President pays final respects to Tissa Vitharana
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his last respects to the late Tissa Vitharana, Leader of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party and former Senior Minister. President Dissanayaje visited the N. M. Perera Centre on Sunday, Feb. 15 where Vitharana’s remains were…
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today. According to the IMF, she will be in the country from Feb. 16 to 18, 2026. During the visit, Georgieva is expected to…
Weather : Showers in several areas after 2 PM
Several spells of showers are expected in Central and Uva provinces and in the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and…
AG’s Dept Legal Officers Back BASL Court Boycott
The Attorney General’s Department Legal Officers’ Association has expressed solidarity with the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), supporting the decision of Attorneys-at-Law to refrain from court work on Monday, 16 February 2026. At an emergency Executive Committee meeting held…
Over 10 Private Jets Arrive for India–Pakistan T20I
More than 10 private jets carrying cricket fans have arrived in Sri Lanka to watch the much-anticipated India–Pakistan T20 match, according to News First. Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recorded a busy weekend with several business jet arrivals ahead of the…
‘Where Is the 33% Cut?’ – Sajith Hits Out at AKD
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has criticised the Ceylon Electricity Board’s proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 13.56% for the second quarter, stating that it contradicts an election-stage pledge made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to reduce electricity prices by 33%….
Colombo Public Library launches “100 for 100” book drive to mark centenary
The Colombo Public Library has launched an islandwide book donation campaign titled “100 for 100” to mark its 100th anniversary, aiming to collect books for 100 libraries across Sri Lanka. Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar said the initiative was conceived…
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table
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President AKD in Attendance as India–Pakistan Match Gets Underway
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is among several high-profile attendees at the India–Pakistan clash currently underway at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. ICC Chairman Jay Shah is present at the venue, along with Sri Lanka Cricket…
Breaking: BASL to withdraw from court proceedings tomorrow
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today (15) announced that lawyers have decide to withdraw from court proceedings tomorrow as a protest and show of solidarity following the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. BASL…