A committee of experts has been appointed by the Ministry of Energy to study issues related to coal imports, Cabinet spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
24 Feb 2026 (5:31 PM)
A motor car carrying a group while returning to Avissawella after visiting Sri Pada (Adam s Peak) has veered off the road and toppled nearly 100 feet down a precipice. MORE..
24 Feb 2026 (2:27 PM)
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern Province and in the Ratnapura, Monaragala and Kalutara districts today (24), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
24 Feb 2026 (5:59 PM)
A coalition of academics, journalists, feminist activists, and lawyers has issued a statement expressing concern over reports that former First Lady Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe has been summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
24 Feb 2026 (1:33 PM)
President Donald Trump s temporary 15% tariffs to replace those struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court are meant to resolve a problem that many economists say does not exist- a U.S. balance of payments crisis, making them potentially vulnerable to new legal challenges. MORE..
24 Feb 2026 (1:47 PM)
A 22-year-old woman has passed away after being transferred from the Minuwangoda Base Hospital to the Gampaha District General Hospital, with her family alleging negligence by hospital authorities. MORE..
24 Feb 2026 (3:25 PM)