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Public urged not to join queues to venerate sacred Devnimori relics at Gangaramaya

Public urged not to join queues to venerate sacred Devnimori relics at Gangaramaya

The general public has been urged not to join the queues to venerate the sacred Devnimori relics at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  10:09 pm
Dushan Hemantha approved as replacement for Hasaranga in Sri Lanka World Cup squad

Dushan Hemantha approved as replacement for Hasaranga in Sri Lanka World Cup squad

Allrounder Dushan Hemantha has been approved as a replacement for injured Wanindu Hasaranga in the Sri Lanka squad by the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  9:44 pm
Donald Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge

Donald Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a bridge connecting the US and Canada until Washington is “fully compensated for everything” it has given to its northern neighbour. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  9:16 pm
State Vesak Festival to be held in Matara this year

State Vesak Festival to be held in Matara this year

The State Vesak Festival for this year will be held at the Midellawala Purana Maha Viharaya in Thihagoda, Matara, according to the General Secretary of the All-Island Sasanarakshaka Bala Mandalaya, Most Venerable Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thero. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  8:39 pm
Airfares to Colombo surge after Pakistan Govt gives go ahead for India T20 World Cup clash

Airfares to Colombo surge after Pakistan Govt gives go ahead for India T20 World Cup clash

Airlines increased ticket prices to Sri Lanka from Indian and Pakistani cities as well as from the Middle East after Pakistan government’s decision giving the go ahead to the national cricket team to participate in the Pakistan–India T20 World Cup match in Colombo. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  8:15 pm
Central Province programme of “A Nation United” National Campaign in Nuwara Eliya tomorrow

Central Province programme of “A Nation United” National Campaign in Nuwara Eliya tomorrow

The Central Province programme of the “A Nation United” National Campaign, aimed at eradicating the menace of illicit drugs, will be held tomorrow (11) in Nuwara Eliya. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  7:52 pm
Leader of Bohra Community commends Govt.’s programme during meeting with President

Leader of Bohra Community commends Govt.’s programme during meeting with President

Leader of the Bohra community, His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb has commended the programmes implemented by the government under the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s leadership aimed at achieving a new social and economic transformation in Sri Lanka. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  7:21 pm
France’s Macron to participate in New Delhi AI summit during India visit next week

France’s Macron to participate in New Delhi AI summit during India visit next week

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from February 17 to 19 and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian foreign ministry said on Tuesday. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  6:57 pm
Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission remanded

Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission remanded

An Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), Dharshana Medawatte and another individual who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on bribery charges have been remanded. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  6:52 pm
Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President’s Fund

Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President’s Fund

A decision has been taken to increase the medical assistance grants currently provided through the President’s Fund and also to relax the existing stringent criteria to disburse funds. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  6:38 pm
VRS applicants oppose trade union action over CEB reforms

VRS applicants oppose trade union action over CEB reforms

A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has stated that they are opposing the decision taken by electricity trade unions to engage in trade union action without prior notice,...MORE..

| February 10, 2026  6:19 pm
Govt to make changes to senior posts in several state institutions

Govt to make changes to senior posts in several state institutions

The government is expected to make changes to several top positions across state institutions in the coming days, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed today (10). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:52 pm
Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues

Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues

Prices of fish in the local market have reportedly increased following a protest launched by traditional fishermen demanding the government lift the ban on the use of winch machines mounted on tractors by seine-net fishermen. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:45 pm
Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre

Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre

A special discussion on implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical government institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was held on today (10) at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:09 pm
T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement

T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement

Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury he suffered during their opening game against Ireland on Sunday. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:04 pm
Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index

Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index

Sri Lanka has recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today (10) by Transparency International. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  4:47 pm
Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission

Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission

Dharshana Medawatte, an Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  4:28 pm
Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals

Health authorities are taking special precautionary measures regarding the spread of Nipah virus, which has been reported in several countries including in India and Bangladesh, Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (10). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  4:23 pm
Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game

Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game

The government will implement a special security arrangement for the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced today (10). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  3:53 pm
Two including Keheliya’s cousin granted bail in money laundering case

Two including Keheliya’s cousin granted bail in money laundering case

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release on bail of businessman Nimal Sisira Kumara and Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who were arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting the laundering of more than Rs. 740 million in funds allegedly unlawfully earned by the ex-minister. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  3:21 pm
Govt clarifies President’s role on saving India-Pakistan World Cup clash in Colombo

Govt clarifies President’s role on saving India-Pakistan World Cup clash in Colombo

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held timely and lengthy discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a bid to persuade the Pakistan Cricket Team to take the field against India during the 2026 ICC World Cup game scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  3:15 pm
New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards

New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to introduce new regulations to re-register subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards issued prior to 02 August 2019. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:59 pm
Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU’s GSP facility after current cycle ends

Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU’s GSP facility after current cycle ends

Sri Lanka has conveyed its interest in re-applying for the European Union’s (EU) Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) trade facility once the current cycle concludes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:55 pm
AG approves proposed amendments to Inland Revenue Act

AG approves proposed amendments to Inland Revenue Act

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to gazette and present in Parliament the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill following clearance given to proposed changes by the Attorney General. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:42 pm
Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero writes to President over continuous detention of monks over Trincomalee incident

Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero writes to President over continuous detention of monks over Trincomalee incident

The Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalayani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of Siyam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero has raised concern over the arrest and continuous remand of ten individuals, including Buddhist monks, in relation to the Buddha statue incident in Trincomalee. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:13 pm