PUCSL assures no risk of power cuts
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says there is no risk of power cuts at the moment. AddressingContinue Reading
Electricity Price Increased
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading
Highly mutated BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ COVID-19 variant detected in at least 23 countries
2026-03-30
A newly identified and highly mutated COVID-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, informally dubbed the ‘Cicada’ variant, has drawn global attention after beingContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (30), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Police investigate CID OIC over alleged birthday celebration for Ishara Sewwandi
2026-03-30
The Sri Lanka Police has launched strict disciplinary action against the Officer‑in‑Charge of the Division involved in hosting an allegedContinue Reading
Water cuts likely due to dry conditions, Water Board warns
2026-03-30
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned that water supply restrictions may be imposed for several hours aContinue Reading
Deputy Minister Watagala clarifies remarks over police powers
2026-03-30
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has clarified misinformation surrounding his remarks on Police powers to conduct raids outsideContinue Reading
11 youths arrested for street racing on Piliyandala bypass road
2026-03-30
Eleven youths were taken into custody on Sunday (29) for allegedly organising motorcycle and three-wheeler races for cash on theContinue Reading
Police nab four in Meetiyagoda linked to murders and drug possession
2026-03-30
Police in Meetiyagoda have arrested several suspects wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the area in November 2025. Continue Reading
125 Chinese nationals detained over online financial fraud deported
2026-03-30
A group of 125 Chinese nationals detained in Sri Lanka for involvement in online financial fraud has been deported. AccordingContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 318
2026-03-30
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30), withContinue Reading
Fraudulent vehicle registration : RMV Chief further remanded
2026-03-30
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, has been further remanded until April 10 by the Kurunegala Pilessa Magistrate’sContinue Reading
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally addresses Women in Leadership in Canberra
2026-03-30
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar delivered remarks on Women in Leadership to a distinguished audience of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, andContinue Reading
Iran warns U.S. against ground invasion
2026-03-30
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the U.S. of planning a ground invasion as part of the next stageContinue Reading
PUCSL to announce second quarter Electricity Tariff Revision today
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is scheduled to announce its final decision on electricity tariff revisions forContinue Reading
Schedule for Sri Lanka tour of West Indies released
2026-03-30
Sri Lanka will tour the West Indies in June and July 2026 for a full white-ball and Test series, accordingContinue Reading
Indian tanker delivers 36,000 MT of fuel to Colombo Port
2026-03-30
Indian oil tanker, Hari Anand, arrived at the Dolphin Jetty of the Colombo Port at 1.30 pm on Sunday (29).Continue Reading
Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah appointed Deputy Mayor in France
2026-03-30
Athithiya Anantharajah, a 25‑year‑old of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed Maire Adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault‑Combault, a municipalityContinue Reading
