Sajith backs Pensions for MPs; says Retirees being neglected
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliament that while the Government has brought forward a Bill to abolish pensions for Members of Parliament, it has failed to address the pressing concerns of hundreds of thousands of retirees across the country….
“Akuregoda murder isolated incident, no threat to national security” – Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda was an isolated incident and posed no threat to national security. He also said the killings did not take place within a…
Suspect arrested with 108 Turtle Eggs in Balapitiya
A person was arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with 108 turtle eggs at Randobe in Balapitiya on Tuesday. The arrest was made on Feb. 17, 2026, following intelligence received by the Coast Guard. The suspect and the seized…
Gavaskar, Kapil among 14 Ex-Captains appeal for Fair Treatment of Imran Khan
Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have made a public appeal to the Government of Pakistan seeking fair and humane treatment for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to reports in Indian and Australian…
Sri Lanka wins “Best Foreign Award” at International Crafts Fair
Sri Lanka has won the “Best Foreign Award” among 53 participating countries at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair (Surajkund Mela) held in Haryana, India. Sri Lankan batik artist Iresha Chinthani de Silva secured the award, representing the country at…
Heavy rain alert for Eastern & Uva Provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain affecting Eastern and Uva provinces, along with the districts of Polonnaruwa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota. The advisory issued at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and is valid until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday….
Sri Lanka and Japan Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue was successfully held yesterday (16) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development auditorium. A key highlight of the programme…
Night mail train derails after colliding with elephant
The Night Mail train en route from Colombo to Trincomalee derailed early this morning (17) near the 151st milepost in Kithuluthuwa after striking a wild elephant. The elephant died at the scene. Reports indicate the train left the tracks after…
Lawyer murder : Two brothers arrested, more details revealed
Police have arrested two brothers accused of transporting the firearm and assisting gunmen in the killing of an attorney and his wife in Akuregoda, Talangama. The suspects, aged 20 and 24, are residents of Nawagamuwa and were taken into custody…
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026. The article, cited a December report by International Living listing cheapest places to retire in 2026. The publication said the rankings are based…