Oil jumps above $100 despite record reserve release
2026-03-12
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel despite a global agreement to release a record amount of emergency oil reservesContinue Reading
Pakistan cricketer sends legal notice over Kandy hotel allegation
2026-03-12
Pakistan cricketer Salman Mirza has sent a legal notice to broadcaster ARY Communications and journalist Shahid Hashmi over what heContinue Reading
Sri Lanka requests diesel from India
2026-03-12
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said India is examining requests for diesel supply from neighbouring countries, including Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
15 yr old student injured after falling off school building
2026-03-12
A 15-year-old student of a prominent boys’ school in Colombo sustained serious injuries after falling off the second floor ofContinue Reading
PM Harini concludes Philippines visit, returns to Sri Lanka
2026-03-12
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who was on an official visit to the Philippines following the invitation of the Asian DevelopmentContinue Reading
U.S. Central Command releases video of attack on Iranian military aircraft
2026-03-12
The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we areContinue Reading
Opposition Leader convenes experts to discuss Middle East crisis risks
2026-03-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened an urgent meeting with foreign policy experts, former diplomatic officials and academics to discuss theContinue Reading
UNICEF: Over 1,100 children killed or injured in 10 days of Middle East conflict
2026-03-12
Ten days into the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, UNICEF has warned that millions of children are facing catastrophicContinue Reading
SC sanctions Excise Officers for Torture & Robbery of Downsouth Restaurant Owner
2026-03-12
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court yesterday ruled that seven officers of the Excise Department’s Excise and Narcotics UnitContinue Reading
Navy seizes 600kg heroin, ICE worth Rs.10bn with weapons off southern coast
2026-03-12
A multi-day fishing vessel intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep seas off the southern coast was found carryingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka heatwave? Doctor warns of dehydration risk
2026-03-12
Health experts have urged the public to drink plenty of water and take precautions as high temperatures continue to affectContinue Reading
Two vessels with drugs and weapons brought to Dikowita harbour
2026-03-12
Two multi-day fishing vessels suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons in international waters south of Sri Lanka have been broughtContinue Reading
University student arrested with Drugs in Peradeniya
2026-03-12
A university student has been arrested with hashish and kush narcotics in the Peradeniya area, Police said. The arrest wasContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
2026-03-12
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
Low-floor AC buses for persons with disabilities to hit Colombo roads soon
2026-03-12
Sri Lanka will launch a dedicated priority bus service for persons with disabilities next month under the Clean Sri LankaContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Minor depreciation for rupee
2026-03-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 March), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Dangerous Drugs & Judicature amendments endorsed by Speaker
2026-03-12
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificates for the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment)Continue Reading
Hardik Pandya in trouble? Complaint filed over Indian flag incident
2026-03-12
A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya alleging disrespect to the national flag during celebrations following India’sContinue Reading