Motion in Sri Lanka Parliament calls for medical care & relief for Imran Khan
An opposition Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka has tabled a motion urging the government to make a humanitarian appeal regarding the detention of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Ajith P. Perera, a lawmaker from the main opposition, submitted…
US Pacific Fleet Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit scheduled from Feb. 19 to 21, 2026. During the visit, Admiral Koehler is expected to meet with Sri Lankan government officials and…
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday, where he testified in a trial that has put his company in the spotlight over social media’s harmful effects on children. A California woman who used Meta’s Instagram…
Sri Lanka signs as countries condemning Israel’s West Bank expansion pass 100
Sri Lanka has joined more than 100 states and international organizations in signing a joint statement condemning Israel’s unilateral measures in the occupied West Bank and rejecting annexation, according to an updated list of signatories released by the Palestinian Mission…
Fonseka calls for presidential pardons in Amarakeerthi Athukorala case
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has made a special appeal to the President to grant a pardon to the individuals sentenced to death over the killing of former Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer. Speaking at a special media briefing…
Immigration Dept. announces temporary ETA arrangements after system issue
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced temporary measures for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) applicants due to an ongoing system issue affecting the ETA platform. Under the revised arrangements, all travellers applying for Tourist or Business ETAs — except…
Special traffic and security plan ahead of SL vs Zim match today
Sri Lanka Police will implement a special security and traffic plan for the Sri Lanka–Zimbabwe T20 World Cup match at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo this afternoon (19). The Group B match is scheduled to begin at…
Sri Lanka, Belgium hold inaugural political consultations in Brussels
Sri Lanka and Belgium held their inaugural round of political consultations in Brussels on Tuesday, marking a milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries. The consultations were conducted under an agreement signed in December 2017 to establish a formal…
Weather today: Rain expected for several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 February 2026 Showers will occur at times in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places…
Sri Lanka Police receive Rs. 556 million in new technical equipment
Sri Lanka Police on Wednesday received technical equipment worth Rs. 556 million in what officials described as the largest such allocation in recent history aimed at strengthening law enforcement capacity. The equipment was handed over by Public Security and Parliamentary…