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Saman Ekanayake granted bail
Saman Ekanayake granted bail
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
Weather advisory issued for heavy rainfall in several areas
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for heavy rain in the Uva Province and Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
Quasi judge arrested over Rs. 5,000 bribery allegation
Quasi judge arrested over Rs. 5,000 bribery allegation
A Quasi Judge attached to the Koralaipattu (Central) Quasi Court in Valaichchenai has been arrested on allegations of accepting a bribe of Rs. 5,000. MORE..
Akuregoda murder suspects deleted phone data after shooting – Police
Akuregoda murder suspects deleted phone data after shooting – Police
The suspects arrested in connection with the Akuregoda double murder had deleted data from their mobile phones following the crime, police stated. MORE..
| February 18, 2026 1:05 pm
US says it ‘supports’ UK Chagos Islands deal
US says it ‘supports’ UK Chagos Islands deal
The US government has given its official backing to the UK’s plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back an important military base. MORE..
President holds talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi
President holds talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met US President Donald Trump’s Special Representative for South and Central Asia and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi this morning (18). MORE..
Low pressure system persists in Bay of Bengal; 128 mm rainfall in Batticaloa
Low pressure system persists in Bay of Bengal; 128 mm rainfall in Batticaloa
The highest rainfall of 128.9 mm was recorded from Batticaloa yesterday (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Vatican says it will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
The Vatican will not participate in U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” initiative, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s top diplomatic official, said on Tuesday while adding that efforts to handle crisis situations should be managed by the United Nations. MORE..
Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown
Water supply to several areas in Colombo disrupted due to pipeline breakdown
Water supply to several areas in and around Colombo has been disrupted today following a sudden breakdown in the main transmission pipeline from Ambatale to Dehiwala, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced. MORE..
Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers
Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage has been appointed as a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with investigating the release of 323 containers without proper physical inspection. MORE..
Iran says ‘guiding principles’ agreed with US at nuclear talks
Iran says ‘guiding principles’ agreed with US at nuclear talks
Iran has said it has reached an understanding with the US on the main “guiding principles” to resolve their dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme. MORE..
Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project
Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project
The government has decided to obtain the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) fund equal to US$ 50 million from the World Bank Group to implement the Sri Lanka Digital Transformation Project. MORE..
Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins
Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins
Christians across the world are preparing for Lent through prayer, fasting and community service as the 40-day period of reflection approaches. MORE..
Woman killed, child injured in Mahiyanganaya bus accident
Woman killed, child injured in Mahiyanganaya bus accident
A woman has been killed while a child sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred near the 48th milepost on the Mahiyanganaya– Diyatalawa road, police stated. MORE..
GMOA raises alarm over public and professional safety after lawyer’s murder
GMOA raises alarm over public and professional safety after lawyer’s murder
The brutal shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda last week has once again raised serious concerns regarding the safety of citizens and professionals in the country, the GMOA stated. MORE..
Peru’s Congress removes President Jose Jeri after 4 months in office
Peru’s Congress removes President Jose Jeri after 4 months in office
Peru’s Congress voted on Tuesday to censure the country’s interim president, effectively ending the brief tenure of Jose Jeri after just over four months in office. MORE..
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake to be produced in court today
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake to be produced in court today
Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake is scheduled to be produced in court once again today (18). MORE..
Several Arab, Islamic countries welcome holy month of Ramadan
Several Arab, Islamic countries welcome holy month of Ramadan
Several Arab and Islamic countries will welcome the holy month of Ramadan today, while others will start fasting a day later.
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Central, Uva, Eastern and Southern provinces today (18), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka can achieve higher growth if necessary structural reforms take place: IMF Chief
Sri Lanka can achieve higher growth if necessary structural reforms take place: IMF Chief
While noting the repeated setbacks Sri Lanka has faced in recent years, Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF has expressed confidence that the country is poised to achieve higher growth, provided that necessary structural reforms are initiated and sustained. MORE..
IMF Chief commends ongoing economic stabilization efforts
IMF Chief commends ongoing economic stabilization efforts
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has commended the government’s efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy and in managing recent economic and natural shocks. MORE..
Health Minister calls on new Bangladesh PM
Health Minister calls on new Bangladesh PM
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has paid a courtesy call on newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman in Dhaka. MORE..
Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
Planned strike by locomotive operators called off
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has called off the strike that was scheduled to commence from midnight today (17). MORE..
Sri Lanka achieved rapid macroeconomic stability: IMF Chief
Sri Lanka achieved rapid macroeconomic stability: IMF Chief
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva stated that Sri Lanka has achieved macroeconomic and financial stability within a short period, highlighting the country’s significant economic turnaround. MORE..
| February 17, 2026 9:40 pm
New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
New monthly air passenger record set with over 1 million movements in January
The Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has achieved a significant milestone by recording the highest-ever passenger movements in a single month across all Sri Lankan airports. MORE..