Warm weather advisory for 16 districts
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Central Southern, North WesternContinue Reading
China backs Sri Lanka crackdown after over 100 Chinese arrested in online fraud probe
2026-03-18
China has expressed strong support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing crackdown on telecom and online fraud, following the recent arrest ofContinue Reading
Lightning advisory for 19 districts today
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of severe lightning across several provinces, valid until 11.00 p.m.Continue Reading
JR sought $1 million from Mossad for election campaign, declassified files reveal
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka sought Israeli military assistance during the early years of its civil war and even explored financial support forContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens against US dollar
2026-03-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Patali says President ‘ill-informed’ on coal issue, cites Bribery Commission complaint
2026-03-18
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said he had lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission on February 18 over allegedContinue Reading
4 killed, 40 injured in Weerawila bus crash
2026-03-18
At least four people were killed and around 40 others injured in a head-on collision between two Sri Lanka TransportContinue Reading
At WION Summit: Namal warns of shifting global power dynamics
2026-03-18
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa has highlighted the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean, calling for balanced foreign policy andContinue Reading
PUCSL decision pending on 13.56% tariff hike after public feedback
2026-03-18
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says a decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision will be announcedContinue Reading
Litro assures steady gas supply with shipments every three days
2026-03-18
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that Sri Lanka will continue to receive regular shipments of gas, with a vesselContinue Reading
CMC suspends parking fees in Colombo amid fuel supply issues
2026-03-18
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to temporarily suspend the collection of parking fees for vehicles entering Colombo City. Continue Reading
Govt launches WhatsApp support for Fuel Pass issues
2026-03-18
The Government Information Centre (GIC) has introduced a WhatsApp service to assist vehicle owners with registering for the National FuelContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s fuel request : Clarification from Russia
2026-03-18
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing speculation over recent discussions on energy supplies. Responding toContinue Reading
Two Lankans nabbed at BIA with Rs. 105M Kush haul
2026-03-18
Two Sri Lankan passengers were arrested early this morning (18) at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake while attempting toContinue Reading
Fuel to be issued under odd-even number system from tomorrow
2026-03-18
The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation states that, starting tomorrow (19), fuel will be issued according to the lastContinue Reading
Trains on revised schedule during special Wednesday holiday
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that only trains scheduled for Saturday service will operate today due to a special holidayContinue Reading
Cabinet approves declaring Namal Uyana a national heritage site
2026-03-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to declare Namal Uyana, the country’s largest ironwood forest, as a national heritage site.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force warns against unauthorized drone flights
2026-03-18
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has issued a public notice reminding both local and foreign individuals that flying dronesContinue Reading