Second reading of Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed

2026-02-17   |   Politics

The second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has successfully passed in Parliament. This Bill aims to eliminate pensions for Members...

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Another suspect linked to Akuregoda shooting arrested

2026-02-17   |   General

Police announced that another suspect has been arrested in connection with the Akuregoda shooting. This suspect, a 28-year-old man, was taken into cus...

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Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers photos

2026-02-17   |   Politics

A monk was arrested today, September 17, for allegedly raising money through fake WhatsApp accounts that featured the photos of Minister of Energy Kum...

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Sri Lanka–Japan export-industrial corridor mooted during high-profile meeting

2026-02-17   |   Business

A prominent Japanese delegation visited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat. They talked about improving eco...

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Militants kill 11 Pakistani security personnel, one child near Afghan border, army says

2026-02-17   |   General

In an attack by militants in Pakistan’s Bajaur region, eleven security personnel and one child lost their lives, according to the military's report ...

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Amber weather advisory issued, showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island

2026-02-17   |   General

The Department of Meteorology has issued an 'Amber' weather advisory due to expected heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. This advisory covers the Eastern and...

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Police officers accused of failing to prevent Jinthupitiya shooting granted bail

2026-02-17   |   General

A Police Sergeant and a Constable have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. They faced court after being accused of not stopping a s...

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Traffic congestion reported due to protest stage by Colombo University students

2026-02-17   |   General

Students from the University of Colombo held a protest march today, on the 17th, which led to significant traffic jams near the university. As a resul...

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JICA yet to grant final approval for Light Rail Transit project - Minister

2026-02-17   |   Politics

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has not yet given the final go-ahead for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Colombo, according ...

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Dilith demands clarity on Govt. s remarks over eradicating racism from Sri Lanka

2026-02-17   |   Politics

Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, expressed concern that the government's comments about eliminating racism in Sri Lan...

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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh s PM after landslide election victory

2026-02-17   |   Politics

Tarique Rahman, the leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday. This event signals ...

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

2026-02-17   |   Politics

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that the site of the recent shooting in Akuregoda, where Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi a...

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

2026-02-17   |   Politics

The U.S. and Iran are set to engage in indirect discussions in Geneva on Tuesday to address their ongoing nuclear conflict. However, there are few sig...

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Apartment building fire in Spain s Catalonia kills 5 youths

2026-02-17   |   General

A fire in an apartment building in Catalonia, Spain, has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, with four others sustaining minor injuries, accor...

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Two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder to be produced before court

2026-02-17   |   General

Two brothers have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting deaths of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. They are set to appear in Kadu...

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Court grants permission to detain and question two brothers arrested over Akuregoda double murder

2026-02-17   |   General

The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has allowed the police to hold and question two brothers who were arrested in relation to the double murder in Akure...

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Man attacked to death in Kopay; Two suspects arrested

2026-02-17   |   General

A 59-year-old man was killed with a mammoty in the Alliyawatta area of Kopay. Police have identified the victim as a resident of Central Kopay. Initia...

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

2026-02-17   |   General

Three individuals, including the shooter, died in a shooting at a youth hockey game in Rhode Island on Monday, according to officials. Pawtucket Polic...

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

2026-02-17   |   General

The Supreme Court has ruled that it is not necessary to make a formal decision on the “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent Repeal” bills. This ...

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Harsha urges IMF to support governance alongside financial assistance

2026-02-17   |   General

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

2026-02-17   |   General

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

2026-02-17   |   Politics

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

2026-02-17   |   General

Police have arrested a suspect in the Kotuwila area of Wellampitiya for having 50 grams and 960 milligrams of Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ...

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2025 O'L examination to commence today

2026-02-17   |   General

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

2026-02-17   |   Politics

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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