Sri Lanka ranked 2nd most unaffordable housing market in Asia — The Economist
2026-03-28
Sri Lanka has been ranked the second most unaffordable housing market in Asia, according to a new report by TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Motor Traffic Chief arrested
2026-03-28
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe over an alleged vehicle registration irregularity,Continue Reading
India sends 38,000 MT Fuel to Sri Lanka after Modi–AKD Talks
2026-03-27
A shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol, is scheduledContinue Reading
Batticaloa protest demands justice after shocking well murder
2026-03-27
A peaceful protest was held at Gandhi Park in Batticaloa today (27), as residents and relatives of victims demanded swiftContinue Reading
Heatwave conditions expected to continue until May — Met Department
2026-03-27
The prevailing hot weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to continue until May, the Department of Meteorology said. AdditionalContinue Reading
Indictments filed against Energy Minister Jayakody
2026-03-27
Indictments were filed before the Colombo High Court today against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody. The Court ordered his releaseContinue Reading
Govt to introduce fuel QR code for non- vehicle category
2026-03-27
The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that the fuel quota for non-vehicle categories will be increased in the comingContinue Reading
Trump reveals the “Present” Iran gifted US
2026-03-26
US President Donald Trump says Iran allowed 10 oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz as ‘goodwill gesture’ US President DonaldContinue Reading
10 Years After Acquittal, Court Orders Retrial in Raviraj Case
2026-03-26
The Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in the assassination case of former Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Nadarajah Raviraj,Continue Reading
Russian Deputy Energy Minister Agrees to Supply Fuel to Sri Lanka
2026-03-26
Sri Lanka is expected to strengthen energy cooperation with Russia, with discussions underway on refined fuel supply during the visitContinue Reading
NIC services halted again after system failure
2026-03-26
The Department for Registration of Persons has reported another breakdown in its computer system, disrupting all services, including the one‑dayContinue Reading
President to meet Russian Deputy Minister on bilateral energy cooperation
2026-03-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) atContinue Reading
Russian Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-03-26
A delegation led by Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin has arrived in Sri Lanka today (26) for an officialContinue Reading
Police warn of Fake Airline Ticket Discounts on Social Media
2026-03-26
The Sri Lanka Police have warned the public to be extremely cautious of fraudulent messages currently circulating on social mediaContinue Reading
PM-led subcommittee reviews steps to maintain uninterrupted public services
2026-03-25
The Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to ensure the orderly functioning of the public service convened for the second time, under theContinue Reading
US jury orders Meta to pay $375m for endangering children
2026-03-25
A jury in the United States has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $375m for harming children’s mental healthContinue Reading
Central Bank maintains Overnight Policy Rate at the current level
2026-03-25
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current levelContinue 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