Harsha urges IMF to support governance alongside financial assistance
MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, who chairs the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), warmly welcomed IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during her recen...
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Night Mail train derails after colliding with elephant
The No. 943 Night Mail train, which was on its way from Colombo to Trincomalee, derailed early this morning (17) close to the 151st milepost in Kitulu...
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Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would take an "indirect" role in the important discussions between Iran and the U.S. regarding...
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Two suspects arrested with Ice and heroin in Wellampitiya and Mattakkuliya
Police have arrested a suspect in the Kotuwila area of Wellampitiya for having 50 grams and 960 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as â...
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2025 O'L examination to commence today
The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination begins today, February 17. The Department of Examinations has announced that 451,463 students will ta...
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UK Deputy PM David Lammy to arrive in Sri Lanka today
David Lammy, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today, October 17. His visit aims to strengthen the partne...
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Debate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be held today
The discussion on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will take place today, February 17. It is set to run from 11:30 a.m. ...
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EU to take part in Trump s Board of Peace but not as member
The European Union will participate in the first meeting of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace this week, but officials confirmed on Monday (Feb ...
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February tourist arrivals surpass 150,000
In the first half of February, Sri Lanka welcomed 159,339 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The data indicat...
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Iran s Revolutionary Guards begin military drills in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) started military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, February 16, according to state media. T...
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Asgiri Anunayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy
The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, has urged Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to criticisms from ...
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Advisory for low pressure area in Bay of Bengal issued
The Department of Meteorology has reported a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka. This system is approxim...
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President Anura Kumara to leave for India tomorrow
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to India tomorrow, February 17, to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. He rece...
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Massive fireworks store explosion in China kills eight ahead of Lunar New Year
An explosion at a fireworks shop in eastern China has resulted in the deaths of eight people, with two others sustaining minor burns. This tragic even...
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Sri Lanka, Pakistan pledge deeper security collaboration
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to expand their cooperation between their interior ministries. They will focus on improving internal security, coun...
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Prabath Chandrakeerthi named President s Chief of Staff
Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been named the Chief of Staff for the President of Sri Lanka. The Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake...
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On Monday, February 16, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps started military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. This ...
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UK Deputy PM David Lammy to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow to strengthen bilateral ties
The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lammy, will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow, on the 17th. His visit aims to strengthen the partner...
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Wild New Zealand storm disrupts transport, leaves thousands without power
Severe rain and strong winds caused major disruptions to flights, trains, and ferries in New Zealand's North Island on Monday, leading to road closure...
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Govt. announces minimum purchase prices for paddy
The government has announced the minimum prices for paddy that the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) will pay to farmers. During a press conference at the D...
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Over 800 prisoners currently on death row in Sri Lanka - Ministry
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has reported that there are 817 people on death row in Sri Lanka's prisons. As of September 30, 2025,...
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Cricket fans flew in 15 private jets to witness yesterday s India-Pakistan match in Colombo
Many cricket fans from around the world arrived in Sri Lanka on 15 private jets to watch the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match that took place in Col...
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Two brothers arrested in Kottawa in relation to Akuregoda murders
Authorities in Kottawa have detained two brothers for their suspected involvement in the murders of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama, la...
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