Norway offers support for renewable energy development
2026-03-19
Norway has expressed willingness to support Sri Lanka in developing renewable energy through wind, solar and ocean wave power, officialsContinue Reading
SC rules Wasantha Mudalige’s PTA detention violated fundamental rights
2026-03-19
The Supreme Court has ruled that the arrest and detention of student activist Wasantha Mudalige under the Prevention of TerrorismContinue Reading
Colombo mayor to visit Australia on knowledge-sharing programme
2026-03-19
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar will visit Australia from 21st to 30th March under the Department of Foreign AffairsContinue Reading
Teddy bear protest: Wimal holds anti-war exhibition in Colombo
2026-03-19
An anti-war exhibition and conference highlighting the humanitarian, political, and economic impacts of the ongoing conflict involving the United States,Continue Reading
Storing 65 litres of petrol at home: Mount Lavinia Court teaches lesson
2026-03-19
A man found in possession of 65 litres of petrol without a valid licence has been sentenced to two months’Continue Reading
Still facing Fuel QR issues? New WhatsApp number announced
2026-03-19
The Government Information Centre (GIC) has introduced a new WhatsApp number to assist vehicle owners facing difficulties in registering forContinue Reading
Govt to prioritize exports amid economic challenges – President
2026-03-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the government will take all necessary measures to prioritise exports and address challenges facing theContinue Reading
Fuel pass QR registrations surpass 5.6 million as of 6:00 pm Thursday
2026-03-19
Total registrations under the national fuel pass QR system have risen to 5,603,104 by 6.00 p.m. on Thursday (19), theContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines, Govt finalise bond restructuring deal with over 99% uptake
2026-03-19
SriLankan Airlines Limited and the Government of Sri Lanka have announced the successful completion of the consent solicitation, exchange andContinue Reading
Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Eid on Saturday
2026-03-19
Sri Lanka Muslims will celebrate Eid-ul-fitr Ramadan festival on Saturday ( 21 March), as new moon was not sighted inContinue Reading
Relief or hike? Govt discusses fuel price strategy
2026-03-19
A discussion on the economic challenges arising from the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East and the forward measuresContinue Reading
Sri Lanka did not back ‘unbalanced’ UN resolution on Iran: FM
2026-03-19
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said that Sri Lanka did not support a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iranian attacksContinue Reading
Dramatic footage shows Israel airstrike near RT Journalist
2026-03-19
Journalist Steve Sweeney of Russia Today (RT) has been wounded in Lebanon following an Israeli strike. “Sweeney and his cameramanContinue Reading
CID arrests 32 yr old man in EPF fraud case
2026-03-19
A 32‑year‑old resident of Medawachchiya has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly assisting in a schemeContinue Reading
Global Airlines warned of looming Jet Fuel shortages
2026-03-19
Global airlines are bracing for a looming jet fuel crisis, with industry experts warning of possible shortages as early asContinue Reading
UNP issues update: Ranil recovering following surgery
2026-03-19
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is recovering following a successful surgery in Singapore, the United National Party (UNP) said.Continue Reading
Parliament to debate No‑Confidence Motion against Energy Minister in April
2026-03-19
The Parliamentary debate on the No-Confidence Motion submitted against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody will be held in April. The ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Malabe schoolboy returns bag with large sum of money
2026-03-19
A student from a boys’ school in Malabe has been praised for his honesty after returning a bag containing aContinue Reading