Hemachandra in South Korea for talks on jobs, worker welfare
Arun Hemachandra departed on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from Feb. 21 to 28, leading a delegation aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with a focus on foreign employment, job promotion and skills development. During the visit, the…
England wary of in-form Nissanka ahead of Super 8 clash
England captain Harry Brook has identified Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka as a key threat ahead of their Super 8 clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying his side will look to remove him early. “Nissanka is…
Heavy rain alert for 10 districts including Kandy
Due to the low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are…
Weather watch: Rain may affect NZ–Pakistan in Colombo, SL–England in Kandy
Weather forecasts suggest that rain could play a part in affecting two major international cricket matches scheduled this weekend in Sri Lanka. Meteorological data and forecasts point to the possibility of showers and thunderstorms in Colombo over the next few…
Husband kills wife; father-in-law slays son-in-law in separate incidents
Two people were killed in separate incidents reported from Neluwa and Deraniyagala on Friday, with police launching investigations into both cases. In the first incident, a 32-year-old woman was found murdered in the Happitiya area within the Neluwa Police Division…
Historic Voyage begins as U.S.-Donated Cutter Sails for Sri Lanka
The fourth U.S.-donated Coast Guard cutter to the Sri Lanka Navy has set sail from the United States, marking the beginning of what is set to become the longest single sea voyage ever undertaken by a Sri Lankan naval vessel….
Three-year-old girl killed in Gampola road accident
A three-year-old girl has died following a road accident in the Nallagolla area along the Gampola–Nawalapitiya road, police said. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon within the Atgala Police Division when a car attempting to overtake a bus collided with a…
Diyagama forest conservation drive launched under Sports Ministry initiative
A special conservation and clean-up program was launched on Friday to protect the biodiversity of the Diyagama forest ecosystem located within the Homagama Divisional Secretariat area. The initiative was held under the patronage of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sunil…
Rain expected in most parts of the country, above 100 mm in some areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 February 2026 Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island and showery condition is expected to enhance today (21). Showers or thundershowers will occur…
Sri Lankan husband jailed for life after killing wife in UK car park
A 37-year-old Sri Lankan man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing his estranged Sri Lankan wife to death in a car park in Cardiff. Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni Niwunhella, known as Nirodha, 32, was killed at South Morgan…