Over 300 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations
Yesterday, on the 18th, police conducted daily search operations throughout Sri Lanka, inspecting a total of 29,608 people. According to the police st...
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Former CID Officer expresses regret over arrest of Nathasha Edirisooriya under ICCPR Act
A former head of the Computer Crimes Investigation Division at the Criminal Investigation Department expressed sorrow today (19) in the Supreme Court ...
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U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Koehler to visit Sri Lanka
Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, who leads the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka from February 19 to February 21, 2026. His trip will involve m...
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South Korea court convicts ex-President Yoon for insurrection in martial law case
A court in South Korea convicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday for leading an insurrection during his failed attempt to impose martial la...
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Sufficient stocks of LP gas secured; no need for panic buying - Litro
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has released a special announcement to calm fears about a short supply of LP gas cylinders in the market. They want to reassur...
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South Korea s ex-President Yoon sentenced to life in prison for insurrection
A court in South Korea sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison on Thursday. He was found guilty of abusing his power and leading an...
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Sharp rise in rabies cases linked to cats, health officials warn
Health officials in Sri Lanka have reported a troubling increase in rabies cases linked to cats. They are urging the public to be very careful, as sta...
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Sri Lanka still lacking infrastructure to gain maximum benefit of AI technology- President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pointed out that Sri Lanka still lacks the necessary infrastructure to fully benefit from artificial intelligen...
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Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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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