Fire Breaks Out in Two Train Compartments in Galle (Video)
2026-03-31
Two out-of-service train compartments parked near the Galle Railway Station caught fire today, prompting a response from the fireContinue Reading
Sri Lankan injured in Dubai debris incident
2026-03-31
Dubai Authorities have confirmed that an incident caused by debris from an interception that fell on houses in southern DubaiContinue Reading
Sri Lanka introduces 6-month free visa program for 39 countries
2026-03-31
Sri Lanka will introduce a six‑month program granting free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 selected countries, in aContinue Reading
Healthcare services disrupted as doctors launch token strike
2026-03-31
Medical services across Sri Lanka faced disruption today (31) as doctors began a nationwide token strike at 8.00 a.m., protestingContinue Reading
Govt opens up over 200 acres for industrial investment
2026-03-31
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced a new opportunity for both local and foreign investors, with 203Continue Reading
‘Appointment stank from day one’: Harsha on SriLankan Airlines Chairman resignation
2026-03-30
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over governance and possible conflicts of interest following the resignation ofContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines Chairman, Director step down
2026-03-30
Mr. Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Limited and SriLankan Catering Limited, has tendered his resignation from both boards withContinue Reading
Electricity Price Increased
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading
Water cuts likely due to dry conditions, Water Board warns
2026-03-30
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned that water supply restrictions may be imposed for several hours aContinue Reading
Indian tanker delivers 36,000 MT of fuel to Colombo Port
2026-03-30
Indian oil tanker, Hari Anand, arrived at the Dolphin Jetty of the Colombo Port at 1.30 pm on Sunday (29).Continue Reading
36% Tax, too many holidays hurting economy, says Dudley Sirisena
2026-03-29
Businessman Dudley Sirisena has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s 36 percent personal income tax, warning that high taxation and excessiveContinue Reading
Nearly Half of Sri Lanka Player Pool Fails Fitness Test, Raising Concerns
2026-03-29
Nearly half of Sri Lanka’s national cricket player pool has failed to meet the minimum physical performance standards in theContinue Reading
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