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State universities face 50% lecturer shortage; Crisis worsens at Rajarata University

The Students’ Union of the Faculty of Management at the Rajarata University says that there is an approximately 50% shortage of lecturers and professors within the state university system, adding that the issue has become particularly severe at the Rajarata University. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 7:17 am

Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 6:39 am

BASL members to refrain from appearing for court cases today

Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) are refraining from appearing before courts island-wide on behalf of any cases today (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 6:51 am

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 8:28 am

2025 O/L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres

The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 7:01 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers will occur in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts, today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 6:30 am

Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala

A parcel containing live ammunition has been taken into custody by the police in the Gaala Junction area in Wattala. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 8:30 am

Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’

Three individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya while in possession of over 16 kilograms of ‘Kush’ narcotics. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 7:38 am

‘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..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 8:02 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 11:58 am

“Mutual respect, religious coexistence, and peaceful unity are eternal treasures of our country”- Opposition Leader’s Maha Shivaratri message

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his greetings to Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 8:08 am

President Anura Kumara attends India-Pakistan World Cup game at Premadasa Stadium

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo accompanied by high-level dignitaries to watch India-Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter.

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 8:01 pm

5,000 police officers deployed for India-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 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 2:50 pm

Motorcycle suspected to be linked to Kalutara shooting recovered in Bandaragama

A motorcycle suspected to have been used in the shooting incident reported last night (15) in the Wadiyamankada area of Kalutara North has been recovered in the Bandaragama area. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 11:11 am

BASL members decide not to appear for court cases tomorrow

Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) have decided not to appear before courts island-wide on behalf of any cases tomorrow (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 5:20 pm

Pakistan opt to bowl first against India in blockbuster T20 World Cup game in Colombo

Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the blockbuster 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 6:34 pm

Vehicle used in Akuregoda double murder found burning in Galle

The car suspected to have been used by the gunmen involved in the double homicide that took place at Akuregoda in Thalangama, has been found on an access road in the Kuttiyawatta area of Agaliya, Galle. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 6:42 am

President urges solidarity and spiritual consciousness in Maha Shivaratri message

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his message to mark Maha Shivaratri, stated that with the hope that the darkness of ignorance be dispelled and the light of wisdom be kindled, the sacred festival devoutly observed by Hindus around the world falls today (15). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 7:31 am

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 6:25 am

8,000 female-headed households identified in Vavuniya

Authorities have identified approximately 8,000 female-headed households in the Vavuniya District, according to a program aimed at briefing government officials on initiatives designed to improve the economic and social conditions of these families. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 4:23 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 2:21 pm

T20 World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS

India completed a conformable 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group A encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 10:17 pm

Tense situation erupts at Opposition Leader’s meeting in Sooriyawewa

A heated situation arose today (15) during a meeting attended by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Andarawewa, Sooriyawewa, which was organized to discuss issues faced by local farmers. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 6:59 pm

Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia explore strengthening air defence ties

Senior defence officials of Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have discussed future cooperation in air defence and capability development. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 4:53 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 1:06 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 1:55 pm

Suspect arrested with over 270kg of Kerala cannabis in Ragama

A suspect has been arrested in the Ragama area with 271 kilograms and 835 grams of Kerala cannabis. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 9:14 am

10-year tax concessions for strategic development projects in several sectors

The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects within the tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 10:14 pm

Health Minister to attend oath-taking ceremony of new Bangladesh Govt

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the newly elected government, scheduled to be held on Tuesday (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 8:56 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 2:57 pm

No threat to national security from isolated shootings – Sarath Fonseka

One or two shooting incidents do not pose a threat to national security, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 7:22 pm

Six arrested in Lunugala-Bulugolla area for illegal excavation of artifacts

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with illegal excavations in search of artifacts in the Lunugala and Bulugolla areas. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 10:48 am

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..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 12:32 pm

Bodies of lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting returned home

The bodies of the lawyer and his wife, who were fatally shot by assailants in Akuregoda, have been brought back to their family home in Pitigala. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 5:51 pm

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..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 2:22 pm

Puttalam Line: Colombo Fort- Puttalam trains to resume tomorrow

Train services up to the Puttalam Railway Station along the Puttalam railway line will resume tomorrow (16), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 3:39 pm

US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations

The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 15, 2026 7:50 pm

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