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Providing equal opportunities to all school children a key objective of govt - PM Harini

Providing equal opportunities to all school children a key objective of govt - PM Harini

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..

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

Sarvajana Balaya leader MP Dilith Jayaweera inspects cyclone-damaged Niyamgamdora Temple (English)

“Let's not merely focus on Uganda money”;Several corruption probes underway - Cabinet Spokesman (English)

SLTDA will revoke approval for LGBTQ tourism initiative in Sri Lanka; AG informs Appeals Court (English)

“Economic centers will not be privatized”; Minister asserts despite concerns from traders (English)

Govt to mandate re-registration of information of those who obtained SIM cards before 2019 Aug. (English)

Trinco HC to consider bail plea of Balangoda Kassapa Thero over Buddha statue incident on Feb. 11 (English)

Devotees continue to pay homage as exposition of sacred Devnimori relics enters penultimate day (English)

Transport Minister's remarks on route permits irk operators; Bus unions threaten to strike (English)

Seine-net fishermen stand-off continues:Prices of fish could rise, warn unions (English)

Testing drivers for narcotics is now a legal requirement - Transport Minister (English)

Education sector has deteriorated due to govt inaction - Opposition Leader (English)

Devotees continue to arrive at special exposition of Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics (English)

Technology

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

Planetary Parade: Six planets to align in rare celestial spectacle throughout February

Planetary Parade: Six planets to align in rare celestial spectacle throughout February

Entertainment

Sky to bring Disney+, Netflix, Hayu and HBO Max together under one subscription

Sky to bring Disney+, Netflix, Hayu and HBO Max together under one subscription

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue

Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue

British Museum successfully raises millions to save Henry VIII marriage artefact

British Museum successfully raises millions to save Henry VIII marriage artefact

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  T20 World Cup: Italy beat Nepal in quick time to seal historic win

T20 World Cup: Italy beat Nepal in quick time to seal historic win

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T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka thrash Oman by 105 runs in Kandy

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka post mammoth 225/5 against Oman in Kandy

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