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Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’

Three individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya while in possession of over 16 kilograms of ‘Kush’ narcotics. MORE..

| February 16, 2026 7:38 am

State universities face 50% lecturer shortage; Crisis worsens at Rajarata University

The Students’ Union of the Faculty of Management at the Rajarata University says that there is an approximately 50% shortage of lecturers and professors within the state university system, adding that the issue has become particularly severe at the Rajarata University. MORE..

| February 16, 2026 7:17 am

2025 O/L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres

The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow (17). MORE..

| February 16, 2026 7:01 am

BASL members to refrain from appearing for court cases today

Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) are refraining from appearing before courts island-wide on behalf of any cases today (16). MORE..

| February 16, 2026 6:51 am

Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington. MORE..

| February 16, 2026 6:39 am

Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Several spells of showers will occur in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts, today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| February 16, 2026 6:30 am

T20 World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS

India completed a conformable 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group A encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 10:17 pm

10-year tax concessions for strategic development projects in several sectors

The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects within the tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 10:14 pm

China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

UK and Canadian nationals will be able to travel to mainland China for up to 30 days without a visa from 17 February. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 9:33 pm

Health Minister to attend oath-taking ceremony of new Bangladesh Govt

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the newly elected government, scheduled to be held on Tuesday (17). MORE..

| February 15, 2026 8:56 pm

T20 World Cup: India post 175/7 against Pakistan at RPS

India posted 175/7 in their allotted 20 overs against Pakistan in a blockbuster 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 8:40 pm

President Anura Kumara attends India-Pakistan World Cup game at Premadasa Stadium

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo accompanied by high-level dignitaries to watch India-Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter.

| February 15, 2026 8:01 pm

US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations

The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 7:50 pm

No threat to national security from isolated shootings – Sarath Fonseka

One or two shooting incidents do not pose a threat to national security, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka stated. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 7:22 pm

Tense situation erupts at Opposition Leader’s meeting in Sooriyawewa

A heated situation arose today (15) during a meeting attended by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Andarawewa, Sooriyawewa, which was organized to discuss issues faced by local farmers. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 6:59 pm

Pakistan opt to bowl first against India in blockbuster T20 World Cup game in Colombo

Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the blockbuster 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 6:34 pm

Bodies of lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting returned home

The bodies of the lawyer and his wife, who were fatally shot by assailants in Akuregoda, have been brought back to their family home in Pitigala. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 5:51 pm

BASL members decide not to appear for court cases tomorrow

Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) have decided not to appear before courts island-wide on behalf of any cases tomorrow (16). MORE..

| February 15, 2026 5:20 pm

Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia explore strengthening air defence ties

Senior defence officials of Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have discussed future cooperation in air defence and capability development. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 4:53 pm

8,000 female-headed households identified in Vavuniya

Authorities have identified approximately 8,000 female-headed households in the Vavuniya District, according to a program aimed at briefing government officials on initiatives designed to improve the economic and social conditions of these families. MORE..

| February 15, 2026 4:23 pm