PUCSL assures no risk of power cuts
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says there is no risk of power cuts at the moment. AddressingContinue Reading
No response to Iranian envoy’s claim on IRIS Dena visit: Govt
2026-03-24
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on Tuesday declined to respond to remarks by Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh,Continue Reading
MAGA awarded Rs. 2.162 Bn contract to upgrade Colombo Fort Railway Station
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the award of a contract to upgrade passenger facilities at the Colombo Fort Railway Station toContinue Reading
Govt says LPG supplies sufficient despite distribution issues
2026-03-24
The government says liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, based on scheduled shipments byContinue Reading
Cabinet backs fee-free QR payments under Rs. 5,000
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to implement a programme to promote QR code-based digital payments, with no additional feesContinue Reading
Sanitary napkin program for schoolgirls to continue in 2026
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a program to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls in 2026, aimed at ensuringContinue Reading
Dimuth Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority
2026-03-23
Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu, an officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), has been appointed as the Director General ofContinue Reading
Even after the price hike, fuel still costing Govt billions – Minister
2026-03-22
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that despite the recent fuel price increase, the government is still bearing a monthlyContinue Reading
Use fuel, electricity sparingly: Govt requests public
2026-03-22
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today urged the public to use electricity and fuel responsibly, as Sri Lanka faces supplyContinue Reading
Man arrested with illegal fuel stock in Ramanathapuram
2026-03-22
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for illegally possessing fuel in the Sinnasandhi area within the Ramanathapuram Police Division. TheContinue Reading
Weather: Afternoon showers in several areas
2026-03-22
Showers or thundershowers are likely at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, as well as in theContinue Reading
Over 109,000 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in early March
2026-03-21
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 109,410 tourists visited the country during the first 18 days ofContinue Reading
Fuel quotas for 7 vehicle categories increased under QR system
2026-03-21
Fuel quotas issued under the QR code system have been increased with effect from Saturday night, the Ceylon Petroleum CorporationContinue Reading
Shooting reported at Yala National Park
2026-03-21
A shooting has been reported at Yala National Park on Saturday afternoon. According to Lankadeepa newspaper, a group that arrivedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Muslims celebrate Eid at Galle Face Green
2026-03-21
Sri Lankan Muslims gather at Galle Face Green in Colombo to celebrate Eid, marking the end of Ramadan with prayers,Continue Reading
SJB-UNP will unite to build democratic, people-focused Govt: Sajith
2026-03-21
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has said that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) will uniteContinue Reading
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Spokesperson killed in missile attack
2026-03-20
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirms that General Ali Mohammad Naeini, its spokesperson, has been killed in an Israeli-USContinue Reading
Iran war triggers helium shortage, hits semiconductor supply
2026-03-20
Since the war in Iran started February 28, worries about oil and gas have made the biggest headlines and sparkedContinue Reading