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• Special Security in Place for India-Pakistan T20 WC Match in Colombo

  

  Special security arrangements have been put in place for the high-profile India-Pakistan Twenty20 cricket match scheduled to be held in Colombo on Feb. 15,... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026

• CEB Restructuring: 24 Unions Warn of Action

  

  Twenty‑four electricity sector trade unions, consisting of employees who have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS), have warned of trade union... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026

• Kayts Van Shooting : Police Now Say Suspect Was 19 Not 17

  

  Sri Lanka Police say the driver of a van who was shot in Kayts by the Police yesterday for failing to heed orders to stop for inspection was a 19-year-old youth. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026

• Airlines Start Halting Flights to Cuba Amid US Fuel Blockade

  

  Which airlines have suspended services to Cuba? Two more Canadian airlines, Air Transat and WestJet, announced a halt in flights to Cuba. Air Transat said it wa... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026

• Govt to Launch Pilot Project Introducing A/C Buses for Persons with Special Needs

  

  The government has approved a pilot project to introduce 10 air-conditioned, low-floor buses equipped with special facilities for persons with special needs. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026

• Changes Planned for Top Roles in State Institutions

  

  Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2026

• Dasun Shanaka Says Pitch Conditions Will Change Batting Trends at T20 World Cup

  

  Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka believes pitch conditions at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup could significantly alter strike rates and wicket patterns,... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• Two Women Arrested at Sri Lanka Airport for Smuggling Anthurium Plants

  

  Authorities at Bandaranaike International Airport arrested two women early Saturday for allegedly attempting to smuggle hundreds of Anthurium plants into the... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• Weather Today: Prevailing Showery Condition to Reduce

  

  WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 February 2026 The prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to be temporarily... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• Mobile Libraries Rolled out in Western Province Under Clean Sri Lanka

  

  The inaugural ceremony for the distribution of mobile library vehicles to ten selected local government authorities in the Western Province, under the ‘Arunu... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• 22-hour Water Cut in Parts of Kandy District on Sunday

  

  The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply will be suspended for 22 hours in several areas of the Kandy District from... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• Sri Lanka to Establish New Police Division to Tackle Cyber Crime

  

  The government has decided to establish a new police division dedicated to preventing and investigating cyber crime, Minister of Public Security and... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• 21-Year-Old Man Beaten to Death with Cricket Bat in Ratmalana

  

  A 21-year-old man was killed after a dispute between two families living near the railway track in the Dharmarama Road area of Ratmalana escalated into a violen... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• Sri Lanka Among Gillespie’s Four Semifinal Picks for T20 World Cup

  

  Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has included Sri Lanka among his predicted semifinalists for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, placing the island... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• ICC T20 World Cup Aired with Sinhala Commentary

  

  Dialog Television and ThePapare have made broadcast history by introducing the first-ever Sinhala live commentary for an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, offering Sri... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• DMT Issues Update on Clearing Backlogged Vehicle Number Plates

  

  The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced plans to start vehicle number plate printing within the next three months. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2026

• Cricket Bodies Should Have Ex-cricketers, Not Those Who Do Not Know How to Bat:...

  

  India’s Supreme Court has criticised the management of cricket bodies, stating that former cricketers should be given leadership roles instead of individuals wh... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Trains on Main Line Delayed

  

  Trains operating on the main railway line are currently experiencing delays, according to Sri Lanka Railways. The department said the disruption is due to a... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Applications Open for Australia Awards Scholarships for Sri Lankans to Study in...

  

  Applications have opened for the Australia Awards Scholarships, offering Sri Lankan citizens the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in Australia... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026

• Woman Arrested with Hashish and Kush Drugs in Boralesgamuwa

  

  A 31-year-old woman was arrested with a large stock of narcotics during a raid conducted in the Boralesgamuwa area on the morning of February 5, police said. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2026