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The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill was passed in Parliament today (17) with a majority of 152 votes.
17 Feb 2026 (9:05 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the visit of the United Kingdom s Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, as timely and significant, noting that it helps reinforce international confidence in Sri Lanka s recovery and underlines the importance of the visit at this juncture. MORE..
17 Feb 2026 (6:40 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reportedly directed authorities to immediately remove Pakistan from all "negative" visa lists following a meeting with Pakistan s Federal Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. MORE..
17 Feb 2026 (10:20 PM)
The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has called off the strike that was scheduled to commence from midnight today (17). MORE..
17 Feb 2026 (11:40 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who departed Sri Lanka to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 at the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, this afternoon (17). MORE..
17 Feb 2026 (9:37 PM)
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspecting damage and interacting with impacted communities as part of efforts to support recovery and long-term resilience. MORE..
17 Feb 2026 (6:45 PM)