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Youth arrested in connection with Rs. 620,000 theft from Russian tourist in Unawatuna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The daughter of a hotel owner in Pilagoda, Unawatuna, has been arrested in connection with the theft of Rs. 620,000 from a Russian tourist staying at the hotel. The Unawatuna To... Read More


19 killed in bus crash in Nepal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A 24-year-old British man is among 19 people who were killed in a bus crash in Nepal, police say. The bus - which had been carrying tourists - had been travelling to the capital... Read More


Individual arrested with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- An individual has been apprehended with 2kg of cannabis in Puttalam. He was arrested during a search operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy's North Central Naval Command in coord... Read More


Showery conditions over the island to reduce from today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Showery conditions prevailing over the island are expected to reduce from today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few p... Read More


Customs TUs threaten to stage trade union action over unresolved issues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- If immediate written and fair solutions are not provided regarding promotions and salaries of customs officers that have been delayed for six years, along with several other issu... Read More


Timeframe granted to provide information to PCoI investigating corruption at Colombo MC extended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The timeframe granted for the public to lodge complaints and provide information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating corruption and fraud at the Colombo Munic... Read More


Sri Lanka apparel exports to UK projected to increase by 10% under new tariff-free scheme

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick and Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe have visited apparel logistics and... Read More


2024 Grade 5 Exam paper leak: SC directs AG to file contempt charges against former NIE Director

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (23) directed the Attorney General's Department to file a charge sheet for Contempt of Court against I.G.S. Premathilaka, the former Director... Read More


Two critically injured in accident involving car and motorcycle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Two women have sustained serious injuries in an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the Hingurakgoda-Polonnaruwa main road in Hathamuna, this morning (23), police sta... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation dips to 2.4% in January 2026

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 2.4% in January 2026, compared to 2.9% in December 2025, according to the... Read More