SriLankan Airlines to resume daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
2026-03-09
SriLankan Airlines says it will resume its daily services to Riyadh and Dubai, while continuing to closely monitor the evolvingContinue Reading
Surge in VPN downloads after Pornhub blocks Aussie users over new age laws
2026-03-09
Australian downloads of VPN apps have skyrocketed as one of the world’s biggest pornography websites begins blocking Down Under usersContinue Reading
Batticaloa women’s group urge action on Women’s Commission
2026-03-09
The Women’s Coalition for Disaster Management (WCDM), an eastern‑based women’s network, together with the people of Batticaloa, has submitted aContinue Reading
Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested
2026-03-09
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been taken into custody by officials of the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
HRW accuses Israel of using white phosphorus over homes in Southern Lebanon
2026-03-09
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the Israeli military of unlawfully deploying artillery‑fired white phosphorus munitions over residential areas inContinue Reading
Bangladesh shuts universities early to save power amid energy crisis
2026-03-09
Bangladesh has closed universities and launched fuel rationing amid a worsening energy crisis linked to the conflict in the MiddleContinue Reading
CEB’s new electricity companies formed; Employees raise concerns
2026-03-09
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees have expressed displeasure over the government’s move to abolish the CEB and establish six newContinue Reading
Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets
2026-03-09
Oil prices surged around 25% on Monday to their highest since mid-2022, with Brent on track for a record one-dayContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-03-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 March), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
CCC hosts SME finance seminar
2026-03-09
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted a seminar and panel discussion titled “Access to Finance for SMEs: Understanding GovernmentContinue Reading
Microfinance law sparks criticism from activists
2026-03-09
The passage of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill in Parliament on 4 March has sparked sharp criticism fromContinue Reading
Litro Gas assures uninterrupted LPG supply with monthly shipments
2026-03-09
Litro Gas Lanka Limited says it continues monthly imports to ensure an uninterrupted supply for over 4 million domestic usersContinue Reading
Remittances, reserves support Sri Lanka’s external stability: CBSL
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka’s external sector remains steady with workers’ remittances and reserves showing resilience, according to the Central Bank of SriContinue Reading
6 arrested for stealing Rs. 4.2M copper wires from Central Bank building
2026-03-09
The Fort Police states that six employees of a contracting company have been arrested for stealing copper wires worth nearlyContinue Reading
PM Harini in Philippines to attend ADB Women’s Day events
2026-03-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya departed for the Philippines on Sunday (08) to undertake an official visit at the invitation ofContinue Reading
CCTV footage captures chain-snatching attempt on 18-year-old girl
2026-03-09
CCTV footage has exposed an attempted chain‑snatching in broad daylight, showing a motorcyclist obstructing an 18‑year‑old girl’s scooter on theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka better positioned to withstand oil price shocks : CB Governor
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says the country is better positioned to withstand global oil price shocks,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314
2026-03-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (09 March) compared to lastContinue Reading