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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 February 2026 Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowersContinue Reading The post Rain expected in most parts of the country, above 100 mm in some areas appeared…

A three-year-old girl has died following a road accident in the Nallagolla area along the Gampola–Nawalapitiya road, police said. TheContinue Reading The post Three-year-old girl killed in Gampola road accident appeared first on Newswire.

A special conservation and clean-up program was launched on Friday to protect the biodiversity of the Diyagama forest ecosystem locatedContinue Reading The post Diyagama forest conservation drive launched under Sports Ministry initiative…

The fourth U.S.-donated Coast Guard cutter to the Sri Lanka Navy has set sail from the United States, marking theContinue Reading The post Historic Voyage begins as U.S.-Donated Cutter Sails for Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Two people were killed in separate incidents reported from Neluwa and Deraniyagala on Friday, with police launching investigations into bothContinue Reading The post Husband kills wife; father-in-law slays son-in-law in separate incidents…

The Ministry of Agriculture on Friday (20) launched “Maize Stock”, an online information system and web application designed to improveContinue Reading The post “Maize Stock” app launched to improve maize supply management appeared first on…

Nearly 900,000 mobile SIM cards without verified identity details are currently active in Sri Lanka, and will be deactivated ifContinue Reading The post Nearly 900,000 unregistered SIM cards to be deactivated ? appeared first on Newswire.

The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) has called for the immediate suspension of construction activities linked to the proposedContinue Reading The post Environmentalists oppose Jaffna cricket complex over ecological risks…

A fishmonger was hospitalised after being shot by unidentified assailants traveling in a car in the Gandara area of Matara,Continue Reading The post Shooting in Matara leaves one hospitalised appeared first on Newswire.

International Cricket commentator Ravi Shastri says Sri Lanka could be a major threat in the Super 8 stage if conditionsContinue Reading The post Super 8 : Shastri says Sri Lanka will be dangerous if pitch stops and turns appeared first on…