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Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 400,000 so far this year
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 400,000 so far this year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the elapsed period of 2026 have exceeded 400,000. MORE..
President Anura Kumara to attend India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
President Anura Kumara to attend India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
India will host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, innovators and experts from across the world to deliberate on the way forward for Artificial Intelligence (AI). MORE..
SC defers hearing of appeal seeking to annul acquittal of ex-Minister Premalal Jayasekara
SC defers hearing of appeal seeking to annul acquittal of ex-Minister Premalal Jayasekara
The Supreme Court has ordered the postponement of the hearing of an appeal seeking to invalidate a Court of Appeal verdict that acquitted former Minister Premalal Jayasekara, who had previously been sentenced to death on murder charges, until September 4. MORE..
BASL to hold emergency general meeting for first time in 14 years, over Akuregoda shooting
BASL to hold emergency general meeting for first time in 14 years, over Akuregoda shooting
The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, stated that an emergency general meeting of all members of the Association will be held tomorrow (15), marking the first such meeting in 14 years. MORE..
| February 14, 2026 9:55 am
CBSL highlights Sri Lanka’s resilient economic growth despite Cyclone Ditwah and global risks
CBSL highlights Sri Lanka’s resilient economic growth despite Cyclone Ditwah and global risks
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its first Monetary Policy Report for 2026, providing forward-looking insights on inflation, economic growth, and potential risks to the economic outlook. MORE..
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka from Feb. 16-18
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka from Feb. 16-18
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Sri Lanka from February 16 to 18, 2026, according to a top IMF official. MORE..
New digital policy focusing on child protection to be introduced in April – PM
New digital policy focusing on child protection to be introduced in April – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a new digital policy with special emphasis on child protection will be introduced in April. MORE..
Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’ as second carrier heads to Middle East
Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’ as second carrier heads to Middle East
US President Donald Trump on Friday embraced potential regime change in Iran and declared that “tremendous power” will soon be in the Middle East, as the Pentagon sent a second aircraft carrier to the region. MORE..
Woman allegedly set on fire by husband over domestic dispute
Woman allegedly set on fire by husband over domestic dispute
A woman has died after allegedly being set on fire in an incident reportedly stemming from a domestic dispute in the Parasangaswewa area of Medagama. MORE..
Sri Lankan sailor falls off ship in India, body recovered
Sri Lankan sailor falls off ship in India, body recovered
The body of a Sri Lankan crew member of a Singapore-bound container vessel was pulled out of the Hooghly River in Kolkata on Friday evening after he reportedly jumped into the water near Netaji Subhas Dock. Cops said the victim was employed on the vessel named Kota Dunia. MORE..
US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three
The U.S. military said in a social media post that it had struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing three people, the latest such incident in recent months. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers likely in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers likely in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in the Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts, today (14), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Ten police teams deployed to probe Akuregoda shooting of lawyer and wife
Ten police teams deployed to probe Akuregoda shooting of lawyer and wife
Ten police teams, including personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Special Task Force (STF), have been deployed to investigate the killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda this evening (13), Sri Lanka Police stated.
Indian team reaches Colombo for high-octane clash against Pakistan
Indian team reaches Colombo for high-octane clash against Pakistan
The Indian cricket team led by Suryakumar Yadav reached Colombo on Friday evening for the high-stakes T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan on Sunday. MORE..
MP Dilith Jayaweera claims Trinco Buddha statue incident used to stir national unrest
MP Dilith Jayaweera claims Trinco Buddha statue incident used to stir national unrest
The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament, Dilith Jayaweera, today (13) claimed that the recent incident involving a Buddha statue in Trincomalee was deliberately used by the government to create unrest in the country. MORE..
BASL condemns shooting of lawyer and wife in Akuregoda
BASL condemns shooting of lawyer and wife in Akuregoda
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly condemned the tragic shooting and assassination of an Attorney-at-Law and his wife today (13) at Akuregoda by a group of unidentified assailants. MORE..
President agrees on immediate action plan during talks with protesting fishermen
President agrees on immediate action plan during talks with protesting fishermen
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Madel (beach seine net) fishermen who engaged in a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat was held this afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
Ports Minister steps down from committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Ports Minister steps down from committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunatilaka, has resigned from the Special Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to look into the release of 323 containers from the Colombo Port without being subjected to mandatory physical inspection. MORE..
Colombo will always stand as neutral venue for India-Pakistan engagements – MP Namal
Colombo will always stand as neutral venue for India-Pakistan engagements – MP Namal
Sri Lankan Member of Parliament (MP) and former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa has emphasized that Colombo could serve as a neutral venue for the resumption of bilateral ties between India and Pakistan. MORE..
Lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting: ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ ordered hit?
Lawyer and wife killed in Akuregoda shooting: ‘Karandeniya Sudda’ ordered hit?
The two persons, including a woman, who were shot dead this evening (13) near a supermarket in Akuregoda have been identified as an attorney who had represented the underworld figure known as “Karandeniya Sudda,” and his wife, police said. MORE..
SC reviews recovery of excise duty arrears from defaulting liquor manufacturers
SC reviews recovery of excise duty arrears from defaulting liquor manufacturers
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (13) that all measures have been taken to recover arrears of excise duty from alcohol manufacturing companies that have defaulted on payments. MORE..
Three sentenced to death over Waskaduwa murder in 2008
Three sentenced to death over Waskaduwa murder in 2008
Three individuals have been sentenced to death today (13) by the Kalutara High Court in connection with the 2008 Waskaduwa murder case. MORE..
Validity period of vouchers to purchase school shoes extended
Validity period of vouchers to purchase school shoes extended
The validity period for vouchers worth Rs. 3000 issued to selected schoolchildren, Piriven students, and Seela Mathas for the purchase of shoes in 2026 has been extended. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s strategic location affords ‘outsized importance’, but can become target for coercion – US official
Sri Lanka’s strategic location affords ‘outsized importance’, but can become target for coercion – US official
In a high-level hearing before the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, a top official of the US State Department underscored the critical strategic importance of Sri Lanka to global energy security and maritime commerce. MORE..
Man and woman shot dead inside car in Akuregoda
Man and woman shot dead inside car in Akuregoda
Two persons including a woman are reported dead following a shooting incident in Akuregoda, a short while ago. MORE..
| February 13, 2026 5:39 pm