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Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 400,000 so far this year

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the elapsed period of 2026 have exceeded 400,000. According to the A... Read More


SC defers hearing of appeal seeking to annul acquittal of ex-Minister Premalal Jayasekara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Supreme Court has ordered the postponement of the hearing of an appeal seeking to invalidate a Court of Appeal verdict that acquitted former Minister Premalal Jayasekara, who... Read More


BASL to hold emergency general meeting for first time in 14 years, over Akuregoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, stated that an emergency general meeting of all members of the Association will be held tomorrow (15... Read More


CBSL highlights Sri Lanka's resilient economic growth despite Cyclone Ditwah and global risks

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its first Monetary Policy Report for 2026, providing forward-looking insights on inflation, economic growth, and potential risks... Read More


One dead, four injured in shooting in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Another shooting incident has been reported in the Jinthupitiya area of Colombo. Police reported that an unidentified gunman opened fire on several individuals inside a barbersh... Read More


IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka from Feb. 16-18

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Sri Lanka from February 16 to 18, 2026, according to a top IMF official. During her ... Read More


New digital policy focusing on child protection to be introduced in April - PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a new digital policy with special emphasis on child protection will be introduced in April. The Prime Minister made these remar... Read More


Kalutara shooting victim succumbs to injuries

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The individual who was critically injured in the shooting incident earlier today (14) in the Wadiyamankada area of Kalutara North has succumbed to his injuries after being admitt... Read More


Woman allegedly set on fire by husband over domestic dispute

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- A woman has died after allegedly being set on fire in an incident reportedly stemming from a domestic dispute in the Parasangaswewa area of Medagama. The victim, a 41-year-old r... Read More


PS member quits SLPP and joins Sarvajana Balaya, blames Thisakutti Arachchi

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- 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 ... Read More