AG’s Dept. Legal Officers’ Org warns of coordinated campaign targeting AG
The Attorney General’s Department Legal Officers’ Association has raised concerns over what it described as unfounded and baseless personal attacks targeting Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe and officers of the department in the performance of their official duties. In a resolution…
Moves to develop massive Quartz deposit in Monaragala
A series of immediate steps to secure and integrate a vast quartz deposit in Kotikambokka, Monaragala district, into the national economy is underway, following a field visit to the area, Industry Minister Sunil Handuneththi said. Preliminary scientific assessments estimate the…
Lapse in appropriations: notice from U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that it will temporarily limit regular updates on its Facebook page due to a lapse in appropriations in the United States, which has led to a partial shutdown of the U.S. federal…
Special Security and Traffic Plan for Relics Exposition at Gangaramaya
Sri Lanka Police have announced heightened security and a special traffic management plan ahead of the exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India, scheduled to take place at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo from February 5 to 11, 2026….
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy
The Dalai Lama is now a Grammy winner, beating out Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah for the coveted award on Sunday, Feb. 1. The Tibetan spiritual leader, 90, took the Grammy for best audio book, narration and storytelling recording for…
Two Matugama cops arrested over missing firearm
A Police inspector and a Constable have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a pistol and a magazine containing 10 rounds of live ammunition from the Matugama Police Station. Police said the items were reported missing following a…
Weather: Showers & thundershowers in several areas today
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as in the Hambantota district, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers are likely after 2:00 p.m. in the Western and Sabaragamuwa…
Pakistan’s decision to boycott India Match : ICC responds
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed concern over Pakistan’s reported decision to selectively participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, warning that such a stance undermines the integrity and spirit of global cricket tournaments. In a media…
Attacking lawyers in Nugegoda : Suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the criminal intimidation of two lawyers following proceedings at the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court, police said. According to the Police Media Division, the incident was reported to the Mirihana Police on January 30,…
Breaking : Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup game against India in Colombo
Breaking : Pakistan will not take the field for the February 15 match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo. The post Breaking : Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup game against India in Colombo…