Sri Lanka, Meta explore cooperation to curb misinformation
2026-03-18
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today met representatives of Meta at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media to discuss measures toContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines cancels several Middle East flights
2026-03-18
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to Middle Eastern destinations, citing operational reasons. According to the airline,Continue Reading
Sajith at PUCSL: Don’t pass coal losses onto consumers
2026-03-18
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged authorities not to pass on losses caused by the use of substandard coal atContinue Reading
Poor visibility from straw smoke linked to Weerawila bus collision
2026-03-18
Smoke from a burning pile of straw in a nearby paddy field is believed to have contributed to theContinue Reading
Patali warns of looming power cuts by August amid coal issues
2026-03-18
Former Parliamentarian of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Patali Champika Ranawaka on Wednesday (18) warned of a looming power crisis byContinue Reading
US to require $15,000 bond to visa recipients from 12 more countries
2026-03-18
The United States is set to require visa applicants from additional countries to post a bond of up to $15,000,Continue Reading
No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be handed over tomorrow
2026-03-18
A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, signed by opposition MPs, is set to be handed over to theContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber proposes 5 measures to safeguard economy
2026-03-18
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has proposed five key measures to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability amid rising global uncertaintyContinue Reading
Fuel by number plate : Notice for new vehicle owners
2026-03-18
The Department of Motor Traffic has requested vehicle owners without number plates to present valid documents when obtaining fuel, asContinue Reading
Harin predicts crisis, claims President will “flee”
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka faces serious economic risks from the ongoing Middle East conflict, former Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said, warning ofContinue Reading
FM launches ‘Lily Lanka’ tourism app
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka’s first fully functional tourism mobile application, “Lily Lanka App,” officially registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau,Continue Reading
Israel claims strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister
2026-03-18
Israel said on Wednesday that an airstrike targeted Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, as hostilities between the two regional foesContinue Reading
Warm weather advisory for 16 districts
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Central Southern, North WesternContinue Reading
China backs Sri Lanka crackdown after over 100 Chinese arrested in online fraud probe
2026-03-18
China has expressed strong support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing crackdown on telecom and online fraud, following the recent arrest ofContinue Reading
Lightning advisory for 19 districts today
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of severe lightning across several provinces, valid until 11.00 p.m.Continue Reading
JR sought $1 million from Mossad for election campaign, declassified files reveal
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka sought Israeli military assistance during the early years of its civil war and even explored financial support forContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens against US dollar
2026-03-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Patali says President ‘ill-informed’ on coal issue, cites Bribery Commission complaint
2026-03-18
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said he had lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission on February 18 over allegedContinue Reading