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Giants in our backyard: Why Sri Lanka's Blue Whales matter to the world
Standing on the southern tip of the island at Dondra Head, where the Indian Ocean stretches endlessly in every direction, it is difficult to imagine that beneath those restless blue waves lies one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.
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February 16, 2026
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Farewell to Olympian Kosala Sahabandu
Sri Lanka's athletics fraternity bids adieu today to one of its finest champions, Olympian Kosala Sahabandu, who passed away on Saturday (14) at the age of 76 after a period of illness.
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February 16, 2026
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Mogo Studios unveils trailer of Sri Lanka's first animated feature for global release
Mogo Studios has officially released the trailer for The Secret of the Moonstone, marking a historic milestone as Sri Lanka's first fully produced animated feature film created for a global audience.
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February 16, 2026
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Signs of dehydration
In the busy rhythm of daily life many of us pay little attention to something as simple as a glass of water.
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February 16, 2026
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Thalangama double murder: Lawyers to stage nationwide court boycott today
Lawyers, who are members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), last evening decided not to appear in courts across the country today (16) in protest against the fatal shooting of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife at a supermarket car park in Akuregoda, Thalangama, on Friday.
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February 16, 2026
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Gemological Report of Ceylon sets new global benchmark for local gemstone certification
• Steps into a critical void to earn recognition in international markets
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February 16, 2026
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ZKTOR: A sovereign alternative enters Sri Lanka’s digital space
Sri Lanka has entered the beta testing phase of ZKTOR, a privacy-centric social media platform developed by Softa Technologies Limited, as concerns mount over external control of the region's digital infrastructure.
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February 16, 2026
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Megha Nadha unveils 'new concept' for live music in Sri Lanka
MEGHA NADHA, a premium signature live concert experience, was officially launched at Waters Edge, Colombo, setting a fresh benchmark in Sri Lanka's entertainment scene.
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February 16, 2026
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Navy seizes over 50 kg of hashish off Mannar, two arrested
The Navy, on Saturday (14), apprehended two suspects and seized more than 50 kilos of hashish during a maritime operation off the Mannar South sea area, as part of the ongoing national mission “Nation United.”
1 min |
February 16, 2026
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Bubbles & Beyond wins Golden Business Excellence Award 2025
Sri Lankan luxury wellness brand Bubbles & Beyond has been named the winner of the Excellence in Luxury Ayurvedic & Artisanal Skincare Innovation of the Year — 2025 at the Golden Business Excellence Awards.
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February 16, 2026
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Sun Siyam Group promotes Deepak Booneady to GCEO
Sun Siyam Group, a leading privately-owned hospitality group in the Indian Ocean, has announced the promotion of Deepak Booneady to Group Chief Executive Officer.
1 min |
February 16, 2026
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Dinara wins sixth J30 title
Dinara de Silva won her sixth ITF J30 Junior title when she clinched the girls' singles crown of the ITF week 3 tournament in Colombo.
1 min |
February 16, 2026
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Delivering on English
English literature offers a rich heritage of wonderful ideas and thoughts.
3 min |
February 16, 2026
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'With Al around, hardly anyone does any real work,' says university don
While the corporate world celebrates the merger of efficiency and ecology, a leading academic last week issued a sobering warning: the very technology driving the next \"Green Revolution\" may leave the human workforce behind.
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February 16, 2026
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Sofia Colombo launches women-only 'Pink Floor' to tap growing solo female travel market
Sofia Colombo has unveiled an exclusive women-only \"Pink Floor,\" a dedicated space designed to address the specific needs of modern female travellers by enhancing privacy, security, and wellness.
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February 16, 2026
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Beware of risk of misuse of lost or stolen mobile phones if they fall into wrong hands
Police yesterday issued a public advisory highlighting the growing number of complaints related to lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones reported daily to police stations across the country.
2 min |
February 16, 2026
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Communist Party salutes late Tissa Vitarana, champion of socialism
Communist Party Salutes Late Tissa Vitarana, Champion of Socialism The Communist Party of Sri Lanka has expressed its deepest condolences to the Lanka Sama Samaja Party and the family of comrade Tissa Vitarana, the long-serving leader of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party, following his passing.
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February 16, 2026
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820 arrested across the country in anti-narcotic swoop
A total of 820 suspects were arrested during countrywide raids conducted on Thursday (12) under the 'Nation United - National Drive' anti-narcotics campaign, police said yesterday.
1 min |
February 14, 2026
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Sajith points to irregularities in coal procurement deals
Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa has claimed that all five coal shipments, imported recently for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant, in Norochcholai, were of substandard quality.
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February 14, 2026
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Prof. Tissa Vitharana passes away at 92
Veteran leftist politician and former Minister Professor Tissa Vitharana has passed away at the age of 92, family members confirmed.
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February 14, 2026
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Imran Khan left with 15% vision in right eye, court told
A court-appointed lawyer has claimed that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been left with just 15 percent vision in his right eye after authorities allegedly ignored his complaints for three months, adding another layer of contention over his imprisonment.
3 min |
February 14, 2026
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Beware of risk of misuse of lost or stolen mobile phones if they fall into wrong hands
Police yesterday issued a public advisory highlighting the growing number of complaints related to lost, misplaced, and stolen mobile phones reported daily to police stations across the country.
2 min |
February 14, 2026
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Flora Tissues earns prestigious Superbrand status for second time
Flora Tissues, Sri Lanka's leading soft disposable tissue brand under Pee Bee Management Services (Pvt) Ltd, was conferred Superbrand status for 2025.
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February 14, 2026
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Russia faces Ukraine casualties, broken communications and total oil band
Russia unleashes deadly air assaults on civilians as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy promises new front-line tactics
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February 14, 2026
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Mild Earth to take Sri Lankan spices to global stage with ‘Wild Mist Water’
Sri Lanka may give the world another refreshing hot beverage, this one brewed from some of the country’s most iconic spices, that could, in time, match the country’s best-known export, tea, thanks to the vision of an enterprising young marketing professional.
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February 14, 2026
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Paul Stirling ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Paul Stirling, the captain of Ireland, has been ruled out of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, after suffering a knee injury, Cricket Ireland announced on Friday.
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February 14, 2026
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Vehicle permit revival threatens governance credibility - Advocata
Advocata warns revival of vehicle permits threatens governance credibility, public trust and economic reform and strongly cautions against government consideration to allow vehicle imports for high-ranking government officials who received permits upon retirement.
3 min |
February 14, 2026
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Zimbabwe stun Australia with clinical all-round display
Zimbabwe out-batted, out-bowled and out-fielded Australia to secure a clinical 23-run win against the former champions on Friday.
3 min |
February 14, 2026
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Lankan Embassy in Washington welcomes 'Walk for Peace' Buddhist monks
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington, D.C., welcomed the 'Walk for Peace' on 10 February 2026, as a group of Buddhist monks continued their walk across the United States advocating world peace.
1 min |
February 14, 2026
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Riyan Parag named Rajasthan Royals' new captain
Riyan Parag has been named* the next Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain ahead of IPL 2026.
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