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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 Domestic postal charges revised with effect from today
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…
Entertainment Sri Lankan man charged with harassment in Canada for creepy public filming of women
Toronto police have arrested a 45-year-old influencer from Sri Lanka, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment for filming women without their…
Weather Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island
The Department of Meteorology has forecasted that light showers or thundershowers may occur in a few areas of Galle, Matara , Kaluthara, and Rathnapura…
Politics Japan s Iron Lady Takaichi forges historic election win
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi achieved a historic victory in the elections on Sunday, setting the stage for anticipated tax cuts that have raised…
Politics Fishermen s Satyagraha over seine fishing ban enters fifth day
Fishermen in Sri Lanka are continuing their Satyagraha campaign for the fifth day today, February 9. They are asking for the ban on using tractor-mounted…
Politics Bangladesh votes in world s first Gen Z-inspired election
In a historic shift, Bangladesh is preparing for its first election influenced by Generation Z. For many years, the opposition in Bangladesh had been largely…
Crime 65-year-old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Haputale
A 65-year-old man was killed with a sharp weapon in Haputale, and the local police have started an investigation. The incident occurred last evening (08) in…
Crime 13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawe–Thanamalwila Road
A 13-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic road accident on the Udawalawe–Thanamalwila road. The incident occurred when a lorry, heading from Barial Junction…
Politics Thailand s Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
Anutin Charnvirakul, the caretaker prime minister of Thailand, is getting ready for coalition discussions following a surprising win in the recent election for…
Politics Sri Lanka Police to set up dedicated Cybercrime Division - Minister
The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, announced that Sri Lanka will create a new police division focused on fighting…
Sports Youth beaten to death with cricket bat in Ratmalana
A 21-year-old man was killed in Ratmalana after a fight between two families near the railway line on Dharmarama Road turned violent. He was reportedly struck…
Politics US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelensky says
The United States aims for Russia and Ukraine to resolve their conflict, the largest since World War II, before the summer, according to President Volodymyr…
Politics Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM
A special meeting focused on improving and updating vocational education in Sri Lanka took place recently at the Parliamentary Complex. Prime Minister Dr.…