Lanka Digital…
Politics Iran says guiding principles agreed with US at nuclear talks
Iran announced that it has come to an agreement with the US on key “guiding principles” to settle their issues regarding Tehran’s nuclear program. After…
Politics Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage has been chosen to join the Parliamentary Select Committee that will look into the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Port…
Development Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown
Water supply in several areas of Colombo has been interrupted today (18) due to a sudden failure in the main pipeline that runs from Ambatale to Dehiwala,…
Politics Vatican says it will not participate in Trump s Board of Peace
The Vatican has announced that it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s leading…
Weather Low pressure system persists in Bay of Bengal; 128 mm rainfall in Batticaloa
Batticaloa recorded the highest rainfall of 128.9 mm yesterday, October 17, according to the Department of Meteorology. Nuwara Eliya reported the lowest…
Crime Woman killed, child injured in Mahiyanganaya bus accident
A woman lost her life and a child was hurt in a bus accident in Sri Lanka. The crash happened near the 48th milepost on the Mahiyanganaya–Diyatalawa road,…
General Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins
Christians around the world are getting ready for Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and helping others, as the 40-day period of reflection begins. This marks…
Business IMF Chief commends ongoing economic stabilization efforts
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo . Their…
Weather Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is anticipated in several regions of Sri Lanka today. Showers are expected at times in the Northern, North-central, Central,…
General Several Arab, Islamic countries welcome holy month of Ramadan
Several Arab and Islamic nations will begin observing the holy month of Ramadan today, while some will start their fast a day later. Saudi Arabia announced…
Politics Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake to be produced in court today
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, is set to appear in court again today, February 18. He was remanded during a hearing at the Colombo…
Business Peru s Congress removes President Jose Jeri after 4 months in office
Peru's Congress made a significant decision on Tuesday by voting to censure interim president Jose Jeri, ending his short time in office after just over four…
Politics GMOA raises alarm over public and professional safety after lawyer s murder
The recent murder of a lawyer and his wife has sparked serious worries about the safety of people and professionals in Sri Lanka, according to the Government…
Travel New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has reached a remarkable achievement by recording the highest number of passenger…
Business Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has decided to cancel the strike that was set to begin at midnight today, the 17th. Dimuthu Edirisinghe, the Union's…
Politics Health Minister calls on new Bangladesh PM
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa visited the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka. Dr. Jayatissa met with…
Business Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken into custody an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths from the…
Business President Anura Kumara begins India visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 after receiving a special invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
Politics Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84
Jesse Jackson, a prominent U.S. civil rights leader and a significant figure in American politics, has passed away at the age of 84, according to a statement…
Politics IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, the 17th. In their…