Cabinet proposes committee to assess risks from Middle East conflict
2026-03-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an Economic Monitoring Committee to evaluate and respond to potentialContinue Reading
Sri Lanka approves free 14-day visa extensions for stranded foreign travellers
2026-03-10
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to extend visas for foreigners unable to leave Sri Lanka due toContinue Reading
Prime Minister holds talks in Philippines on education cooperation
2026-03-10
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya held talks with several Philippine institutions during her official visit to the Philippines aimed at strengtheningContinue Reading
DMT signs Rs. 3 billion contract to restart vehicle number plate printing
2026-03-10
The Ministry of Transport, together with the Department of Motor Traffic, today (10) signed an agreement with a new companyContinue Reading
Over 3500 register for Lasith Malinga’s bowling programme
2026-03-10
Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga says over 3,500 have registered for his fast bowler talent search programme. ProvidingContinue Reading
Sir Mark Tucker meets foreign minister to discuss AIA Group expansion
2026-03-10
Former HSBC Holdings Group Chairman and current AIA Group Independent Non-Executive Chairman and Non-Executive Director Sir Mark Tucker has engagedContinue Reading
Former CID DIG Prasad Ranasinghe Arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-03-10
Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Prasad Ranasinghe has been arrested by the Commission toContinue Reading
BCCI announces massive cash reward for India for winning T20 World Cup
2026-03-10
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for TeamContinue Reading
16-hour water cut in Negombo and Katana areas on Thursday
2026-03-10
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 16‑hour water cut will be imposed on ThursdayContinue Reading
Fuel price hike aimed at avoiding bigger increases later: Official
2026-03-10
Managing Director of the Petroleum Storage Terminals Company, Mayura Netthikumara, said the recent fuel price increase was implemented to preventContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates against USD
2026-03-10
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (10 March), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Digital adoption, FTAs key to export growth : CCC survey
2026-03-10
Sri Lanka’s export sector showed resilience in 2025, with many firms reporting higher revenues despite cost pressures, logistics challenges, andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records lowest rabies deaths in 2025
2026-03-10
Sri Lanka reported just 14 rabies-related deaths last year, the lowest annual figure recorded in the country, according to Dr.Continue Reading
Navy, Coast Guard seize 6.8 kg gold in Jaffna smuggling attempt
2026-03-10
The Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard have apprehended 02 suspects attempting to smuggle 6.865 kilos of gold intoContinue Reading
Oil falls as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation
2026-03-10
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after hitting an over three-year high in the prior session as U.S. President Donald TrumpContinue Reading
CEB Engineers Union warn of workers rights risks in power sector reforms
2026-03-10
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has raised alarm over what it describes as a haphazard reform process inContinue Reading
LA police arrest woman after shots fired at Rihanna’s home
2026-03-10
Police in Los Angeles said on Sunday they had arrested a female suspect after she fired multiple gunshots into theContinue Reading
Iran’s IRGC says it ‘will determine the end of the war’
2026-03-10
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it will “determine the end of the war” in the Middle East after USContinue Reading
