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
Man arrested with 150 litres of Diesel without permit
2026-04-01
A 35‑year‑old resident of Kochchikade was arrested on Tuesday (31), after being found in possession of 150 litres of dieselContinue Reading
Nearly 300 Kg of heroin found in vessel seized off Southwest Coast
2026-04-01
Sri Lanka Navy says a consignment of heroin has been found in the multi-day fishing trawler that was seized offContinue Reading
Police say viral video of Kegalle student clash occurred in 2025
2026-04-01
Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding a viral video circulating on social media depicting a clash between twoContinue Reading
India Census 2027: First phase begins with digital enumeration
2026-04-01
The first phase of India’s Census 2027 is set to begin on Wednesday (April 1), marking the start of whatContinue Reading
Italy blocks US jets from using Sicily air base
2026-04-01
Italy has blocked US warplanes from using an American air base in Sicily. Guido Crosetto, the Italian defence minister, toldContinue Reading
Warm weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-01
The prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka are expected to change from tomorrow (02), according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Sathosa lorry case : Johnston Fernando’s sons granted bail
2026-03-31
Four suspects, including the two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who were remanded over the misuse of a LankaContinue Reading
CPA calls for resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody
2026-03-31
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has expressed concern about Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, continuing to hold a ministerialContinue Reading
Colombo inflation increases to 2.2% in March
2026-03-31
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased toContinue Reading
Sajin Vass granted bail in illegal assets case
2026-03-31
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (31) ordered the release of former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena on bail, following hisContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new circulars to regulate student admissions from Grade 2 to 11
2026-03-31
The Cabinet has approved the release of new circular instructions to regulate student admissions from Grade 2 to Grade 11,Continue Reading
Special discussion held to maintain quality of Kithul Treacle
2026-03-31
A special discussion was held today at the Consumer Affairs Authority to ensure that Kithul treacle sold in the marketContinue Reading