Sri Lanka did not back ‘unbalanced’ UN resolution on Iran: FM
2026-03-19
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said that Sri Lanka did not support a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iranian attacksContinue Reading
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
2026-03-19
Finland once again showed the world the path to happiness even as heavy social media usage eroded personal well-being amongContinue Reading
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be handed over tomorrow
2026-03-18
A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, signed by opposition MPs, is set to be handed over to theContinue Reading
FM launches ‘Lily Lanka’ tourism app
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka’s first fully functional tourism mobile application, “Lily Lanka App,” officially registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau,Continue Reading
Israel claims strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister
2026-03-18
Israel said on Wednesday that an airstrike targeted Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, as hostilities between the two regional foesContinue Reading
Warm weather advisory for 16 districts
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Central Southern, North WesternContinue Reading
Lightning advisory for 19 districts today
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of severe lightning across several provinces, valid until 11.00 p.m.Continue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens against US dollar
2026-03-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Patali says President ‘ill-informed’ on coal issue, cites Bribery Commission complaint
2026-03-18
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said he had lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission on February 18 over allegedContinue Reading
4 killed, 40 injured in Weerawila bus crash
2026-03-18
At least four people were killed and around 40 others injured in a head-on collision between two Sri Lanka TransportContinue Reading
PUCSL decision pending on 13.56% tariff hike after public feedback
2026-03-18
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says a decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision will be announcedContinue Reading
Litro assures steady gas supply with shipments every three days
2026-03-18
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that Sri Lanka will continue to receive regular shipments of gas, with a vesselContinue Reading
Cabinet approves legal action over eZCash, mCash misuse in crime transactions
2026-03-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to take legal action against individuals using eZCash and mCash money transfer systemsContinue Reading
Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict
2026-03-17
While international attention is focused on the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States, an “open war” is escalatingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Fentons, India’s JSL secure bid for Mannar power line project
2026-03-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to award the contract for constructing a 28‑kilometre, 220kV double‑circuit transmission lineContinue Reading
Cabinet clears Malé ground handling deal for SriLankan Airlines
2026-03-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to award a new ground handling services contract for SriLankan Airlines aircraftContinue Reading
Cabinet approves $620 million ADB financing proposal for 2026 reforms
2026-03-17
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to secure US$620 million in policy-based financing from the Asian Development BankContinue Reading
Chinese-run online scam ring busted in Sri Lanka, 134 arrested
2026-03-17
A large-scale operation targeting an organised online scam network has led to the arrest of 134 foreign nationals in AnuradhapuraContinue Reading