UAE Raises Fuel Prices Sharply; Diesel Sees Major Increase
2026-03-31
Fuel prices in the United Arab Emirates have been sharply increased for April 2026, with diesel recording a particularly steepContinue Reading
One tweet, eight months salary: Pakistan Cricketer hit with record fine
2026-03-30
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has reportedly been handed what is believed to be the largest fine in Pakistan cricketContinue Reading
Court rules against JVP in Gampaha office dispute with FSP
2026-03-30
The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court has ruled that the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) is entitled to continue occupying its headquarters locatedContinue Reading
Professor Rezvi Sheriff passes away
2026-03-30
Professor Rezvi Sheriff, Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Consultant Nephrologist, has passed away, family sources confirmed. Professor Sheriff was widelyContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2026 : Notice for all students
2026-03-30
The Department of Examinations has announced that applications for the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be accepted from MarchContinue Reading
‘Appointment stank from day one’: Harsha on SriLankan Airlines Chairman resignation
2026-03-30
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over governance and possible conflicts of interest following the resignation ofContinue Reading
Doctors to launch token strike Tuesday over transfer dispute
2026-03-30
Doctors across Sri Lanka will launch a token strike from 8.00 a.m. on March 31, protesting what they describe asContinue Reading
Govt orders public institutions to switch off ACs by 3 pm
2026-03-30
Government issues energy saving guidelines for public institutions amid power concerns The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential ServicesContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines Chairman, Director step down
2026-03-30
Mr. Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Limited and SriLankan Catering Limited, has tendered his resignation from both boards withContinue Reading
Young actress granted bail over gold chain dispute following complaint by cricketer
2026-03-30
A young actress was granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court after being arrested yesterday over a complaint filed byContinue Reading
New electricity tariff for EV charging stations takes effect April 1
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced a new electricity tariff category for Electric Vehicle Charging StationsContinue Reading
Over 180 units hit hard: 300-unit bill increases by Rs.3,300
2026-03-30
If your electricity bill was Rs. 13,920 (300 units), it will increase to around Rs. 17,220 under the new tariffsContinue Reading
Electricity Price Increased
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading
Australia cuts fuel tax in half to ease petrol crisis
2026-03-30
Australia has announced a temporary cut to fuel taxes after leaders agreed on measures to manage rising petrol costs andContinue Reading
Wanted criminal Midigama Chooti brought back to Sri Lanka from Oman
2026-03-30
Prabath Madushanka, also known as “Midigama Chooti”, who was wanted by Sri Lankan authorities, was brought back to the countryContinue Reading
My favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran – Trump
2026-03-30
US President Donald Trump says he wants to “take the oil in Iran” and could seize Kharg Island, the country’sContinue Reading
More than 3,100 killed in Lebanon and Iran as Middle East conflict intensifies
2026-03-30
The death toll in Lebanon and Iran has continued to rise as the regional conflict escalates, with authorities reporting moreContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches energy conservation drive amid El Niño & Middle East risks
2026-03-30
The Government yesterday launched the national programme “Surakimu Lanka”, aimed at encouraging the public to conserve energy, citing potential supplyContinue Reading