Sri Lanka thanks Pakistan for reconsidering T20 WC decision

Sri Lanka has expressed its appreciation to Pakistan for reconsidering its decision regarding the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 following three days of diplomatic discussions between the two countries.

Hasaranga ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026?

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been reportedly ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after scans confirmed a left hamstring injury.

Case against Ravi Seneviratne transferred to Mount Lavinia Chief Magistrate’s Court

The Court of Appeal has ordered the transfer of proceedings in the case against Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne from the Mount Lavinia Additional Magistrate’s Court to the Mount Lavinia Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Ministry clarifies policy on school fund collections

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.

Sri Lanka tourism goes high-tech in Beijing

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing has launched a new destination promotion initiative using state-of-the-art holographic technology to present Sri Lanka in an innovative and engaging manner to potential travellers.

US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs

Bangladesh has secured exemptions for some clothes and textiles that are made with US-produced materials, as part of a new agreement announced on Monday.

Helmet factory destroyed in Kurunegala fire

A helmet manufacturing factory in the Paragahadeniya area of Kurunegala was completely destroyed in a fire that broke out today.

Philippine top court says same-sex couples can co-own property

The Philippine Supreme Court in a landmark decision has ruled that same-sex couples can be considered co-owners of property.

Government to change heads of several state institutions: Nalinda

The government is considering changing chaipersons, Boards of Directors and heads of several state institutions shortly, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU’s GSP trade facility

Appreciating the European Union’s (EU) GSP trade facility, which has been vital for Sri Lanka’s economic growth, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has conveyed Sri Lanka’s interest in re-applying for the GSP trade facility when the current cycle ends.

Cabinet approves low-floor buses for people with special needs

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.

Cabinet approves amendments to SIM card registration regulations

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.

Occupational Safety Conference aims to reduce workplace accidents and economic losses

An Occupational Safety Conference is being held with the objective of preventing workplace accidents and occupational diseases, which are estimated to cost nearly four percent of the national economy, while promoting higher productivity and safer, healthier working environments.

Namal warns Govt against suppression tactics

“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).

Section of main line tracks overgrown since cyclone

The upcountry railway line at several locations has been left to the mercy of the shrub jungle after the train service ground to a halt owing to the damage caused to the track by the Cyclone Ditwah and landslides.

Is it lawful to delegate powers to spend state funds to political leaders?: Harsha

Is it lawful to delegate powers to spend state funds to political candidates or their representatives by appointing them as Praja Shakthi Committee Chairmen, Opposition MP and Committee on Public Finance (COPF) member Dr. Harsha de Silva questioned today.

Bill to repeal MPs’ pensions to be debated in Parliament next week

Parliament is to debate the Bill titled “the Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill” which seeks to repeal the pension of Members of Parliament, next week.

Carcass of ring-tailed civet found in Siripura

The carcass of a ring-tailed civet, a mammal belonging to a rare species of animal endangered with extinction, was recovered from Siripura area in Bogawanthalawa last morning by wildlife officers.

Nominations called for member of Right to Information Commission

The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organisations for the post of member of the Right to Information Commission.

Letter allegedly endorsing LGBTIQ tourism promotion to be withdrawn: AG

The Attorney General today informed the Court of Appeal that a letter issued by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), which endorsed projects aimed at promoting and developing LGBTIQ tourism in Sri Lanka, will be withdrawn.

Sri Lanka–EU joint commission to meet in Colombo on Thursday

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th meeting of the Sri Lanka–EU Joint Commission in Colombo on February 12 (Thursday), the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry announced.

Public urged not to join queues after 10 p.m. to worship sacred Devnimori relics

The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, has urged the public to avoid joining queues after 10.00 p.m. today (10) to worship the Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha enshrined at the temple.

Over 4,000 child abuse cases pending in Sri Lankan High Courts: NCPA

A recent report by the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has revealed a staggering backlog of legal cases related to child abuse in Sri Lanka. Currently, there are 4,289 cases filed by the Attorney General pending in High Courts across the island.

Blackout threat looms as CEB Engineers threaten trade union action

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).

Instagram and YouTube owners built ’addiction machines’, trial hears

The world’s largest social media companies have been accused of creating ’’addiction machines’’ as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube.

Two female teachers removed from school, attached to the Provincial Education Office

Two female teachers allegedly involved in an inappropriate relationship with the former Head Prefect of Nalanda College, Colombo, have been removed from the school and attached to the Provincial Education Office, informed sources said.

Supreme Court saves mother from ungrateful daughter

The Supreme Court has delivered its ruling in a decades-long legal dispute between a mother and her daughter, holding that a donor mother has the right to revoke property gifted to her daughter on the grounds of gross ingratitude.

Govt. to reconsider Protection of Occupants Bill: AG

The Attorney General yesterday informed the Supreme Court that the government has decided to revisit the proposed Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025, which was recently presented in Parliament by the Minister of Justice.

Youth killed in Police shooting at checkpoint in Jaffna

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a police shooting after officers opened fire on a van that allegedly failed to stop at a checkpoint in Jaffna early this morning, police said.

Ditwah rescue operations called off as 173 remain missing

Authorities have officially ceased search and rescue operations for persons reported missing following Cyclone Ditwah even as 173 individuals remain unaccounted for, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.