- February 22, 20260 CommentTwo Dead, one injured in train accident in PayagalaCOLOMBO Two of the three individuals injured in the accident at the Payagala railway crossing have succumbed to their injuries, according Sri Lanka Police. The accident occurred when a cab collided with a train at the crossing earlier today, resulting in three individuals sustaining critical injuries. The deceased have been identified as residents of Mahiyanganaya...Local
- February 22, 20260 CommentMinor flooding reported along Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa highwaySections of the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road have been submerged owing to rise in water levels of the Mahaweli River following heavy showers in upper catchment areas. Authorities said that two locations along the stretch between Gallella and Manampitiya are currently under water. As a result, vehicular movement along the road has been disrupted, with drivers...Local
- February 22, 20260 CommentMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & the Tourism hosts Networking Reception for Media ProfessionalsCOLOMBO : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism hosted a Media Networking Reception for journalists and media professionals on 20 February 2026 at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, with the participation of over 175 invitees representing local and international media institutions. The event was organised to recognise and appreciate the continued cooperation...Local
- February 22, 20260 CommentScouts organise ” Iftar ” Ramadan breakfast party in ColomboRUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — Sri Lanka Scout Association – Colombo District Branch and 11th Colombo Scout Group – Zahira College Colombo jointly organised ” Iftar ” Ramadan breakfast ceremony held at the College Swimming poolside on Saturday February 21. It was held under the patronage of Principal of the Zahira College Trizviiy Marikar. Chief Scout...Local
- February 22, 20260 CommentLandslide ‘Red’ warning to residents of several areas in four districtsCOLOMBO : The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued ‘Level 3 (Red)’ landslide early warnings for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts due to prevailing heavy rainfall. In addition, Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) landslide early warnings have been issued for multiple areas across several districts. The warnings, issued by...Local
