Sathosa lorry case : Johnston and sons further remanded
2026-03-20
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, along with his two sons and three other suspects, has been ordered to be further remandedContinue Reading
PM informed of difficulties faced by children of transferred doctors entering schools
2026-03-20
A special discussion was held in Parliament between the Minister of Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of the AssociationContinue Reading
FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and ‘multiple’ discrimination breaches
2026-03-20
FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) for “multiple breaches” of its anti-discrimination obligations. A reportContinue Reading
Iran says missile production continues despite war
2026-03-20
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that the Islamic Republic has continued to produce missiles despite the war with IsraelContinue Reading
Sajith challenges President AKD’s maritime claims
2026-03-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly criticized President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent statements in Parliament, accusing him of failing toContinue Reading
Kuliyapitiya assault : Suspect identified as registered criminal
2026-03-20
A motorcyclist arrested for assaulting another rider with a helmet in Kuliyapitiya recently has been identified as a registered criminalContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 12 districts
2026-03-20
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-central, and Uva provinces andContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against US Dollar
2026-03-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (20), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Tender called to purchase 200 new luxury buses for SLTB
2026-03-20
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has officially called for tenders to supply 200 new luxury diesel busesContinue Reading
Court permits Duminda Silva to record statement with lawyer present
2026-03-20
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today (20) granted permission to the Bribery Commission to record a statement from formerContinue Reading
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Spokesperson killed in missile attack
2026-03-20
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirms that General Ali Mohammad Naeini, its spokesperson, has been killed in an Israeli-USContinue Reading
CPC denies fuel supply halt, says distribution continues across SL
2026-03-20
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says reports claiming that fuel will not be released from the storage terminals tomorrow (21)Continue Reading
“We did not grant permission to either,” President on Iran, US military access requests
2026-03-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed Parliament today that Sri Lanka received simultaneous requests from Iran and the United States toContinue Reading
President AKD briefs Parliament on fuel shipment arrivals
2026-03-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today briefed Parliament on the fuel shipments expected to arrive in Sri Lanka based on theContinue Reading
Visiting US official visits former US Coast Guard cutter ‘SLNS Gajabahu’
2026-03-20
Visiting U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear AdmiralContinue Reading
US considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
2026-03-20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate edges towards Rs. 315
2026-03-20
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20), withContinue Reading
500 litres of fuel seized in Hambantota raid
2026-03-20
Police have seized nearly 500 litres of fuel during a raid in the Katuwawa Salmalyaya area of Hambantota. The operationContinue Reading