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SpaceX to build ‘self-growing city’ on Moon, Elon Musk says

SpaceX has shifted its focus to building a “self‑growing city” on the Moon, which could be achieved in less than 10 years, chief executive Elon Musk says. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 11:06 am

Person found dead under suspicious circumstances in Waskaduwa

Police have discovered the body of a person who died under suspicious circumstances in a drain near a post box in the Waskaduwa area of Kalutara. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 9:28 am

Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fifth day

The exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India, continues for the fifth consecutive day today (09) at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 10:04 am

Petitions against decision to outsource e-visas to be taken up in March

The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed seeking to nullify the previous government’s decision to outsource the electronic visa issuance process to two private companies be taken up again on March 25. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 12:13 pm

Chinese robot makers ready for Lunar New Year entertainment spotlight

In China, humanoid robots are serving as Lunar New Year entertainment, with their manufacturers pitching their song-and-dance skills to the general public as well as potential customers, investors and government officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 12:44 pm

Suspect arrested with stock of heroin in Grandpass

An individual has been arrested in the Siripalapintu Mawatha area of Grandpass for the possession of 25 grams and 150 milligrams of heroin. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 9:39 am

Iran’s Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi faces a new prison term of more than seven years

Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned repeatedly in her three-decade campaign for women’s rights, was sentenced to a new prison term of 7-1/2 years, a group supporting her said on Sunday. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 9:57 am

Fishermen’s ‘Satyagraha’ over seine fishing ban enters fifth day

The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues for the fifth consecutive day today (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 7:19 am

Bad Bunny makes history at Super Bowl LX with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin

Bad Bunny made history as the first Latin artist to deliver a Super Bowl halftime performance primarily in Spanish — and he went all out. The superstar staged an upbeat blowout for the books, complete with dancers, tons of Puerto Rican pride, and even a Lady Gaga guest appearance. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 10:37 am

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in national security case

Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, ending a years-long legal battle that has come to define Beijing’s transformational crackdown on the once-freewheeling financial hub. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 8:43 am

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges historic election win

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday, paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at countering China. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 6:38 am

Govt to reconsider Protection of Occupants Bill, one-month period for comments – AG tells SC

The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the government has decided to reconsider the Protection of Occupants Draft Bill, which was recently presented to Parliament. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 12:31 pm

65-year-old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Haputale

Investigations have been launched following information received by the Haputale Police regarding the death of a person who was admitted to the Boralanda Hospital after being attacked using a sharp weapon. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 7:36 am

Ministry cannot express stance on fishermen’s protest until Feb. 27 – Dy Minister

Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Rathna Gamage, stated that the Ministry is unable to express a direct opinion at this time regarding the Satyagraha campaign initiated by a group of fishermen, which calls for the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 11:47 am

Further hearing of GI pipes case against Keheliya in March

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the further hearing of the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two others be taken up on March 14, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 12:17 pm

WhatsApp to soon get Instagram-style ‘Close Friends’ feature

If you’re used to sharing selectively on Instagram, WhatsApp may soon let you do the same. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 12:55 pm

13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawe–Thanamalwila Road

A 13-year-old child has died following a road accident on the Udawalawe–Thanamalwila road. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 7:59 am

Thailand’s Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win

Thailand’s caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday (February 9, 2026) after a stunning election victory for his conservative Bhumjaithai Party. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 8:06 am

Domestic postal charges revised with effect from today

The Department of Posts has decided to revise domestic postal charges with effect from today (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 9:04 am

WHO confirms Nipah virus death in Bangladesh, risk of global spread low

A woman in her 40s has died from Nipah virus infection in Bangladesh, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed, but says the risk of the disease spreading internationally remains low. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 2:03 pm

Mainly fair weather expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts after 2.00 p.m, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 6:31 am

Myanmar hands over 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka

The Government of Myanmar has donated 500 metric tons of rice to Sri Lanka to provide relief to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 12:33 pm

Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother postponed to April

The Colombo High Court today (09) has postponed the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, until April 24, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 11:48 am

Several mortar shells discovered in Kalutara residential garden

Several mortar shells have been discovered in the garden of a residence in the Parakum Mawatha area of Central Junction, Kalutara. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 11:21 am

Over Rs. 3.2 bln paid as compensation to livestock farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Compensation exceeding Rs. 3.2 billion has so far been paid to farmers whose livestock farms were damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 8:45 am

Police open fire at fleeing lorry in Ambalangoda; Duo arrested with ‘Ice’ and cattle

Police opened fire at a lorry that failed to comply with orders to stop in Andadola, Ambalangoda today (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 1:49 pm

S. Korea ruling party to expel county head over controversial remarks on importing brides from Sri Lanka

The ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided Monday to kick out the head of Jindo County over his controversial comments on “importing” women from overseas to cope with population decline. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 9:48 am

Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others produced before court

Ten suspects, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and other monks, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident, have been brought to court. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 10:04 am

Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded

Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals, have been further remanded until 11 February, 2026 by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 10:54 am

Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election

For years under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s opposition had little presence on the streets during elections, either boycotting polls or being sidelined by mass arrests of senior leaders. Now, ahead of Thursday’s vote, the roles have reversed. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 9, 2026 7:24 am

Fishermen continue ‘Satyagraha’ for fourth day over seine fishing ban

The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues for the fourth consecutive day today (08). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 7:24 am

Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue

Italian police fired tear gas and a water cannon at dozens of protesters who threw firecrackers and tried to access a highway near a Winter Olympics venue on Saturday. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 12:06 pm

Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fourth day

The exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India, continues for the fourth consecutive day today (08) at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 9:05 am

Over 36,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

A total of 526 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (07). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 11:37 am

Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 11:21 am

Failed shooting attempt targeting SJB candidate in Kalutara

A failed shooting attempt has been reported targeting a candidate who represented the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in the Kalutara Municipal Council elections, police said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 8:36 am

King Charles to host Nigeria’s first UK state visit in 37 years

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Nigeria’s president in the country’s first state visit to the UK in 37 years, Buckingham Palace has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 10:32 am

Postal charges to increase from tomorrow

The Department of Posts has decided to increase postal charges with effect from tomorrow (09). MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 7:33 am

Prevailing showery condition expected to reduce temporarily from today

The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be temporarily reduced from today (08) to 11 February, 2026, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 6:36 am

Data on impact of Cyclone Ditwah to Sri Lanka deliberated by high-level committee

Preliminary Post Disaster Needs Assessment data obtained on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage to lives, livelihoods, infrastructure and essential services across several parts of the country have been deliberated by a high-level committee, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 11:09 am

Two arrested with over 550kg of cannabis in Udawalawa

Two individuals have been arrested for the possession of cannabis in the area of Udawalawa National Park. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 11:01 am

India’s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, as the two countries look to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 7:23 am

59% increase in medical assistance applications to President’s Fund

The digitalizing and decentralizing the President’s Fund through Divisional Secretariat offices has led to a 59% increase in medical assistance applications within one year, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 1:13 pm

Opposition alleges financial irregularities involving NPP councilors of Gampaha PS

A group of members of the opposition of the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha has alleged that three councilors who were elected representing the National People’s Power (NPP) have committed financial fraud by carrying out government contracts in their own names. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 12:26 pm

Consumers spending over Rs. 10,000 at Co-operatives to receive free life insurance

The Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, announced that steps will be taken to provide free life insurance coverage to consumers who spend over Rs. 10,000 within a month at cooperative sales outlets. MORE..

(0)Comments | February 8, 2026 8:20 am

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