Mahinda bribery claim: New affidavit released by Kapila’s lawyers
2026-03-19
An affidavit by former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, alleging that his earlier statement to the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President briefs US envoy on Middle East crisis impact
2026-03-19
The United States Special Representative for South and Central Asia, and United States Ambassador to India, Mr Sergio Gor, whoContinue Reading
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
2026-03-19
Finland once again showed the world the path to happiness even as heavy social media usage eroded personal well-being amongContinue Reading
Kuliyapitiya helmet attack: suspect motorcyclist arrested
2026-03-19
Police have arrested a motorcyclist involved in an incident at the Kuliyapitiya Meegahakotuwa junction, where he allegedly assaulted another riderContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against US Dollar
2026-03-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (19), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Fuel orders for April finalized : CPC
2026-03-19
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced yesterday (18) that all fuel orders for April have been finalized. The Managing DirectorContinue Reading
Vietnam Ambassador meets JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva
2026-03-19
A meeting between Vietnam Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva took place yesterdayContinue Reading
Airbus bribery case: Mahinda Rajapaksa in trouble over bribery claims
2026-03-19
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has claimed that a sum of Rs. 60 million was paid toContinue Reading
Ranil undergoes surgery in Singapore
2026-03-19
Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake says former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has undergone surgery. MP Karunanayake made this statement in Parliament todayContinue Reading
Malaiyaha collective presses for housing, land rights after cyclone
2026-03-19
The Civil Society Collective for Malaiyaha Reconstruction has presented a 15‑point set of demands to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urgingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan workers in Lebanon cook for displaced families
2026-03-19
Sri Lankan migrant workers in Lebanon, many employed as domestic helpers under strict conditions, have used their only day offContinue Reading
One diesel shipment can power electricity for 70 days: Deputy Minister
2026-03-19
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena has dismissed claims that Sri Lanka lacks funds to import fuel, stating that suchContinue Reading
No-confidence motion submitted against Energy Minister
2026-03-19
Opposition lawmakers have submitted a no‑confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to the Speaker of Parliament. Chief OppositionContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate unchanged at Rs. 314
2026-03-19
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19), withContinue Reading
World Happiness Report : Sri Lanka among least happy nations
2026-03-19
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy nations in the World Happiness Report 2026. According to the report,Continue Reading
Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war
2026-03-19
The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a request exceeding 200 billion U.S. dollars for Congress to fundContinue Reading
Sri Lanka may have 5,000 undiagnosed Tuberculosis cases, officials warn
2026-03-19
Sri Lanka may have as many as 5,000 tuberculosis patients who remain undiagnosed, according to the Director of the NationalContinue Reading
Sub‑Inspector arrested in Ragama over Rs. 10,000 bribe
2026-03-19
A Sub‑Inspector of Police attached to the Sri Lanka Police, who also served as Officer‑in‑Charge of the Traffic Division, wasContinue Reading