Pakistan raises diesel by 54.9% and petrol by 42.7% in second fuel hike
2026-04-03
Pakistan on Thursday sharply increased fuel prices for the second time in less than a month, citing rising global oilContinue Reading
Gammanpila says Fake Version of his Book Circulated by CID
2026-04-03
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila says a fake version of his book is being circulated on social media, claiming it wasContinue Reading
CEJ warns of mercury risks from substandard coal imports to Norochcholai
2026-04-03
The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has raised concerns that recent coal consignments suspected to be of inferior quality mayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to allow import of alternative rice varieties to address Samba shortage
2026-04-03
A Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake permitting the import of alternative rice varieties to addressContinue Reading
Lightning advisory: red alert issued to 18 districts
2026-04-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northcentral, and UvaContinue Reading
Ministry of Industries denies false reports targeting Minister Sunil Handunneththi’s staff
2026-04-03
The Ministry of Industries and Enterprise Development says the news being circulated through various media networks targeting the coordinating secretariesContinue Reading
Russian Deputy FM reaffirms oil, investment and tourism support for Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath met with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko at the Ministry inContinue Reading
Corruption case : Prasanna Ranatunga to pay Rs. 25 mn fine, appeal withdrawn
2026-04-03
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has agreed to pay a Rs. 25 million fine and withdraw his appeal in connection withContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains unchanged at Rs. 318
2026-04-03
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03), compared toContinue Reading
Rs. 380 million fraud probe: NDB issues clarification
2026-04-03
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) says customer deposits and operations remain unaffected after the bank identified fraudulent activityContinue Reading
Sharp decline in tourist arrivals for March 2026
2026-04-03
Sri Lanka recorded 183,979 tourist arrivals in March 2026, a sharp decline compared to the same month last year. TheContinue Reading
Cyber scam? Over 100 fleeing foreigners arrested in Chilaw (Video)
2026-04-03
A group of foreign nationals, including Chinese nationals, were detained following a raid on a leading hotel in Chilaw, withContinue Reading
Supreme Court told government will not sell eight state enterprises
2026-04-03
The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that the present government will not implement the previous administration’s decision toContinue Reading
Tamil migrant case: Canada’s public safety minister acknowledges Sri Lanka risks
2026-04-03
Canada’s public safety minister said he wouldn’t intervene in the removal proceedings of a Tamil migrant who arrived in CanadaContinue Reading
US Army chief of staff and two other generals fired amid Iran war
2026-04-03
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the US Army chief of staff and two other generals as theContinue Reading
Global ‘Walk for Peace’ to be held in Sri Lanka
2026-04-03
The internationally recognized “Walk for Peace,” originating from the United States, is set to take place in Sri Lanka startingContinue Reading
Arjuna Ranatunga signals return to active politics
2026-04-03
Former minister and cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga has signalled that he may re-enter the political arena in the coming months.Continue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-03
Atmospheric conditions will be favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading