Harsha shares fuel cost calculations, questions Govt pricing
2026-03-22
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over the government’s fuel pricing formula, alleging a lack of transparency inContinue Reading
Lanka IOC revises fuel prices: Rs. 382–588 range
2026-03-22
Lanka IOC (LIOC) has revised its fuel prices with effect from today (22 March), following the price increase announced byContinue Reading
History made as Matara Servatius’ & Kandy Kingswood end long Big Match droughts
2026-03-22
A historic day unfolded in Sri Lanka school cricket as St. Servatius’ College, Matara and Kingswood College, Kandy ended decades-longContinue Reading
Power shortfall due to poor coal, not Middle East war – Sajith
2026-03-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the use of substandard coal at the Norochcholai Power Plant, coupled with recentContinue Reading
Fake Facebook post lands man in custody
2026-03-22
A 53-year-old suspect has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly spreading false information on social mediaContinue Reading
Bus fare increase: New update
2026-03-22
An increase of over 10 percent in bus fares has been assessed following the recent diesel price hike, the NationalContinue Reading
Sri Lankans capture Israel missile strike on video
2026-03-22
A ballistic missile strike over southern Israel has been captured on a mobile phone by a Sri Lankan expatriate, withContinue Reading
Transport sector hit: Container charges up 20%, buses threaten strike
2026-03-22
Container haulage charges will be increased by 20 percent from midnight today (22) in response to the recent fuel priceContinue Reading
Colombo parking charges to resume from tomorrow
2026-03-22
The Colombo Municipal Council has decided to resume vehicle parking charges within the city from tomorrow (23). Accordingly, parking managementContinue Reading
Iran launches fresh missile attack on Israel; 150 treated after overnight strikes
2026-03-22
Israel has reported a new wave of Iranian missile attacks, with the military confirming that multiple projectiles were launched towardsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes Trincomalee oil tank project as long-term energy solution
2026-03-22
Sri Lanka is looking to fast-track the redevelopment of the Trincomalee oil tank farm as a long-term solution to itsContinue Reading
Shanaka pulls out of PSL, IPL switch on the cards
2026-03-22
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL), sparking speculation over a potential move toContinue Reading
Dangerous escalation: Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum to Iran
2026-03-22
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopenContinue Reading
Sinopec raises fuel prices sharply in SL : Super Diesel 572
2026-03-22
Sinopec has announced a significant increase in fuel prices in Sri Lanka, with steep hikes for Octane 95 petrol andContinue Reading
Four Sri Lankans hurt while videographing missile attack in Israel
2026-03-22
Four Sri Lankans have been hospitalised after sustaining injuries in a missile attack that struck Dimona, Israel, last night, SriContinue Reading
Chinese passenger caught with 25kg of protected plant at BIA
2026-03-22
Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have detected 25 kilograms of kothalahimbutu, a protected plant species, inContinue Reading
Attempt to “airdrop” contraband into prison foiled in Galle
2026-03-22
A suspect was arrested in the Kandewatta area of Galle while allegedly preparing to throw drugs and other prohibited itemsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Fuel prices up around 35% since Trump’s Iran war
2026-03-21
Fuel prices in Sri Lanka have surged by around 35% following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, with increasesContinue Reading