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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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has just arrived in Sri Lanka on February 16, 2026. She will sta...
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Asgiri Anu Nayake Thero calls for calm amid criticism of Buddhist clergy
The Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, urged members of the Buddhist clergy to remain calm in response to certa...
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25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy
The Sri Lankan Navy has detained 25 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters in the Palk Strait early this morning, October 16. The...
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Modi to visit Israel soon for key talks with Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Israel later this month to strengthen the relationship between the two nations, particularly in defense, ...
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UNP warns killing of lawyer threatens integrity of legal system
The United National Party (UNP) issued a statement regarding the murder of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife on Friday, February 1...
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Lawyers stage protest march over killing of lawyer and wife in Akuregoda
Today, a group of lawyers led by the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) held a protest march in response to the recent murder of a l...
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Police inspection in Tissamaharama- 23 school buses and 3 vans deemed unfit for road use
Police conducted an unexpected check on school buses and vans that transport students in Tissamaharama, according to officials. The Tissamaharama Poli...
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Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
A global summit on artificial intelligence is starting in New Delhi on Monday, focusing on major issues such as job loss and child safety. However, so...
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