President, CEB Engineers’ Union discuss restructuring process
2026-03-12
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the Engineers’ Union of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEBEU) wasContinue Reading
More than 200 buses to be added to “Sisu Sariya” this year
2026-03-12
Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Senevirathna says more than 200 new buses are to be added toContinue Reading
Pakistan cricketer sends legal notice over Kandy hotel allegation
2026-03-12
Pakistan cricketer Salman Mirza has sent a legal notice to broadcaster ARY Communications and journalist Shahid Hashmi over what heContinue Reading
Sri Lanka requests diesel from India
2026-03-12
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said India is examining requests for diesel supply from neighbouring countries, including Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
15 yr old student injured after falling off school building
2026-03-12
A 15-year-old student of a prominent boys’ school in Colombo sustained serious injuries after falling off the second floor ofContinue Reading
PM Harini concludes Philippines visit, returns to Sri Lanka
2026-03-12
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who was on an official visit to the Philippines following the invitation of the Asian DevelopmentContinue Reading
SC concludes appeal hearings of Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
2026-03-11
The Supreme Court today (11) concluded hearings on the appeals filed by former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka SathosaContinue Reading
Electricity trade unions suspend strike action
2026-03-11
Electricity trade unions have decided to suspend their strike action, which was launched over the abolishment of the Ceylon ElectricityContinue Reading
Easter Sunday inquiry must remain evidence‑based, not politicized — Namal
2026-03-11
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says the 2019 Easter attacks investigation must not be diverted toward politicalContinue Reading
Parliament to convene from March 17 to 20
2026-03-11
The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided that the Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from March 17 to 20.Continue Reading
Trump announces new US refinery backed by India’s Reliance
2026-03-11
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. will get its first oil refinery in 50 years, funded by investmentsContinue Reading
Student dies after collapsing during school sports event
2026-03-11
A student has died after collapsing during a practice run at an inter‑house sports meet of a school in theContinue Reading
CID probe launched into Makandure Madush killing
2026-03-11
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the incident of underworld gang leader Makandure Madush being shotContinue Reading
4 injured after two drones fall near Dubai Airport
2026-03-11
Dubai authorities have confirmed that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday morning, resultingContinue Reading
PM meets ADB President in Manila, reviews Sri Lanka projects
2026-03-11
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met senior officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at its headquarters in Manila, Philippines, yesterdayContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11 March), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
EDB opens applications for Sri Lanka Expo 2026 exhibitor
2026-03-11
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has announced that Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a premier international trade exhibition, willContinue Reading
SriLankan to increase Colombo–Melbourne flights to 10 weekly
2026-03-11
SriLankan Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its Colombo–Melbourne route, increasing weekly services to 10 flights starting 2 AugustContinue Reading