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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..
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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..
Sri Lanka to remove Pakistan from negative visa lists
Sri Lanka to remove Pakistan from negative visa lists
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reportedly directed authorities to immediately remove Pakistan from all “negative” visa lists following a meeting with Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. MORE..
India tells global tech platforms to follow constitution after tougher content rules
India tells global tech platforms to follow constitution after tougher content rules
India’s information minister said on Tuesday that big tech platforms like Google’s YouTube, Meta, X and Netflix must operate within the country’s constitutional framework, a week after New Delhi tightened its content-takedown rules. MORE..
President Anura Kumara begins India visit
President Anura Kumara begins India visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who departed Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, this afternoon (17). MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill
Speaker endorses certificate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill
Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill which was passed in Parliament earlier today (17). MORE..
Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths arrested for accepting bribe
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested an Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths attached to the Alayadiwembu Divisional Secretariat for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe in connection with the registration of a birth certificate. MORE..
Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers’ photos
Monk arrested for fraudulently collecting money using two Ministers’ photos
A monk has been arrested today (17) for allegedly collecting money by creating fake WhatsApp accounts using the photographs of Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody and Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka. MORE..
Another suspect linked to Akuregoda shooting arrested
Another suspect linked to Akuregoda shooting arrested
Another individual suspected to have transported the weapons used in the killing of the lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda on February 13 has been arrested this evening (17), police stated. MORE..
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been passed in Parliament without amendments. MORE..
Second reading of Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
Second reading of Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill passed
The second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been passed in Parliament.
Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup following Zimbabwe-Ireland washout in Pallekele
Australia knocked out of T20 World Cup following Zimbabwe-Ireland washout in Pallekele
Australia was knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2026 tournament after the group-stage match between Ireland and Zimbabwe was washed out on Tuesday in Pallekele. MORE..
Locomotive operators to launch a strike at midnight
Locomotive operators to launch a strike at midnight
A group of Sri Lanka Railway locomotive operators have announced they will launch a strike from midnight today (17). MORE..
IMF Chief visits cyclone-affected areas
IMF Chief visits cyclone-affected areas
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspecting damage and interacting with impacted communities as part of efforts to support recovery and long-term resilience. MORE..