Oil prices plunge over 7% amid hopes of US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough
2026-11-03
Global oil prices plunged more than 7% on Monday, marking their sharpest single-day decline in months, amid hopes of aContinue Reading
Northern Line train services disrupted due to Deduru Oya overflowing
2026-11-03
Train services on Sri Lanka’s Northern Railway Line have been disrupted due to the overflowing of the Deduru Oya followingContinue Reading
Cyclone Murasu: Warning issued to naval and fishing communities
2026-11-03
The Department of Meteorology has warned naval and fishing communities against venturing into several deep-sea areas due to the SevereContinue Reading
Heavy rainfall above 75 mm forecast for several areas
2026-11-03
The Department of Meteorology has forecast fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm in several parts of Sri Lanka today (03).Continue Reading
Suspected cyberattacks hit supermarket freezers across Europe, forcing stores to discard food
2026-11-02
Supermarkets across several European countries have reported major disruptions to refrigeration and freezer systems following suspected cyberattacks, with temperatures inContinue Reading
One killed, two injured in Trincomalee shooting
2026-11-02
One person was killed and two others were injured in a shooting targeting a three-wheeler travelling along Kappalthurai Road inContinue Reading
“Sri Lanka, Thank You for the Love”: Emotionally overwhelmed DJ Snake bids heartfelt farewell
2026-11-02
International hitmaker and electronic music producer DJ Snake has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lankan fans following his maidenContinue Reading
Kandy trader fined, 28 gas cylinders confiscated after claiming stocks were unavailable
2026-11-02
A trader in Kandy has been fined by the Kandy Magistrate’s Court for refusing to sell Litro Gas cylinders despiteContinue Reading
National Fertilizer Secretariat confirms adequate fertilizer stocks secured for the Maha Season
2026-11-02
National Fertilizer Secretariat Director Chandana Lokuhewage emphasized that sufficient fertilizer stocks required for the Maha season are currently available withinContinue Reading
SL Tourism outlines benefits of ABU sponsorship, estimates Rs 250 mn promotional value
2026-11-02
Sri Lanka Tourism has highlighted the expected promotional benefits of hosting the 63rd Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly, whichContinue Reading
Ella Rock View holiday resort for police officers opened in Bandarawela
2026-11-02
The newly constructed Ella Rock View Holiday Resort, established for police officers in the Ella Police Division, was officially openedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka slip to 7th as Afghanistan make history in ICC ODI rankings
2026-11-02
Afghanistan have climbed to sixth place in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, overtaking Sri Lanka to achieve theirContinue Reading
Sinhala, Tamil translations of UN Women, Peace and Security resolutions launched
2026-11-02
The launch of the unofficial Sinhala and Tamil translations of the United Nations Security Council resolutions on “Women, Peace andContinue Reading
Not everyone can afford PickMe Food and Uber Eats: Harsha questions government over gas shortage
2026-11-02
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has criticised the government over the ongoing cooking gas shortage, saying many Sri LankanContinue Reading
Protest outside British Parliament against Sri Lanka’s PTA, PSTA and POCA
2026-11-02
A group of Sri Lankans staged a protest outside the British Parliament in London on Sunday (November 1), calling forContinue Reading
Finance ministry advances liquidation of 33 State-Owned Enterprises
2026-11-02
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced that the liquidation process for 33 selected State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)Continue Reading
IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits to offices to obtain TIN certificates
2026-11-02
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has urged the public to avoid unnecessary visits to its head office and regional officesContinue Reading
New career opportunities planned for retiring soldiers
2026-11-02
The Ministry of Defence is exploring a new programme to provide vocational qualifications and employment opportunities, including overseas jobs, forContinue Reading