A wild elephant has died after consuming a jawbreaker also known as hakka patas in Morawewa, Trincomalee. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (5:49 PM)
Voting has ended in Japan s snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with exit polls pointing to a decisive win for her Liberal Democrat Party (LDP).
8 Feb 2026 (6:29 PM)
The digitalizing and decentralizing the President s Fund through Divisional Secretariat offices has led to a 59% increase in medical assistance applications within one year, according to the President s Media Division. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (2:43 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)
The Sri Lanka Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations Office in Colombo in December 2025 to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah has received a total of US$ 22.4 million thus far. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (4:15 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)