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)

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 Belgium-manufactured revolver has been recovered during a special operation conducted in Dungalpitiya, Negombo. MORE..

8 Feb 2026 (5:18 PM)

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has decided to probe a complaint filed by suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne against the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..

8 Feb 2026 (4:43 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)

A fire has broken out at a scrap metal collection shop at the Dewata Junction in Galle. MORE..

8 Feb 2026 (3:38 PM)