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Shooting reported at house of ‘Batuwatte Chamara’s’ wife in Ja-Ela
A shooting incident was reported this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of alleged organized criminal figure known as ‘Batuwatte Chamara’. Police said the shot was fired at...
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
The proposal for the extension of the State of Public Emergency has been approved by the Parliament, by a majority...
Court to consider petition by expelled CMC member
The Court of Appeal ordered the petition filed by Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) member Sohara Buhari to be called on...
Two dead, 15 missing after boat capsizes in Gurunagar Jetty in Jaffna
UPDATE: Two individuals have died while another 5 were rescued after a boat capsized today (6) at Gurunagar Jetty in...
35-year-old arrested at BIA with over 11 kg of ‘Kush’ and Hashish
A suspect has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Arrival Terminal of Bandaranaike International...
204 crew members of Iranian ship ‘IRIS Bushehr’ brought to Colombo Port: SL Navy
A total of 204 crew members of the Iranian navy vessel ‘IRIS Bushehr’, near Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, have been...
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SriLankan Airlines announcement on cancelled flights
SriLankan Airlines announced that all flights departing to the Middle East from Colombo have been cancelled until 12.00 noon on March 01 (Sunday) due to the ongoing Middle East conflict....
Feb 28, 2026
Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack Probe
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained for 90 days for questioning in connection with ongoing investigations into...
Feb 28, 2026
Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’ Top Baguette Prize
A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the top of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Baguette, earning the title...
Feb 28, 2026
4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids
Four suspects, including a woman, were arrested by police last evening (27) while in possession of a large haul of “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over Rs. 500...
Feb 28, 2026
90-day detention for alleged gunman in Akuregoda murder
Police obtained a 90-day detention order to further question the suspect believed to be the second shooter in the Akuregoda double murder case. The suspect confessed to investigators that he...
Feb 27, 2026