Cabinet approves Fuel Subsidy Scheme for Fisheries Sector
2026-04-07
The Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka’s fishing community. UnderContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several Provinces today
2026-04-07
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00Continue Reading
Sun directly overhead in 8 areas including Dehiwala today
2026-04-07
The sun will be directly overhead across parts of Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15 due to itsContinue Reading
Sinopec further increases Super Diesel price
2026-04-07
Sinopec increased the price of Super Diesel by Rs. 28 per litre to Rs. 600, effective from midnight last night.Continue Reading
9 Indian Policemen Sentenced to Death in Custodial Death Case
2026-04-07
A court in Tamil Nadu has sentenced nine policemen to death over the 2020 custodial deaths of trader P. JayarajContinue Reading
CMB Central Bus Stand first-phase repairs to be completed before New Year season
2026-04-07
The first phase of refurbishment work at the Colombo Central Bus Terminal is nearing completion, with authorities aiming toContinue Reading
Bedsheets turn out to be cigarettes: 3.38 million sticks caught by Customs
2026-04-07
Sri Lanka Customs seized 3.38 million foreign cigarettes illegally imported into the country, concealed in a container declared asContinue Reading
240 complaints received through ‘1995’ wildlife hotline in 5 months
2026-04-06
A total of 240 complaints related to wildlife and forest offences have been received through the ‘1995 Surakimu’ hotline withinContinue 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
12-hour water cut in Homagama and surrounding areas on Tuesday
2026-04-06
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut in Homagama Zone 02 areas onContinue Reading
Man arrested with 4,620 litres of hoarded diesel in Kalmunai
2026-04-06
A suspect has been arrested in Kalmunai after police seized 4,620 litres of diesel stored in 22 barrels, allegedly hiddenContinue 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
WATCH : Trump press conference live
2026-04-06
Minister Handunnetti briefs IMF on industrial sector’s role in economic stability
2026-04-06
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi held discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on theContinue Reading
Gammanpila levels IS link allegations against Mujibur Rahman
2026-04-06
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman had links to an Islamic StateContinue Reading
Artemis II crew to lose contact with Earth for 40 minutes
2026-04-06
During NASA’s Artemis II mission, astronauts are expected to experience a critical period known as a communications blackout — roughly 40Continue Reading
New circular issued to promote energy conservation in schools
2026-04-06
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has introduced a new programme aimed at promoting energy conservation withinContinue Reading
Water Supply Restricted in Several Areas Due to Dry Weather
2026-04-06
Water supply to several areas will be restricted from 8.00 pm today (06) to 8.00 am tomorrow (07) due toContinue Reading