Low-pressure area likely to form over southeastern Bay of Bengal – Met. Dept

2026-02-13   |   General

The Meteorology Department announced that a low-pressure area is expected to develop over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around February 15. This info...

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Education transformation is essential to rebuild the country - PM

2026-02-13   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who also serves as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, emphasized the need f...

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Providing equal opportunities to all school children a key objective of govt - PM Harini

2026-02-13   |   Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the government aims to create strong human resources to bring about significant change in Sri La...

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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in parts of the island today

2026-02-13   |   General

Today, the Department of Meteorology reports that showers will happen in the Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Polonnaruwa and Ha...

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Bangladesh s BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election

2026-02-13   |   Politics

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a significant victory in the parliamentary election held on Thursday, as reported by local TV stations...

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Issuance of passports and visas resumes at Immigration Dept.

2026-02-12   |   Sports

The Immigration Department in Sri Lanka has restarted the process of issuing passports and visas. This service had been paused but is now back in oper...

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Israel has joined Trump s Board of Peace, Netanyahu says

2026-02-12   |   Politics

Israel has officially joined U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday. This decl...

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Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone

2026-02-12   |   General

Sri Lanka Police has issued a warning about the increasing number of reports regarding lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones at police stations ac...

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Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital s mortuary lacks space

2026-02-12   |   General

The Tangalle Base Hospital's mortuary is currently dealing with a serious lack of space. As a result, hospital staff have had to place deceased indivi...

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At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan s River Nile

2026-02-12   |   General

At least 21 individuals have lost their lives after a passenger boat sank in the River Nile state of northern Sudan, according to a medical organizati...

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Passport applicants requested not to visit Immigration Dept. offices tomorrow

2026-02-12   |   Sports

The Ministry of Public Security has advised passport applicants to avoid visiting the Department of Immigration and Emigration's main office in Battar...

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CBSL warns against foreign currency transactions between residents in Sri Lanka

2026-02-12   |   Business

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has observed that some residents in Sri Lanka are using foreign currency for transactions within the country inst...

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Police urge public cooperation to curb crime, drug trafficking and corruption

2026-02-12   |   General

Sri Lanka Police are launching a nationwide effort to completely eliminate the rising issue of drug trafficking in the country. The Police Media Divis...

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Police warn of circulation of emails using name of CID Director

2026-02-12   |   General

Authorities have reported that someone is sending out fake emails that pretend to be from Shani Abeysekara, the Director of the Criminal Investigation...

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Karachi Declaration adopted during Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation s visit to Pakistan

2026-02-12   |   Politics

The ‘Karachi Declaration’ has been accepted, emphasizing a joint commitment to democratic governance, accountability in Parliament, inclusivity, r...

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Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to further enhancing defence cooperation

2026-02-12   |   Politics

Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have renewed their commitment to improve defense cooperation and strengthen their relationship. This commitment was establi...

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Issuance of passports and visas suspended due to system outage at Dept. of Immigration and Emigration

2026-02-12   |   Sports

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that the issuance of passports and visas is currently on hold because of a technical proble...

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Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school

2026-02-12   |   General

Three students, all 16 years old, were injured when a boundary wall at C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella fell down earlier today, October 12, accor...

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Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light

2026-02-12   |   General

Indonesia has made it illegal to offer elephant rides across the country, ending a popular tourist activity that has been part of the landscape for ma...

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Russia sends hundreds of missiles, drones at Ukraine

2026-02-12   |   Politics

Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine using drones and ballistic missiles late Thursday night. The strikes focused on energy infrastructure,...

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Standing up for Buddhism and Maha Sangha is not racism – Namal

2026-02-12   |   General

Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and a Member of Parliament, expressed that supporting Buddhism, the ...

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Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in some areas today

2026-02-12   |   General

Today, on the 12th, the Department of Meteorology announced that showers will occur in the Central, Uva, Eastern, and North-central provinces, as well...

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Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting today

2026-02-12   |   Business

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to conduct the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo today, December 12. This imp...

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Bangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution

2026-02-12   |   Politics

Bangladesh will hold elections on Thursday, February 12, marking a step back toward democracy following the removal of longtime leader Sheikh Hasina i...

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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Canada mass shooting

2026-02-12   |   General

An 18-year-old has been identified as the suspect in a tragic shooting that resulted in eight deaths and many injuries in British Columbia, Canada. Th...

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