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Sri Lanka government approval rating increases to 65%: Survey

Sri Lanka government approval rating increases to 65%: Survey

The approval rating of the government has increased to 65% in early-February 2026, in the latest round of the Gallup style “Mood of the Nation” poll conducted by Verité Research. MORE..

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Puttalam Line: Colombo Fort- Puttalam trains to resume tomorrow

Puttalam Line: Colombo Fort- Puttalam trains to resume tomorrow

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 in Gaza, including tent camp, Palestinian officials say

At least nine Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the northern and southern Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian civil defence and health officials said, in what Israel’s military called a response to Hamas ceasefire violations. MORE..

5,000 police officers deployed for India and Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo

Around 5,000 police officers, including intelligence officers, have been deployed to ensure the safe conduct of the 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo.

Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison developed from a dart frog toxin, the UK and European allies have said. MORE..

Vehicular movement near Premadasa Stadium restricted from 3pm due to India-Pakistan clash

Vehicular movement in the vicinity of the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo will be restricted from 3pm today (16) in view of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan. MORE..

Several factions oppose CEB’s proposal to increase electricity tariffs

Several parties have expressed opposition to the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 13.56% for the second quarter of 2026. MORE..

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Large crowd gathers to pay last respects to lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting

The bodies of the lawyer and his wife, who were shot dead in Thalangama, Akuregoda, have been placed at a private funeral parlour in Borella. MORE..

NPP lawyers condemn Akuregoda double murder, urge swift justice

The lawyers of the National People’s Power (NPP) have issued a statement condemning the shooting death of a lawyer, Buddhika Mallawarachchi, and his wife in the Akuregoda, Thalangama area on 13 February 2026. MORE..

Govt must explain murders occurring in high security zones even during state of emergency – Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued a special statement condemning the double homicide that took place in Akuregoda, Thalangama. MORE..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges prompt repatriation of Indian fishermen released by Sri Lankan court

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, requesting immediate action to ensure the return of Tamil Nadu fishermen released by a Sri Lankan court to their home state. MORE..

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Govt continues to mislead the people, Opposition Leader claims on underworld tensions (English)

Govt continues to mislead the people, Opposition Leader claims on underworld tensions (English)

CEB proposes 13.56% increase in electricity tariffs for second quarter of 2026 (English)

Sri Lanka's macroeconomic stability continued to strengthen in 2025 - CBSL (English)

Maximum measures needed to apprehend perpetrators - BASL President on killing of lawyer and wife (English)

SC reviews recovery of excise duty arrears from defaulting liquor manufacturers (English)

Digital education policy to be introduced in April – PM Harini (English)

Deputy Minsiter Sunil Watagala rejects allegations made by Ven. Kassapa Thero (English)

Nimal Siripala claims new law may drive Sri Lanka towards a 'dictatorship' (English)

Fishermen continue 'Satyagraha' for eighth day over seine fishing ban (English)

GMOA assures no strike, pledges commitment to public wellbeing (English)

Govt has given full freedom to security forces to resolve Sri Lanka's drug crisis - President AKD (English)

Twelve accused sentenced to death over murder of former MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala (English)

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Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says

Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says

India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule

India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule

Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial hears

Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, trial hears

Drinking tea or coffee regularly could reduce dementia risk, study finds

Drinking tea or coffee regularly could reduce dementia risk, study finds

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Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage

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Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years

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New ‘John Wick’ game with Keanu Reeves in lead role announced

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Berlin Film Festival kicks off with a nod to new voices from Michelle Yeoh

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T20 World Cup: West Indies secure Super 8 spot with comfortable win over Nepal

T20 World Cup: West Indies secure Super 8 spot with comfortable win over Nepal

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