Advisory for low pressure area in Bay of Bengal issued
A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal sea area to the south east of Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
- Sri Lanka, Pakistan pledge deeper security collaboration
- Prabath Chandrakeerthi named President’s Chief of Staff
- Pakistan has always supported Sri Lanka during difficult times: President
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz
- Around 250 children die daily from cancer worldwide
- Sri Lanka’s PMI for January expands
- New details emerge on Akuregoda double murder plot
- EU to take part in Trump’s Board of Peace but not as member
- February tourist arrivals surpass 150,000
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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago (16). MORE..
February tourist arrivals surpass 150,000
A total of 159,339 tourists have arrived in the country in the first 15 days of February, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
EU to take part in Trump’s Board of Peace but not as member
The European Union will take part in this week’s inaugural meeting of United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, but a spokesman insisted on Monday (Feb 16) that Brussels would not be joining as a member. MORE..
New details emerge on Akuregoda double murder plot
Two individuals, residents of Nawagamuwa, were arrested today (16) for allegedly transporting the firearm used in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama and for facilitating the gunmen, police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s PMI for January expands
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. MORE..
Around 250 children die daily from cancer worldwide
Around 250 children die globally each day from cancer, according to international health data. MORE..
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday (Feb 16) began a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on the eve of talks with the United States. MORE..
Pakistan has always supported Sri Lanka during difficult times: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Pakistan Interior Minister’s visit, together with the arrival of the Pakistan national cricket team in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened the long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. MORE..
Prabath Chandrakeerthi named President’s Chief of Staff
Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the President. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan pledge deeper security collaboration
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have decided to broaden collaboration between interior ministries, placing special emphasis on internal security coordination, counter-terrorism initiatives, and anti-narcotics operations. MORE..
Massive fireworks store explosion in China kills eight ahead of Lunar New Year
Eight people have been killed and two others suffered minor burns following an explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China. MORE..
President Anura Kumara to leave for India tomorrow
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for India tomorrow (17) to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi. MORE..
Buddhist monks from all chapters to be summoned to Colombo on Feb. 20
Monks from all Buddhist chapters will be summoned to Colombo on 20 February to be briefed on actions being taken against the ‘Buddhasasana’, Ven. Dambara Amila Thero has announced. MORE..
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Asgiri Anunayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy
Members of the Buddhist clergy should respond with equanimity to allegations directed at them by certain sections of society, the Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero stated. MORE..
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Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders
Two brothers have been arrested in Kottawa for allegedly aiding and abetting the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama last week. MORE..
Cricket fans flew in 15 private jets to witness yesterday’s India-Pakistan match in Colombo
A large number of cricket fans from around the world landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 15 private jets to witness the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match held in Colombo on 15 February 2026. MORE..
EU to take part in Trump’s Board of Peace but not as member
The European Union will take part in this week’s inaugural meeting of United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, but a spokesman insisted on Monday (Feb 16) that Brussels would not be joining as a member. MORE..
New details emerge on Akuregoda double murder plot
Two individuals, residents of Nawagamuwa, were arrested today (16) for allegedly transporting the firearm used in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama and for facilitating the gunmen, police stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s PMI for January expands
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January 2026 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. MORE..
Around 250 children die daily from cancer worldwide
Around 250 children die globally each day from cancer, according to international health data. MORE..
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Monday (Feb 16) began a series of military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported on the eve of talks with the United States. MORE..
Pakistan has always supported Sri Lanka during difficult times: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Pakistan Interior Minister’s visit, together with the arrival of the Pakistan national cricket team in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened the long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. MORE..
Prabath Chandrakeerthi named President’s Chief of Staff
Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the President. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Pakistan pledge deeper security collaboration
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have decided to broaden collaboration between interior ministries, placing special emphasis on internal security coordination, counter-terrorism initiatives, and anti-narcotics operations. MORE..
Massive fireworks store explosion in China kills eight ahead of Lunar New Year
Eight people have been killed and two others suffered minor burns following an explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China. MORE..
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Technology
Apple’s cheapest MacBook with iPhone chip to launch in March
Apple’s most affordable MacBook in years could be just weeks away. MORE..
US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology’s viability
US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology’s viability
The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense on Sunday for the first time transported a small nuclear reactor on a cargo plane from California to Utah to demonstrate the potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. MORE..
Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says
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..
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
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka seal place in Super Eight round after impressive win over Australia
Pathum Nissanka scored a 52-ball 100 to help Sri Lanka defeat Australia by 8 wickets and seal a place in the Super Eight round of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Marsh, Head star as Australia post 181 against Sri Lanka in Kandy
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head smashed quick fire fifties to help Australia post 181 in their allotted 20 overs against Sri Lanka in a 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy.
Injured Matheesha Pathirana leaves the field in third over against Australia in Kandy
Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana suffered a hamstring injury during their T20 World Cup 2026 clash against Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka opt to bowl first against Australia in Kandy
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in match 30 of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. MORE..
T20 World Cup: England beat Italy to qualify for Super Eight round
England defeated Italy by 24 runs in a Group C encounter to qualify for the Super Eight round of the 2026 T20 World Cup. MORE..
