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Vehicular movement near Premadasa Stadium restricted from 3pm due to India-Pakistan clash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Vehicular movement in the vicinity of the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo will be restricted from 3pm today (16) in view of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup encount... Read More


Several factions oppose CEB's proposal to increase electricity tariffs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Several parties have expressed opposition to the Ceylon Electricity Board's (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 13.56% for the second quarter of 2026. Trade union ... Read More


Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The bodies of the lawyer and his wife, who were shot dead in Thalangama, Akuregoda, have been placed at a private funeral parlour in Borella. The incident occurred around 5:00 p... Read More


NPP lawyers condemn Akuregoda double murder, urge swift justice

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The lawyers of the National People's Power (NPP) have issued a statement condemning the shooting death of a lawyer, Buddhika Mallawarachchi, and his wife in the Akuregoda, Thalan... Read More


Govt must explain murders occurring in high security zones even during state of emergency - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a special statement condemning the double homicide that took place in Akuregoda, Thalangama. In his statement, Premadasa said the g... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 400,000 so far this year

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the elapsed period of 2026 have exceeded 400,000. According to the A... Read More


SC defers hearing of appeal seeking to annul acquittal of ex-Minister Premalal Jayasekara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Supreme Court has ordered the postponement of the hearing of an appeal seeking to invalidate a Court of Appeal verdict that acquitted former Minister Premalal Jayasekara, who... Read More


BASL to hold emergency general meeting for first time in 14 years, over Akuregoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, stated that an emergency general meeting of all members of the Association will be held tomorrow (15... Read More


CBSL highlights Sri Lanka's resilient economic growth despite Cyclone Ditwah and global risks

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its first Monetary Policy Report for 2026, providing forward-looking insights on inflation, economic growth, and potential risks... Read More


One dead, four injured in shooting in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Another shooting incident has been reported in the Jinthupitiya area of Colombo. Police reported that an unidentified gunman opened fire on several individuals inside a barbersh... Read More