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Sallay was arrested over Easter attack based on evidence: Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Amid mounting pressure and criticism over the arrest of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, Police yesterday said that the arrest... Read More


Fort Magistrate orders trial of foreign broker over contested local tender

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court yesterday overruled preliminary objections raised by Tysers Insurance Brokers Limited and fixed a trial date in a case in which Tysers was accused of ... Read More


Calls grow for Sri Lankan players, Shammi to resign

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- While public anger boiled over Sri Lanka's humiliating performance last night at the R. Premadasa Stadium against New Zealand, where they were officially eliminated from the ICC ... Read More


Fire erupts at Kerawalapitiya garbage dump

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- A fire has broken out at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard, located near the highway entrance. The Fire Service Department confirmed that two firefighting trucks have been... Read More


PUCSL invites public views on electricity price hike

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will seek public opinions on a proposed electricity price increase for the second quarter of 2026. The consultation period ru... Read More


Sri Lanka's poverty line hits Rs. 16,730; Colombo most expensive district

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) has set Sri Lanka's official poverty line at Rs. 16,730 per person per month for January 2026, reflecting the minimum amount needed ... Read More


U.S. firms eye investment in Sri Lanka's graphite industry

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- A U.S. delegation from the Montana State Partnership Program met with Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe today to explore major investment opportunities in Sri Lanka's graphite sect... Read More


'Cricket world has evolved so quickly; we haven't adapted': Says Sanga

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- In the wake of yesterday's defeat against New Zealand, Former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara said there is a lot of work to be done at all levels to course correct, saying t... Read More


Rs. 491 million allocated to build houses in Puttalam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Government has allocated Rs. 491 million for the construction of 491 houses in the Puttalam District under the 2026 National Housing Programme, with Minister of State Adminis... Read More


Pause coal operations until impact assessment: Dr. Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Medical and Civil Rights Trade Union Alliance Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, has called on the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) to immediately suspend the burning of allegedl... Read More