A total of 526 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (07). MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (1:07 PM)
The 35-year-old Australian, who killed 51 people during the March 15, 2019, attacks, is applying for leave to appeal his conviction and sentence. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (3:18 PM)
A fire has broken out at a scrap metal collection shop at the Dewata Junction in Galle. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (3:38 PM)
A wild elephant has died after consuming a jawbreaker also known as hakka patas in Morawewa, Trincomalee. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (5:49 PM)
A group of members of the opposition of the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha has alleged that three councilors who were elected representing the National People s Power (NPP) have committed financial fraud by carrying out government contracts in their own names. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (1:56 PM)
Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could help New Delhi seal a trade pact with Washington. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (2:23 PM)