Govt opens up over 200 acres for industrial investment
2026-03-31
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced a new opportunity for both local and foreign investors, with 203Continue Reading
Vaping NOT safer than smoking, experts warn
2026-03-31
Despite being positioned as a tool for quitting smoking, vaping is as potentially harmful as cigarettes – and can causeContinue Reading
Retired Grama Niladhari arrested over fraudulent income certificate scam
2026-03-31
A retired Grama Niladhari officer was arrested on Monday (30) by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Warm weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-31
Warm weather conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka are expected to continue today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showersContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup heroes to reunite in Kuala Lumpur
2026-03-30
Members of Sri Lanka’s historic 1996 World Cup–winning team will gather in Kuala Lumpur this May to mark the 30thContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hosts one of its largest international weddings in Hambantota
2026-03-30
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Sri Lanka has successfully hosted one of its largest international weddings, welcoming overContinue Reading
Police open fire on fleeing vehicle in Negombo
2026-03-30
Police Narcotics Bureau officers opened fire on a group of suspects attempting to flee in a motor vehicle in NegomboContinue Reading
CIABOC to launch online asset declaration system
2026-03-30
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that a centralized electronic system for asset andContinue Reading
Malaysia’s Batik Air launches operations to Sri Lanka
2026-03-30
Malaysian carrier Batik Air’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur touched down at the Katunayake Airport early this morning (30). FlightContinue Reading
Education Ministry urges schools to strictly follow heat safety guidelines
2026-03-30
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has instructed all schools and zonal education directors to strictly adhereContinue Reading
Highly mutated BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ COVID-19 variant detected in at least 23 countries
2026-03-30
A newly identified and highly mutated COVID-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, informally dubbed the ‘Cicada’ variant, has drawn global attention after beingContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (30), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Police investigate CID OIC over alleged birthday celebration for Ishara Sewwandi
2026-03-30
The Sri Lanka Police has launched strict disciplinary action against the Officer‑in‑Charge of the Division involved in hosting an allegedContinue Reading
Water cuts likely due to dry conditions, Water Board warns
2026-03-30
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned that water supply restrictions may be imposed for several hours aContinue Reading
Deputy Minister Watagala clarifies remarks over police powers
2026-03-30
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has clarified misinformation surrounding his remarks on Police powers to conduct raids outsideContinue Reading
Police nab four in Meetiyagoda linked to murders and drug possession
2026-03-30
Police in Meetiyagoda have arrested several suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the area in November 2025. Continue Reading
125 Chinese nationals detained over online financial fraud deported
2026-03-30
A group of 125 Chinese nationals detained in Sri Lanka for involvement in online financial fraud has been deported. AccordingContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 318
2026-03-30
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30), withContinue Reading