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Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal brings heavy rains to several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, approximately 930 kilometres southeast of Pottuvil, the Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanay... Read More


Sri Lanka named most affordable retirement destination for 2026

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Sri Lanka has been named the most affordable destination to retire in 2026 by the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine. The recognition comes at a time when nearly a quarter of... Read More


ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Complete Stats Round-Up

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, bringing together the world's top teams in cricket's most fast-paced format. As the tournament unfolds, individual performances are ... Read More


Supreme Court refrains from giving determination on Protection of Occupants Bill: Speaker

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Supreme Court has refrained from making a determination on the Protection of Occupants Bill, as the government has informed its intention to draft a new bill, Speaker Jagath ... Read More


Treat Imran Khan fairly in jail, 14 legendary cricket captains appeal to Pakistan government

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- In a massive development, 14 legendary captains from five countries -including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev and Australian great Greg Chappell, appealed to the Pakistan governmen... Read More


IMF should focus on governance issues as well: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- While appreciating the support extended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Opposition MP Harsha De Silva said today the IMF should go beyond the financial issues that have... Read More


Temporary lane closures announced on Southern Expressway

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Motorists travelling on the Southern Expressway (E01) have been notified of temporary lane closures between the Galanigama and Dodangoda interchanges from tomorrow (18), due to s... Read More


Hulftsdorp bookfest begins at Sri Lanka Law college

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The 'Hulftsdorp Bookfest', organised by the Sri Lanka Law Students' Sinhala Union, commenced today (17) at the Main Hall of Sri Lanka Law College, Hulftsdorp. The four-day event ... Read More


New Zealand charge into Super Eights as Samra's ton falls short

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- New Zealand officially secured their place in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 following a clinical victory over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. T... Read More


Lawyer's murder not within high security zone: Minister refutes allegations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said today that Akuregoda, where the murder of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife took place recenlty, is not a high s... Read More