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President Dissanayake congratulates Bangladesh on democratic elections

President Dissanayake congratulates Bangladesh on democratic elections

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his best wishes to the people of Bangladesh for reaffirming their faith in democracy following the country’s elections. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  3:59 pm
Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded

Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded

Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until February 20 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.

| February 13, 2026  2:48 pm
New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Digital Economy

New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Digital Economy

Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  2:27 pm
30kg of Kerala cannabis seized in Masar

30kg of Kerala cannabis seized in Masar

A total of 30 kilograms of Kerala cannabis, with an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 10.5 million, has been seized during a joint operation conducted in the Masar area of the Palai police division. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  2:25 pm
Protesting fishermen to meet President for discussion today

Protesting fishermen to meet President for discussion today

Fishermen engaged in a Satyagraha campaign in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding permission to carry out Madel (seine net) fishing activities using tractor-mounted winches, have been granted a discussion with the President this evening (13). MORE..

video | February 13, 2026  2:17 pm
Sajith claims all five coal shipments to Lakvijaya Plant were substandard

Sajith claims all five coal shipments to Lakvijaya Plant were substandard

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that all five shipments of coal imported for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai contained substandard coal. MORE..

video | February 13, 2026  1:54 pm
Second phase of first school term for 2026 ends

Second phase of first school term for 2026 ends

The second phase of the first school term for 2026 concluded today (13), the Ministry of Education announced. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  1:54 pm
Case against ex-Minister Keheliya and family fixed for trial

Case against ex-Minister Keheliya and family fixed for trial

The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members, over allegations of illegal acquisition of assets, be taken up for hearing on April 27. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  1:52 pm
Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead, one wounded

Shooting at South Carolina State University leaves two dead, one wounded

Two people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Thursday night at a dormitory of South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, prompting a campus lockdown, school officials said in a statement. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  12:55 pm
Retired Water Board GM arrested on corruption charges

Retired Water Board GM arrested on corruption charges

A retired former General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has been arrested yesterday (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on corruption-related charges. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  12:44 pm
Vehicle importers predict price hikes with new tax from April 1

Vehicle importers predict price hikes with new tax from April 1

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has stated that a 2.5% tax has been introduced on imported vehicles, effective from April 01, 2026. MORE..

video | February 13, 2026  12:38 pm
Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

Over 800 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids yesterday: Police

A total of 820 individuals were arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (12) under the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  12:34 pm
Advisory issued for severe lightning

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  12:25 pm
Education transformation is essential to rebuild the country - PM

Education transformation is essential to rebuild the country - PM

The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that, aligning with the development activities carried out under the new education reforms,...MORE..

| February 13, 2026  11:40 am
Low-pressure area likely to form over southeastern Bay of Bengal – Met. Dept

Low-pressure area likely to form over southeastern Bay of Bengal – Met. Dept

The Department of Meteorology has stated that a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal around February 15. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  11:24 am
Passport services resume as Immigration Dept. computer system restored

Passport services resume as Immigration Dept. computer system restored

The computer system at the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been fully restored, and passport services at the main office in Battaramulla and regional offices have returned to normal, the department announced. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  10:15 am
Woman killed, 3 injured after elephant rampage in Valaichchenai

Woman killed, 3 injured after elephant rampage in Valaichchenai

A woman has died while three others sustained injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant that stormed into the Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa this morning. MORE..

video | February 13, 2026  9:49 am
Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested over bribery allegations

Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested over bribery allegations

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former Deputy Commissioner of the Motor Vehicle Transfer Division of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT). MORE..

| February 13, 2026  9:32 am
US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or lowering tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  9:24 am
Two suspects arrested over financial fraud targeting women

Two suspects arrested over financial fraud targeting women

Two suspects including a woman have been arrested by the North Western Province Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division (CCID) for their alleged involvement in two instances of financial fraud. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  9:02 am
Former Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana passes away

Former Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana passes away

Veteran politician and former Minister Professor Tissa Vitharana has passed away at the age of 91, according to family members. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  8:57 am
Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts

Landslide early warnings issued to areas in two districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for several areas in two districts within the Central Province. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  8:10 am
Norway’s former PM, Thorbjoern Jagland, accused of aggravated corruption over Epstein links

Norway’s former PM, Thorbjoern Jagland, accused of aggravated corruption over Epstein links

Norway has been rocked by the release of millions of files that allegedly show politicians and top diplomats had extensive contact with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  7:17 am
Bangladesh’s BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election

Bangladesh’s BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won a landslide parliamentary election on Friday, local TV stations showed, securing a resounding mandate in a pivotal vote that is expected to restore political stability in the South Asian nation. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  6:59 am
Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in parts of the island today

Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in parts of the island today

Showers will occur at times in the Central, Uva, Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

| February 13, 2026  6:32 am