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Standing up for Buddhism and Maha Sangha is not racism – Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated that standing up for Buddhism, the Buddha Sasana, and the Maha Sangha is not racism. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 10:34 pm

Gunman apprehended in southern Thailand after holding students and teachers hostage in school

A hostage situation and a shooting were reported Wednesday inside a school in southern Thailand, authorities said. The situation was resolved after a few hours, with the gunman apprehended, police said. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 8:27 pm

Sri Lanka Police strengthens safety measures amid surge in water-related incidents

Sri Lanka Police says that a significant increase in water-related accidents has been observed across the country. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 7:48 pm

Govt pursuing an independent foreign policy that does not favor any country – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government is working towards an independent foreign policy without adhering to any foreign nation while protecting Sri Lanka’s stability in the present conflict-ridden world. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 7:30 pm

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Defence Minister attends World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh

Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, has participated in the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following an official invitation. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 6:56 pm

Sri Lanka and Thailand conclude negotiations on landmark labour cooperation framework

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok has successfully facilitated and participated in a series of discussions and negotiations to finalize two key bilateral instruments on labour cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Kingdom of Thailand. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 6:17 pm

Govt to pay Rs. 1,200 mln for crop damage caused by Nilwala River salinity barrier

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has stated that necessary measures have been taken to provide compensation to farmers whose crops were damaged due to the irregular construction of the salinity barrier across the Nilwala River. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 5:22 pm

2026 Electoral Register revision begins – Election Commission

The Election Commission has commenced the data collection process for the revision of the electoral register, the Commissioner General of Elections, Rasika Peiris stated. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 4:40 pm

UK sees sharp drop in int’l postgraduate students, enrollments from Sri Lanka down 36%

New data from the UK’s Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) shows a major shift in international student trends. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 3:57 pm

Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others granted bail

Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals, have been granted bail by the Trincomalee High Court. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 3:18 pm

Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake further remanded

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been further remanded until February 18 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 3:11 pm

Walk for Peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey

A group of Buddhist monks — bearing a message of peace — walked into the heart of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, greeted by large, joyful crowds as they completed their 15-week trek from Texas. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 2:48 pm

Over a million devotees venerated sacred Devnimori relics in Sri Lanka

The Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, which were brought to Sri Lanka on February 04, concluded successfully at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, with the sacred relics departing for India today (11). MORE..

| February 11, 2026 2:22 pm

New ADB Country Director assures continuous support for Sri Lanka during meeting with PM

The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin and the ADB delegation have held discussions with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 1:30 pm

Gold and silver prices increase once again

Gold and silver prices rose on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury bond yields fell after data showed December retail sales growth stalled, signalling a softening economy ahead of key jobs data later in the day.

| February 11, 2026 1:12 pm

12 sentenced to death over ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala’s murder

Twelve individuals have been sentenced to death in over the murder of former Polonnaruwa District Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala in 2022. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 12:45 pm

SJB MPs file bribery complaint against Speaker’s Private Secretary

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya SJB MPs today lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, alleging that the Private Secretary of the Speaker is acting in a manner that interferes with investigations into a complaint previously filed against Speaker of House Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 12:33 pm

‘It would have been a nuclear war’: Trump again claims he stopped India-Pakistan conflict

US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he had stopped a war between India and Pakistan last year, which he said could have escalated into a nuclear conflict, by using tariffs as leverage. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 11:58 am

CBK warns decline in public service could lead to instability in Sri Lanka

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has warned that Sri Lanka could face further instability unless the current mode of governance is changed, underscoring the vital role of a professional and honest public service in maintaining the foundations of the State. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 11:31 am

President meets plantation workers in Nanu Oya, receives warm welcome

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with a group of plantation workers this morning (11) along the Nanu Oya–Radella road and engaged in a cordial discussion with them. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 11:21 am

Stakeholder engagement on tariff reforms underway

Stakeholder engagement on the proposed tariff reforms has got underway as part of the implementation of the 2026 Budget proposals aimed at supporting domestic industries, the Department of Trade and Investment Policy said in a statement. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 11:05 am

Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case: Suspects produced before court

Suspects in the case filed over the assault and killing of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer have been brought before the Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar, according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 10:30 am

Four suspects, including woman, arrested in attempted assassination of SJB member in Kalutara

Four suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the attempted assassination of Bandula Prasanna, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member who contested for the Kalutara Municipal Council during the last local government election. MORE..

| February 11, 2026 9:54 am