PUCSL report confirms South African coal is substandard : Sajith
2026-03-04
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has presented evidence confirming that the coal imported by the government fromContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
2026-03-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (04 March) compared to Tuesday,Continue Reading
PM Harini, ADB officials discuss Human Resource Development Project for Education Reform
2026-03-04
A meeting between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held at the MinistryContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines resumes limited Middle East flights today
2026-03-04
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it has resumed operations to the Middle East on a measured and limited basis, followingContinue Reading
Health authorities warn of rising Dengue cases
2026-03-04
The National Dengue Control Unit of Sri Lanka states that 13,590 dengue patients and 4 deaths have occurred during theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue mission for Iranian ship in distress off Galle
2026-03-04
Sri Lanka Navy vessels have been deployed to assist an Iranian ship reported to be in distress about 40 nauticalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees 16% rise in February tourist arrivals
2026-03-04
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that 279,328 tourists arrived in the country in February 2026. According toContinue Reading
Police step up raids on illegal fuel sales
2026-03-04
Sri Lanka Police have stepped up enforcement against illegal fuel sales and related offences linked to panic buying due toContinue Reading
GCE O/L Exam 2025 Results : Update
2026-03-04
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has stated that the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level 2025Continue Reading
Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-04
President Donald Trump announced on his proprietary social media platform Tuesday that the U.S. military could help shipping vessels travelContinue Reading
Police intensifies campaign against drugs with public awareness activities in Fort
2026-03-04
The Sri Lanka Police has intensified its campaign against narcotics with a series of raids and public awareness activities toContinue Reading
Dry weather conditions expected in Sri Lanka today
2026-03-04
The Department of Meteorology says that mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today as well.Continue Reading
Air quality in Colombo turns unhealthy
2026-03-04
Air quality in several urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according toContinue Reading
Qatar announces arrest of Iran’s IRGC sleeper cells
2026-03-04
Qatar has announced the arrest of what it called two cells operating for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Ten suspectsContinue Reading
Suspect Arrested With 1,900 Litres of Illegally Stocked Diesel
2026-03-04
Police have arrested a suspect for illegally storing a large stock of diesel at a farm in the Gomarangalla areaContinue Reading
Hoax bomb threat triggers search at North Western Provincial Council
2026-03-03
A bomb threat sent via email triggered a security search at the North Western Provincial Council complex early Tuesday (3).Continue Reading
International parcel service from Sri Lanka disrupted due to Middle East crisis
2026-03-03
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has disrupted international parcel shipments from Sri Lanka, the postmaster general said Tuesday (3).Continue Reading
Bribery case against former deputy minister Sarana Gunawardena: Verdict set for April 30
2026-03-03
The Colombo High Court on Tuesday (3) fixed April 30 to deliver its verdict in four bribery cases filed againstContinue Reading