100 new cancer cases detected in Sri Lanka daily - Deputy Health Minister
Approximately 100 new cancer cases are detected in Sri Lanka daily, Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated today (09). MORE..
- 100 new cancer cases detected in Sri Lanka daily - Deputy Health Minister
- Two arrested with Rs. 8 million worth of smuggled pesticides
- Iran deepens crackdown following mass protests
- 23 mortar shells recovered from property in Kalutara
- Tourist arrivals in February top 80,000
- Instagram, YouTube addiction trial kicks off in Los Angeles
- JVP delegation holds talks with Gujarat CM to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties
- China rejects US claims of secret nuclear tests
- Cyclone Ditwah: Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to post-disaster recovery process
- Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting on Thursday
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Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting on Thursday
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo on Thursday (12). MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah: Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to post-disaster recovery process
The official Validation and Finalization Workshop for the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah was held today (09) at the BMICH, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. MORE..
China rejects US claims of secret nuclear tests
China on Monday (Feb 9) denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them “outright lies” and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up its own trials. MORE..
JVP delegation holds talks with Gujarat CM to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties
A delegation led by the General Secretary of the JVP, Tilvin Silva has held discussions with Chief Minister of India”s Gujarat Bhupendra Patel today, focusing on strengthening India-Sri Lanka relations and exploring avenues for sector-specific cooperation. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in February top 80,000
A total of 80,776 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in February, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
23 mortar shells recovered from property in Kalutara
A total of 23 mortar shells have been recovered from a property in Kalutara today (08), Kalutara South police stated. MORE..
Iran deepens crackdown following mass protests
Iran arrested a prominent reformist, local media reported on Monday, deepening a crackdown on dissent following mass protests that posed one of the greatest challenges to the Islamic Republic since its inception. MORE..
Two arrested with Rs. 8 million worth of smuggled pesticides
Two individuals have been arrested in Hemmathagama in connection with a consignment of pesticides and seeds valued at around Rs. 8 million, suspected to have been illegally imported into the country via sea. MORE..
South Korean official who suggested to import young women from Sri Lanka to boost birth-rate expelled from party
A South Korean official who suggested the country “import young women” from “Vietnam or Sri Lanka” to boost its birth-rate has been expelled from his party. MORE..
Delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to facilitate return of Sacred Devnimori Relics to India
A high-level Indian delegation to facilitate the return of the historic Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha back to India on Wednesday (11). MORE..
53 migrants, including two babies, dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya
More than 50 people have died, or are missing, after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya, according to reports. MORE..
School transport services to be regulated amid ongoing education reform process
A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held today (09) at the Prime Minister’s Office under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, with the participation of officials from the National Transport Commission and the Ministry of Education. MORE..
ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as new Country Director for Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. MORE..
Chemmani Mass Grave: Decision on third phase of excavations due in March
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court is scheduled to announce its decision regarding the third phase of excavations at the Chemmani mass grave on March 16. MORE..
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s name appears 1,005 times in Epstein files
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s name appears 1,005 times in the 3.5 million pages of correspondence linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released by the US Department of Justice. MORE..
Cyclone Ditwah: Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to post-disaster recovery process
The official Validation and Finalization Workshop for the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah was held today (09) at the BMICH, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. MORE..
China rejects US claims of secret nuclear tests
China on Monday (Feb 9) denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them “outright lies” and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up its own trials. MORE..
JVP delegation holds talks with Gujarat CM to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties
A delegation led by the General Secretary of the JVP, Tilvin Silva has held discussions with Chief Minister of India”s Gujarat Bhupendra Patel today, focusing on strengthening India-Sri Lanka relations and exploring avenues for sector-specific cooperation. MORE..
Tourist arrivals in February top 80,000
A total of 80,776 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in February, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
23 mortar shells recovered from property in Kalutara
A total of 23 mortar shells have been recovered from a property in Kalutara today (08), Kalutara South police stated. MORE..
Iran deepens crackdown following mass protests
Iran arrested a prominent reformist, local media reported on Monday, deepening a crackdown on dissent following mass protests that posed one of the greatest challenges to the Islamic Republic since its inception. MORE..
Two arrested with Rs. 8 million worth of smuggled pesticides
Two individuals have been arrested in Hemmathagama in connection with a consignment of pesticides and seeds valued at around Rs. 8 million, suspected to have been illegally imported into the country via sea. MORE..
South Korean official who suggested to import young women from Sri Lanka to boost birth-rate expelled from party
A South Korean official who suggested the country “import young women” from “Vietnam or Sri Lanka” to boost its birth-rate has been expelled from his party. MORE..
Delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to facilitate return of Sacred Devnimori Relics to India
A high-level Indian delegation to facilitate the return of the historic Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha back to India on Wednesday (11). MORE..
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Technology
Instagram, YouTube addiction trial kicks off in Los Angeles
A California state court case over whether Instagram and YouTube harmed a woman’s mental health through addictive app design kicks off on Monday with opening statements, in a test of whether Big Tech platforms can be held liable for harming kids. MORE..
WhatsApp to soon get Instagram-style ‘Close Friends’ feature
WhatsApp to soon get Instagram-style ‘Close Friends’ feature
If you’re used to sharing selectively on Instagram, WhatsApp may soon let you do the same. MORE..
SpaceX to build ‘self-growing city’ on Moon, Elon Musk says
SpaceX to build ‘self-growing city’ on Moon, Elon Musk says
SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a “self‑growing city” on the Moon, which could be achieved in less than 10 years, chief executive Elon Musk says. MORE..
YouTube’s $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
YouTube’s $60bn revenue revealed amid paid subscriber push
Google has revealed YouTube brought in more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025 as the firm targets getting more subscribers. MORE..
Entertainment
Chinese robot makers ready for Lunar New Year entertainment spotlight
In China, humanoid robots are serving as Lunar New Year entertainment, with their manufacturers pitching their song-and-dance skills to the general public as well as potential customers, investors and government officials. MORE..
Bad Bunny makes history at Super Bowl LX with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin
Bad Bunny makes history at Super Bowl LX with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin
Bad Bunny made history as the first Latin artist to deliver a Super Bowl halftime performance primarily in Spanish — and he went all out. The superstar staged an upbeat blowout for the books, complete with dancers, tons of Puerto Rican pride, and even a Lady Gaga guest appearance. MORE..
Kite flying festival returns to Pakistan’s Lahore after 19-year ban
Kite flying festival returns to Pakistan’s Lahore after 19-year ban
A burst of color lit up Lahore’s night sky overnight as Pakistan’s cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival after nearly two decades. MORE..
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. MORE..
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Sports
T20 World Cup: South Africa post 213/4 against Canada
South Africa posted 213/4 against Canada in their allotted 20 overs during the ninth game of the 2026 World T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Canada opt to field first against South Africa
Canada captain Dilpreet Bajwa won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in the ninth game of the 2026 T20 World Cup in Ahmadabad. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Donald Trump extends his best wishes to USA team
US President Donald Trump has extended his best wishes to the national team by saying, “America is rooting for you!”. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe thrash Oman by 8 wickets
Zimbabwe opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Oman thanks to an unbeaten 48 from Brian Bennett. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe restrict Oman to 103 at SSC
Experienced Zimbabwe bowlers restricted Oman to paltry 103 in 19.5 overs during the eighth game of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the SSC grounds in Colombo. MORE..
