Property worth Rs. 30 million frozen in money laundering probe
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen property valued at more than Rs. 30 million in connection with an investigation into assets allegedly acquired through illegal activities. The probe was launched following a complaint that a resident of the Walasmulla…
Atlas SipSavi Christmas Promise: A Promise That Put Children Back in Schools
Every year in Sri Lanka, nearly 22,000 children drop out of school due to economic hardship and for many families, something as basic as schoolbooks becomes an unaffordable burden. When a child’s education depends on having the right materials, even…
Sri Lanka tourism records 12.5% growth in early 2026 with World Cup boost
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has recorded double-digit growth in the opening weeks of 2026, with the increase attributed to momentum generated by the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches hosted in the country. According to official statistics from the Sri…
‘Maha Sangha conference’ to be held in Colombo today
A Sangha conference addressing what organizers describe as growing threats to Buddhism, the clergy, and the country’s cultural heritage is scheduled to be held today (20 February) in Colombo. Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera, chairman of the Motherland Protection Organization (Mawbima…
Why ICC is facing criticism over T20 World Cup Super 8 Format
The International Cricket Council is facing criticism over the format of the Super 8 stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup, with detractors arguing that the pre-seeding system has created an imbalance in the tournament. Under the format, all four…
CID complaint seeks fresh probe into Gregory Lake aircraft crash
A complaint has been lodged to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) seeking a fresh probe into the aircraft crash at Gregory Lake, amid claims that the Civil Aviation Authority’s investigation report is contradictory and fails to adequately address the pilot’s qualifications….
Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to examine PC electoral system
An 11-member Special Parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed to examine and report on the electoral system to be used for Provincial Council elections and to submit proposals and recommendations. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament on Friday (20) that…
Landslide warning issued for two districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for two districts. The NBRO said the warning is effective from 8:00 a.m. today (Feb. 20) until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. Accordingly, residents in the Nildandahinna and Walapane Divisional Secretariat…
Maithree Wickremesinghe fails to appear before CID
Former First Lady Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has informed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that she is unable to appear before its Financial Crimes Investigation Division today (Feb. 20). She had been summoned to appear before…
Four including Dutch national killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including a Dutch national, were killed in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (Feb. 19) in the Theldeniya, Padiyatalawa, Welipenna and Bandaragama police areas, police said. In Moragahamula along the Kandy–Padiyatalawa road, a motorcycle attempting to overtake a…