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Chamal's younger son to be arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Criminal Investigation Department received orders to arrest and produce Samindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, before the court. The Colomb... Read More


Arrest warrants for Jagath Manuwarna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court issued arrest warrants for National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Jagath Manuwarna and another individual today (02). The legal action stems fr... Read More


Lightning warnings issued

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Severe lightning accompanied by thundershowers is highly likely in parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Galle and Matara districts. The Department of M... Read More


PS found dead at STF training camp

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A 35-year-old Police Sergeant died following a shooting incident at the Police Special Task Force (STF) training camp in Katukurunda, Kalutara, early this morning (02). The victi... Read More


February 2026 arrives is a "Perfect Month"

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A unique calendar pattern characterises February 2026, which consists of exactly four full weeks. The month began on a Sunday and will conclude on a Saturday, spanning exactly 28 ... Read More


Graduates vow to continue protesting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Education Graduates' Union will maintain their demonstration in front of the Isurupaya Ministry of Education until the government provides a formal assurance regarding their r... Read More


Elderly mother dies after motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A 76-year-old mother of two passed away at the Monaragala District General Hospital last night following a collision with a motorcycle. Wellawaya Police identified the deceased as... Read More


Education graduates launch protest

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Education Graduates' Union initiated a protest today in front of the Ministry of Education, located at Isurupaya in Battaramulla. The group demands that the government establ... Read More


Balangoda Kassapa Thera and nine others remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Trincomalee Magistrate's Court ordered that Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, three other monks, and six additional individuals remain in remand custody until February 9. Th... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks international climate funding

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Sri Lanka plans to apply for financial assistance from the United Nations-linked Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage to support reconstruction efforts after Cyclone Ditwah. Ch... Read More