Visiting US official visits former US Coast Guard cutter ‘SLNS Gajabahu’
2026-03-20
Visiting U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear AdmiralContinue Reading
US considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
2026-03-20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate edges towards Rs. 315
2026-03-20
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), withContinue Reading
500 litres of fuel seized in Hambantota raid
2026-03-20
Police have seized nearly 500 litres of fuel during a raid in the Katuwawa Salmalyaya area of Hambantota. The operationContinue Reading
Minister Bimal urges India, Tamil Nadu to avoid politicizing refugee issue
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka is ready to receive and support all those forced to flee the country during the civil war andContinue Reading
Three arrested over vehicle racket using forged documents
2026-03-20
Police have arrested three suspects in Kelaniya for allegedly engaging in a vehicle racket using forged documents. According to theContinue Reading
Iran war triggers helium shortage, hits semiconductor supply
2026-03-20
Since the war in Iran started February 28, worries about oil and gas have made the biggest headlines and sparkedContinue Reading
Kush worth Rs. 51.4M seized at BIA
2026-03-20
A stock of Kush narcotics valued at Rs. 51.4 million was seized at the Katunayake Airport today (20) by officersContinue Reading
US arts commission approves gold coin stamped with Donald Trump’s face
2026-03-20
The United States Commission of Fine Arts, a federal agency, has approved plans for a commemorative gold coin that featuresContinue Reading
Two arrested in Katunayake and Chilaw with illegally stored Diesel
2026-03-20
Police have arrested two individuals in separate raids for illegally storing diesel without the required permits, seizing over 465 litresContinue Reading
53‑year‑old man arrested with 16 smuggled Motorcycle engines
2026-03-20
A 53‑year‑old resident of Brandiyawatta, Wellampitiya, has been arrested following a raid that uncovered 16 motorcycle engines illegally brought intoContinue Reading
Ras Laffan attacks slash Qatar’s LNG exports, Hitting Asia and Europe
2026-03-20
QatarEnergy, the country’s state-owned petroleum company, has confirmed that missile attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City on March 18–19 causedContinue Reading
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for review, assess ME war impact
2026-03-20
A staff team of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 09, IMFContinue Reading
Apple issues iPhone spyware alert, urges users to update iOS operating system
2026-03-20
Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones runningContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some districts today
2026-03-20
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in the Galle, Matara,Continue Reading
Mattala Airport as hub for Qatar, Emirates ‘not a bad idea’ – Analyst
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka’s proposal to position Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as an alternative hub for major Gulf carriers is “notContinue Reading
Facebook offering TikTok & YouTubers $3,000 to post content
2026-03-20
Meta has launched a new “Creator Fast Track” programme offering content creators up to $3,000 per month in guaranteed earnings,Continue Reading
Norway offers support for renewable energy development
2026-03-19
Norway has expressed willingness to support Sri Lanka in developing renewable energy through wind, solar and ocean wave power, officialsContinue Reading