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At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan’s River Nile
At least 21 people have died after a passenger boat sank in River Nile state in northern Sudan, a medical group has told the BBC. MORE..
Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital’s mortuary lacks space
Bodies covered in ice as Tangalle Hospital’s mortuary lacks space
The mortuary at the Tangalle Base Hospital is facing a severe space shortage, forcing hospital staff to place the bodies of deceased persons covered in ice on trolleys in the corridor outside the morgue. MORE..
| February 12, 2026 5:09 pm
Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone
Sri Lanka Police issues guidelines for lost or stolen mobile phone
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory highlighting the growing number of complaints related to lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones reported daily to police stations across the island. MORE..
Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March
Hearing of ‘Sathosa’ case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March
The Colombo High Court today (12) ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 6, 2026. MORE..
Israel has joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Netanyahu says
Israel has joined Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Netanyahu says
Israel has joined U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday during his visit to Washington where he met Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. MORE..
Zohara Buhary loses seat in Colombo Municipal Council
Zohara Buhary loses seat in Colombo Municipal Council
Zohara Buhary, who had faced disciplinary action from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) for voting in favour of the CMC’s Budget proposal, has lost her seat in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) after she was removed from the party. MORE..
Russia sends ‘hundreds’ of missiles, drones at Ukraine
Russia sends ‘hundreds’ of missiles, drones at Ukraine
Russia pounded Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles overnight on Thursday, targeting energy systems and injuring at least seven people in the capital Kyiv, and the cities of Dnipro and Odesa, officials said. MORE..
Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light
Indonesia bans elephant rides nationwide after disturbing footage came to light
Indonesia has officially banned elephant rides, bringing an end to the decades-long tourist activity that’s become synonymous with the tropical destination. MORE..
SC concludes hearing of FRs against appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as IGP
SC concludes hearing of FRs against appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as IGP
The Supreme Court today (12) concluded the hearing of the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in 2024. MORE..
Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school
Three students injured after boundary wall collapse at Borella school
Three 16-year-old students have sustained injuries when a boundary wall separating the C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella and a Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) site collapsed earlier today (12), police stated. MORE..
| February 12, 2026 12:24 pm
Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers
Mamdani calls for 2% tax hike on wealthy New Yorkers
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday has called for a two percent tax increase for New Yorkers making over a million dollars a year, along with a hike in the state’s corporate tax rate, proposals he originally championed during his campaign. MORE..
Issuance of passports and visas suspended due to system outage at Immigration Dept.
Issuance of passports and visas suspended due to system outage at Immigration Dept.
The issuance of passports and visas have been temporarily suspended due to a technical issue in the system of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, the Department has announced. MORE..
Bus drivers, conductors arrested while being under the influence of drugs in Piliyandala
Bus drivers, conductors arrested while being under the influence of drugs in Piliyandala
A total of seven drivers and conductors employed on private passenger buses have been arrested for operating while under the influence of drugs. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to further enhancing defence cooperation
Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to further enhancing defence cooperation
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed commitment to further enhancing defence cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. MORE..
‘Karachi Declaration’ adopted during Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation’s visit to Pakistan
‘Karachi Declaration’ adopted during Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation’s visit to Pakistan
The ‘Karachi Declaration’ reaffirming shared commitment to democratic governance, parliamentary accountability, inclusivity, responsible innovation and sustainable peace...MORE..
Police warn of circulation of emails using name of CID Director
Police warn of circulation of emails using name of CID Director
It has come to the attention of the authorities that an individual or group is currently circulating a fraudulent email to the general public, falsely claiming to be from the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Shani Abeysekara, the Police Media Division said in a statement. MORE..
JVP delegation discusses tourism, cultural ties with Kerala Chief Minister
JVP delegation discusses tourism, cultural ties with Kerala Chief Minister
The JVP delegation, led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, which is currently in India met Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday to discuss measures to boost tourism and strengthen cultural ties. MORE..
24 deaths by drowning so far this year – Police
24 deaths by drowning so far this year – Police
A total of 24 individuals have died due to drowning incidents so far this year, police stated. MORE..
| February 12, 2026 8:58 am
Narcotics, firearm and forged number plates seized following interrogation of female suspect
Narcotics, firearm and forged number plates seized following interrogation of female suspect
A stock of narcotics, a firearm and several forged vehicle number plates have been uncovered by officers attached to the Mount Lavinia Police based on information revealed during the interrogation of a detained female suspect. MORE..
Worker injured in fire at fireworks workshop in Andiambalama
Worker injured in fire at fireworks workshop in Andiambalama
A 35-year-old worker has been hospitalized following a fire that broke out at a fireworks workshop in Andiambalama, Katunayake. MORE..
US House votes to rescind Trump tariffs on Canada
US House votes to rescind Trump tariffs on Canada
US House lawmakers voted on Wednesday (Feb 12) to reject Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president’s last-gasp threat of election consequences for Republicans to deliver a rare rebuke on his signature economic policy. MORE..
Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 600,000 in four months from merchant vessel security operations
Sri Lanka Navy earns US$ 600,000 in four months from merchant vessel security operations
The Sri Lanka Navy has generated nearly US$ 600,000 in foreign exchange within four months by providing security services to international merchant vessels. MORE..
Sri Lanka extend condolences over mass shooting in Canada
Sri Lanka extend condolences over mass shooting in Canada
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Canada over the mass shooting that occurred yesterday in British Columbia. MORE..
WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app
WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app
Russia has attempted to “fully block” Meta-owned WhatsApp in the country, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday, as it promotes home-grown platforms and seeks greater control over its internet space. MORE..
Sectoral Oversight Committee approves bill to abolish pensions for MPs
Sectoral Oversight Committee approves bill to abolish pensions for MPs
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Bill seeking to abolish pension benefits for Members of Parliament. MORE..