No bus fare hike despite fuel cost changes : NTC
2026-03-10
The National Transport Commission (NTC) states that although diesel prices have increased, there will be no revision of bus fares.Continue Reading
2 men charged with using a weapon of mass destruction near NYC mayor’s home
2026-03-10
Two men face charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction afterContinue Reading
Rain expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-10
Showers are expected in some districts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail elsewhere over the island,Continue Reading
Supreme Court to hear Mahindananda and Nalin appeals today
2026-03-10
The Supreme Court on Monday (9) postponed the hearing of appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin FernandoContinue Reading
Power sector shake-up: What is Electricity Distribution Lanka?
2026-03-10
Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited (EDL) has assumed responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by the Ceylon ElectricityContinue Reading
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon,’ predicts lower oil prices
2026-03-10
President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war against Iran will end “very soon,” and also said that oilContinue Reading
Trump, Putin discuss “quick political and diplomatic end” to Iran war
2026-03-10
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the ongoing war involving Iran during a telephone callContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Fuel prices still below 2024 levels – Deputy Minister
2026-03-10
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says fuel prices in Sri Lanka remain lower than the levels recorded in early 2024 despiteContinue Reading
Five Iranian women footballers granted asylum by Australia
2026-03-10
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Australia has “taken care of” five members of Iran women’s national football team whoContinue Reading
Reconstructed replica of Nadungamuwa Raja to open for public viewing in June
2026-03-09
The preserved reconstruction of Nadungamuwa Raja, the revered tusker that carried the Sacred Tooth Relic casket for many years, willContinue Reading
Second gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting
2026-03-09
Police have arrested the second gunman linked to the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya that left one person dead and twoContinue Reading
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
2026-03-09
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight todayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka aviation authority rejects claim Rome flight was for minister
2026-03-09
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka on Monday rejected social media claims regarding a SriLankan Airlines flight to Rome,Continue Reading
New Secretary appointed to the Ministry of Plantation & Community Infrastructure
2026-03-09
Gunadasa Samarasinghe has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. The letter ofContinue Reading
Govt to launch programmes to boost domestic milk production
2026-03-09
Department of Agriculture will introduce several programmes to increase domestic milk production as part of efforts to strengthen the livestockContinue Reading
Rs. 10,000 Mahapola allowance to be credited to bank accounts from Tuesday
2026-03-09
The monthly Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship allowance for university students that has been increased to Rs. 10,000 under the 2026Continue Reading
ICC team of the T20 World Cup: Players from 7 countries
2026-03-09
Four players from India men’s national cricket team have been named in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 TeamContinue Reading
Gary Kirsten appointed as Sri Lanka Cricket Head Coach
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach ofContinue Reading