Instagram to axe encrypted chats in May
2026-03-16
Instagram will discontinue support for end-to-end encrypted messaging on its platform starting May 8, 2026, the company confirmed. The changeContinue Reading
Opposition Leader convenes experts to discuss Middle East crisis risks
2026-03-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened an urgent meeting with foreign policy experts, former diplomatic officials and academics to discuss theContinue Reading
SC sanctions Excise Officers for Torture & Robbery of Downsouth Restaurant Owner
2026-03-12
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court yesterday ruled that seven officers of the Excise Department’s Excise and Narcotics UnitContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Minor depreciation for rupee
2026-03-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 March), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Dangerous Drugs & Judicature amendments endorsed by Speaker
2026-03-12
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificates for the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment)Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee remains stable
2026-03-12
The Sri Lankan rupee remains stable against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka, compared to Wednesday,Continue Reading
10 ambassador-designates approved, including envoys to Israel, Iran & Palestine
2026-03-12
Ten ambassador-designates who recently met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have received clearance from the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts,Continue Reading
Navy brings seized drugs and weapons ashore after deep-sea operation
2026-03-12
Sri Lanka Navy personnel are transporting a stock of narcotics and weapons to shore after they were seized during aContinue Reading
Four arrested with 19,060 litres of illegally stored diesel in Biyagama
2026-03-12
Four suspects were arrested in Biyagama after Police seized two bowsers containing 19,060 litres of diesel that had been illegallyContinue Reading
Five Indian fishermen arrested
2026-03-12
Five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly entering Sri Lankan watersContinue Reading
Sri Lankan man exposed himself at UK asylum seeker hotel after assaulting staff, court hears
2026-03-12
A Sri Lankan man exposed himself after assaulting two members of staff at a hotel for asylum seekers, a UKContinue Reading
FBI bulletin warned of possible Iran retaliation on California targets
2026-03-12
The FBI warned law enforcement agencies last month of the possibility that Tehran might try to retaliate for any USContinue Reading
Trump says he asked generals why Iranian warship was sunk near Sri Lanka
2026-03-12
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had questioned why the United States sank an Iranian warship nearContinue Reading
Weather today : Showers likely in the afternoon
2026-03-12
A few showers are expected in Uva Province and in the districts of Batticaloa, Ampara, and Hambantota, the Department ofContinue Reading
Japan to release part of national oil reserves
2026-03-11
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae told reporters Japan will release the national oil reserves as early as next week Monday,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka records lowest rabies deaths in 2025
2026-03-10
Sri Lanka reported just 14 rabies-related deaths last year, the lowest annual figure recorded in the country, according to Dr.Continue Reading
LA police arrest woman after shots fired at Rihanna’s home
2026-03-10
Police in Los Angeles said on Sunday they had arrested a female suspect after she fired multiple gunshots into theContinue Reading
Amber heat advisory issued for several areas
2026-03-09
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a warm weather advisory for parts of the country, warning that theContinue Reading