Enews editor released from all charges in contempt case
2026-03-27
The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of journalist Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the Lanka E News website, fromContinue Reading
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed to US-Israel allies
2026-03-27
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any transit through the waterwayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 151,693 tourist arrivals in March 2026
2026-03-27
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 151,693 tourists arrived in the country between 01st and 25th MarchContinue Reading
Batticaloa protest demands justice after shocking well murder
2026-03-27
A peaceful protest was held at Gandhi Park in Batticaloa today (27), as residents and relatives of victims demanded swiftContinue Reading
Passenger Bus Catches Fire on Southern Expressway (Video)
2026-03-27
A private passenger bus travelling to Kataragama caught fire on the Southern Expressway near the Welipanna area today. According toContinue Reading
CBSL wins appeal as court halts EPF transaction-level disclosure
2026-03-27
The Court of Appeal has delivered a ruling in favour of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), overturning aContinue Reading
Minister inspects construction of Port Authority’s Maritime Facilitation Centre
2026-03-27
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka inspected the ongoing construction of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s new administrativeContinue Reading
Iran says Middle East hotels hosting US troops will be targeted
2026-03-27
Iran’s military has warned that hotels housing US soldiers across the region will be targets in its war with theContinue Reading
From Rapper to PM: 35-Year-Old Balendra Shah Takes Office in Nepal
2026-03-27
Balendra “Balen” Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, has been sworn in as Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister following a landslide victory forContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest Chinese suspect in Kohuwala Murder
2026-03-27
The Sri Lanka Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a Chinese national wanted in connection withContinue Reading
Sajith calls for reduced fuel taxes similar to India
2026-03-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Sri Lankan government to reduce fuel taxes similar to the recent measures takenContinue Reading
Kuwait says main port damaged in drone attack
2026-03-27
Kuwait has reported that its main commercial port, Shuwaikh Port, was targeted in a hostile drone attack, according to foreignContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (27), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
European tea growers visit Sri Lanka
2026-03-27
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in The Hague has announced that an eight‑member delegation, including six tea growers from theContinue Reading
Heatwave conditions expected to continue until May — Met Department
2026-03-27
The prevailing hot weather conditions across Sri Lanka are expected to continue until May, the Department of Meteorology said. AdditionalContinue Reading
Keheliya ordered to pay Rs. 75 million after Supreme Court ruling
2026-03-27
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several senior officials violated theContinue Reading
SLCERT conducts cyber safety awareness program for MPs
2026-03-27
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has conducted a Cyber Safety Awareness Program for the MembersContinue Reading
WHO praises Norway’s ban on unhealthy food Ads to children
2026-03-27
Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says Norway’s decision to prohibit the marketing of unhealthy foodsContinue Reading