Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been passed in Parliament without amendments. MORE..
- Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers’ photos
- Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
- Speaker endorses certificate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill
- President Anura Kumara begins India visit
- India tells global tech platforms to follow constitution after tougher content rules
- Sri Lanka to remove Pakistan from negative visa lists
- New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
- Sri Lanka achieved rapid macroeconomic stability: IMF Chief
- Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
- Health Minister calls on new Bangladesh PM
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President Anura Kumara begins India visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who departed Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, this afternoon (17). MORE..
Health Minister calls on new Bangladesh PM
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has paid a courtesy call on newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. MORE..
Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has called off the strike that was scheduled to commence from midnight today (17). MORE..
Sri Lanka achieved rapid macroeconomic stability: IMF Chief
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva stated that Sri Lanka has achieved macroeconomic and financial stability within a short period, highlighting the country’s significant economic turnaround. MORE..
New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
The Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has achieved a significant milestone by recording the highest-ever passenger movements in a single month across all Sri Lankan airports. MORE..
Sri Lanka to remove Pakistan from negative visa lists
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reportedly directed authorities to immediately remove Pakistan from all “negative” visa lists following a meeting with Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. MORE..
India tells global tech platforms to follow constitution after tougher content rules
India’s information minister said on Tuesday that big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube, Meta, X and Netflix must operate within the country’s constitutional framework, a week after New Delhi tightened its content-takedown rules. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill was passed in Parliament today (17) with a majority of 152 votes.
Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths attached to the Alayadiwembu Divisional Secretariat for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe in connection with the registration of a birth certificate. MORE..
Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers’ photos
A monk has been arrested today (17) for allegedly collecting money by creating fake WhatsApp accounts using the photographs of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka. MORE..
Another suspect linked to Akuregoda shooting arrested
Another individual suspected to have transported the weapons used in the killing of the lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda on February 13 has been arrested this evening (17), police stated. MORE..
Second reading of Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
The second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been passed in Parliament.
Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup following Zimbabwe-Ireland washout in Pallekele
Australia was knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026 tournament after the group-stage match between Ireland and Zimbabwe was washed out on Tuesday in Pallekele. MORE..
Locomotive operators to launch a strike at midnight
A group of Sri Lanka Railway locomotive operators have announced they will launch a strike from midnight today (17). MORE..
IMF Chief visits cyclone-affected areas
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspecting damage and interacting with impacted communities as part of efforts to support recovery and long-term resilience. MORE..
President Anura Kumara holds talks with visiting UK Deputy PM David Lammy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the visit of the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, as timely and significant, noting that it helps reinforce international confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery and underlines the importance of the visit at this juncture. MORE..
Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has called off the strike that was scheduled to commence from midnight today (17). MORE..
Sri Lanka achieved rapid macroeconomic stability: IMF Chief
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva stated that Sri Lanka has achieved macroeconomic and financial stability within a short period, highlighting the country’s significant economic turnaround. MORE..
New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
The Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has achieved a significant milestone by recording the highest-ever passenger movements in a single month across all Sri Lankan airports. MORE..
Sri Lanka to remove Pakistan from negative visa lists
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reportedly directed authorities to immediately remove Pakistan from all “negative” visa lists following a meeting with Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. MORE..
India tells global tech platforms to follow constitution after tougher content rules
India’s information minister said on Tuesday that big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube, Meta, X and Netflix must operate within the country’s constitutional framework, a week after New Delhi tightened its content-takedown rules. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill was passed in Parliament today (17) with a majority of 152 votes.
Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths attached to the Alayadiwembu Divisional Secretariat for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe in connection with the registration of a birth certificate. MORE..
Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers’ photos
A monk has been arrested today (17) for allegedly collecting money by creating fake WhatsApp accounts using the photographs of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka. MORE..
Another suspect linked to Akuregoda shooting arrested
Another individual suspected to have transported the weapons used in the killing of the lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda on February 13 has been arrested this evening (17), police stated. MORE..
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Technology
Poor sleep and ‘social jet lag’ hit Japanese economic productivity, study finds
Japan suffers an estimated annual economic loss of around ¥1 trillion due to the “social jet lag” mismatch between sleep patterns on weekdays and holidays, according to a recent study. MORE..
Apple’s cheapest MacBook with iPhone chip to launch in March
Apple’s cheapest MacBook with iPhone chip to launch in March
Apple’s most affordable MacBook in years could be just weeks away. MORE..
US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology’s viability
US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology’s viability
The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense on Sunday for the first time transported a small nuclear reactor on a cargo plane from California to Utah to demonstrate the potential to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use. MORE..
Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says
Russia blocks WhatsApp for failing to comply with local laws, Kremlin says
Russia has blocked popular messaging service WhatsApp for failing to abide by Russian legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday. MORE..
Entertainment
Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024. MORE..
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. MORE..
‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide
‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide
“Wuthering Heights” was No. 1 at the global box office with $82 million, ranking as the top worldwide debut of the year. MORE..
Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage
Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage
Chocolate lovers are experiencing sticker shock this Valentine’s Day. MORE..
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Sports
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka’s Super 8 opponents confirmed
Sri Lanka’s opponents during the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup- scheduled to begin later this week - has been confirmed. MORE..
T20 World Cup: New Zealand beat Canada to seal place in Super Eight round
New Zealand defeated Canada by 8 wickets to seal a place in the Super Eight round of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Dasun Shanaka deems Sri Lanka’s display vs Australia as ‘one of the best’
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday described his team’s win over Australia in the T20 World Cup here as “one of the best performances in recent past”. MORE..
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara skate to Japan’s first ever Olympic pairs title with remarkable comeback
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara delivered a thrilling comeback at the Milano Cortina Games, storming from fifth place after a shaky short programme to capture Japan’s first Olympic figure skating pairs title on Monday. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Nissanka’s ton helps Sri Lanka break multiple records en route to historic win over Australia
The co-hosts Sri Lanka defeated Australia by eight wickets in their group-stage fixture at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday, entering the Super Eights and putting the Mitch Marsh-led side on the brink of elimination from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
