Sri Lanka unaffected by 7.4 earthquake in Indonesia – DMC
2026-04-02
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says there is no effect on Sri Lanka from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hitContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain likely in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-02
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka overContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves up in FIFA ranking
2026-04-01
The Sri Lanka National Football Team concluded its 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a remarkable 3–1 victory over ChineseContinue Reading
US updates visa rules, tightens vetting with social media requirement
2026-04-01
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced new requirements for non-immigrant visa applicants, effective immediately. According to the Embassy,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka envoy Mahinda Samarasinghe visits Montana, expands cooperation
2026-04-01
Sri Lankan Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe visited the U.S. State of Montana on Tuesday (March 31), underscoring the growing partnership betweenContinue Reading
Fuel allowance unchanged as prices rise, officials get less fuel: Deputy Minister
2026-04-01
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra has clarified reports regarding the recently approved fuel allowances for Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Parliamentarians, and SeniorContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern, andContinue Reading
Six Sri Lankan fishermen freed after eight months in Bangladesh custody
2026-04-01
Six Sri Lankan fishermen have been released after spending eight months in detention in Bangladesh for allegedly entering the country’sContinue Reading
Flight schedules : New update from Qatar Airways
2026-04-01
Qatar Airways has unveiled its latest revised flight schedule, marking a steady expansion of services to more than 120 destinationsContinue Reading
US judge orders Trump to halt $400m White House ballroom project
2026-04-01
A US judge has halted the construction of Donald Trump’s $400m White House ballroom. The US president demolished the historicContinue Reading
Google now lets you change Gmail ID without losing mails
2026-04-01
Google will now allow you to change your Gmail address. The tech giant was believed to be working on thisContinue Reading
Dry weather: Water Board deploys bowsers, urges public to call 1939
2026-04-01
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that bowser trucks have been deployed to deliver water to theContinue Reading
Oracle axes 30000 jobs in massive layoff
2026-04-01
Major tech company Oracle announced mass layoffs on Tuesday, notifying fired employees in an email at 6 am. The messageContinue Reading
“April Fool’s Day event” – Navin Dissanayake criticizes Gammanpila book launch
2026-04-01
Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has criticized the book launch by former Minister Udaya Gammanpila on the Easter Sunday attacks, claimingContinue Reading
Government Analyst inspects train compartments destroyed in Galle fire
2026-04-01
The Government Analyst visited the Galle railway station this morning (01) to inspect two train compartments that were destroyed inContinue Reading
Emirates says Iranian nationals not allowed to enter or transit through UAE
2026-04-01
Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced that Iranian nationals are currently not allowed to enter or transit through the United ArabContinue Reading
Kilinochchi, Kattankudy students rank among top achievers in 2025 A/L results
2026-04-01
The Department of Examinations has announced that 66% of candidates who sat for the 2025 GCE Advanced Level examination haveContinue Reading
Implementation of new VAT Tax invoice format postponed to July
2026-04-01
The new format and specifications for tax invoices to be issued by all individuals registered for Value Added Tax (VAT),Continue Reading