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England hope to avoid slip-up against Italy
England and Italy face off in Group C with their campaigns at different stages but both still evolving.
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February 16, 2026
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Tharanga delivers world leading throw in Perth
Sri Lanka National record holder Rumesh Tharanga delivered a world leading throw to win the men's javelin at the Perth Track Classic on Saturday.
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February 16, 2026
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Prof. Tissa Vitarana: A scientist-statesman who changed the course of Sri Lanka’s innovation journey
Sri Lanka awoke on the morning of 13 February, 2026, to the quiet passing of Professor Tissa Vitarana at his home in Nawala.
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February 16, 2026
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Petro Packaging earns international food grade certification
Petform group, a pioneer in packaging industry, was awarded with international food grade certification for its sister company Petro Packaging Pvt Ltd on this 30th January 2026.
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February 16, 2026
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GCF, SLEA forge 2026 partnership to drive economic recovery
The Gamani Corea Foundation has announced a collaboration with the Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA) for 2026, marking a renewed partnership between two institutions closely linked by history and shared purpose.
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February 16, 2026
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National Chamber workshop to equip entrepreneurs with essential financial skills
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will conduct a one-day practical training workshop titled \"Essential Financial Skills\" on 19 February 2026 at the National Chamber Auditorium, Colombo 10.
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February 16, 2026
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Afghanistan seek breakthrough as qualification stakes rise
Afghanistan and UAE meet in Group D at a stage where every result begins to carry added weight.
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February 16, 2026
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CNCI Achiever Awards 2026 call for applications
The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) officially launched the \"CNCI Achiever Awards 2026\" at a media briefing held on 5th February at Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo.
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February 16, 2026
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West Indies qualify for Super 8s, Nepal knocked out
Dipendra Singh Airee's half-century went in vain as West Indies cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Nepal to secure their place in the Super 8s.
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February 16, 2026
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Ministry of Brands to launch Sri Lanka’s first off-price retail destination
Sri Lanka’s retail landscape will reach a major milestone with the launch of Ministry of Brands (MOB), the country’s first off-price retailer.
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February 16, 2026
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A paradox of history
There seems to be a striking similarity between ancient Greece and modern Britain.
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February 16, 2026
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Salah stars as Liverpool beat Brighton
Mohamed Salah scored and provided an assist as Liverpool brushed aside Brighton at Anfield to reach the FA Cup fifth round.
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February 16, 2026
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State Literary Awards only for the rich?
The Department of Cultural Affairs has once again called authors, and publishers to lodge their entries for selection of the prestigious State Literary Awards 2026.
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February 16, 2026
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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.
1 min |
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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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