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China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- UK and Canadian nationals will be able to travel to mainland China for up to 30 days without a visa from 17 February. China's foreign ministry said visa-free entry would be perm... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 270kg of Kerala cannabis in Ragama

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A suspect has been arrested in the Ragama area with 271 kilograms and 835 grams of Kerala cannabis. The seizure was carried out by a team of officers from the Western Province N... Read More


Health Minister to attend oath-taking ceremony of new Bangladesh Govt

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tarique Rahman as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the newly elected gove... Read More


T20 World Cup: India post 175/7 against Pakistan at RPS

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- India posted 175/5 in their allotted 20 overs against Pakistan in a blockbuster 2026 T20 World Cup encounter at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo. After winning t... Read More


Special traffic and security plan in Colombo for T20 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- 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... Read More


"Mutual respect, religious coexistence, and peaceful unity are eternal treasures of our country"- Opposition Leader's Maha Shivaratri message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his greetings to Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri. He described the festival as a ... Read More


President Anura Kumara attends India-Pakistan World Cup game at Premadasa Stadium

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo accompanied by high-level dignitaries to watch the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup enc... Read More


No threat to national security from isolated shootings - Sarath Fonseka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- One or two shooting incidents do not pose a threat to national security, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka stated. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka... Read More


Tense situation erupts at Opposition Leader's meeting in Sooriyawewa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A heated situation arose today (15) during a meeting attended by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Andarawewa, Sooriyawewa, which was organized to discuss issues faced... Read More


Vehicle used in Akuregoda double murder found burning in Galle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The car suspected to have been used by the gunmen involved in the double homicide that took place at Akuregoda in Thalangama, has been found on an access road in the Kuttiyawatta... Read More