Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles

2026-02-19   |   Business

On Wednesday, Canada announced new immigration categories to attract skilled workers in various fields, including research, healthcare, and aviation, ...

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Foreign nationals driving without valid licenses to be prosecuted - Sri Lanka Police

2026-02-19   |   General

Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning that foreign nationals driving without a valid license will face prosecution. This action aims to protect both ...

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Rs. 556 million worth of technical equipment handed over to police

2026-02-19   |   Politics

The Police Department has received a significant amount of technical equipment valued at Rs. 556 million, as announced by Ananda Wijepala, the Ministe...

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PM Harini reveals allowances and benefits of MPs

2026-02-19   |   Politics

Today, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya disclosed the allowances and benefits available to Members of Parliament. This information was shared in ...

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Public Security Minister hands over Rs. 556 million worth of technical equipment to police

2026-02-19   |   Politics

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, has given the Police Department a significant amount of technical equipmen...

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UK Deputy PM David Lammy concludes official visit to Sri Lanka

2026-02-19   |   Politics

UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy wrapped up his official visit to Sri Lanka on the 18th. During his stay, he met with President Anura Kumara Dissa...

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Fonseka urges President to pardon those sentenced to death over Amarakeerthi killing

2026-02-19   |   Politics

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, the former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has asked the President to pardon those sentenced to death for the murder of...

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Five arrested for posting video insulting the President on social media

2026-02-19   |   Politics

Five people were taken into custody by the Katana Police for allegedly insulting President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the entry point of the Southe...

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Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns citing friction with provincial politicians

2026-02-19   |   Politics

Sandamali Chandrasekera has stepped down as Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd, effective immediately, citing pressure from some local polit...

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Inaugural Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations emphasise strengthening bilateral relations

2026-02-19   |   Business

The first round of political talks between Sri Lanka and Belgium took place successfully in Brussels, marking a key moment in the long-standing ties b...

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Fishing licenses of local vessels deliberately disabling VMS to be suspended?

2026-02-18   |   Politics

A meeting focused on fighting illegal fishing was held at the Parliament Complex, according to the Ministry of Defence. This meeting took place yester...

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Sri Lankan Muslims to begin Ramadan fasting tomorrow

2026-02-18   |   General

Muslims in Sri Lanka will start their Ramadan fasting at dawn on Thursday, February 19, 2026. This follows the sighting of the crescent moon for Ramad...

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Twelve killed in China s Hubei as firecracker store explosion triggers blaze

2026-02-18   |   General

Twelve individuals lost their lives on Wednesday due to an explosion at a firecracker store in Hubei province, China, which caused a fire that spread ...

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Ex-Dy Secretary General of Parliament files writ petition seeking to nullify interdiction

2026-02-18   |   Politics

Chaminda Kularatne, the former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, has submitted a writ petition to the Court of Appeal. He is asking the court to...

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Advisory for low-pressure area to the south-east of Sri Lanka

2026-02-18   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has released an 'Amber' advisory for fishermen using multi-day boats and the naval community due to a low-pressure area ...

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Maithree Wickremesinghe notified to appear before FCID on Feb. 20

2026-02-18   |   Politics

Maithree Wickremesinghe, the spouse of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been asked to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Divis...

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Takaichi reelected as Japan s prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right

2026-02-18   |   Politics

Sanae Takaichi has been reappointed as Japan's Prime Minister by Parliament on Wednesday, marking the formation of her second Cabinet. This follows a ...

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Two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder remanded

2026-02-18   |   General

Two brothers have been taken into custody for their involvement in the shooting deaths of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. The Kaduwela Magistrateâ...

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US says it supports UK Chagos Islands deal

2026-02-18   |   Politics

The US government has officially supported the UK's intention to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing an important military base bac...

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Akuregoda murder suspects deleted phone data after shooting – Police

2026-02-18   |   General

Police have reported that the suspects detained for the double murder in Akuregoda deleted data from their mobile phones after the incident. The three...

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Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas

2026-02-18   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' alert due to expected heavy rainfall in several areas of Sri Lanka. This warning, announced at 1:0...

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Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake granted bail

2026-02-18   |   Politics

Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, according to a report by Ada Derana...

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Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project

2026-02-18   |   Business

The government of Sri Lanka has decided to secure US$50 million from the World Bank Group through Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to launch the Sri Lanka...

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Iran says guiding principles agreed with US at nuclear talks

2026-02-18   |   Politics

Iran announced that it has come to an agreement with the US on key “guiding principles” to settle their issues regarding Tehran’s nuclear progra...

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Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers

2026-02-18   |   Politics

Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage has been chosen to join the Parliamentary Select Committee that will look into the release of 323 containers from the Col...

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