JXG announces IPO to drive expansion and strengthen governance
2026-03-24
JXG, the parent company of the Janashakthi Group, a growing Sri Lankan financial conglomerate comprising First Capital Holdings PLC, JanashakthiContinue Reading
ADB increases Sri Lanka allocation to USD 480 million amid current crisis
2026-03-24
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from USDContinue Reading
Sri Lanka in talks with Russia to secure fuel supplies
2026-03-24
The government has begun diplomatic discussions with Russia to obtain fuel, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking at theContinue Reading
Bribery: Former SriLankan Airlines Chairman held over Rs. 2.8 million loss
2026-03-24
Former chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickramasinghe was arrested on March 24, 2026, by investigators of the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
2026-03-24
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement fromContinue Reading
Department of Examinations calls for A/L 2026 applications
2026-03-24
Applications to sit for the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination – 2026 will be accepted online from 2026.03.24 to 2026.04.24, the DepartmentContinue Reading
Police issue advisory: Avoid strangers’ food, drinks, and transport offers
2026-03-24
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory warning citizens about methods used by criminals to rob money, gold, andContinue Reading
Rs. 300 Mn in assets seized from Colombo 14 drug trafficker
2026-03-24
Sri Lanka Police have seized assets worth over Rs. 300 million belonging to a female drug trafficker from Colombo 14,Continue Reading
Rajasthan Royals sold for US$ 1.63 billion
2026-03-24
Indian Premier League (IPL)’s inaugural champions, Rajasthan Royals, have been reportedly bought by a US-based entrepreneur, Kal Somani-led consortium forContinue Reading
President’s exclusive room at J’pura General Hospital opened to public use
2026-03-24
The Presidential Suite at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, which until now had been reserved exclusively for the use ofContinue Reading
No response to Iranian envoy’s claim on IRIS Dena visit: Govt
2026-03-24
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on Tuesday declined to respond to remarks by Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh,Continue Reading
MAGA awarded Rs. 2.162 Bn contract to upgrade Colombo Fort Railway Station
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to upgrade passenger facilities at the Colombo Fort Railway Station toContinue Reading
Govt says LPG supplies sufficient despite distribution issues
2026-03-24
The government says liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, based on scheduled shipments byContinue Reading
400 schools to get standard playgrounds under new plan
2026-03-24
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a major project to develop playgrounds in government schools across the country, aiming to boostContinue Reading
4% loan scheme for young agri entrepreneurs to continue in 2026
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a concessional loan scheme aimed at developing young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s agriculturalContinue Reading
Cabinet backs fee-free QR payments under Rs. 5,000
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to implement a programme to promote QR code-based digital payments, with no additional feesContinue Reading
Cabinet approves expert panel to drive energy sector development
2026-03-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a special expert committee to drive the development of the country’sContinue Reading
Sanitary napkin program for schoolgirls to continue in 2026
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a program to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls in 2026, aimed at ensuringContinue Reading