Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A failed shooting attempt has been reported targeting a candidate who represented the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in the Kalutara Municipal Council elections, police said. The i... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, announced that steps will be taken to provide free life insurance coverage to co... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Posts has decided to increase postal charges with effect from tomorrow (09). Accordingly, the Department has increased the minimum postal charge to Rs. 70, and ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) have announced that a 22-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas within the Kandy District today (08). Issuing a ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- More than 4,000 child abuse cases have been filed in high courts across the country, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has stated. According to the NCPA, the cases h... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The UK Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place. The new yellow warning is for large parts of southern England... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be temporarily reduced from today (08) to 11 February, 2026, the Department of Meteorology said. A few showers may... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A doctor has been arrested during a raid conducted at an abortion clinic operating in Beruwala, police stated. The raid was conducted by officers of the Walana Central Anti-Corru... Read More
Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- (UPDATE): At least three people have died in an accident involving a car and a motorcycle in Amithirigala, Thalduwa this afternoon (8), police stated. The car travelling from Ami... Read More