22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that a 22-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas within the Kandy District from tomorrow (08) morning. MORE..
- Advisory issued for severe lightning
- North Korea ‘executes schoolchildren for watching Squid Game’
- Mother and teen daughter electrocuted to death in Galaha
- 22-hour water cut in several areas in Kandy District
- Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
- Excise trade unions agree to digitalization to enhance revenue collection
- Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
- US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
- Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
- Russia turns to India, Sri Lanka for way out of its labour crisis – report
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Russia turns to India, Sri Lanka for way out of its labour crisis – report
For years, Russia relied on migrants from Central Asia to fill gaps in its workforce. MORE..
Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
A special discussion aimed at strengthening and modernizing Sri Lanka’s vocational education sector was held recently at the Parliamentary Complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division. MORE..
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
The US wants Russia and Ukraine to find a solution on how to end the war, the largest since World War 2, before summer, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. MORE..
Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
A 21-year-old youth has been murdered after a dispute between two families living near the railway line in the Dharmarama Road area of Ratmalana escalated into an assault. MORE..
Excise trade unions agree to digitalization to enhance revenue collection
All trade unions have expressed their agreement to the digitalisation and modernisation programme aimed at increasing excise revenue collection, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that a decision has been taken to establish a new police division to combat cybercrime in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Mother and teen daughter electrocuted to death in Galaha
Police have reported that a mother and her daughter died after being electrocuted in the Kiribogahainna area of Navanaliya, Galaha. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Minister Nalinda outlines education reform plan up to Grade 9
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has stated that the government’s education reforms will be implemented through five broad pillars, with reforms for other grades scheduled to be introduced over the next three years. MORE..
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February 7, 2026 2:02 pm
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 317,000 so far this year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the period elapsed in 2026 have exceeded 317,000. MORE..
Three Swedish-made rocket launchers found buried in Batticaloa
Three Swedish-made rocket launchers, believed to have been carefully buried underground by the LTTE during the war, has been discovered by security forces in the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa. MORE..
Over 400 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations - Police
Sri Lanka Police has stated that a total of 27,430 individuals were inspected yesterday (06) as part of the daily search operations carried out across the country. MORE..
103 children have lost one or both parents due to cyclone Ditwah – Minister
Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, stated that 103 children in Sri Lanka have lost a mother, father, or both parents due to the Cyclone Ditwah situation. MORE..
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February 7, 2026 12:17 pm
Sri Lanka’s remittances exceed USD 750 mln in January
Sri Lanka has received USD 751.1 million in workers’ remittances in January 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated and passed on Feb 17
The Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, announced that the Parliamentary Business Committee has decided to take up the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill for debate on 17 February and pass it on the same day. MORE..
Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
A special discussion aimed at strengthening and modernizing Sri Lanka’s vocational education sector was held recently at the Parliamentary Complex under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division. MORE..
US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
The US wants Russia and Ukraine to find a solution on how to end the war, the largest since World War 2, before summer, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. MORE..
Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
A 21-year-old youth has been murdered after a dispute between two families living near the railway line in the Dharmarama Road area of Ratmalana escalated into an assault. MORE..
Excise trade unions agree to digitalization to enhance revenue collection
All trade unions have expressed their agreement to the digitalisation and modernisation programme aimed at increasing excise revenue collection, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that a decision has been taken to establish a new police division to combat cybercrime in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Mother and teen daughter electrocuted to death in Galaha
Police have reported that a mother and her daughter died after being electrocuted in the Kiribogahainna area of Navanaliya, Galaha. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Minister Nalinda outlines education reform plan up to Grade 9
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has stated that the government’s education reforms will be implemented through five broad pillars, with reforms for other grades scheduled to be introduced over the next three years. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 317,000 so far this year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the period elapsed in 2026 have exceeded 317,000. MORE..
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Technology
YouTube’s $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
Google has revealed YouTube brought in more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025 as the firm targets getting more subscribers. MORE..
NASA will finally let astronauts take smartphones to the Moon
NASA will finally let astronauts take smartphones to the Moon
NASA is about to make a small but meaningful change that feels very human. For the first time, astronauts heading toward the Moon will be allowed to carry modern smartphones, including iPhones. MORE..
Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert
Gen Z became first generation to be less intelligent than millennials as IQ dropped, expert
Recent studies suggest that Gen Z is the first and only generation to be less intelligent than the one before it, making millennials the only generation to outperform the younger generation that followed. MORE..
Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system
Britain to work with Microsoft to build deepfake detection system
Britain will work with Microsoft, academics and experts to develop a system to spot deepfake material online, the government said on Thursday, as it moves to set standards for tackling harmful and deceptive AI-generated content. MORE..
Entertainment
North Korea ‘executes schoolchildren for watching Squid Game’
People in North Korea, including schoolchildren, are being executed for watching Squid Game and other foreign media, according to new testimony. MORE..
Zayn Malik announces new album and world tour
Zayn Malik announces new album and world tour
You wait ages for former One Direction singers to drop new music, then four come along almost all at once. MORE..
Taylor Swift to debut ‘Opalite’ music video this week
Taylor Swift to debut ‘Opalite’ music video this week
Taylor Swift has revealed that she plans to release the music video for “Opalite” later this week. MORE..
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year symbol in China
Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year symbol in China
An unlikely Lunar New Year mascot has popped up in China this year - Draco Malfoy. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
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Canada
Canadian Dollar |
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Australia
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Singapore
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Japan
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Oman
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Rial | 803.8794 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 84.8653 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.5186 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.2530 |
Sports
India beats USA by 29 runs in ICC T20 World Cup
In a gripping start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, defending champions India overcame an early batting collapse to secure a 29-run victory against the United States of America at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. MORE..
T20 World Cup: India struggle to 161-9 against USA
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav fought back with a counter-attacking half-century, but India still failed to prop up their batting, limping to a below-par 161 for 9 after a massive top and middle-order collapse against a determined USA side in their T20 World Cup clash here on Saturday. MORE..
Hat-trick hero Shepherd powers West Indies past Scotland
Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick-laden five-wicket haul to seal a 35-run victory for West Indies over Scotland in their second fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 here at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. MORE..
Hetmyer powers West Indies to 182-5 against Scotland
Shimron Hetmyer hit 64 off 36 balls to help West Indies to 182-5 in the second match of the T20 World Cup against Scotland in Kolkata on Saturday. MORE..
PCB to consult govt again on Sri Lanka’s request to play India in T20 World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to consult the government once again regarding Sri Lanka Cricket’s request to reconsider Pakistan’s boycott of the marquee T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo. MORE..
