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Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated and passed on Feb 17
Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated and passed on Feb 17
The Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, announced that the Parliamentary Business Committee has decided to take up the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill for debate on 17 February and pass it on the same day. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police record higher drugs and weapons seizures in 2025 – IGP
Sri Lanka Police record higher drugs and weapons seizures in 2025 – IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya stated that Sri Lanka Police recovered a significantly higher quantity of narcotics and weapons in 2025 compared to the previous year. MORE..
Fishermen continue ‘Satyagraha’ for third day over seine fishing ban
Fishermen continue ‘Satyagraha’ for third day over seine fishing ban
The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continued for the third consecutive day today. MORE..
Trump signs executive order announcing removal of 25% penalty tariff on India for buying Russian oil
Trump signs executive order announcing removal of 25% penalty tariff on India for buying Russian oil
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday (local time), announcing that he will remove 25% tariff on India. MORE..
Two women arrested at BIA over attempt to smuggle in 436 Anthurium plants
Two women arrested at BIA over attempt to smuggle in 436 Anthurium plants
Two Sri Lankan women were arrested in the early hours of this morning (07) for attempting to illegally smuggle a consignment of Anthurium plants valued at around Rs. 1 million into the country. MORE..
Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he could impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran, in an executive order signed on Friday. MORE..
2026 Men’s T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo today
2026 Men’s T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo today
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to get underway in Colombo today (07). MORE..
Showers above 50mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers above 50mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in the Uva Province and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Ampara and Batticaloa districts today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
President assures extension of emergency law solely to accelerate reconstruction
President assures extension of emergency law solely to accelerate reconstruction
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the extension of the emergency law is aimed solely at speeding up the reconstruction process and will not be used as a tool for repression. MORE..
Special traffic plan implemented at Green Path in Colombo
Special traffic plan implemented at Green Path in Colombo
A special traffic management plan has been announced by the police with effect from tonight (06) in the Green Path premises along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, within the Cinnamon Gardens Police Division. MORE..
Laugfs Gas increases prices
Laugfs Gas increases prices
Laugfs Gas has announced new domestic gas refill prices for February 2026, effective from midnight today (06). MORE..
Edu. Ministry calls applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in schools
Edu. Ministry calls applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in schools
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has issued a notification calling applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English medium schools across the island. MORE..
Bus driver arrested for cannabis use after high-speed collision in Kalutara
Bus driver arrested for cannabis use after high-speed collision in Kalutara
Two buses that allegedly travelled at high speed while racing have reportedly collided at the Wettumakada Junction within the Kalutara South Police Division. MORE..
Speaker requested to amend standing orders to prevent verbal harassment of women MPs
Speaker requested to amend standing orders to prevent verbal harassment of women MPs
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has submitted a request yesterday (05) to the Speaker of Parliament, requesting amendments to the Standing Orders of Parliament in order to prevent conduct or statements by Members of Parliament... MORE..
Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, Iran’s top diplomat says
Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, Iran’s top diplomat says
High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said. MORE..
PM assures govt will not use emergency regulations to suppress media or any group
PM assures govt will not use emergency regulations to suppress media or any group
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (06) that the Government will under no circumstances use emergency regulations to suppress the media or any section of society. MORE..
No new laws on seine nets, only enforcing existing regulations – Fisheries DG
No new laws on seine nets, only enforcing existing regulations – Fisheries DG
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has stated that no new laws have been enacted regarding the use of seine nets, and that only existing legislations are being enforced. MORE..
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
The extension of the State of Public Emergency has been approved by Parliament, with 106 members voting in favor and 2 voting against, a short while ago.
JVP’s Tilvin Silva meets Jaishankar, discuss strengthening India–Sri Lanka ties
JVP’s Tilvin Silva meets Jaishankar, discuss strengthening India–Sri Lanka ties
A meeting has been held in New Delhi between the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva, accompanied by a delegation from Sri Lanka, and Minister of External Affairs of India, S. Jaishankar. MORE..
Sri Lankan govt. to pursue reparations for colonial-era losses
Sri Lankan govt. to pursue reparations for colonial-era losses
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says that the process of pursuing compensation for colonial-era losses and seek the return of looted cultural treasures is currently underway. MORE..
| February 6, 2026 6:34 pm
Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter granted bail
Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter granted bail
Chamithri Rambukwella, the eldest daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
| February 6, 2026 5:21 pm
Bombing at mosque in Pakistan kills at least 31 and wounds scores
Bombing at mosque in Pakistan kills at least 31 and wounds scores
A massive bombing ripped through a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169 others, police said. MORE..
Construction of Gatambe Flyover resumes under President’s patronage
Construction of Gatambe Flyover resumes under President’s patronage
The resumption of construction on the Gatambe Flyover in Kandy, which had been halted for several years, commenced this afternoon (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
A high-profile general in Russia’s military has been shot several times and wounded in Moscow. MORE..
President Anura Kumara launches Mahaiyawa underpass project
President Anura Kumara launches Mahaiyawa underpass project
The construction of the Mahaiyawa Underpass Bridge on the Kandy–Jaffna Road (A-009), a key entry point to Kandy City, commenced this morning (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..