University student arrested with Drugs in Peradeniya
2026-03-12
A university student has been arrested with hashish and kush narcotics in the Peradeniya area, Police said. The arrest wasContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
2026-03-12
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
Low-floor AC buses for persons with disabilities to hit Colombo roads soon
2026-03-12
Sri Lanka will launch a dedicated priority bus service for persons with disabilities next month under the Clean Sri LankaContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Minor depreciation for rupee
2026-03-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 March), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Dangerous Drugs & Judicature amendments endorsed by Speaker
2026-03-12
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificates for the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment)Continue Reading
Hardik Pandya in trouble? Complaint filed over Indian flag incident
2026-03-12
A complaint has been filed against Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya alleging disrespect to the national flag during celebrations following India’sContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee remains stable
2026-03-12
The Sri Lankan rupee remains stable against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka, compared to Wednesday,Continue Reading
U.S. intelligence says Iran’s leadership remains intact despite U.S.-Israeli strikes
2026-03-12
U.S. intelligence indicates Iran’s leadership remains largely intact and is not at risk of collapse despite nearly two weeks ofContinue Reading
10 ambassador-designates approved, including envoys to Israel, Iran & Palestine
2026-03-12
Ten ambassador-designates who recently met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have received clearance from the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts,Continue Reading
Navy brings seized drugs and weapons ashore after deep-sea operation
2026-03-12
Sri Lanka Navy personnel are transporting a stock of narcotics and weapons to shore after they were seized during aContinue Reading
Four arrested with 19,060 litres of illegally stored diesel in Biyagama
2026-03-12
Four suspects were arrested in Biyagama after Police seized two bowsers containing 19,060 litres of diesel that had been illegallyContinue Reading
Five Indian fishermen arrested
2026-03-12
Five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for allegedly entering Sri Lankan watersContinue Reading
Sri Lankan man exposed himself at UK asylum seeker hotel after assaulting staff, court hears
2026-03-12
A Sri Lankan man exposed himself after assaulting two members of staff at a hotel for asylum seekers, a UKContinue Reading
FBI bulletin warned of possible Iran retaliation on California targets
2026-03-12
The FBI warned law enforcement agencies last month of the possibility that Tehran might try to retaliate for any USContinue Reading
Driver arrested after viral video shows dangerous three-wheeler stunt
2026-03-12
A three-wheeler driver has been arrested after a video showing dangerous driving in the Katugastota area went viral on socialContinue Reading
Trump says he asked generals why Iranian warship was sunk near Sri Lanka
2026-03-12
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had questioned why the United States sank an Iranian warship nearContinue Reading
Five food stall owners at Manning Market fined for unsafe food handling
2026-03-12
Five food stall owners operating at the Peliyagoda Manning Market were each fined Rs. 25,000 by the Colombo Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries’ accounts today
2026-03-12
The allowance for the month of March under the Aswesuma welfare programme will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accountsContinue Reading