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Politics 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. This…
General 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 certain…
Weather 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 approximately 930…
Politics 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 received an…
Politics 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 event took…
Politics 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,…
Politics 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,…
Politics Local nine
On Monday, February 16, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps started military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. This comes just…
Politics 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 partnership…
Weather 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 closures in…
Politics 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 Department…
General 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, the 2025…
Politics 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 Colombo on…
Crime 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, last week.…
Politics 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 stay in the…
General 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 certain…
Security 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…
Business 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,…
Politics 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 13, 2026.…
Politics 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 lawyer and…
Politics 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 Police…
Business 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, some…
Politics Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to solve citizenship issues of 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils
With only two months left until the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking for a fair…
Weather Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions
Train services on the Colombo – Puttalam railway line have restarted this morning, December 16, after being halted due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah. The…