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Vehicle used in Akuregoda double murder found burning in Galle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The car suspected to have been used by the gunmen involved in the double homicide that took place at Akuregoda in Thalangama, has been found on an access road in the Kuttiyawatta... Read More


Pakistan opt to bowl first against India in blockbuster T20 World Cup game in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the blockbuster 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. Meanwhile... Read More


Bodies of lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting returned home

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The bodies of the lawyer and his wife, who were fatally shot by assailants in Akuregoda, have been brought back to their family home in Pitigala. Earlier today (15), the bodies ... Read More


BASL members decide not to appear for court cases tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) have decided not to appear before courts island-wide on behalf of any cases tomorrow (16). The decision was taken at a special... Read More


Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia explore strengthening air defence ties

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Senior defence officials of Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have discussed future cooperation in air defence and capability development. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General... Read More


8,000 female-headed households identified in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Authorities have identified approximately 8,000 female-headed households in the Vavuniya District, according to a program aimed at briefing government officials on initiatives de... Read More


Bar Association convenes special meeting following lawyer's murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- All members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) gathered in Colombo today (15) to discuss the next steps in response to the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. ... Read More


Puttalam Line: Colombo Fort- Puttalam trains to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Train services up to the Puttalam Railway Station along the Puttalam railway line will resume tomorrow (16), the Department of Railways has announced. Accordingly, the Puttalam ... Read More


Police identify four suspects in Akuregoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Four suspects identified so far over the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda on Friday (13), Police stated. Speaking at a special media briefing at police headquarters ... Read More


5,000 police officers deployed for India and Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Around 5,000 police officers, including intelligence officers, have been deployed to ensure the safe conduct of the 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo... Read More