SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
2026-04-09
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by busContinue Reading
WCA backs Nuwan Thushara, says players’ basic rights must be protected
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara’s legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket over the refusal to grant a No ObjectionContinue Reading
Iran oil refinery hit in “enemy attack” hours after ceasefire agreement
2026-04-08
Explosions were reported at Iran’s Lavan Island, a key crude oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf, less than aContinue Reading
President AKD meets Arab Ambassadors, Calls for peace in Middle East
2026-04-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat todayContinue Reading
Unregistered Supplier to Poor-Quality Coal: 7 Key Points from Audit Report
2026-04-08
A special audit report by the National AuditContinue Reading
COPE‑requested Audit exposes irregularities in coal imports
2026-04-08
The Auditor General’s report on coal imports was presented to Parliament on Tuesday (07). Leader of the House Minister BimalContinue Reading
Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait
2026-04-08
The United States and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, with Tehran allowing safe passage through the StraitContinue Reading
Trump announces two-week ceasefire as talks set to begin
2026-04-08
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, marking a temporary halt in the ongoing conflict. TheContinue Reading
Russia & China block UN resolution calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-07
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council aimed at securing the Strait ofContinue Reading
45 Areas Hit by Power Cuts Yesterday, Opposition Accuses Govt of Lying
2026-04-07
Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal,Continue Reading
Trump says “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to make deal
2026-04-07
US President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic warning about developments in Iran, claiming that a major turning point couldContinue Reading
Special transport plan announced for New Year season
2026-04-07
The National Transport Commission (NTC), in collaboration with the Department of Railways and the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), hasContinue Reading
President announces new relief package
2026-04-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has introduced a new relief package, taking into consideration the impact of theContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa given Deadline to Reveal Assets and Income
2026-04-07
The Bribery Commission has informed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit detailing his assets, expenses, and sources ofContinue Reading
Police permitted to conduct raids beyond jurisdictions – Public Security Minister
2026-04-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that Police units have been permitted to conduct raids in any Police Division,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka reaches Political-Level deal with Russia for Oil Supplies – Minister
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka has reached a political-level agreement with Russia to begin oil supplies from mid-April, as the country faces ongoingContinue Reading
Trump claims Iran can be ‘taken out in one night & that might be tomorrow’
2026-04-06
The US president has claimed the US’s war on Iran is going well and that US forces could “take out”Continue Reading
Wednesday Special Holiday Cancelled from April 8
2026-04-06
The special holiday granted on Wednesdays for government institutions, schools and universities will be cancelled with effect from April 8,Continue Reading