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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..

| February 14, 2026  11:37 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  11:02 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  10:31 am
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..

video | 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..

| February 14, 2026  9:22 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  8:41 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  8:35 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  8:22 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  7:52 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  7:08 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  6:37 am
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..

| February 14, 2026  6:32 am
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.

| February 13, 2026  10:42 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  10:27 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  10:06 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  9:46 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  9:41 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  9:07 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  8:59 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  8:03 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  7:13 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  6:54 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  6:33 pm
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..

| February 13, 2026  6:15 pm
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..

video | February 13, 2026  5:39 pm