Japan starts release of state-held oil to stabilize supplies
2026-03-26
The Japanese government on Thursday started releasing state-held oil to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, asContinue Reading
CAA launches crackdown on price hikes and hidden goods
2026-03-26
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a special island‑wide operation to protect consumers from unfair practices during the SinhalaContinue Reading
Tehran issues warning to regional neighbour if Iranian island occupied
2026-03-26
A senior official in Tehran has warned that intelligence reports suggest that “Iran’s enemies” are planning to occupy an IranianContinue Reading
Police warn of Fake Airline Ticket Discounts on Social Media
2026-03-26
The Sri Lanka Police have warned the public to be extremely cautious of fraudulent messages currently circulating on social mediaContinue Reading
Drug Trafficker’s Rs.150M assets seized in Moratuwa
2026-03-26
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has seized properties worth Rs. 150 million belonging to a suspected drug trafficker inContinue Reading
From Pump to Plate: Understanding Oil Price Pass-through in Post-2022 Sri Lanka
2026-03-26
By Dr Pulasthi Amarasinghe, Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) Oil price fluctuations have historically impactedContinue Reading
Fake Walana Police Chief arrested for Extortion
2026-03-26
The Panadura Walana Anti‑Corruption Strike Force has arrested a suspect who posed as its Station Chief to extort money fromContinue Reading
Goldfish ‘drives’ motion car, sets Guinness Record
2026-03-26
A goldfish named Blub reeled in a world record, and all he needed to do was just keep swimming inContinue Reading
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-26
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle andContinue Reading
Australia bans Iranians with visitor visas from entering country
2026-03-25
Iranian visitors will be barred from travelling to Australia under new laws aimed at “protecting the integrity and sustainability” ofContinue Reading
Legal action initiated to evict illegal occupants from Yodha Wewa sanctuary
2026-03-25
Wildlife officials have initiated legal action to evict 34 individuals illegally occupying 222 acres of land belonging to the YodhaContinue Reading
NWSDB urges public to use water sparingly amid dry weather conditions
2026-03-25
Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has urged the public to use water sparingly amid theContinue Reading
CID arrests suspect for manipulating fuel QR codes
2026-03-25
A person was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Nittambuwa for allegedly overriding a motor vehicle’sContinue Reading
Iran rejects US proposal to end war, sets 5 conditions: State media
2026-03-25
Iran has rejected a US proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, setting out five conditions for ending hostilities, accordingContinue Reading
US 15-point ceasefire plan reaches Tehran
2026-03-25
Iran has received a US 15-point proposal via Pakistan aimed at opening a path toward a ceasefire, a senior IranianContinue Reading
Tangalle education office seeks explanations over teachers’ absence at PM-led meeting
2026-03-25
The Tangalle Zonal Education Office has called for explanations from principals regarding the non‑participation of teachers at a meeting heldContinue Reading
Australia: ABC staff launch first strike in 20 years over fair pay & job security
2026-03-25
Staff at Australia’s public broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), are striking for the first time in 20 years followingContinue Reading
PSL : Hyderabad Kingsmen sign Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana
2026-03-25
Hyderabad Kingsmen have made a big move ahead of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) by signingContinue Reading