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
Colombo-Dubai flight cancellations: Notice from SriLankan Airlines
2026-03-16
SriLankan Airlines has cancelled several flights between Colombo and Dubai scheduled between 16th Monday till 24th Tuesday. In an operationalContinue Reading
Warm weather: Ratnapura hottest city, several others exceed 35°C
2026-03-16
Ratnapura recorded the highest temperature in the country today, Monday(16), reaching 36.8 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology.Continue Reading
Police deployed to manage congestion at fuel stations, public urged not to panic buy
2026-03-15
Deputy Inspector General of Traffic and Road Safety, D.P.G.J. Senadeera, says police officers have been deployed at fuel stations toContinue Reading
Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf, defends Tehran’s right to self‑defence
2026-03-15
Hamas has urged Iran to stop attacking neighbouring Gulf countries while expressing support for Tehran’s right to defend itself inContinue Reading
No fuel shortage despite QR system for fuel distribution – CPC
2026-03-15
There is no fuel shortage despite the implementation of the QR code system for fuel distribution, Managing Director of theContinue Reading
Maradagahamula rice warehouses revived after 13 years: minister
2026-03-14
Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says government-owned rice warehouses at the Maradagahamula wholesale market have been revived after remaining unused forContinue Reading
Lanka IOC assures public on fuel supply, energy security
2026-03-14
Managing Director of Lanka IOC K. Raghu on Saturday (14) assured the public that the company would continue to maintainContinue Reading
Missile attack reported at US embassy in Baghdad
2026-03-14
Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad following a reported attack. IraqiContinue Reading
Weather today: afternoon showers expected in several areas
2026-03-14
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 MARCH 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 March 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Specialists urge precautions during children’s sports in hot weather
2026-03-14
Parents and schools should pay closer attention to children participating in sports activities amid the prevailing hot weather, aContinue Reading