SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
2026-04-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festiveContinue Reading
‘100% Natural’ pet medicine scam exposed
2026-04-08
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a large-scale pet medicine manufacturing facility operating in the Minuwangoda area, uncovering whatContinue Reading
Iraq reopens airspace following weeks-long closure
2026-04-08
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country’s airspace and all commercial airports, effective immediately,Continue Reading
Shiran Fernando appointed Ceylon Chamber Secretary General/CEO
2026-04-08
Shiran Fernando has been appointed Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, effective 8th MayContinue Reading
Strong buying lifts Colombo Stock Market
2026-04-08
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed significant gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surging by 885.14 points,Continue Reading
President AKD meets Arab Ambassadors, Calls for peace in Middle East
2026-04-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat todayContinue Reading
Kuwait Airways to begin Colombo flights from April 15
2026-04-08
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has announced that it will commence direct flight operations to Colombo, Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027
2026-04-08
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Former Singapore FM George Yeo visits Ranil in Singapore
2026-04-08
Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo visited former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is recovering after surgery in Singapore. Continue Reading
Unlicensed Matale factory repackaged Ayurvedic creams from other manufacturers
2026-04-08
Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officials have raided an Ayurvedic cream manufacturing facility in Matale after an investigation into an establishmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 14.9 million local malware incidents in 2025
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka recorded nearly 15 million local malware incidents in 2025, with more than a third of users affected byContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines warns of escalating scam targeting passengers
2026-04-08
SriLankan Airlines has issued a public warning over a surge in scam activities targeting passengers and potential customers. In aContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 14 districts
2026-04-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western ProvincesContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates further against USD
2026-04-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (08), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
MP Archchuna shares salary slip, says public should know MPs’ earnings
2026-04-08
MP Ramanathan Archchuna has publicly shared his Parliament salary slip for March 2026, stating that the public should be awareContinue Reading
Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting Chairman of BOI
2026-04-08
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman.Continue Reading
Banquet meal charges set to increase 15–20% from May
2026-04-08
The All‑Island Banquet Owners’ and Caterers Association has announced that charges for banquet meals have been increased with immediate effect.Continue Reading
Unregistered Supplier to Poor-Quality Coal: 7 Key Points from Audit Report
2026-04-08
A special audit report by the National AuditContinue Reading