Two vehicles unexpectedly caught fire today in separate incidents on the Southern Expressway and in the Nuggegoda area.

In a significant development, 20 Sri Lankan prisoners who had been serving sentences in Kuwait for various crimes were repatriated to Sri Lanka today.

Prisons Spokesperson Confirms Special Approval

Suspect’s Sister and Another Individual Also Arrested

No Special Treatment, Confirms Prison Spokesperson

Renowned broadcaster Kala Suri Arundathi Sriranganathan, who dedicated nearly four decades to Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), passed away in Australia on the 17th of this month.

A protest was staged in Jaffna yesterday (Thursday) by the Island Fishermen’s Organization, demanding urgent action to prevent encroachments by Indian fishermen into Sri Lankan waters.

Thalawakele | P. Kethees In celebration of Maha Shivaratri, all Tamil schools in the Central Province will receive a special holiday on February 27, according to Central Province Education Director Nihal Alagakoon.

Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded a significant boost, generating $1.3 billion in revenue in January 2025 alone, according to the Export Development Board (EDB).

A trader in Thirunelveli has been fined Rs. 30,000 for stocking expired soft drinks for sale.