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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


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