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Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Sri Lanka Police says a comprehensive traffic and security plan has been implemented for today's (15) 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, scheduled to start at 7... Read More


"Mutual respect, religious coexistence, and peaceful unity are eternal treasures of our country"- Opposition Leader's Maha Shivaratri message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his greetings to Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. He described the festival as a ... Read More


President Anura Kumara attends India-Pakistan World Cup game at Premadasa Stadium

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo accompanied by high-level dignitaries to watch the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup enc... Read More


No threat to national security from isolated shootings - Sarath Fonseka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- One or two shooting incidents do not pose a threat to national security, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka stated. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka... Read More


Tense situation erupts at Opposition Leader's meeting in Sooriyawewa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A heated situation arose today (15) during a meeting attended by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Andarawewa, Sooriyawewa, which was organized to discuss issues faced... Read More


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