BASL members to refrain from appearing for court cases today
Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) are refraining from appearing before courts island-wide on behalf of any cases today (16). MORE..
- State universities face 50% lecturer shortage; Crisis worsens at Rajarata University
- Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’
- ‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide
- IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to arrive in Sri Lanka today
- Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala
- Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
- Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to solve citizenship issues of 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils
- ‘Women must step forward to carry forward the change we have begun’ - PM
- President Dissanayake pays last respects to late Prof. Tissa Vitarana
- Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions
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Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions
Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line, which were suspended due to the damage caused by the Cyclone Ditwah, have resumed earlier this morning (16). MORE..
President Dissanayake pays last respects to late Prof. Tissa Vitarana
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has paid his final respects to the late veteran politician and former minister, Professor Tissa Vitarana. MORE..
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‘Women must step forward to carry forward the change we have begun’ - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that no one will be allowed to drag the country’s future backward by inciting racism, and emphasized that women must step forward to carry forward the change that has been initiated. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to solve citizenship issues of 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils
With just two months to go for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a “humane and pragmatic” resolution to the long-pending citizenship issue and legal status of Sri Lankan Tamils living in the state for over four decades. MORE..
Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
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Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala
A parcel containing live ammunition has been taken into custody by the police in the Gaala Junction area in Wattala. MORE..
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (16). MORE..
Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’
Three individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya while in possession of over 16 kilograms of ‘Kush’ narcotics. MORE..
State universities face 50% lecturer shortage; Crisis worsens at Rajarata University
The Students’ Union of the Faculty of Management at the Rajarata University says that there is an approximately 50% shortage of lecturers and professors within the state university system, adding that the issue has become particularly severe at the Rajarata University. MORE..
2025 O/L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres
The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow (17). MORE..
Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts, today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
T20 World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS
India completed a conformable 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group A encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
10-year tax concessions for strategic development projects in several sectors
The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects within the tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. MORE..
China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
UK and Canadian nationals will be able to travel to mainland China for up to 30 days without a visa from 17 February. MORE..
President Dissanayake pays last respects to late Prof. Tissa Vitarana
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has paid his final respects to the late veteran politician and former minister, Professor Tissa Vitarana. MORE..
‘Women must step forward to carry forward the change we have begun’ - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that no one will be allowed to drag the country’s future backward by inciting racism, and emphasized that women must step forward to carry forward the change that has been initiated. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to solve citizenship issues of 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils
With just two months to go for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a “humane and pragmatic” resolution to the long-pending citizenship issue and legal status of Sri Lankan Tamils living in the state for over four decades. MORE..
Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
A global artificial intelligence summit kicks off in New Delhi on Monday with big issues on the agenda, from job disruption to child safety, but some attendees warn the broad focus could diminish the chance of concrete commitments from world leaders. MORE..
Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala
A parcel containing live ammunition has been taken into custody by the police in the Gaala Junction area in Wattala. MORE..
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (16). MORE..
Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’
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State universities face 50% lecturer shortage; Crisis worsens at Rajarata University
The Students’ Union of the Faculty of Management at the Rajarata University says that there is an approximately 50% shortage of lecturers and professors within the state university system, adding that the issue has become particularly severe at the Rajarata University. MORE..
2025 O/L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres
The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow (17). MORE..
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Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says
Russia has blocked popular messaging service WhatsApp for failing to abide by Russian legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday. MORE..
India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule
India’s government said social media companies would have to take down unlawful content within three hours of being notified about it, tightening on Tuesday an earlier 36-hour timeline in what could be a compliance challenge for Meta, YouTube and X. MORE..
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial hears
Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial hears
The world’s largest social media companies have been accused of creating “addiction machines” as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. MORE..
Drinking tea or coffee regularly could reduce dementia risk, study finds
Drinking tea or coffee regularly could reduce dementia risk, study finds
Drinking regular tea and coffee may reduce the risk of dementia, a new study has claimed, with researchers able to pinpoint the number of cups each day linked to reduced risk. MORE..
Entertainment
‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide
“Wuthering Heights” was No. 1 at the global box office with $82 million, ranking as the top worldwide debut of the year. MORE..
Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage
Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage
Chocolate lovers are experiencing sticker shock this Valentine’s Day. MORE..
Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving world recognition. MORE..
New ‘John Wick’ game with Keanu Reeves in lead role announced
New ‘John Wick’ game with Keanu Reeves in lead role announced
Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have announced a new AAA video game based on the John Wick franchise, with the project revealed during Sony’s State of Play showcase. MORE..
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Sports
Brumbies marks 15 years at 147th Royal-Thomian ‘Battle of the Blues’
The Brumbies Enclosure celebrated its 15th year with the launch of a commemorative T-shirt recently at The Steuart by Citrus. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Australia’s Mitchell Marsh could return for key clash against Sri Lanka
The beleaguered Australian team that finds itself in the midst of injury setbacks and poor form could finally have something going its way in the T20 World Cup. MORE..
USA keep slim T20 World Cup hopes alive by beating Namibia
The United States kept their slim hopes of qualifying for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup alive with a 31-run against Namibia in Group A. MORE..
Pakistan captain says it’s up to India to decide whether to shake hands in cricket clash
Pakistan’s captain has said he will leave it up to India’s players to decide if they shake hands with his team before and after their T20 World Cup match. MORE..
T20 World Cup: West Indies secure Super 8 spot with comfortable win over Nepal
West Indies rode on captain Shai Hope’s unbeaten half-century to beat Nepal by nine wickets and qualify for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. MORE..
