CAA receives mercury analyzers to boost cosmetic safety testing
2026-03-27
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has been equipped with two modern mobile mercury analyzers worth Rs. 18 million, donated underContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s largest debt repayment was in 2025 : Minister Pannilage
2026-03-27
Sri Lanka saw its largest debt repayment in 2025, according to Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister UpaliContinue Reading
India sends 38,000 MT Fuel to Sri Lanka after Modi–AKD Talks
2026-03-27
A shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol, is scheduledContinue Reading
Enews editor released from all charges in contempt case
2026-03-27
The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of journalist Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the Lanka E News website, fromContinue Reading
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed to US-Israel allies
2026-03-27
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit through the waterwayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 151,693 tourist arrivals in March 2026
2026-03-27
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 151,693 tourists arrived in the country between 01st and 25th MarchContinue Reading
Batticaloa protest demands justice after shocking well murder
2026-03-27
A peaceful protest was held at Gandhi Park in Batticaloa today (27), as residents and relatives of victims demanded swiftContinue Reading
Passenger Bus Catches Fire on Southern Expressway (Video)
2026-03-27
A private passenger bus travelling to Kataragama caught fire on the Southern Expressway near the Welipanna area today. According toContinue Reading
CBSL wins appeal as court halts EPF transaction-level disclosure
2026-03-27
The Court of Appeal has delivered a ruling in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), overturning aContinue Reading
Minister inspects construction of Port Authority’s Maritime Facilitation Centre
2026-03-27
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka inspected the ongoing construction of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s new administrativeContinue Reading
Iran says Middle East hotels hosting US troops will be targeted
2026-03-27
Iran’s military has warned that hotels housing US soldiers across the region will be targets in its war with theContinue Reading
From Rapper to PM: 35-Year-Old Balendra Shah Takes Office in Nepal
2026-03-27
Balendra “Balen” Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, has been sworn in as Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister following a landslide victory forContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest Chinese suspect in Kohuwala Murder
2026-03-27
The Sri Lanka Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a Chinese national wanted in connection withContinue Reading
Sajith calls for reduced fuel taxes similar to India
2026-03-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Sri Lankan government to reduce fuel taxes similar to the recent measures takenContinue Reading
Kuwait says main port damaged in drone attack
2026-03-27
Kuwait has reported that its main commercial port, Shuwaikh Port, was targeted in a hostile drone attack, according to foreignContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
European tea growers visit Sri Lanka
2026-03-27
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in The Hague has announced that an eight‑member delegation, including six tea growers from theContinue Reading
Heatwave conditions expected to continue until May — Met Department
2026-03-27
The prevailing hot weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to continue until May, the Department of Meteorology said. AdditionalContinue Reading