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UK Deputy PM David Lammy to arrive in Sri Lanka today

The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 7:21 am

Debate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be held today

The debate on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 7:24 am

Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 6:58 am

Foreign national killed in wild elephant attack in Sigiriya

A foreign national has reportedly died after being attacked by a wild elephant on the Sigiriya-Pidurangala road. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 9:00 am

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be involved “indirectly” in high-stakes talks between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s nuclear program set for Tuesday in Geneva, adding he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 7:38 am

3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in Rhode Island: police

Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game Monday, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 9:31 am

Bangladesh’s newly elected MPs take oath

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman, along with other lawmakers from his party, took oath as Members of Parliament today morning (17) following the February 12 parliamentary elections. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 11:21 am

President Anura Kumara to attend India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for India today (17) to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 8:11 am

Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa arrives at FCID

Former Minister Vijith Wijayamuni Soysa has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 10:31 am

US and Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as threat of war looms

The U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday aimed at resolving their long-running nuclear dispute, with little clear indication of compromise as Washington masses a battle force in the region. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 12:38 pm

Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot

A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 8:48 am

UK Deputy PM David Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka

The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lammy has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 10:13 am

2025 O/L examination to commence today

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

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 6:42 am

58-year-old passenger arrested with foreign cigarettes at BIA

A 58-year-old man has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign cigarettes into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 9:28 am

Night Mail train derails after colliding with elephant

The No. 943 Night Mail train, traveling from Colombo to Trincomalee, derailed early this morning (17) near the 151st milepost in Kitulutuwa after colliding with a wild elephant. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 10:39 am

Showery conditions expected to enhance from today

Showery conditions are expected to enhance in Northern, Northcentral, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces in next few days from today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 6:41 am

Akuregoda shooting not within a high security zone - Public Security Minister

Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala stated that the area in Akuregoda, where Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife were recently shot and killed, is not a High Security Zone. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 12:36 pm

SLTB employee integration to be based strictly on merit and experience – Dy Minister

Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Prasanna Gunasena has announced that all future employee integration at the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be carried out strictly based on qualifications and professional experience. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 8:58 am

Suspected vehicle used in Akuregoda double murder examined by forensic officers

Government Analyst’s Department officers this morning (17) examined the car which had been set on fire in the Agaliya area of Baddegama, Galle, and which is suspected to have been used by the suspects involved in the Akuregoda double homicide. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 12:11 pm

SC rules no formal determination needed on “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal” bills

The Supreme Court has decided that there is no necessity to make a formal determination regarding the bills titled “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal”, which had been challenged under Article 121.1 of the Constitution, Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne stated in Parliament today (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 9:50 am

Interim injunction issued preventing SLFP from suspending Dayasiri’s party membership

The Colombo District Court issued an interim injunction today preventing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) from implementing its decision to suspend the party membership of Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekera. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 11:35 am

Man attacked to death in Kopay; Two suspects arrested

A 59-year-old man has been attacked to death using a mammoty in the Alliyawatta area of Kopay. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 7:50 am

Two suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ and heroin in Wellampitiya and Mattakkuliya

A suspect has been arrested with 50 grams and 960 milligrams of the drug Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’) in the Kotuwila area of Wellampitiya. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 8:10 am

Harsha urges IMF to support governance alongside financial assistance

The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, extended a warm welcome to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during her visit to Sri Lanka, while expressing appreciation for the support provided by the IMF when the country faced a financial crisis. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 17, 2026 10:06 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

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

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

Modi to visit Israel soon for key talks with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel later this month as the two countries seek to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas, especially defence, agriculture and counter-terrorism, official sources confirmed on Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 12:48 pm

Lawyers stage protest march over killing of lawyer and wife in Akuregoda

A protest march has been staged today (16) by a group of lawyers led by the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) over the murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama last week. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 1:58 pm

UK Deputy PM David Lammy to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow to strengthen bilateral ties

The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 2:19 pm

Police inspection in Tissamaharama: 23 school buses and 3 vans deemed unfit for road use

School buses and vans transporting students to Tissamaharama were subjected to a sudden inspection by police, authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 2:09 pm

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

‘Women must step forward to carry forward the change we have begun’ - PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that no one will be allowed to drag the country’s future backward by inciting racism, and emphasized that women must step forward to carry forward the change that has been initiated. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 9:43 am

Special announcement for 2025 O/L exam candidates

The Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has urged candidates sitting for the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination to pay close attention to the official examination timetable. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 10:37 am

Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned

The Colombo High Court has ordered the postponement of the case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal until February 19. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 10:32 am

25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy

Twenty-five Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan high seas in the Palk Strait earlier this morning (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 12:45 pm

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

UNP warns killing of lawyer threatens integrity of legal system

The United National Party (UNP), in a statement, said that the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife on Friday, 13 February 2026, in broad daylight, poses a serious threat to the integrity of Asia’s oldest Western-based legal system. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 1:39 pm

Govt. announces minimum purchase prices for paddy

The government has officially announced the minimum prices at which the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) will purchase paddy from farmers.

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 2:54 pm

Apple’s cheapest MacBook with iPhone chip to launch in March

Apple’s most affordable MacBook in years could be just weeks away. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 12:29 pm

Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to solve citizenship issues of 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils

With just two months to go for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a “humane and pragmatic” resolution to the long-pending citizenship issue and legal status of Sri Lankan Tamils living in the state for over four decades. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 9:42 am

President Dissanayake pays last respects to late Prof. Tissa Vitarana

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has paid his final respects to the late veteran politician and former minister, Professor Tissa Vitarana. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 9:50 am

GMOA to withdraw from health data reporting from Feb. 18

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced its decision to withdraw from the reporting of health data with effect from February 18.

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 12:50 pm

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

Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks

A global artificial intelligence summit kicks off in New Delhi on Monday with big issues on the agenda, from job disruption to child safety, but some attendees warn the broad focus could diminish the chance of concrete commitments from world leaders. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 16, 2026 9:41 am

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