Importers assure stable prices for milk powder, flour until New Year season
2026-03-23
Milk powder importers and wheat flour companies today (23) assured Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, that the prices of importedContinue Reading
Sajith urges fuel relief for ordinary citizens, not wealthy
2026-03-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to ensure that fuel subsidies are directed to ordinary citizens rather thanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 1.6% in February
2026-03-23
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), decreased to 1.6% in February 2026,Continue Reading
Minister Lal Kantha invites public complaints via WhatsApp voice messages
2026-03-23
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, K.D. Lal Kantha has invited citizens to directly raise ministry‑level issues, problems,Continue Reading
Spain condemns Israeli statements on destruction of civilian infrastructure in Lebanon
2026-03-23
The Spanish Government has expressed strong condemnation of statements by Israeli authorities claiming that the Israeli army has been orderedContinue Reading
New Hong Kong law compels suspects to hand over phone passwords
2026-03-23
The Hong Kong government on Monday gazetted and immediately implemented revised implementation rules under Article 43 of the National SecurityContinue Reading
New Three-wheeler fares announced
2026-03-23
Three-wheeler fares in the Western Province have been increased by Rs. 10 with effect from today (23), the Western ProvinceContinue Reading
Dimuth Atapattu appointed Director General of Data Protection Authority
2026-03-23
Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu, an officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), has been appointed as the Director General ofContinue Reading
Fuel hike hits consumers : Bread prices increased
2026-03-23
The price of a 450g loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 10 with effect from midnight today, theContinue Reading
U.S. issues Global Advisory urging Americans to exercise heightened caution
2026-03-23
The US Department of State has advised Americans worldwide, including in Sri Lanka and especially in the Middle East, toContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
PSL 2026 to be played in empty stadiums due to fuel crisis
2026-03-23
Pakistan’s premier domestic T20 league will take place in empty stadiums due to the recent spike in oil prices, saysContinue Reading
Homagama–Pettah commuters stranded as Private Buses halt services
2026-03-23
Private buses operating on Route No. 138 between Homagama and Pettah withdrew from service today (23), citing rising fuel prices.Continue Reading
Two more SL players granted NOC to play IPL/PSL
2026-03-23
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to several players for franchise leagues, with Eshan Malinga andContinue Reading
Kattankudy Lagoon Park and Tourist Boat Service inaugurated
2026-03-23
The “Lagoon Park and Tourist Boat Service” in Kattankudy was ceremonially inaugurated on Sunday (22), marking a new step inContinue Reading
Gammanpila says Govt attempting to arrest him over Easter Sunday claims
2026-03-23
Former minister Udaya Gammanpila says the government was attempting to put him in jail on March 27 to prevent hisContinue Reading
Police officer apologises after youth held 9 months over anti-Israel post
2026-03-23
The Supreme Court was informed today (23) that the arrest and prolonged remand of a Mawanella youth under the PreventionContinue Reading
Iran ready to supply oil to Sri Lanka on request
2026-03-23
Iran is ready to assist Sri Lanka at any time, reaffirming its friendship with the country, Iranian Ambassador to SriContinue Reading