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)
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)
More than 4,000 child abuse cases have been filed in high courts across the country, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has stated. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (8:35 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)
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)
The UK Met Office has issued a fresh weather warning for heavy rain, with more than 200 flood alerts still in place. MORE..
8 Feb 2026 (8:10 PM)