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
WP Police introduce 24-hour WhatsApp hotline to combat crime
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka Police has announced the launch of a new WhatsApp hotline to strengthen crime prevention efforts in the WesternContinue Reading
Iran’s national security council confirms death of its chief, Ali Larijani
2026-03-18
Iran’s supreme national security council has confirmed the death of its chief, Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killedContinue Reading
Health Minister seeks Rs. 1 billion in defamation case against Wimal
2026-03-18
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has filed a lawsuit in the Colombo District Court seeking Rs. 1 billion in compensationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 2025 GDP growth estimated at 5.0%
2026-03-18
The Department of Census and Statistics has stated that Sri Lanka’s GDP growth rate for 2025 has been estimated atContinue Reading
Morocco win 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after organisers strip title from Senegal
2026-03-18
The Confederation of African Football (Caf), which organises the Cup of Nations, punished Senegal’s players for walking off the pitchContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-18
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of Sri Lanka after 2.00 pm today (18), accordingContinue Reading
Online businesses, courier services to be registered – Trade Minister
2026-03-18
The government will introduce a registration system for online businesses and courier service providers, Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe announced. SpeakingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s macrofinancial conditions improve in 2025, risks persist : CBSL
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka’s domestic macrofinancial conditions strengthened further in 2025, supporting continued credit expansion, though external vulnerabilities remained a concern, accordingContinue Reading
G.C.E. A/L examination results : New Update
2026-03-18
The 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination results will be released before the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year, CommissionerContinue Reading
Health unions demand Holiday allowance for working on Wednesday
2026-03-18
Health sector trade unions have raised concerns over the government’s recent measures, calling for holiday allowances and a dedicated fuelContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches dedicated fuel portal for tourism sector
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka has launched a dedicated online portal to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for the tourism sector, as authorities moveContinue Reading
Trump after NATO rejects support: “We are the greatest country — we don’t need the help of anyone”
2026-03-18
United States President Donald Trump said the US does not need support from its allies after several NATO countries indicatedContinue Reading
10 US-donated Sea Ranger helicopters head to Sri Lanka
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka is set to receive 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters from the United States, in a move expected toContinue Reading
Big boost for Sri Lanka tourism as British Airways confirms new route
2026-03-18
British Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between London Gatwick and Colombo, marking a significant boost for SriContinue Reading
Verité proposes 3-point plan to cut fuel queues
2026-03-17
Dr. Nishan de Mel, Executive Director of Verité Research, has proposed three practical measures to reduce fuel queues and saveContinue Reading
Gas, Coal & Fuel supplies : President’s full Statement
2026-03-17
Statement made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at a special media briefing held at the Presidential Secretariat on 17 March,Continue Reading