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February 19, 2026
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Russian Ambassador outlines various aspects of the Ukrainian crisis
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka and Republic of Maldives Levan S. Dzhagaryan addressed the media at the annual Press-conference held at the Embassy on Wednesday February 18. The Ambassador said at the press I will speak about various aspects of the Ukrainian crisis. As our President Vladimir Putin has consistently...
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February 19, 2026
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International Diplomats 4th Model United Nations Conference Held in Colombo
COLOMBO — The fourth Model United Nations Conference of the International Diplomats organization took place successfully in Colombo from 7th to 10th February 2026. Around 150 young delegates from Sri Lanka and more than 10 other countries participated in the event. Held under the theme “Building Peace and Economic Sustainability through Artificial Intelligence (AI)”, the...
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February 19, 2026
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Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns citing friction with provincial politicians
COLOMBO:The Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd, Sandamali Chandrasekera, has resigned from her post with immediate effect due to pressure from certain local politicians. In a letter addressed to Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetthi, informing of her decision to resign, the Chairperson highlighted that Lanka Sugar Company, as a loss-making State-Owned...
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February 18, 2026
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Ramadan crescent sighted in Sri Lanka, fasting begins from Thursday,Feb.19
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO ; As the first moon (crescent) of the month of Ramadan has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the month of fasting from Thursday February 19th. The decision was taken at Wednesday’s 18th February evening conference at Colombo Grand Mosque. Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs Department Director M.S.M. Nawas, All...
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February 18, 2026
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Maithree Wickremesinghe summoned before FCID on Feb. 20
COLOMBO; Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been notified to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on February 20. This was revealed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) when the case related to the alleged misappropriation of public funds by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken up before the...
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