Any scheduled power cuts will be announced in advance: Energy Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured the public that any scheduled power cuts will be announced prior to implementation,Continue Reading
President to announce special economic relief package today
2026-04-07
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, has announced that Cabinet approval has been granted for a special relief packageContinue Reading
Two arrested for illegal fuel storage in Ududumbara and Nawagamuwa
2026-04-07
Police have arrested two suspects in separate raids for illegally storing fuel without the required licenses. Both operations were carriedContinue Reading
Together for Health. Stand with Science: What I’ve Learned About Health Beyond Hospitals
2026-04-07
By Dr. Dayanath Ranatunga, Assistant Representative, UNFPA On this World Health Day (7 April), we are reminded of a simpleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy boosts Chemical Emergency Readiness
2026-04-07
The Sri Lanka Navy has conducted a training exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergency response at theContinue Reading
Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. UnderContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several Provinces today
2026-04-07
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00Continue Reading
Applications open for 2027 Fulbright Master’s Scholarships in the USA
2026-04-06
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the 2027 Fulbright Master’s Degree ScholarshipContinue Reading
President meets bank heads to drive QR payment initiative
2026-04-06
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the heads of banks and financial institutions was held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
Traders nabbed in Kegalle for overpricing rice, selling expired goods
2026-04-06
The Kegalle District Consumer Affairs Office carried out special raids on Sunday (05), targeting traders in Thalduwa and Dehiowita townsContinue Reading
Sajith calls for relief package amid rising utility costs
2026-04-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to reduce the sharply increased prices of gas, fuel, and electricity billsContinue Reading
Top Iranian intelligence official killed in strikes
2026-04-06
The intelligence chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Majid Khademi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Monday, Iranian state mediaContinue Reading
Suresh Sallay files writ petition against PTA detention
2026-04-06
Retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former head of Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence Service, has filed a writ petition beforeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai denies attending political event
2026-04-06
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Southern India in Chennai, Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, has rejected claims that he took partContinue Reading
Sri Lankan‑origin actress Subashini found dead in India
2026-04-06
Indian Tamil television actress Subashini of Sri Lankan -origin, widely recognised for her role in the popular Sun TV serialContinue Reading
Police warn public of Online Fraud during New Year season
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory warning of possible online fraud during the Sinhala and Tamil New YearContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (06), compared to last week. According to theContinue Reading