Israel says Iran official responsible for closing Hormuz killed
2026-03-26
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz says the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, was killedContinue Reading
Galle hospital tests smart token system to ease medicine queues
2026-03-26
The Galle National Hospital has introduced a smart token system to streamline the issuing of medicines to clinic patients, aimingContinue Reading
Bakery owners seek tax relief on butter imports
2026-03-26
Bakery owners have requested tax concessions on butter imports during a meeting with officials at the Ministry of Trade, Commerce,Continue Reading
Dehiwala shooting : Police seek public help to locate wanted suspect
2026-03-26
The Sri Lanka Police has appealed to the public for assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with aContinue Reading
Cyclone-hit Nuwara Eliya roads redevelopment begins
2026-03-26
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development has announced that the sustainable redevelopment of roads damaged by Cyclone DitwahContinue Reading
Two arrested with over 10 kilos of Kush at BIA
2026-03-26
Two suspects were taken into custody by the Police Narcotics Bureau’s Airport Unit at Katunayake early this morning (26) whileContinue Reading
President to meet Russian Deputy Minister on bilateral energy cooperation
2026-03-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) atContinue Reading
Teachers’ Union opposes directive over PM meeting absence
2026-03-26
The Association of General Teacher Professionals has voiced strong opposition to a directive requiring teachers in the Tangalle education zoneContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (26), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Fisheries Ministry launches 24-hour helpline for fuel supply issues
2026-03-26
The Ministry of Fisheries has announced the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour helpline to address fuel supply problems faced byContinue Reading
Justice Ministry: Court disposal initiative generates Rs. 953 Mn in 2025
2026-03-26
The Ministry of Justice has announced that the initiative aimed at the speedy disposal of productions stored in court premisesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s exports hit $1.4 Billion in February 2026
2026-03-26
The Export Development Board (EDB) says Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million inContinue Reading
Two dead, three injured in debris incident in Abu Dhabi
2026-03-26
Two people have been killed, and three others injured, after debris fell from the successful interception of a missile byContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 317
2026-03-26
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26), with theContinue Reading
Russian Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-03-26
A delegation led by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin has arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for an officialContinue Reading
Oil prices rise higher as Iran denies US talks
2026-03-26
Oil prices have climbed higher amid fading hopes of de-escalation in the Iran war following Tehran’s denial that talks withContinue Reading
Turkish Airlines expands Colombo service amid travel disruptions
2026-03-26
Turkish Airlines has announced an increase in the frequency of flights between Istanbul and Colombo, adding two additional services perContinue Reading
Ex-President Maithripala meets Iranian Ambassador
2026-03-26
Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena met with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Alireza Delkhosh, on WednesdayContinue Reading