GovTech to replace ICTA under new digital framework
2026-03-13
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne says GovTech will take over the responsibilities previously handled by the Information andContinue Reading
Iran-backed Iraqi group claims downing of US military aircraft
2026-03-13
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a group of militias in the country backed by Iran, has claimed responsibility for theContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314
2026-03-13
The Sri Lankan rupee has changed slightly against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13),Continue Reading
Trump administration temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
2026-03-13
The Trump administration on Thursday issued a new license allowing countries to temporarily purchase certain Russian oil products, the sameContinue Reading
Discussion set for Monday to finalize New Year auspicious times
2026-03-13
The Department of Cultural Affairs states that a discussion is scheduled for next Monday under the leadership of the subjectContinue Reading
Massive narcotics haul to be incinerated in Puttalam under court orders
2026-03-13
A massive stock of narcotics seized in recent raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau is scheduled to be destroyed todayContinue Reading
Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-13
Oil prices have again risen above $100 per barrel as energy markets see little relief amid the biggest disruption toContinue Reading
Public warned of fake online ads targeting upcoming festive season
2026-03-13
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to be cautious of online advertisements and suspiciousContinue Reading
654 kg of narcotics worth over Rs. 10 Bn recovered from fishing vessel seized in the South
2026-03-13
Sri Lanka Police have revealed that 654 kg of narcotics valued at over Rs. 10 billion were discovered on aContinue Reading
US strikes hit 6,000 Iranian targets under Operation Epic Fury
2026-03-13
US military forces have hit approximately 6,000 Iranian targets since Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, according to theContinue Reading
Police raid Jaffna shops selling illegal Indian satellite TV services
2026-03-13
Police in Jaffna have carried out raids on several business establishments selling illegal Indian satellite television services, seizing equipment thatContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-13
Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly fair weather willContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Lanka eNews Editor
2026-03-12
The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of journalist Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the Lanka E NewsContinue Reading
Six vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines
2026-03-12
Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crewContinue Reading
Four current and former DMT officials remanded over corruption charges
2026-03-12
Four former and current officials of the Department of Motor Transport (DMT), who were arrested by the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
No damage to Norochcholai machinery, COPE Chair says after inspection
2026-03-12
Recently imported coal has not caused any damage to the machinery at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai, ChairmanContinue Reading
13th March : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2026-03-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces andContinue Reading
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