Health authorities warn of rising Dengue cases
2026-03-04
The National Dengue Control Unit of Sri Lanka states that 13,590 dengue patients and 4 deaths have occurred during theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue mission for Iranian ship in distress off Galle
2026-03-04
Sri Lanka Navy vessels have been deployed to assist an Iranian ship reported to be in distress about 40 nauticalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees 16% rise in February tourist arrivals
2026-03-04
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that 279,328 tourists arrived in the country in February 2026. According toContinue Reading
Police step up raids on illegal fuel sales
2026-03-04
Sri Lanka Police have stepped up enforcement against illegal fuel sales and related offences linked to panic buying due toContinue Reading
GCE O/L Exam 2025 Results : Update
2026-03-04
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has stated that the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level 2025Continue Reading
Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-04
President Donald Trump announced on his proprietary social media platform Tuesday that the U.S. military could help shipping vessels travelContinue Reading
Police intensifies campaign against drugs with public awareness activities in Fort
2026-03-04
The Sri Lanka Police has intensified its campaign against narcotics with a series of raids and public awareness activities toContinue Reading
Dry weather conditions expected in Sri Lanka today
2026-03-04
The Department of Meteorology says that mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today as well.Continue Reading
Social media activist SEDA Bro appears before CID
2026-03-03
Social media activist SEDA Bro reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (03 Mar) to record a statement withContinue Reading
Protest in Dickoya after alleged abuse of a woman’s body at Hospital mortuary
2026-03-03
Residents and estate workers staged a large protest outside Dickoya Hospital yesterday following allegations that three hospital employees had sexuallyContinue Reading
India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for SL students
2026-03-03
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced the opening of applications for 200 fully‑funded scholarships exclusively for SriContinue Reading
FSP condemns US, Israel attacks on Iran as violations of int’l law
2026-03-03
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has strongly denounced the recent attacks carried out by the United States and Israel againstContinue Reading
FitsAir resumes Colombo to Dubai flights
2026-03-03
FitsAir has become the first Sri Lankan carrier to resume flights between Colombo and Dubai, with services 8D 821/822 nowContinue Reading
Israel launches ground operations in southern Lebanon
2026-03-03
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday he told the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka “not immune” to Middle East war, Saliya Pieris warns
2026-03-03
President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris has warned that Sri Lanka cannot be under any illusion that it is immune from theContinue Reading
Opposition parties convene to discuss Middle East crisis
2026-03-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened a meeting today at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament withContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 March), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka extends official invitation to Pope Leo XIV for state visit
2026-03-03
Sri Lankan Minister Bimal Ratnayake, on behalf of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, handed over an official invitation to His HolinessContinue Reading