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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


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