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Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission remanded

Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission remanded

An Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), Dharshana Medawatte and another individual who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on bribery charges have been remanded. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  6:52 pm
Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President’s Fund

Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President’s Fund

A decision has been taken to increase the medical assistance grants currently provided through the President’s Fund and also to relax the existing stringent criteria to disburse funds. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  6:38 pm
VRS applicants oppose trade union action over CEB reforms

VRS applicants oppose trade union action over CEB reforms

A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has stated that they are opposing the decision taken by electricity trade unions to engage in trade union action without prior notice,...MORE..

| February 10, 2026  6:19 pm
Govt to make changes to senior posts in several state institutions

Govt to make changes to senior posts in several state institutions

The government is expected to make changes to several top positions across state institutions in the coming days, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed today (10). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:52 pm
Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues

Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues

Prices of fish in the local market have reportedly increased following a protest launched by traditional fishermen demanding the government lift the ban on the use of winch machines mounted on tractors by seine-net fishermen. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:45 pm
Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre

Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre

A special discussion on implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical government institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was held on today (10) at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:09 pm
T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement

T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement

Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury he suffered during their opening game against Ireland on Sunday. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  5:04 pm
Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index

Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index

Sri Lanka has recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today (10) by Transparency International. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  4:47 pm
Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission

Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission

Dharshana Medawatte, an Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  4:28 pm
Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals

Health authorities are taking special precautionary measures regarding the spread of Nipah virus, which has been reported in several countries including in India and Bangladesh, Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (10). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  4:23 pm
Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game

Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game

The government will implement a special security arrangement for the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced today (10). MORE..

| February 10, 2026  3:53 pm
Two including Keheliya’s cousin granted bail in money laundering case

Two including Keheliya’s cousin granted bail in money laundering case

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release on bail of businessman Nimal Sisira Kumara and Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who were arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting the laundering of more than Rs. 740 million in funds allegedly unlawfully earned by the ex-minister. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  3:21 pm
Govt clarifies President’s role on saving India-Pakistan World Cup clash in Colombo

Govt clarifies President’s role on saving India-Pakistan World Cup clash in Colombo

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held timely and lengthy discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a bid to persuade the Pakistan Cricket Team to take the field against India during the 2026 ICC World Cup game scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  3:15 pm
New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards

New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to introduce new regulations to re-register subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards issued prior to 02 August 2019. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:59 pm
Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU’s GSP facility after current cycle ends

Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU’s GSP facility after current cycle ends

Sri Lanka has conveyed its interest in re-applying for the European Union’s (EU) Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) trade facility once the current cycle concludes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:55 pm
AG approves proposed amendments to Inland Revenue Act

AG approves proposed amendments to Inland Revenue Act

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to gazette and present in Parliament the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill following clearance given to proposed changes by the Attorney General. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:42 pm
Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero writes to President over continuous detention of monks over Trincomalee incident

Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero writes to President over continuous detention of monks over Trincomalee incident

The Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalayani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of Siyam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero has raised concern over the arrest and continuous remand of ten individuals, including Buddhist monks, in relation to the Buddha statue incident in Trincomalee. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  2:13 pm
Constitutional Council calls for nominations to fill RTI Commission vacancy

Constitutional Council calls for nominations to fill RTI Commission vacancy

The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organisations to fill a vacancy arising under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act No. 12 of 2016, for recommendation to the President for appointment as a member of the Right to Information Commission. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  1:31 pm
Royal Navy of Oman vessel ‘Sadh’ arrives at Colombo Port

Royal Navy of Oman vessel ‘Sadh’ arrives at Colombo Port

The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel ‘Sadh’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (10) on a logistics replenishment visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  1:31 pm
Fire breaks out at helmet factory in Kurunegala

Fire breaks out at helmet factory in Kurunegala

A fire has reportedly broken out today (10) at a motorcycle helmets manufacturing factory in the Paragahadeniya area of Kurunegala. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  1:20 pm
President chairs meeting of Board of Governors of President’s Fund

President chairs meeting of Board of Governors of President’s Fund

The Board of Governors of the President’s Fund convened this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  12:25 pm
Parliament to convene from Feb. 17–20; Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated

Parliament to convene from Feb. 17–20; Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated

Parliamentary business relevant to the parliamentary week from February 17 to February 20, 2026 was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held on 06 February 2026 under the Chairmanship of the Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  12:11 pm
Over 800 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids

Over 800 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids

A total of 802 individuals were arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (09) under the theme “Nation United – National Drive,” aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  12:10 pm
Buddhist monks head to DC to finish a ‘Walk for Peace’ that captivated millions

Buddhist monks head to DC to finish a ‘Walk for Peace’ that captivated millions

A group of Buddhist monks is set to reach Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, capping a trek from Texas that has captivated the country. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  11:04 am
SLTDA to withdraw approval for LGBTQ tourism initiative in Sri Lanka, AG tells court

SLTDA to withdraw approval for LGBTQ tourism initiative in Sri Lanka, AG tells court

The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today that the letter issued by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), which endorses projects aimed at promoting and developing LGBTIQ tourism in Sri Lanka, will be withdrawn. MORE..

| February 10, 2026  10:39 am