Passport applicants requested not to visit Immigration Dept. offices tomorrow
The Ministry of Public Security has requested applicants for passports not to arrive at the Department of Immigration and Emigration’s head office in Battaramulla or any of its regional offices tomorrow (13), as the computer system breakdown has still not been restored. MORE..
- Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March
- Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone
- Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital’s mortuary lacks space
- At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
- Passport applicants requested not to visit Immigration Dept. offices tomorrow
- CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka
- ADB re-affirms long-term support for Sri Lanka in meeting with President
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Providing equal opportunities to all school children a key objective of govt - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that in order to achieve the transformative change expected as a nation, it is essential to develop strong human resources, and that the Government’s priority is to provide children with a standard and quality education. MORE..
Police urge public cooperation to curb crime, drug trafficking and corruption
Sri Lanka Police say it is currently implementing a nationwide initiative aimed at completely eradicating the growing menace of drug trafficking across the country. MORE..
Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday. MORE..
ADB re-affirms long-term support for Sri Lanka in meeting with President
The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Ms Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12), reaffirming the ADB’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development priorities. MORE..
CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it has noticed certain instances where residents in Sri Lanka transact within the country in foreign currency, rather than in Sri Lanka Rupees. MORE..
At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in River Nile state in northern Sudan, a medical group has told the BBC. MORE..
Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital’s mortuary lacks space
The mortuary at the Tangalle Base Hospital is facing a severe space shortage, forcing hospital staff to place the bodies of deceased persons covered in ice on trolleys in the corridor outside the morgue. MORE..
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Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory highlighting the growing number of complaints related to lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones reported daily to police stations across the island. MORE..
Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March
The Colombo High Court today (12) ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 6, 2026. MORE..
Israel has joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Netanyahu says
Israel has joined U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday during his visit to Washington where he met Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. MORE..
Zohara Buhary loses seat in Colombo Municipal Council
Zohara Buhary, who had faced disciplinary action from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) for voting in favour of the CMC’s Budget proposal, has lost her seat in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) after she was removed from the party. MORE..
Russia sends ‘hundreds’ of missiles, drones at Ukraine
Russia pounded Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles overnight on Thursday, targeting energy systems and injuring at least seven people in the capital Kyiv, and the cities of Dnipro and Odesa, officials said. MORE..
Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light
Indonesia has officially banned elephant rides, bringing an end to the decades-long tourist activity that’s become synonymous with the tropical destination. MORE..
SC concludes hearing of FRs against appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as IGP
The Supreme Court today (12) concluded the hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in 2024. MORE..
Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school
Three 16-year-old students have sustained injuries when a boundary wall separating the C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella and a Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) site collapsed earlier today (12), police stated. MORE..
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Police urge public cooperation to curb crime, drug trafficking and corruption
Sri Lanka Police say it is currently implementing a nationwide initiative aimed at completely eradicating the growing menace of drug trafficking across the country. MORE..
Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Thursday. MORE..
ADB re-affirms long-term support for Sri Lanka in meeting with President
The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Ms Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (12), reaffirming the ADB’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development priorities. MORE..
CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says it has noticed certain instances where residents in Sri Lanka transact within the country in foreign currency, rather than in Sri Lanka Rupees. MORE..
At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in River Nile state in northern Sudan, a medical group has told the BBC. MORE..
Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital’s mortuary lacks space
The mortuary at the Tangalle Base Hospital is facing a severe space shortage, forcing hospital staff to place the bodies of deceased persons covered in ice on trolleys in the corridor outside the morgue. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory highlighting the growing number of complaints related to lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones reported daily to police stations across the island. MORE..
Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March
The Colombo High Court today (12) ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 6, 2026. MORE..
Israel has joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Netanyahu says
Israel has joined U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday during his visit to Washington where he met Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Planetary Parade: Six planets to align in rare celestial spectacle throughout February
Planetary Parade: Six planets to align in rare celestial spectacle throughout February
Skywatchers are in for a treat this month as six planets line up in what astronomers often call a “planetary parade.” This rare celestial alignment will illuminate the evening sky, offering a spectacular sight shortly after sunset. MORE..
Entertainment
Sky to bring Disney+, Netflix, Hayu and HBO Max together under one subscription
Sky has announced “world first” plans to bring together several streaming platforms as part a single TV subscription. MORE..
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. MORE..
Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue, the BBC has learned. MORE..
British Museum successfully raises millions to save Henry VIII marriage artefact
British Museum successfully raises millions to save Henry VIII marriage artefact
The British Museum has successfully concluded a four-month fundraising campaign, securing £3.5 million to acquire a rare gold pendant with significant ties to Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. MORE..
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Sports
T20 World Cup: Italy beat Nepal in quick time to seal historic win
Dominant Italy deflated Nepal’s bowling attack to seal a 10-wicket win over Nepal in the 17th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 played here at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (12). MORE..
T20 World Cup: Italy elect to bowl first against Nepal
Italy won the toss and elected to bowl first against Nepal in a Group C encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka thrash Oman by 105 runs in Kandy
Sri Lanka claimed a thumping 100-run victory over Oman in their Group B encounter at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka post mammoth 225/5 against Oman in Kandy
Fifties from Kusal Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake and a late blitz from Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka post a mammoth 225/5 in their allotted 20 overs, the highest total by a side in this year’s T20 World Cup during a Group B encounter at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Oman opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka in Kandy
Oman won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sri Lanka in a Group B encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
