Weather watch: Rain may affect NZ–Pakistan in Colombo, SL–England in Kandy
Weather forecasts suggest that rain could play a part in affecting two major international cricket matches scheduled this weekend in Sri Lanka. Meteorological data and forecasts point to the possibility of showers and thunderstorms in Colombo over the next few…
Husband kills wife; father-in-law slays son-in-law in separate incidents
Two people were killed in separate incidents reported from Neluwa and Deraniyagala on Friday, with police launching investigations into both cases. In the first incident, a 32-year-old woman was found murdered in the Happitiya area within the Neluwa Police Division…
Historic Voyage begins as U.S.-Donated Cutter Sails for Sri Lanka
The fourth U.S.-donated Coast Guard cutter to the Sri Lanka Navy has set sail from the United States, marking the beginning of what is set to become the longest single sea voyage ever undertaken by a Sri Lankan naval vessel….
Three-year-old girl killed in Gampola road accident
A three-year-old girl has died following a road accident in the Nallagolla area along the Gampola–Nawalapitiya road, police said. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon within the Atgala Police Division when a car attempting to overtake a bus collided with a…
Diyagama forest conservation drive launched under Sports Ministry initiative
A special conservation and clean-up program was launched on Friday to protect the biodiversity of the Diyagama forest ecosystem located within the Homagama Divisional Secretariat area. The initiative was held under the patronage of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sunil…
Rain expected in most parts of the country, above 100 mm in some areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 February 2026 Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island and showery condition is expected to enhance today (21). Showers or thundershowers will occur…
Sri Lankan husband jailed for life after killing wife in UK car park
A 37-year-old Sri Lankan man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing his estranged Sri Lankan wife to death in a car park in Cardiff. Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni Niwunhella, known as Nirodha, 32, was killed at South Morgan…
Trump announces new 10% global tariff as he hits out at Supreme Court ruling
US President Donald Trump on Friday described the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down his sweeping global tariffs as “deeply disappointing,” as he announced plans to introduce a new 10% levy on imports. In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court…
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to be held from June 18-21 at BMICH
Sri Lanka Expo 2026, the country’s premier international trade exhibition, will be held from June 18 to 21, 2026 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The event is organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board…
Harsha reminds IMF chief of previous government’s economic gains
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has called for recognition of the previous government’s economic achievements while commenting on Sri Lanka’s IMF programme. His remarks come after IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, in a recent interview, commended the…