President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his message to mark Maha Shivaratri, stated that with the hope that the darkness of ignorance be dispelled and the light of wisdom be kindled, the sacred festival devoutly observed by Hindus around the world falls today (15). MORE..
15 Feb 2026 (9:01 AM)
Venerable Anuradhapura Somarathana Thero, who served as a member of the Galenbindunuwewa Pradeshiya Sabha for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has resigned from the party due to the actions of the SLPP s Anuradhapura District Leader, ex-MP Thisakutti Arachchi. MORE..
14 Feb 2026 (8:49 PM)
Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday said U.S. military intervention in Iran could save lives and urged President Donald Trump s administration not to spend too long negotiating with Tehran s clerical rulers on a nuclear deal. MORE..
15 Feb 2026 (12:16 PM)
The Sri Lanka Navy said it conducted an operation in the Mannar south sea area today (14), leading to the apprehension of two suspects and the seizure of a dinghy carrying two sacks, suspected to be narcotics. MORE..
14 Feb 2026 (7:23 PM)
Sri Lanka Police says a comprehensive traffic and security plan has been implemented for today s (15) 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, scheduled to start at 7-00 p.m. at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
15 Feb 2026 (10:09 AM)
Six individuals have been arrested in connection with illegal excavations in search of artifacts in the Lunugala and Bulugolla areas. MORE..
15 Feb 2026 (12:18 PM)