Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war
2026-03-30
Spain, a Nato member, has closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in operations linked to the war inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup heroes to reunite in Kuala Lumpur
2026-03-30
Members of Sri Lanka’s historic 1996 World Cup–winning team will gather in Kuala Lumpur this May to mark the 30thContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hosts one of its largest international weddings in Hambantota
2026-03-30
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Sri Lanka has successfully hosted one of its largest international weddings, welcoming overContinue Reading
Police open fire on fleeing vehicle in Negombo
2026-03-30
Police Narcotics Bureau officers opened fire on a group of suspects attempting to flee in a motor vehicle in NegomboContinue Reading
Govt orders public institutions to switch off ACs by 3 pm
2026-03-30
Government issues energy saving guidelines for public institutions amid power concerns The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential ServicesContinue Reading
CIABOC to launch online asset declaration system
2026-03-30
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that a centralized electronic system for asset andContinue Reading
Malaysia’s Batik Air launches operations to Sri Lanka
2026-03-30
Malaysian carrier Batik Air’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur touched down at the Katunayake Airport early this morning (30). FlightContinue Reading
Education Ministry urges schools to strictly follow heat safety guidelines
2026-03-30
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has instructed all schools and zonal education directors to strictly adhereContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines Chairman, Director step down
2026-03-30
Mr. Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Limited and SriLankan Catering Limited, has tendered his resignation from both boards withContinue Reading
Young actress granted bail over gold chain dispute following complaint by cricketer
2026-03-30
A young actress was granted bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court after being arrested yesterday over a complaint filed byContinue Reading
New electricity tariff for EV charging stations takes effect April 1
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has introduced a new electricity tariff category for Electric Vehicle Charging StationsContinue Reading
Over 180 units hit hard: 300-unit bill increases by Rs.3,300
2026-03-30
If your electricity bill was Rs. 13,920 (300 units), it will increase to around Rs. 17,220 under the new tariffsContinue Reading
PUCSL assures no risk of power cuts
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says there is no risk of power cuts at the moment. AddressingContinue Reading
Electricity Price Increased
2026-03-30
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter ofContinue Reading
Highly mutated BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ COVID-19 variant detected in at least 23 countries
2026-03-30
A newly identified and highly mutated COVID-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, informally dubbed the ‘Cicada’ variant, has drawn global attention after beingContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (30), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Police investigate CID OIC over alleged birthday celebration for Ishara Sewwandi
2026-03-30
The Sri Lanka Police has launched strict disciplinary action against the Officer‑in‑Charge of the Division involved in hosting an allegedContinue Reading
Water cuts likely due to dry conditions, Water Board warns
2026-03-30
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has warned that water supply restrictions may be imposed for several hours aContinue Reading
