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Modi to visit Israel soon for key talks with Netanyahu
Modi to visit Israel soon for key talks with Netanyahu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel later this month as the two countries seek to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas, especially defence, agriculture and counter-terrorism, official sources confirmed on Sunday. MORE..
25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy
25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy
Twenty-five Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy while allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan high seas in the Palk Strait earlier this morning (16). MORE..
Special announcement for 2025 O/L exam candidates
Special announcement for 2025 O/L exam candidates
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has urged candidates sitting for the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination to pay close attention to the official examination timetable. MORE..
| February 16, 2026 10:37 am
Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned
Case against Namal Rajapaksa over ‘Krrish’ deal adjourned
The Colombo High Court has ordered the postponement of the case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa regarding the controversial ‘Krrish’ project deal until February 19. MORE..
Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions
Train services on Colombo–Puttalam line resume following cyclone Ditwah disruptions
Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line, which were suspended due to the damage caused by the Cyclone Ditwah, have resumed earlier this morning (16). MORE..
President Dissanayake pays last respects to late Prof. Tissa Vitarana
President Dissanayake pays last respects to late Prof. Tissa Vitarana
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has paid his final respects to the late veteran politician and former minister, Professor Tissa Vitarana. MORE..
| February 16, 2026 9:50 am
‘Women must step forward to carry forward the change we have begun’ - PM
‘Women must step forward to carry forward the change we have begun’ - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that no one will be allowed to drag the country’s future backward by inciting racism, and emphasized that women must step forward to carry forward the change that has been initiated. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to solve citizenship issues of 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to solve citizenship issues of 89,000 Sri Lankan Tamils
With just two months to go for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a “humane and pragmatic” resolution to the long-pending citizenship issue and legal status of Sri Lankan Tamils living in the state for over four decades. MORE..
Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
Leaders gather for New Delhi AI summit as warnings grow over societal risks
A global artificial intelligence summit kicks off in New Delhi on Monday with big issues on the agenda, from job disruption to child safety, but some attendees warn the broad focus could diminish the chance of concrete commitments from world leaders. MORE..
Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala
Parcel containing live ammunition, SIM cards recovered in Wattala
A parcel containing live ammunition has been taken into custody by the police in the Gaala Junction area in Wattala. MORE..
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to arrive in Sri Lanka today
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (16). MORE..
Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’
Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’
Three individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya while in possession of over 16 kilograms of ‘Kush’ narcotics. MORE..
State universities face 50% lecturer shortage; Crisis worsens at Rajarata University
State universities face 50% lecturer shortage; Crisis worsens at Rajarata University
The Students’ Union of the Faculty of Management at the Rajarata University says that there is an approximately 50% shortage of lecturers and professors within the state university system, adding that the issue has become particularly severe at the Rajarata University. MORE..
2025 O/L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres
2025 O/L examination to begin tomorrow at over 3,500 centres
The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow (17). MORE..
BASL members to refrain from appearing for court cases today
BASL members to refrain from appearing for court cases today
Members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) are refraining from appearing before courts island-wide on behalf of any cases today (16). MORE..
Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts, today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
T20 World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS
T20 World Cup: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs at RPS
India completed a conformable 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group A encounter of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
10-year tax concessions for strategic development projects in several sectors
10-year tax concessions for strategic development projects in several sectors
The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects within the tourism, manufacturing and agriculture sectors. MORE..
China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
UK and Canadian nationals will be able to travel to mainland China for up to 30 days without a visa from 17 February. MORE..
Health Minister to attend oath-taking ceremony of new Bangladesh Govt
Health Minister to attend oath-taking ceremony of new Bangladesh Govt
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the newly elected government, scheduled to be held on Tuesday (17). MORE..
T20 World Cup: India post 175/7 against Pakistan at RPS
T20 World Cup: India post 175/7 against Pakistan at RPS
India posted 175/7 in their allotted 20 overs against Pakistan in a blockbuster 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. MORE..
President Anura Kumara attends India-Pakistan World Cup game at Premadasa Stadium
President Anura Kumara attends India-Pakistan World Cup game at Premadasa Stadium
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo accompanied by high-level dignitaries to watch India-Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter.
| February 15, 2026 8:01 pm
US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. MORE..
No threat to national security from isolated shootings – Sarath Fonseka
No threat to national security from isolated shootings – Sarath Fonseka
One or two shooting incidents do not pose a threat to national security, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka stated. MORE..
| February 15, 2026 7:22 pm