Passport and visa services temporarily suspended due to system issue

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

Three students injured as wall collapses at Borella school

Three students were injured after a wall collapsed at C.W.W. Kannangara College in Borella during renovation work.

Legal action being taken against unlawful activities in Ambuluwawa: Lal Kantha

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the Justice Ministry are in the process of taking legal action against unlawful activities at the Ambuluwawa site in Gampola, Minister Lal Kantha said today.

SJB allies are free to do anything on their own: MP Marikkar

Allies of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are free to do anything on their own in order to maintain their identities, MP S.M. Marikkar said today.

Shanaka Rewrites Record Books with 19-Ball Fifty

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48

James Van Der Beek, the star of 1990s teen drama ’’Dawson’s Creek,’’ died on Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer, his wife announced on social media.

Rupee appreciates slightly against US Dollar

The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated marginally against the US Dollar at several commercial banks today (Feb 12) compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate remaining steady around Rs. 312.

Over One-Third of Sri Lankan Adults Overweight or Obese

Sri Lanka continues to face a growing public health challenge as more than one-third of the country’s adult population is now classified as overweight or obese, according to a national nutrition and diet study conducted by International Food Policy Research Institute and Department of Applied Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

14th Laksala showroom opened in Negombo

The Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board (Laksala) yesterday (11) inaugurated its 14th showroom in the tourist hub of Negombo, with Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi officiating at the opening.

Through Olympic Winter Games, Italy seeks to address the world as a builder of peace, growth, international cooperation

Milano-Cortina 2026 will be a global event, bringing to Italy 3,500 athletes from over 90 countries, competing in 304 events, with an estimated worldwide audience of three billion people. Today’s opening ceremony in Italy will also be attended by around 50 Heads of State and Government from across the world.

Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

Russia has ’’attempted to fully block’’ WhatsApp in the country, the company said, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on messaging apps.

RDA leaves 9,000 km of national roads off balance sheet

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has failed to capitalise nearly 75 percent of the Class A and B road network it manages, leaving billions of rupees worth of state assets off its statement of financial position.

Elephant chases after Russian woman

A Russian woman who attempted to take a photo of a wild elephant frequenting the Buttala – Kataragama road on Tuesday evening (10) received serious injuries when the jumbo charged her. She was admitted to the Hambantota general hospital

Australia ready to help Sri Lanka join RCEP-world’s largest free trade zone

Australia is willing to help Sri Lanka join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which is the world’s largest free trade agreement covering 15 nations and nearly 30 percent of the global population and GDP, High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth said.

CID launches probe into fraudulent emails circulating in Director’s name

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation after fraudulent emails were circulated falsely claiming to be from its Director, Shani Abeysekara.

Sri Lanka Navy earns USD 600,000 in four months from OBST operations

The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four (04) months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. This total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund for the benefit of the national economy and public welfare.

‘Walk for Peace’ in Washington DC

Sri Lankan embassy in Washington DC hosts Buddhist ‘Walk for Peace’

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC warmly welcomed the ‘Walk for Peace’ on 10 February 2026, a nationwide walk led by Buddhist monks promoting world peace, which drew attention and support from people across the United States and around the globe.

SL briefs bondholders on US $ 7.6bn restructured debt in global investor call

The Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry concluded a formal briefing yesterday for the international investors, marking a key milestone in the country’s post-restructuring financial transparency.

Sri Lanka conveys condolences over school shooting in Canada

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.

Police identify suspect in Canada mass shooting

Asuspect has been identified in the mass shooting in a remote British Columbia town that left nine people dead, including the person believed to be the attacker.

Piumi Hansamali’s son, five others remanded over assault case

Six suspects, including the son of actress Piumi Hansamali, who were arrested by the Welikada Police in connection with an alleged assault on a three-wheeler driver following a road accident in the Kalapaluwawa area, were ordered to be remanded till February 16 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya today.

IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo announced

IRONMAN® 70.3 Colombo is organised by Serendib Multisport, with Port City Colombo as the Presenting & Venue Partner, Shangri-La Colombo as the Host Hotel, Walkers Tours as the Travel Partner, Rexona as the Confidence Partner, Asiri Health as the Medical Partner,

Equities close in the green on narrow gains

The Colombo stock market closed today’s session with marginal gains, as both indices moved sideways within a narrow 80-point intraday range, reflecting mild volatility and a lack of clear directional momentum. Overall turnover and volume remained below average levels, while the absence of notable block trades signaled a cautious, wait-and-see stance among value investors amid the ongoing December quarter earnings season.

Fake SriLankan Airlines offer circulating on social media

SriLankan Airlines has issued a scam alert warning the public about a fake message circulating on WhatsApp and Facebook that falsely uses the airline’s name, logo and seemingly credible brand images.

Significant rise in water-related accidents: Police

Police said water-related accidents have gone up significantly across the country where 595 died in 2024, 388 individuals in 2025 and 24 individuals so far in 2026 have died due to water-related accidents.

Government never borrowed a cent for post-Ditwah rebuilding: President

The government had built a strong economy to face Cyclone Ditwah, where not even a cent was borrowed or any money printed for the rebuilding efforts after Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

President meets plantation workers...

Two arrested over Rs. 6.1 million online scam

The North Western Provincial Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested two suspects over an online business scam in which a woman was defrauded of more than Rs. 6 million.

All flights grounded for 10 days at US airport over security fears

An airport in Texas has now grounded all flights for ten days following a national security threat.