Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fears
2026-03-31
Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker at Dubai port’s anchorage, with the strike damaging theContinue Reading
Prices of some food items to be increased
2026-03-31
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that food prices across the country will increase from midnight today (31).Continue Reading
Wattala Pharmacy owner arrested in Batticaloa well murder probe
2026-03-31
A 49‑year‑old owner of a pharmacy in Wattala has been arrested in connection with the shocking case in Kokkadicholai, Batticaloa,Continue Reading
Israel’s parliament passes death penalty bill targeting Palestinians
2026-03-31
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial one-sided bill that will instruct military courts to impose the death penaltyContinue Reading
Some banks diverting customers from concessionary loans: Deputy Minister
2026-03-31
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says concerns have been raised that some bank branches continue toContinue Reading
Govt opens up over 200 acres for industrial investment
2026-03-31
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced a new opportunity for both local and foreign investors, with 203Continue Reading
Vaping NOT safer than smoking, experts warn
2026-03-31
Despite being positioned as a tool for quitting smoking, vaping is as potentially harmful as cigarettes – and can causeContinue Reading
Retired Grama Niladhari arrested over fraudulent income certificate scam
2026-03-31
A retired Grama Niladhari officer was arrested on Monday (30) by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Warm weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-31
Warm weather conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka are expected to continue today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showersContinue Reading
Missing Kahawatta gem trader’s body found in mine pit
2026-03-30
The body of a gem trader who went missing in the Kahawatta area has been found inside a mine pitContinue Reading
Pakistan, China and India ships allowed through Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-30
Ships from Pakistan, China and India have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz in limited numbers, even as overall maritimeContinue Reading
Low river levels raise saltwater intrusion risk
2026-03-30
Low river water levels have raised concerns over possible saltwater intrusion in several river basins, potentially affecting drinking water supplies,L.S.Continue Reading
One tweet, eight months salary: Pakistan Cricketer hit with record fine
2026-03-30
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has reportedly been handed what is believed to be the largest fine in Pakistan cricketContinue Reading
Minister urges state institutions and public to conserve water and electricity
2026-03-30
Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Chandana Abayaratne has called on state institutions, local authorities and the publicContinue Reading
Court rules against JVP in Gampaha office dispute with FSP
2026-03-30
The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court has ruled that the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) is entitled to continue occupying its headquarters locatedContinue Reading
Professor Rezvi Sheriff passes away
2026-03-30
Professor Rezvi Sheriff, Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Consultant Nephrologist, has passed away, family sources confirmed. Professor Sheriff was widelyContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2026 : Notice for all students
2026-03-30
The Department of Examinations has announced that applications for the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be accepted from MarchContinue Reading
Urea fertiliser restricted to paddy farmers amid limited stock
2026-03-30
The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the distribution of urea fertiliser exclusively for paddy cultivation during theContinue Reading
