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Twenty injured in Bus collision in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- A collision between an SLTB bus and a private bus in Pallemalala, Hambantota, left approximately 20 passengers, including several foreign tourists, hospitalized yesterday afterno... Read More


Sri Lanka and Belgium launch inaugural political consultations in Brussels

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- The inaugural round of Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations was successfully held in Brussels, on Tuesday (17), marking an important milestone in the longstanding relationsh... Read More


Ex-CID officer issues apology to Natasha Edirisooriya over ICCPR arrest linked to comedy performance

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- A former senior officer of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tendered a written apology to stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisooriya today(19) at the Supreme Court over he... Read More


Dry spell triggers sharp decline in Castlereagh and Maussakelle water levels

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Engineers in charge of the reservoirs said that the water levels in the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs are dropping rapidly due to the extreme dry weather prevailing in t... Read More


No need to panic: Litro reassures public with massive stock release

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Litro Gas Lanka has officially addressed recent supply concerns, reassuring the public that there is no impending gas shortage and that ample stocks are available to meet nationa... Read More


US Pacific Fleet Commander to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Admiral Steve "Webb" Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, is set to begin a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka today, February 19, 2026. The high-level visit, which r... Read More


President joins world leaders for 'AI IMPACT 2026' Summit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Addressing a distinguished gathering of world leaders and tech pioneers today (19), Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that "no nation can build an AI-ready... Read More


NYC Mayor Mamdani wins Lankan hearts with 'Doosra' remark in viral street chat

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- New York City's 112th Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has become an overnight sensation across Sri Lankan social media following a light-hearted street-side encounter with New York-based ... Read More


Sajith cautions against 'draconian' applications under PSTA, Online Safety Act with UK's DPM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa referring to the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) and the Online Safety Act, cautioned against "draconian" applicatio... Read More


Pre-Ramadan charity fair held to raise funds for Gaza refugees

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Rotaract and Interact Clubs of District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives organised a pre-Ramadan charity fair 'Souq of Hope' at Hyde Park Grounds, Colombo, on Saturday (14) to rai... Read More