Politics Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game
The Sri Lankan government will put in place special security measures for the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, which is set to take place in…
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Crime Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission
Dharshana Medawatte, who is an Additional General Manager at the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission in…
Sports T20 World Cup- Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement
Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the 2026 T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the opening match against Ireland on Sunday. He…
Business Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre
A significant meeting took place today (10) at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo to discuss connecting key government institutions to the National Cyber…
Business Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting on Thursday
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to hold the 27th Session of their Joint Commission in Colombo on Thursday, the 12th. This important meeting will…
Business Education Council clears another hurdle
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee responsible for forming the Education Council has approved the report from the expert committee assigned by the Ministry of…
Politics India-Pakistan World Cup game to go ahead in Colombo as planned
The Pakistani government confirmed on Monday that the T20 World Cup match against India will take place in Colombo on February 15. A post on X revealed that…
Politics UN seeks clarity on when US will pay dues, and how much
The United Nations announced on Monday that it is awaiting information on when and how much the United States will pay for its overdue budget contributions.…
Business CEB trade unions warn of action over unaddressed demands
Electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have issued a warning that they will take action without notice if the date for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)…
Sports Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss T20 World Cup due to injury – Sources
Wanindu Hasaranga, an important all-rounder for Sri Lanka, is likely to miss the ICC T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury, sources say. Dushan Hemantha is…
Crime CCIB obtain 90-day detention for arrested Ava Gang members
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has secured a 90-day detention period to question two members of the infamous 'Ava Gang' linked to a murder case.…
Business King Charles backs UK police in any probe into brother Andrew amid Epstein fallout
King Charles has publicly expressed his support for any police investigation regarding his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in light of the Epstein…
Politics Pakistan s decision on T20 World Cup match reflects strong bilateral ties- Sri Lanka FM
Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister, Vijitha Herath, has thanked the Government of Pakistan for agreeing to hold its T20 World Cup match against India in…
Politics Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case
Jimmy Lai, a former media tycoon from Hong Kong, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, marking the end of a lengthy legal struggle that highlights…
Politics Over Rs. 3.2 bln paid as compensation to livestock farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Farmers in Sri Lanka have received over Rs. 3.2 billion in compensation for their livestock losses caused by Cyclone Ditwah, according to Deputy Minister of…
Business Sri Lanka Postal Rates: Letter Rs. 70, Postcard Rs. 40, Parcels Unchanged
The Department of Posts in Sri Lanka has announced a change in domestic postal rates , effective today, September 9. The cost of sending a standard letter has…
Weather Person found dead under suspicious circumstances in Waskaduwa
In the Waskaduwa area of Kalutara, police found a body in a drain near a post box, raising suspicions about the circumstances of the death. The Kalutara North…
Politics S. Korea ruling party to expel county head over controversial remarks on importing brides from Sri Lanka
The Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea announced on Monday that it will remove the head of Jindo County due to his controversial statements about “importing”…
Politics Iran s Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi faces a new prison term of more than seven years
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, has been given a new prison sentence of more than seven years, according to a group that…
Crime Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fifth day
The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, which were brought from India , are being displayed for the fifth day today, February 9, 2026, at the Gangaramaya…
Crime Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others produced before court
Ten people, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have been taken to court. They are currently in remand custody due to their…
Politics Ministry cannot express stance on fishermen s protest until Feb. 27 – Dy Minister
The Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Rathna Gamage, announced that the Ministry cannot take a clear position right now on the fishermen's…
General Over 4,000 child abuse cases filed in high courts across Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, over 4,000 cases of child abuse have been submitted to high courts, according to the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA). These cases fall…
Weather Ratnapura records 34.7°C as maximum temperature today
Today, the weather station in Ratnapura noted a high temperature of 34.7°C, as reported by the Department of Meteorology on the 8th. This maximum temperature…