US arts commission approves gold coin stamped with Donald Trump’s face
2026-03-20
The United States Commission of Fine Arts, a federal agency, has approved plans for a commemorative gold coin that featuresContinue Reading
Two arrested in Katunayake and Chilaw with illegally stored Diesel
2026-03-20
Police have arrested two individuals in separate raids for illegally storing diesel without the required permits, seizing over 465 litresContinue Reading
53‑year‑old man arrested with 16 smuggled Motorcycle engines
2026-03-20
A 53‑year‑old resident of Brandiyawatta, Wellampitiya, has been arrested following a raid that uncovered 16 motorcycle engines illegally brought intoContinue Reading
Ras Laffan attacks slash Qatar’s LNG exports, Hitting Asia and Europe
2026-03-20
QatarEnergy, the country’s state-owned petroleum company, has confirmed that missile attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City on March 18–19 causedContinue Reading
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for review, assess ME war impact
2026-03-20
A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 09, IMFContinue Reading
Apple issues iPhone spyware alert, urges users to update iOS operating system
2026-03-20
Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones runningContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some districts today
2026-03-20
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in the Galle, Matara,Continue Reading
Mattala Airport as hub for Qatar, Emirates ‘not a bad idea’ – Analyst
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka’s proposal to position Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as an alternative hub for major Gulf carriers is “notContinue Reading
Facebook offering TikTok & YouTubers $3,000 to post content
2026-03-20
Meta has launched a new “Creator Fast Track” programme offering content creators up to $3,000 per month in guaranteed earnings,Continue Reading
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