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Fresh heavy rain warning issued in UK amid hundreds of flood alerts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The UK Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place. The new yellow warning is for large parts of southern England... Read More


Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce temporarily from today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be temporarily reduced from today (08) to 11 February, 2026, the Department of Meteorology said. A few showers may... Read More


Doctor arrested after raid at abortion clinic in Beruwala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A doctor has been arrested during a raid conducted at an abortion clinic operating in Beruwala, police stated. The raid was conducted by officers of the Walana Central Anti-Corru... Read More


Three dead, two injured in Amithirigala car-motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- (UPDATE): At least three people have died in an accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Amithirigala, Thalduwa this afternoon (8), police stated. The car travelling from Ami... Read More


Three killed in Amithirigala car-motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- UPDATE: A fatal road accident has been reported in Amithirigala, Thalduwa when a car collided with a motorcycle, this afternoon (8), police stated. Following the impact, the car ... Read More


Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Voting has ended in Japan's snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with exit polls pointing to a decisive win for her Liberal Democrat Party (LDP). The country's ... Read More


Use of jawbreaker results in the death of another wild elephant

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A wild elephant has died after consuming a jawbreaker also known as 'hakka patas' in Morawewa, Trincomalee. The elephant was found collapsed in the Morawewa D-9 zone. The elephan... Read More


Belgium-manufactured revolver recovered during special operation in Dungalpitiya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A Belgium-manufactured revolver has been recovered during a special operation conducted in Dungalpitiya, Negombo. Based on information received from the Sri Lanka Army Intelligen... Read More


Bribery Commission to probe complaint filed by Chaminda Kularatne

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to probe a complaint filed by suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kul... Read More


UN Humanitarian Priorities Plan receives US$ 22 million to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations Office in Colombo in December 2025 to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah has received a total... Read More