Norway offers support for renewable energy development
2026-03-19
Norway has expressed willingness to support Sri Lanka in developing renewable energy through wind, solar and ocean wave power, officialsContinue Reading
SC rules Wasantha Mudalige’s PTA detention violated fundamental rights
2026-03-19
The Supreme Court has ruled that the arrest and detention of student activist Wasantha Mudalige under the Prevention of TerrorismContinue Reading
Colombo mayor to visit Australia on knowledge-sharing programme
2026-03-19
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar will visit Australia from 21st to 30th March under the Department of Foreign AffairsContinue Reading
Govt to prioritize exports amid economic challenges – President
2026-03-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government will take all necessary measures to prioritise exports and address challenges facing theContinue Reading
Fuel pass QR registrations surpass 5.6 million as of 6:00 pm Thursday
2026-03-19
Total registrations under the national fuel pass QR system have risen to 5,603,104 by 6.00 p.m. on Thursday (19), theContinue Reading
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Eid on Saturday
2026-03-19
Sri Lanka Muslims will celebrate Eid-ul-fitr Ramadan festival on Saturday ( 21 March), as new moon was not sighted inContinue Reading
Israeli strikes hit Iran’s portion of world’s largest gas field, Qatar condemns attack
2026-03-18
An airstrike has hit the Iran-controlled South Pars section of the South Pars/North Dome gas-condensate field, the world’s largest naturalContinue Reading
President calls for fast-tracked laws to destroy seized narcotics
2026-03-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite legal amendments to enable the swift destruction of seized narcotics. TheContinue Reading
CPC warns legal action against fuel stations violating guidelines
2026-03-18
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said legal action will be taken against fuel station owners who operate outside the prescribedContinue Reading
Poor visibility from straw smoke linked to Weerawila bus collision
2026-03-18
Smoke from a burning pile of straw in a nearby paddy field is believed to have contributed to theContinue Reading
Patali warns of looming power cuts by August amid coal issues
2026-03-18
Former Parliamentarian of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Patali Champika Ranawaka on Wednesday (18) warned of a looming power crisis byContinue Reading
Wednesday Holiday Takes Effect In Sri Lanka
2026-03-18
Roads in Colombo saw minimal traffic today as Sri Lanka limited public transport and introduced a midweek public sector holidayContinue Reading
Cabinet approves declaring Namal Uyana a national heritage site
2026-03-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to declare Namal Uyana, the country’s largest ironwood forest, as a national heritage site.Continue Reading
Fuel tanker carrying petrol and diesel begins unloading at Colombo Port
2026-03-17
A fuel tanker carrying petrol and diesel has arrived at the Colombo Port on Tuesday (17), the Ministry of Ports,Continue Reading
President says there is a delay in required fuel supplies
2026-03-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says there are delays in crude oil shipments due to the ongoing war in the MiddleContinue Reading
SLPP criticises bribery commission chief over Airbus investigation
2026-03-17
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam criticised the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading
Vehicle importers seek solution to fuel quota issue for unregistered vehicles
2026-03-17
Vehicle importers have raised concerns over difficulties in obtaining fuel for imported vehicles under the government’s National Fuel Pass quotaContinue Reading
Fuel QR system issues to be resolved by Tuesday morning
2026-03-16
Technical issues affecting the National Fuel Pass are expected to be resolved by Tuesday (17) morning, the Ministry of DigitalContinue Reading