Zimbabwe Shock Australia, Leave Sri Lanka’ Group B Wide Open
Zimbabwe pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, defeating Australia in their Group B clash at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium and throwing the qualification race wide open. The result has…
New Secretary appointed to the Ministry of Digital Economy
Mr. Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The letter of appointment was formally handed over to him this afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat by the Secretary…
The Summit Crowned #1 Hotel in Kandy on TripAdvisor for 2026
The Summit, Kandy’s premier boutique sanctuary, has officially achieved the top spot as the #1 Ranked Hotel in Kandy on TripAdvisor for 2026. This milestone follows a consistent streak of “Exceptional” 9.6 ratings across major travel platforms, solidifying its status…
Sri Lanka to appoint New Envoys to Israel, Kenya, Lebanon & Palestine
The Committee on High Posts of parliament has approved the nominations of four Heads of Mission. The approval was granted when the Committee met in Parliament recently (06) under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Accordingly, the Committee…
Severe lightning advisory issued for 03 provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces. The advisory, issued at noon today (13), is in effect until 11 p.m. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely at…
Dollar rate : Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens across major banks
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 12), compared to Thursday. According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US dollar has dropped from Rs. 306.65 to…
Woman killed, 03 injured in Valachchenai elephant attack
A woman was killed and three others were injured after wild elephants entered Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa early this morning. Police said two elephants moved into the town and nearby village areas around 6:00 a.m. today (13). A 68-year-old woman…
Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington Welcomes ‘Walk for Peace’
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., welcomed the ‘Walk for Peace’ on 10 February 2026, as a group of Buddhist monks continued their walk across the United States advocating world peace. The initiative drew participation from people across…
Vehicle prices likely to rise from April as SSCL applied at port – Importers
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has warned that vehicle prices are likely to increase from 1 April 2026, following changes introduced in the 2026 Budget regarding the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL). Under the new rules, a…
India Vs Pakistan Match Tickets: Latest Update
Massive interest continues to build for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Pakistan in Colombo, with tickets being released in batches on the official ICC platform. As of 12 p.m. today, the ticketing site displayed…