Fire breaks out in Sri Pada Reserve posing threat to biodiversity

2026-02-19   |   General

A fire has broken out today (19) in a mountain area of the Sri Pada Reserve, which is located in front of the Sri Pada peak. The cause of the fire is ...

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US Pacific Fleet Commander calls on Sri Lanka s Defence Secretary, discuss maritime security

2026-02-19   |   Politics

Admiral Stephen T. Koehler, the Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet, visited Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath...

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King Charles says law must take its course after Andrew arrest

2026-02-19   |   Business

King Charles III of Britain stated on Thursday that “the law must take its course” following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. Andr...

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22 Indian fishermen arrested poaching in Sri Lankan waters

2026-02-19   |   General

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have captured four Indian fishing boats and arrested 22 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters n...

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CID probes 8 bank accounts linked to female lawyer remanded over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

2026-02-19   |   General

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that it is looking into eight bank accounts that were opened wit...

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LAUGFS Gas issues clarification, assures uninterrupted supply

2026-02-19   |   Politics

LAUGFS Gas PLC, a leading supplier of LP Gas in Sri Lanka, released a statement today to clarify recent worries about a temporary shortage of its LP G...

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Trump kicks off his Board of Peace, with eye on Gaza and beyond

2026-02-19   |   Politics

On Thursday, February 19, United States President Donald Trump hosted a gathering in Washington to kick off the Board of Peace. This new organization ...

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Army Sergeant among 4 arrested over soldier s death and cover-up at Kuttigala camp

2026-02-19   |   General

The Sri Lanka Army has announced plans to suspend a Sergeant from the Kuttigala camp in Embilipitiya. This Sergeant was remanded after being charged w...

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King Charles brother Andrew arrested by police - British media

2026-02-19   |   Business

British police have detained Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is King Charles' younger brother, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. On Thursda...

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Over 300 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations

2026-02-19   |   General

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

2026-02-19   |   General

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   General

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   General

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   Business

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

2026-02-19   |   General

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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

2026-02-19   |   Politics

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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