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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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Prabath Chandrakeerthi Appointed Chief of Staff to the President

Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The appointment was confirmed...

Government exploited youth during Aragalaya protests: Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of using young people...

Only 150 of 360 daily train services currently operating: Trade unions

The Independent Trade Union Collective claims that of the approximately 360 train services previously operated daily by the Department...

Justice for Easter Sunday victims under Gotabaya-era filed case in doubt: PSA

The People’s Struggle Alliance (PSA) has questioned whether justice will be served to the victims of the Easter Sunday...
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International

China Begins New Year with Condom and Birth Control Pill Tax

Chinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on...

Japanese Woman Marries AI Partner Created on ChatGPT

A Japanese woman turned to ChatGPT for comfort after...

Hackers Breach Pornhub, Expose Premium Users’ Viewing History

Hackers have accessed the search history and viewing habits...

One Spouse Is Enough, Vatican Tells World’s Catholics

Happily ever after doesn't require any complicated maths, the...

Business

NLB Renews Lucky1.lk as Authorised Digital Dealer for Sixth Consecutive Year

The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has renewed Lucky1.lk as...

Writer Business Services Launches Sri Lanka Operations

• To launch a world-class secure storage facility in...

Asia Asset Finance Leads Three-Day Cyclone Beach Clean-Up

Demonstrating strong environmental leadership and national responsibility, Asia Asset...

Soorya Joins Jaffna International Trade Fair 2026 as Silver Sponsor

Sun Match Company, a 42-year-old heritage brand based in...

Sports

Pavan Rathnayake Added to Sri Lanka T20 Tri-Series Squad

Pavan Rathnayake has been drafted into Sri Lanka’s squad...

Safiya Yamic Creates History with Record-Breaking Triple Gold

Sri Lanka’s Safiya Yamic made history at the 4th...

Sri Lankan Sprinters Crowned South Asia’s Fastest Man and Woman

Sri Lanka has produced South Asia’s fastest man and...

Lahiru Achintha Wins Sri Lanka’s First Gold Medal at Asian Youth Games

Lahiru Achintha from Aloysius College, Rathnapura brought pride to...

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