Month-long temporary ordination programme open at Theravada temple in Thailand

13 Feb 2026

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An opportunity has been announced for both men and women to receive temporary ordination for the entire month of Esala at a renowned Theravada Buddhist temple in Thailand, Venerable Avissawella Dhammananda Thera said.

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Immigration Department restores services after system glitch

13 Feb 2026

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The technical fault in its computer system has been fully rectified, and all services have now resumed as normal, the Immigration and Emigration Department announced.

Surge in vehicle demand reported in Sri Lanka amid rising Japanese auction prices

13 Feb 2026

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The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has reported a surge in demand in the local vehicle market, driven mainly by rising vehicle auction prices in Japan.

Surge in vehicle demand reported in Sri Lanka amid rising Japanese auction prices

13 Feb 2026

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The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has reported a surge in demand in the local vehicle market, driven mainly by rising vehicle auction prices in Japan.

From rice mills to runways, Sri Lankan rice mill owners aim for luxury jets

13 Feb 2026

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Days after business tycoon and rice mill owner Dudley Sirisena sparked interest by hinting that he wanted to purchase a helicopter for his personal use, another major figure from the country’s agri-business industry Mithrapala Lankeshwara said he plans to purchase a private jet for his travels as well as for commercial use.

From rice mills to runways, Sri Lankan rice mill owners aim for luxury jets

13 Feb 2026

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Days after business tycoon and rice mill owner Dudley Sirisena sparked interest by hinting that he wanted to purchase a helicopter for his personal use, another major figure from the country’s agri-business industry Mithrapala Lankeshwara said he plans to purchase a private jet for his travels as well as for commercial use.

Supreme Court says no further relief possible in Uma Oya case

13 Feb 2026

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The Supreme Court has ruled that there is no further relief the government can provide in relation to the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project, stating that it is pointless to continue the case.

ICAO Asia-Pacific regional director arrives in Sri Lanka on state visit

13 Feb 2026

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Mr. Tao Ma, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (12), on a State visit to Sri Lanka.

Roses see weak demand as prices bite

13 Feb 2026

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Florists along Ven. Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo said Valentine’s Day flower sales have dropped this year compared to previous years, mainly due to high prices and low consumer spending.

PM highlights quality education as top priority in Hambantota tour

12 Feb 2026

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya reiterated that providing quality education to children remains the government’s top priority during an educational observation tour in the Hambantota district today (12).

Passport and visa services temporarily suspended due to system issue

12 Feb 2026

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The Department of Immigration and Emigration has temporarily suspended the issuance of passports and visas due to a technical issue in its system.

Sri Lanka conveys condolences over school shooting in Canada

12 Feb 2026

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Sri Lanka extended heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the mass shooting in a remote British Columbia town that left nine people dead and wished speedy recovery to those who were injured.

Sri Lanka sees slow growth in AI use

11 Feb 2026

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Sri Lanka is gradually adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but the country remains behind many others in the world. According to the Microsoft AI Economy Institute, the share of Sri Lankans using generative AI tools rose slightly from 6.2% in early 2025 to 6.6% by the end of the year. The findings were published in the report titled “Global AI Adoption in 2025.”

Sri Lanka to establish first monkey detention centre in Matale

11 Feb 2026

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The Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) has identified a site near the Kaluganga Reservoir in the Matale District for the construction of Sri Lanka’s first-ever monkey detention centre.

Standing for Sinhala Buddhism is not racism: Namal

11 Feb 2026

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said that defending Buddha Dhamma, Buddha Sasana, and the Maha Sangha is not an act of racism.

Ministry clarifies policy on school fund collections

10 Feb 2026

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Collecting money in schools has long been a common practice to support various activities, with amounts previously calculated based on the number of students in each school, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Cabinet approves low-floor buses for people with special needs

10 Feb 2026

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In a significant step towards inclusive public transport, the Cabinet has approved a pilot project to introduce air-conditioned low-floor buses equipped with facilities for people with special needs, under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative.

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Cabinet approves amendments to SIM card registration regulations

10 Feb 2026

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The Cabinet has approved amendments to the existing regulations governing the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, including provisions for the re-registration of subscriber details related to SIM cards obtained prior to August 2, 2019.

Namal warns Govt against suppression tactics

10 Feb 2026

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“If the government thinks that it can suppress the opposition, suppress the Maha Sangha, destroy the culture of this country, and make its own policy decisions as the diaspora wants to win an election, the government is wrong,” said Namal Rajapaksa, National Organizer and Member of Parliament of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

Blackout threat looms as CEB Engineers threaten trade union action

10 Feb 2026

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Sri Lanka could be plunged into darkness as power engineers prepare to strike in protest of the government’s plan to dismantle the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).