Sathosa lorry case : Johnston Fernando’s sons granted bail
2026-03-31
Four suspects, including the two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who were remanded over the misuse of a LankaContinue Reading
CPA calls for resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody
2026-03-31
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has expressed concern about Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, continuing to hold a ministerialContinue Reading
Colombo inflation increases to 2.2% in March
2026-03-31
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased toContinue Reading
April 1st Fuel : Notice for vehicle owners
2026-03-31
Fuel can be obtained from fuel stations tomorrow (April 1) under QR quotas for both odd and even numbered vehicles,Continue Reading
Sajin Vass granted bail in illegal assets case
2026-03-31
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (31) ordered the release of former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena on bail, following hisContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new circulars to regulate student admissions from Grade 2 to 11
2026-03-31
The Cabinet has approved the release of new circular instructions to regulate student admissions from Grade 2 to Grade 11,Continue Reading
Special discussion held to maintain quality of Kithul Treacle
2026-03-31
A special discussion was held today at the Consumer Affairs Authority to ensure that Kithul treacle sold in the marketContinue Reading
Cabinet approves fuel cost control measures
2026-03-31
The government has announced new measures to control rising fuel costs by providing relief to the public. According to theContinue Reading
State Vesak festival to be held in Matara
2026-03-31
The Cabinet has approved plans to hold the State Vesak Festival of 2026 (Buddhist Year 2570) in the Matara District,Continue Reading
UAE Raises Fuel Prices Sharply; Diesel Sees Major Increase
2026-03-31
Fuel prices in the United Arab Emirates have been sharply increased for April 2026, with diesel recording a particularly steepContinue Reading
Sri Lanka introduces 6-month free visa program for 39 countries
2026-03-31
Sri Lanka will introduce a six‑month program granting free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 selected countries, in aContinue Reading
Govt pegs MP, public official fuel allowances to March 1 prices
2026-03-31
The government has announced that fuel allowances provided to ministers, Members of Parliament, and public officials will be calculated basedContinue Reading
$120 billion loss reported in UAE stock markets
2026-03-31
Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets have lost around $120 billion in value since the start of the US-Israel warContinue Reading
Chinese man arrested at BIA with 21 kilos of Kothala Himbutu
2026-03-31
A Chinese national who attempted to illegally take a stock of Kothala Himbutu (Salacia reticulata) to China was arrested earlyContinue Reading
Healthcare services disrupted as doctors launch token strike
2026-03-31
Medical services across Sri Lanka faced disruption today (31) as doctors began a nationwide token strike at 8.00 a.m., protestingContinue Reading
Matale school principal arrested over sexual abuse allegations
2026-03-31
The principal of a school in the Matale area was arrested today (31) in connection with an incident of allegedlyContinue Reading
US drops 900-kg bunker buster bomb on Iran’s Isfahan, Trump shares video
2026-03-31
US President Donald Trump has shared a video of a massive explosion in Iran, which, according to media reports, tookContinue Reading
Parliamentary Committee orders urgent eco‑friendly plan for Norochcholai ash disposal
2026-03-31
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has instructed officials to immediately prepare a plan for theContinue Reading
