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
Police warn public of Online Fraud during New Year season
2026-04-06
Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory warning of possible online fraud during the Sinhala and Tamil New YearContinue Reading
NDB Reports Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Exposure; Customer Funds Unaffected
2026-04-06
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) says the estimated loss from the recently reported fraud incident amounts to approximately Rs.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
2026-04-06
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06). AccordingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among Countries showing Democratic Gains in 2025: Freedom House
2026-04-06
A new report by Freedom House has highlighted Sri Lanka as one of the countries that recorded improvements in politicalContinue Reading
Fuel situation & QR system : Update from Minister
2026-04-06
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says nine fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka during April, as theContinue Reading
GMOA says new doctors applied for appointments due to intimidation
2026-04-05
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says the ongoing islandwide strike will continue until 8.00 am tomorrow, while claiming thatContinue Reading
1990 Ambulance Service Opens New Office in Colombo
2026-04-04
The 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service opened its new office in Horton Place, Colombo 07, on Friday. The office wasContinue Reading
Iran says 2 US Warplanes downed; White House says Trump Briefed
2026-04-04
Iran said it downed two US military aircraft on Friday, one in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province and another over theContinue Reading
NWSDB trims water cut period from 24 to 18 hours to five areas
2026-04-03
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to Homagama, Padukka, Maharagama, Piliyandala, and KesbewaContinue Reading
Russian Deputy FM reaffirms oil, investment and tourism support for Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath met with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko at the Ministry inContinue Reading
Cyber scam? Over 100 fleeing foreigners arrested in Chilaw (Video)
2026-04-03
A group of foreign nationals, including Chinese nationals, were detained following a raid on a leading hotel in Chilaw, withContinue Reading
Supreme Court told government will not sell eight state enterprises
2026-04-03
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the present government will not implement the previous administration’s decision toContinue Reading
“Be serious… don’t speak every day” Macron criticises Trump
2026-04-03
France’s President Emmanuel Macron has criticised United States President Donald Trump over his remarks on the ongoing Iran conflict, callingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan bank detects Rs. 380 million fraud involving employees
2026-04-02
National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) has disclosed a fraud involving certain employees acting in connivance with third parties, withContinue Reading
Gary Kirsten’s Former Coaching Team Members Join Sri Lanka Cricket
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka Cricket’s newly appointed coaches Ryan van Niekerk and Jordan Gregory were brought in following recommendations by new HeadContinue Reading
