Above 50 mm of rain expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-24
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Southern, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the KandyContinue Reading
Prof. Harding meets PM on new education evaluation reforms
2026-03-24
A special discussion was held at the Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Minister of Education,Continue Reading
Customs official arrested for selling palm oil meant for destruction
2026-03-23
A Customs Superintendent, who is currently under suspension, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
Police bust Batticaloa ‘well murder’ gang: shocking details revealed
2026-03-23
Five suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was foundContinue Reading
Cemetery worker arrested over grave digging attempt to steal jewellery
2026-03-23
A cemetery worker has been arrested in Moratuwa over an attempt to dig up a grave and steal jewellery fromContinue Reading
Govt secures free buses in SLTB low-floor bus deal: Deputy Minister
2026-03-23
The government has secured several buses free of charge as part of a procurement process to acquire low-floor buses forContinue Reading
Viral video: Man obstructs road with machete, remanded by court
2026-03-23
A suspect who behaved in a threatening manner towards vehicles and pedestrians on the Millawana–Malsiripura road has been remanded untilContinue Reading
Arrest ordered for Avurudu princess who danced with python
2026-03-23
A Colombo Magistrate has ordered the arrest of a young woman who allegedly performed a dance with a protected snakeContinue Reading
Iran deal progress : Trump gives more details (Video)
2026-03-23
US President Donald Trump said that “very strong talks” are underway with Iran, expressing optimism that a potential deal couldContinue Reading
Department of Registration of Persons services suspended on Tuesday
2026-03-23
Services of the Department of Registration of Persons were suspended on Tuesday (24) after a system failure Issuing a statement,Continue Reading
India, Sri Lanka hold talks on West Asia tensions
2026-03-23
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has held discussions with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the ongoingContinue Reading
Bus fares increased : New minimum rate
2026-03-23
Bus fares will be increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced.Continue Reading
Billionaire OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dies At 43
2026-03-23
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of adult‑content platform OnlyFans, has died of cancer at the age of 43, the company saidContinue Reading
Iran denies talks, says Trump move aimed at lowering energy prices
2026-03-23
Iran has accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to buy time and influence global energy markets, amid ongoing tensionsContinue Reading
Indonesia says it will not pay US$1B fee for ‘Board of Peace’ membership
2026-03-23
Indonesia’s president, under fire at home for signing up to US counterpart Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, has insisted hisContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation welcomed in India’s Lok Sabha
2026-03-23
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcomed a Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation led by Chairman of the Oversight Committee on InfrastructureContinue Reading
Energy saving drive: 7 key points from President’s meeting
2026-03-23
Sri Lanka is set to intensify energy conservation efforts amid global supply concerns, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directing officialsContinue Reading
Global oil prices fall after Trump Iran talk claims
2026-03-23
Oil prices fell by more than 13 per cent after US President Donald Trump said he would order the militaryContinue Reading