Prices of kottu, fried rice, and rice packets increased from today
2026-04-06
The All-island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets haveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
2026-04-06
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06). AccordingContinue Reading
12‑hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas today
2026-04-06
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that a 12‑hour water cut will take place today (06) for HomagamaContinue Reading
Chinese man arrested over murder of Chinese woman in Kohuwala
2026-04-06
A 26‑year‑old Chinese national has been arrested by the Western Province South Crime Division in connection with the murder ofContinue Reading
SLMA launches Public Health Programme for New Year season
2026-04-06
The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has announced a special public health programme ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil NewContinue Reading
Two arrested over illegal diesel storage and sale in Maradana
2026-04-06
Two suspects have been arrested by the Colombo Division Crime Branch for illegally storing diesel without a license. According toContinue Reading
SJB will only join hands with UNP, no alliance with Rajapaksas: Marikkar
2026-04-06
The Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, will only join hands with the United National Party (UNP), SJB MP S.M.Continue Reading
VAT on foreign digital services delayed until July 2026
2026-04-06
The Department of Inland Revenue has announced a further postponement of the effective date for imposing Value Added Tax (VAT)Continue Reading
Double murder in Galle : Police suspect family dispute
2026-04-03
The bodies of two individuals, hacked to death, have been recovered from a house in the Mawadawila area of Telikada,Continue Reading
NWSDB trims water cut period from 24 to 18 hours to five areas
2026-04-03
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Homagama, Padukka, Maharagama, Piliyandala, and KesbewaContinue Reading
Doctors won’t apply before Saturday deadline : GMOA challenges Health Minister
2026-04-03
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a strike will be launched at 8.00 am tomorrow (4) onceContinue Reading
Chinese man arrested at BIA with 48.6 kilos of Kothala Himbutu
2026-04-03
Customs officers at the departure terminal of the Katunayake Airport have arrested a Chinese national attempting to illegally export 48.6Continue Reading
CEJ warns of mercury risks from substandard coal imports to Norochcholai
2026-04-03
The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has raised concerns that recent coal consignments suspected to be of inferior quality mayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to allow import of alternative rice varieties to address Samba shortage
2026-04-03
A Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake permitting the import of alternative rice varieties to addressContinue Reading
Lightning advisory: red alert issued to 18 districts
2026-04-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northcentral, and UvaContinue Reading
Ministry of Industries denies false reports targeting Minister Sunil Handunneththi’s staff
2026-04-03
The Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development says the news being circulated through various media networks targeting the coordinating secretariesContinue Reading
Russian Deputy FM reaffirms oil, investment and tourism support for Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath met with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko at the Ministry inContinue Reading
Corruption case : Prasanna Ranatunga to pay Rs. 25 mn fine, appeal withdrawn
2026-04-03
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has agreed to pay a Rs. 25 million fine and withdraw his appeal in connection withContinue Reading