MP Amarakeerthi case: Families of 12 death-row convicts seek President’s intervention

Relatives of the 12 men sentenced to death over the killing of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his police security officer staged an appeal outside the Presidential Secretariat this morning, urging the President to intervene.

Mirissa and Bentota among Asia’s Top Beaches by Tripadvisor

Sri Lanka’s Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach have earned spots among Asia’s most celebrated coastal destinations, according to the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches list released by Tripadvisor.

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea’s ruling party

North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party has again chosen Kim Jong Un to be its general secretary, state media report.

81-year-old sits O/L Maths exam to critique education system

Nimal Silva, an 81-year-old resident of Kiriberiya, sat for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Mathematics examination—not merely as a personal achievement, but to send a strong message to the government about the state of the national education system.

31,000 houses to be built under Home Development Programme

A total of 31,000 houses will be constructed under the Home Development Programme, marking a significant step towards improving housing facilities and uplifting the living standards of low-income communities.

Ayodhya temple delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

A delegation led by Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj, the chief priest of the Shiva Temple in Ayodhya, India, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (February 23) for a special visit.

T20 World Cup broadcaster’s distasteful ’cupcake ad’ comes back to haunt India

The host broadcasters of the T20 World Cup 2026 took down a controversial advertisement in which an Indian fan mocked South Africa. Meant to highlight the rivalry and build excitement, Star Sports had released a pre-match promo for the India vs South Africa clash. The video, set in a cafe, showed an Indian fan trolling a Proteas supporter over a cupcake and reminding him of the 2024 T20 World Cup final loss.

New look UNP by December: Harin

The United National Party (UNP) will get a new look with new faces by December this year, its Deputy General Secretary Harin Fernando said today.

18 people killed as bus falls into river in Nepal

At least 18 people were killed when a passenger bus fell into the Trishuli river near Gajuri in the Dhading district of Nepal early morning on Monday.

EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: ’a deal is a deal’

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.

“Meenagaya” intercity express resumes daily service to Batticaloa

The “Meenagaya” overnight intercity express train will resume service between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa starting today (23), at 7:00 PM from Colombo Fort. The return service from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort will begin tomorrow (24), operating daily.

Dottin becomes first WI player to be dismissed obstructing the field

West Indies legend Deandra Dottin became the first international cricketer from the Caribben to be out obstructing the field during the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Grenada on Sunday (February 22).

Tamil diaspora groups afraid to let Namal clear misconceptions, says SLPP’s Cassilingham

Some sections of the Tamil diaspora are afraid to allow Namal Rajapaksa to clear misconceptions, as their false narratives on certain issues would no longer hold any weight, Geethanath Cassilingham, Politburo Member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna and Chief Organizer for the Jaffna District said.

Bike–car crash leaves one dead, another critical

21-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his pillion rider critically injured following a collision with a car at Nagashandiya in Kalutara, police said.

CID probes fraudsters posing as police

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), through its Computer Crime Investigation Division, has launched investigations into multiple complaints regarding individuals fraudulently obtaining money from the public by impersonating police officers.

Large scale mill owners have the right to purchase paddy: Deputy Minister

Large scale mill owners have the right to purchase paddy and therefore no one can go against it, Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne said.

Parents struggle as children’s drug shortage drives private costs

Parents of critically ill children are being pushed into financial hardship as government hospitals struggle with continuous shortages of essential medicines, a leading doctors’ union claims.

Postal Dept. confident of meeting Rs. 15,000Mn revenue target: Minister

The Postal Department will be able to achieve its revenue target of Rs. 15,000 million this year, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Namal responds after Oxford and Cambridge Unions cancel speaking events

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has responded after planned speaking engagements at the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union were cancelled following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners.

Patients caught in crossfire as GMOA strike enters 14th day

The ongoing trade union action launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) entered its 14th day today, with the union claiming that the Health Ministry has still failed to provide concrete solutions to the issues raised.

Referee Chan: Asia Rugby Going the “Extra Mile”

Craig Chan has praised Asia Rugby and Sri Lanka Rugby for their commitment to supporting member unions through enhanced match officiating assistance.

Oxford Union cancels Namal Rajapaksa event after backlash

The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking event with SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners. The Cambridge Union cancelled Rajapaksa’s scheduled visit several days ago.

Violence erupts in Mexico after killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Mexican security forces have killed a drug lord who led one of the most powerful criminal organisations in the country, triggering a wave of violence in several areas, including the western state of Jalisco.

Government on warpath with Laugfs Gas

The government which had faulted Laugfs Gas for the issue in gas supply had summoned its officials for a discussion this week, it was reported yesterday.

New York, other states under state of emergency as snow falls amid blizzard warning

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts governors issued state of emergency orders and a halt to non-essential travel as a major storm was expected to bring up to 24 inches of snow and strong winds to the region.

Heavy showers to ease, but storm aftermath looms across Sri Lanka

Lower atmospheric disturbance that is currently prevailing has caused a minor flood situation in Manampitiya and in Kandy district, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday.

KH x RK: Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth collab’s ’first-ever’ promo ft. Nelson and Anirudh drops

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global film fraternity, Red Giant Movies has officially released the title glimpse for the most anticipated collaboration in Indian history: KH x RK Reunion. The film brings together the ’’Ulaganayagan’’ Kamal Haasan and the ’’Superstar’’ Rajinikanth for a full-length feature, a feat that fans have been dreaming of for decades.

They did deals with Trump to get lower tariffs. Now they are stuck.

It started as a week of trade wins for President Trump. On Tuesday, Japan committed $36 billion in investments in the United States, and on Thursday, the president of Indonesia signed a deal in Washington to open up critical sectors of the country’s economy to American companies.

United States Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE departs US for historic voyage to Sri Lanka

The former United States Coast Guard Cutter DECISIVE departed Baltimore on Friday to join the Sri Lanka Navy fleet, marking the Navy’s longest-ever voyage to bring a vessel home and its first transit of the Panama Canal.

No approach for regulation despite rice tycoons frenzy for helicopters

Despite the hype created regarding plans by two rice mill owners turned billionaires to purchase aircraft, none of them have so far approached the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAA) to secure the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) , an official said yesterday.