Grade 5 Scholarship Exam 2026 : Notice for all students
2026-03-30
The Department of Examinations has announced that applications for the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be accepted from MarchContinue Reading
Urea fertiliser restricted to paddy farmers amid limited stock
2026-03-30
The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the distribution of urea fertiliser exclusively for paddy cultivation during theContinue Reading
‘Appointment stank from day one’: Harsha on SriLankan Airlines Chairman resignation
2026-03-30
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over governance and possible conflicts of interest following the resignation ofContinue Reading
Tuesday: Warm weather advisory issued for most parts of the country
2026-03-30
The Department of Meteorology has warned of heat levels affecting the human body in several areas on Tuesday (31), includingContinue Reading
Doctors to launch token strike Tuesday over transfer dispute
2026-03-30
Doctors across Sri Lanka will launch a token strike from 8.00 a.m. on March 31, protesting what they describe asContinue Reading
Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
2026-03-30
Spain, a Nato member, has closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in operations linked to the war inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup heroes to reunite in Kuala Lumpur
2026-03-30
Members of Sri Lanka’s historic 1996 World Cup–winning team will gather in Kuala Lumpur this May to mark the 30thContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hosts one of its largest international weddings in Hambantota
2026-03-30
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Sri Lanka has successfully hosted one of its largest international weddings, welcoming overContinue Reading
Police open fire on fleeing vehicle in Negombo
2026-03-30
Police Narcotics Bureau officers opened fire on a group of suspects attempting to flee in a motor vehicle in NegomboContinue Reading
Govt orders public institutions to switch off ACs by 3 pm
2026-03-30
Government issues energy saving guidelines for public institutions amid power concerns The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential ServicesContinue Reading
CIABOC to launch online asset declaration system
2026-03-30
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that a centralized electronic system for asset andContinue Reading
Malaysia’s Batik Air launches operations to Sri Lanka
2026-03-30
Malaysian carrier Batik Air’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur touched down at the Katunayake Airport early this morning (30). FlightContinue Reading
Education Ministry urges schools to strictly follow heat safety guidelines
2026-03-30
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has instructed all schools and zonal education directors to strictly adhereContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines Chairman, Director step down
2026-03-30
Mr. Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Limited and SriLankan Catering Limited, has tendered his resignation from both boards withContinue Reading
Young actress granted bail over gold chain dispute following complaint by cricketer
2026-03-30
A young actress was granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court after being arrested yesterday over a complaint filed byContinue Reading
New electricity tariff for EV charging stations takes effect April 1
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced a new electricity tariff category for Electric Vehicle Charging StationsContinue Reading
Over 180 units hit hard: 300-unit bill increases by Rs.3,300
2026-03-30
If your electricity bill was Rs. 13,920 (300 units), it will increase to around Rs. 17,220 under the new tariffsContinue Reading
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