“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
Special traffic and security plan ahead of SL vs Zim match today
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka Police will implement a special security and traffic plan for the Sri Lanka–Zimbabwe T20 World Cup match atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Belgium hold inaugural political consultations in Brussels
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka and Belgium held their inaugural round of political consultations in Brussels on Tuesday, marking a milestone in bilateralContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain expected for several areas
2026-02-19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 February 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police receive Rs. 556 million in new technical equipment
2026-02-19
Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday received technical equipment worth Rs. 556 million in what officials described as the largest suchContinue Reading
SLPP Local Councillor sentenced to 10 Years over forged land deeds
2026-02-19
An attorney-at-law and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) local councillor has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment afterContinue Reading
85 UN member countries condemn Israel’s West Bank expansion, Sri Lanka not among them
2026-02-18
Sri Lanka is not among the 85 United Nations member states which have condemned Israel’s de-facto expansion into the occupiedContinue Reading
Ex-deputy secretary-general of Parliament files writ challenging suspension
2026-02-18
Former parliamentary deputy secretary-general Chaminda Kularatne has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal challenging the decision toContinue Reading
“For someone of his stature, he’s very receptive” – Rathour on Jayasuriya
2026-02-18
Sri Lanka batting coach Vikram Rathour has praised Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya for fostering an open and supportive environment withinContinue Reading
Updated : 5 arrested after viral abusive video of President in highway
2026-02-18
Five individuals have been arrested by the Katana Police for allegedly obstructing duties of the police at the Mattala ExpresswayContinue Reading
Modi welcomes Sri Lankan President AKD to India AI Impact Summit
2026-02-18
Indian PM Narendra Modi welcomes Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam.Continue Reading
Lanka Sugar Company Chairperson resigns citing political pressure
2026-02-18
Sandamali Chandrasekera has resigned from her post as Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd with immediate effect, citingContinue Reading