Govt says LPG supplies sufficient despite distribution issues
2026-03-24
The government says liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies will remain sufficient in the coming months, based on scheduled shipments byContinue Reading
400 schools to get standard playgrounds under new plan
2026-03-24
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a major project to develop playgrounds in government schools across the country, aiming to boostContinue Reading
4% loan scheme for young agri entrepreneurs to continue in 2026
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a concessional loan scheme aimed at developing young entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s agriculturalContinue Reading
Cabinet backs fee-free QR payments under Rs. 5,000
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to implement a programme to promote QR code-based digital payments, with no additional feesContinue Reading
Cabinet approves expert panel to drive energy sector development
2026-03-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a special expert committee to drive the development of the country’sContinue Reading
Sanitary napkin program for schoolgirls to continue in 2026
2026-03-24
The Cabinet has approved the continuation of a program to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls in 2026, aimed at ensuringContinue Reading
Cabinet approves 12.19% bus fare hike
2026-03-24
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to revise bus fares following the recent increase in Diesel prices. According toContinue Reading
Gold prices fall sharply, Sri Lanka 24‑carat pound drops by Rs. 38,000
2026-03-24
Global gold prices continued to slide on Tuesday, extending a sharp downturn that has persisted for days as markets grappleContinue Reading
10-foot crocodile captured near Eppawala home
2026-03-24
Residents in Sandarasgama, Eppawala, captured a crocodile that had approached a house and handed it over to wildlife officials todayContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 05 districts today
2026-03-24
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Kalutara and RatnapuraContinue Reading
Sajin Vass Gunawardena further remanded
2026-03-24
Former parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been further remanded until March 31 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama inContinue Reading
Cement companies increase prices
2026-03-24
Cement companies have taken steps to increase prices, marking a fresh burden on the construction industry. Local manufacturers announced thatContinue Reading
IMA flags a ‘democratic crisis’ after ruling on Mohamed Suhail’s PTA detention
2026-03-24
The Internet Media Action (IMA) has raised alarm over what it called was a serious democratic crisis in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
UN expert warns torture has become ‘state doctrine’ in Israel
2026-03-24
Israel’s systematic torture of Palestinians, long shielded by decades of impunity and political cover, has become a defining instrument ofContinue Reading
Philippines may ground flights to tide over widening jet fuel crisis
2026-03-24
The Philippines says grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran isContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 317
2026-03-24
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24),Continue Reading
Former LRC DG apologizes to MP Chamindrani Kiriella over false land claim
2026-03-24
Former Director General of the Land Reforms Commission, Liyanage Padmasiri, has formally apologized to Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kandy DistrictContinue Reading