Health officials warn of rise in rabies transmission from cats
2026-02-19
Health officials have warned that rabies transmission from cats has increased in Sri Lanka. Consultant Community Physician at the HealthContinue Reading
King Charles’s Brother Andrew Arrested
2026-02-19
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, policeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka appoints new Honorary Consul in Brisbane
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka has appointed Nalin Perera as its new Honorary Consul in Brisbane, Queensland, with consular jurisdiction covering the stateContinue Reading
President AKD calls for culturally inclusive and ethical AI
2026-02-19
Artificial intelligence should be harnessed to promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind,” President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said inContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against US dollar
2026-02-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 19), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India’s AI Summit
2026-02-19
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei declined to hold hands during a group photo at the IndiaContinue Reading
Dollar rate: Rupee edges lower as selling rates rise
2026-02-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar across most major commercial banks today (Feb 19) comparedContinue Reading
South Korean court sentences ex‑President to life in prison for insurrection
2026-02-19
A Seoul court has found former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of leading an insurrection tied to hisContinue Reading
Russia ready to invest in Sri Lanka, but no viable projects, envoy says
2026-02-19
Russian investors are willing to put money into Sri Lanka, but the absence of concrete, bankable projects and constraints linkedContinue Reading
Former CID OIC expresses regret to Nathasha Edirisooriya, new Police guidelines to be issued
2026-02-19
Former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Cyber Crime Investigation and Intelligence Analysis Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Mr. M.M.U.Continue Reading
Gas queues in some areas: Litro issues clarification
2026-02-19
Litro Gas Lanka Ltd has assured the public that there will be no gas shortage, stating that sufficient stocks haveContinue Reading
“How to be a good Sri Lankan boy” Zohran Mamdani goes viral in Sri Lanka
2026-02-19
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is gaining attention among Sri Lankan social media users following a recent Instagram andContinue Reading
Motion in Sri Lanka Parliament calls for medical care & relief for Imran Khan
2026-02-19
An opposition Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka has tabled a motion urging the government to make a humanitarian appealContinue Reading
US Pacific Fleet Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-19
Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit scheduled fromContinue Reading
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial
2026-02-19
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, where he testified in a trial that hasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs as countries condemning Israel’s West Bank expansion pass 100
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka has joined more than 100 states and international organizations in signing a joint statement condemning Israel’s unilateral measuresContinue Reading
Fonseka calls for presidential pardons in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case
2026-02-19
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has made a special appeal to the President to grant a pardon to the individuals sentencedContinue Reading
Immigration Dept. announces temporary ETA arrangements after system issue
2026-02-19
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced temporary measures for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) applicants due to an ongoingContinue Reading
