Tourist killed in wild elephant attack in Pidurangala
A 67-year-old Hungarian Professor, Joe Anten visiting Sri Lanka as a tourist was killed by a wild elephant in the Pidurangala area of Sigiriya on February 16.
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed in Parliament
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill was passed in parliament without amendments this evening.
Amber advisory issued for heavy rain
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for heavy rain in the Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts.
Deputy PM of UK arrives in SL
The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy arrived in Sri Lanka to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for discussions covering economic cooperation, reconciliation, humanitarian priorities and Sri Lanka’s engagement with the Global Charter on Children’s Care Reform, a global effort to strengthen family-based care and protect children.
Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court ordered police to detain and question Akuregoda suspects
The police was granted permission by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court to detain and question the two brothers arrested in connection with the Akuregoda double murder, until tomorrow in connection with the shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. They had provided the weapons for the shootings.
President Anura Kumara in India to attend AI Impact Summit 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently in India to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
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