Acting Registrar arrested over Rs. 500 alleged bribe
An Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths Registrar attached to the Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 500. The arrest was made by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations…
Japanese delegation calls on President, discussions focus on export-industrial corridor
A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. Discussions centred on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing plans for a Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor. The meeting followed the President’s…
Jinthupitiya shooting: 02 Police officers accused of dereliction of duty granted bail
Two police officers were arrested for allegedly failing to perform their duties at the time of a shooting in Jinthupitiya earlier this month. The officers, who were assigned to mobile patrol duties, were taken into custody by the Modara Divisional…
President leaves for India
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrives in India today for the AI Impact Summit 2026 – the first summit of its kind to be hosted in the Global South. At a time when emerging technologies are reshaping economies and societies, Sri…
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….