25 Indian fishermen arrested in KKS
Twenty-five Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during an operation carried out off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, early this morning. The Navy also seized two Indian fishing boats while the fishermen were allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. According…
“People are dying on the streets as if they’re mosquitoes being swatted” – Sajith
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Lawyer murder: UNP calls for resignation of Public Security Minister
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement condemning the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to the rule of law and the integrity of Sri Lanka’s legal system….
India kicks off AI Impact Summit amid rising safety concerns
New Delhi is set to host a five-day global artificial intelligence summit starting Monday to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the technology, amid rising concerns of job security and child safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the…
T20 World Cup : Steve Smith included
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Steve Smith as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood in the Australia squad. Smith is named as a replacement for Hazlewood, who is now officially ruled out…
Stalin writes to Indian PM Modi on citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi placing four requests before the Union government for the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils living in the State. Mr. Stalin requested the Union government for rescinding…
Two-year-old child dies after alleged assault by mother’s partner
A two-year-and-four-month-old girl has died after allegedly being assaulted by her mother’s partner in Magammana, Homagama, Police said. The child, identified as Parindi Dilanya, had been living with her mother, 11-year-old elder brother, and grandparents in Magammana. Police said the…
Cardinal warns of growing breakdown of family life in Sri Lanka
The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith on Saturday warned of what he described as a growing disintegration of family life in Sri Lanka, saying the erosion of marriage poses a serious threat to society. Addressing devotees at the annual…
Govt. offers up to 10-year tax breaks for strategic investments
The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects in the tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. The order has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as…
Dollar rate today : Rupee holds firm with marginal gains
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown slight appreciation while largely holding steady against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 16), compared to Friday. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the…