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
$10M project launched to boost Thriposha maize supply
2026-03-11
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year “Sow and Grow” project, supported by USD 10 millionContinue Reading
UN research vessel to conduct 32-day marine survey in Sri Lanka
2026-03-11
On the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, the United Nations-flagged vessel R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen under the FoodContinue Reading
Economic Monitoring Committee reviews risks from ME tensions
2026-03-11
The Economic Monitoring Committee, established on the proposal of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability amidContinue Reading
Industry Revival Programme’s first phase concludes after Ditwah cyclone
2026-03-11
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, together with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), has concluded the first phase ofContinue Reading
Govt bearing costs for Iranian sailors’ remains on humanitarian grounds : Minister
2026-03-11
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to claims by the opposition on the expenditure incurred related to the remains of theContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee changes slightly against USD
2026-03-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (11 March) compared to Tuesday,Continue Reading