CPC confirms ample fuel stock, urges public to avoid queues and hoarding
2026-03-01
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says there will be no delays in receiving fuel stocks ordered up to April andContinue Reading
All flights between Sri Lanka and Middle East suspended until further notice
2026-03-01
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all Middle East–bound flight operations due toContinue Reading
Iran’s state media confirm death of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
2026-03-01
Iran’s state media has confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader since 1989, has died at the ageContinue Reading
CAASL implements emergency plan amid Middle East airspace closures
2026-02-28
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced the implementation of a special operational plan to facilitate flightsContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines warns of flight delays amid Middle East airspace closures
2026-02-28
SriLankan Airlines has warned of possible flight delays due to the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries followingContinue Reading
Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Israel and Gulf after US-Israeli air raids
2026-02-28
The Middle East has been plunged into a rapidly escalating conflict as Iran launches what officials describe as a “crushing”Continue Reading
Protest held in Batticaloa calling for repeal of PTA, opposing PSTA
2026-02-28
A large protest was held in Batticaloa today (28) against the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) andContinue Reading
At least 15 killed after air force plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
2026-02-28
At least 15 people have been killed and others injured after a Bolivian air force cargo plane crashed in theContinue Reading
Four arrested with drugs worth over Rs. 50 million in Southern Province
2026-02-28
Four suspects have been arrested in possession of ice and heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 50 million.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’ Top Baguette Prize
2026-02-28
A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the top of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has wonContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of the country today
2026-02-28
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers are likely atContinue Reading
Colombo inflation eases to 1.6% in February
2026-02-27
Colombo’s year-on-year inflation slowed to 1.6% in February, down from 2.3% in January, according to data released by theContinue Reading
President attends almsgiving for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Nelummala
2026-02-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended a three-month memorial almsgiving ceremony on Friday (27) in honor of residents of NelummalaContinue Reading
One dead, another missing in Bentota drowning incident
2026-02-27
One man drowned and another was reported missing after an incident in the sea off Bentota, police said Thursday (26).Continue Reading
School shoe voucher validity extended until March 15
2026-02-27
The government has extended the validity period of school shoe vouchers issued for 2026 until March 15. TheContinue Reading
Rs. 245m project launched to restore Gothatuwa Wetland Park
2026-02-27
Government has launched a three-year conservation and development plan for the Gothatuwa Wetland Park, located within the Kotikawatta–Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya SabhaContinue Reading
Homeowner arrested for sheltering Akuregoda shooter
2026-02-26
Police have arrested the owner of a house accused of providing shelter to one of the gunmen allegedly involved inContinue Reading
Disaster relief officers to withdraw from services from Friday
2026-02-26
Several trade unions representing government officers engaged in disaster relief operations have decided to withdraw from relief duties and launchContinue Reading