Four former ministerial residences to be converted into courts
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has instructed relevant officials to provide the necessary infrastructure quickly to establish courts in official residences previously used by former ministers. Minister Nanayakkara gave these instructions during an inspection visit on Thursday (12 Feb) to…
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
The Department of Meteorology says rain is expected in several provinces today, with heavy falls above 50 mm expected in some places. Showers will occur at times in the Central, Uva, Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. …
Former Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana passed away
Former minister and veteran leftist politician Prof. Tissa Vitharana has died at the age of 92, family sources said. Prof. Vitharana, a senior figure in Sri Lanka’s leftist political movement, served in several key ministerial portfolios and was widely known…
Tarique Rahman’s BNP wins Bangladesh elections
The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has declared victory in Thursday’s landmark national election, saying it has won a clear majority and will form the next government, according to party officials and local media projections. The election, the first since…
CID cracks Online Money-Making Scam, Two in Custody
A 33-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man have been arrested in connection with two online financial fraud cases, the Police Media Division said. The arrests were made on February 12 by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Computer Crimes Investigation Unit –…
Two Thai Nationals Arrested in Raid on Alleged Brothel in Wellawatte
Two Thai nationals were arrested during a raid on a premises allegedly operating as a brothel under the guise of a massage center in the Wellawatte area, police said. The raid was carried out on the night of February 12…
IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo – The World’s Leading Active Sport Event is Back!
From global endurance sport to long-term city transformation, Colombo steps into the spotlight as South Asia’s Active Capital. The Official Launch of IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo – Presented by Port City Colombo was held today at Shangri-La Colombo, the Host Hotel,…
Hirunika denies links to alleged organised crime figure after CID questioning
Former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra has denied any links to an alleged organised crime figure known as “Kehelbaddara Padme,” following questioning by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) last week. In a statement, Premachandra said she was questioned by CID…
Mathews backs Shanaka to carry form into Big Matches
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews said the team’s dominant victory over Oman has provided a crucial confidence boost ahead of key World Cup clashes against Australia and Zimbabwe. Speaking after the win in Pallekele, Mathews described the performance as…
Cinnamon Life and John Keells Foundation Present La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz
In association with Nations Trust Bank, Colombo welcomes the West End–licensed musical across seven shows in five days Colombo, Sri Lanka; 5th February 2026 – Cinnamon Life, in collaboration with John Keells Foundation (JKF) and in association with Nations Trust…