Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314
2026-03-10
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (10 March) compared to Monday,Continue Reading
School transport service fares to increase by 5%
2026-03-10
The fares charged for transporting schoolchildren will be increased by 5% due to the increase in diesel prices, the AllContinue Reading
Navy intercepts fishing vessel with suspected heroin, weapons
2026-03-10
The Sri Lankan Navy has intercepted a multi‑day fishing vessel in the deep seas south of Sri Lanka during aContinue Reading
National Oral Health Survey begins today
2026-03-10
The Ministry of Health has requested that the public provide full cooperation to medical teams visiting homes and schools forContinue Reading
G7 countries hold off on releasing emergency Oil supplies
2026-03-10
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has said the Group of Seven (G7) nations are not yet ready to release emergencyContinue Reading
No bus fare hike despite fuel cost changes : NTC
2026-03-10
The National Transport Commission (NTC) states that although diesel prices have increased, there will be no revision of bus fares.Continue Reading
2 men charged with using a weapon of mass destruction near NYC mayor’s home
2026-03-10
Two men face charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction afterContinue Reading
Rain expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-10
Showers are expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail elsewhere over the island,Continue Reading
Supreme Court to hear Mahindananda and Nalin appeals today
2026-03-10
The Supreme Court on Monday (9) postponed the hearing of appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin FernandoContinue Reading
Power sector shake-up: What is Electricity Distribution Lanka?
2026-03-10
Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited (EDL) has assumed responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by the Ceylon ElectricityContinue Reading
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon,’ predicts lower oil prices
2026-03-10
President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war against Iran will end “very soon,” and also said that oilContinue Reading
Trump, Putin discuss “quick political and diplomatic end” to Iran war
2026-03-10
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the ongoing war involving Iran during a telephone callContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Fuel prices still below 2024 levels – Deputy Minister
2026-03-10
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says fuel prices in Sri Lanka remain lower than the levels recorded in early 2024 despiteContinue Reading
Five Iranian women footballers granted asylum by Australia
2026-03-10
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Australia has “taken care of” five members of Iran women’s national football team whoContinue Reading
Reconstructed replica of Nadungamuwa Raja to open for public viewing in June
2026-03-09
The preserved reconstruction of Nadungamuwa Raja, the revered tusker that carried the Sacred Tooth Relic casket for many years, willContinue Reading
Second gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting
2026-03-09
Police have arrested the second gunman linked to the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya that left one person dead and twoContinue Reading
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
2026-03-09
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight todayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka aviation authority rejects claim Rome flight was for minister
2026-03-09
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka on Monday rejected social media claims regarding a SriLankan Airlines flight to Rome,Continue Reading