Standing Strong with Sri Lanka iDealz Donates Rs. 5 Million to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund
Idealz, Sri Lanka’s leading mobile phone retail brand, has made a charitable contribution worth Rs. 5 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its commitment to supporting national recovery and long-term development initiatives. The Rs. 5 million donation was…
Police open fire to halt fleeing lorry in Ambalangoda
Sri Lankan Police opened fire on a suspicious lorry in Ambalangoda after it ignored repeated orders to stop, eventually halting the vehicle in Wandaduwa. Officers from the Ambalangoda Police Station’s Special Motorcycle Unit had signalled a suspicious lorry heading towards…
Cyclone Ditwah caused worst flooding in 20 years : UN Report
The United Nations in Sri Lanka has released its latest situation overview on Cyclone Ditwah, warning that the disaster has triggered the most extensive flooding and landslide damage in two decades, affecting 2.2 million people across all 25 districts. According…
CTU calls for new circular to halt school fund collections
Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Joseph Stalin says the government will have to suspend Circular 5/2015 to effectively stop schools from collecting money. Addressing the media, Stalin said that the suspension of Circular 5/2015 is essential to implement…
Pakistan links India match to three demands in talks with ICC – NDTV
Pakistan has told the International Cricket Council it is willing to reconsider its boycott of the India match at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, but only if three key demands are met, NDTV reported on Monday. Quoting sources,…
Sri Lanka to maintain Iran trade ties despite US sanctions : Report
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath engaged in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last week, with discussions focused on maintaining and strengthening ties between the two countries. According to the Sunday Times, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath…
South Korean official expelled over remarks on ‘importing’ Sri Lankan women
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided Monday to kick out the head of Jindo County over his controversial comments on “importing” women from overseas, including Sri Lanka, to cope with population decline. The DP’s Supreme Council unanimously voted to…
Mustafa Kassim joins Amana Bank Board
Amana Bank PLC has appointed Mustafa Kassim to its Board as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director. Kassim is an entrepreneur and business leader best known as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Roar Global, a diversified marketing and technology group…
13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawa
A 13-year-old child has been reported dead after being knocked down by a lorry in the Udawalawa area on Sunday. According to the Police, the lorry travelling towards Thanamalwila had hit the child who was walking by the side of…
Weather today: Rain for 4 districts after 2 pm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere in the…