T20 World Cup : Steve Smith included
2026-02-16
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Steve Smith as a replacement forContinue Reading
Stalin writes to Indian PM Modi on citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils
2026-02-16
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi placing four requests before the UnionContinue Reading
Two-year-old child dies after alleged assault by mother’s partner
2026-02-16
A two-year-and-four-month-old girl has died after allegedly being assaulted by her mother’s partner in Magammana, Homagama, Police said. The child,Continue Reading
Cardinal warns of growing breakdown of family life in Sri Lanka
2026-02-16
The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith on Saturday warned of what he described as a growing disintegration of familyContinue Reading
Govt. offers up to 10-year tax breaks for strategic investments
2026-02-16
The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects inContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee holds firm with marginal gains
2026-02-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown slight appreciation while largely holding steady against the US Dollar at most commercial banksContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Health Minister to attend Tarique Rahman oath ceremony
2026-02-16
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa will represent the Sri Lankan government at the swearing-in ceremonyContinue Reading
NPP lawyers condemn killing of attorney, call for swift justice
2026-02-16
Lawyers affiliated with the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) have condemned the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife,Continue Reading
Army Recovers Bodies of Two in Liyangahawela Quarry Tragedy
2026-02-16
The bodies of two individuals who lost their lives in a quarry accident in Liyangahawela, Bandarawela have been recovered withContinue Reading
Krrish case against Namal postponed as lawyers boycott courts
2026-02-16
The Colombo High Court today postponed the case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa over the alleged “Krrish” deal until Feb.Continue Reading
Refer the correct timetable: important notice for GCE O/L students
2026-02-16
Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage has urged candidates to pay special attention to the timetable for the 2025Continue Reading
Colombo–Puttalam railway line fully reopened after Ditwah disruptions
2026-02-16
Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line were fully restored early this morning (16), following disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditwah.Continue Reading
Three arrested at BIA with 16kg of ‘Kush’ drugs
2026-02-16
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya forContinue Reading
Ex-Army Soldier arrested with Live Ammunition in Wattala
2026-02-16
A 35-year-old former Army soldier has been arrested in connection with the recovery of a cache of live ammunition inContinue Reading
Health Ministry deletes post accused of Politicizing safety message
2026-02-16
Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has removed a controversial social media post intended to promote condom use after it triggered backlashContinue Reading
Killings near President’s residence undermine public security: Namal
2026-02-16
Public security cannot be guaranteed at a time when killings take place near the residence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,Continue Reading
President pays last respects to Tissa Vitharana
2026-02-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his last respects to the late Tissa Vitharana, Leader of the Lanka Sama Samaja PartyContinue Reading
SLTB employee integration begins after eight-year delay
2026-02-16
The long-delayed employee integration program of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will commence today, Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena said.Continue Reading
