Oscars: ‘One Battle After Another’ dominates, Michael B. Jordan bags best actor
2026-03-16
The 98th Academy Awards were held on Sunday night (March 15) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, honouring the bestContinue Reading
Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-16
Oil prices are continuing to rise as markets see no end in sight to the effective closure of the StraitContinue Reading
66 yr old woman arrested over disposal of Gold Jewellery from narcotics trafficking
2026-03-16
A 66‑year‑old woman from Mannar has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for allegedly aiding and abettingContinue Reading
Health Minister inspects two major Pharmaceutical Plants in Kandy
2026-03-16
Two large‑scale companies producing pharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka, Kelun LifeScience (Pvt) Ltd and Celagen Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, located in theContinue Reading
Interim order issued halting construction of proposed Jaffna indoor stadium
2026-03-16
The Jaffna High Court has issued an interim order halting construction of a proposed indoor stadium within the protected JaffnaContinue Reading
President questioned over inaction on allegations against Energy Minister
2026-03-16
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera says it is the responsibility of the President to decide whether aContinue Reading
02 fishing trawlers with massive narcotics haul seized off Southern Coast
2026-03-16
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized two multi-day fishing trawlers off the Southern Coast with narcotics on board. According toContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some provinces of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-16
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2.00 pmContinue Reading
Dubai flights temporarily suspended after drone strike triggers fire near airport
2026-03-16
Dubai flights temporarily suspended after drone strike triggers fire near airport Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended afterContinue Reading
3-Wheeler unions demand 35 Litres, warn of protest
2026-03-16
Three-wheeler drivers have raised concerns that the fuel quota allocated under the QR code-based fuel management system is insufficient toContinue Reading
Israel plans Iran war to continue for at least three more weeks
2026-03-16
Israel’s military plans to continue its campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks, with thousands of targets stillContinue Reading
Israel PM posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead
2026-03-16
A video posted on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s X account is being seen as his response to the rumoursContinue Reading
PM urges public to verify information before sharing on social media
2026-03-16
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has urged the public to be mindful of the accuracy of information before sharing contentContinue Reading
No Fuel issues for Tourists Visiting Sri Lanka
2026-03-15
Sri Lankan authorities have issued a notice to the tourism industry assuring that tourists visiting the country will not faceContinue Reading
How long will Fuel last ? CPC makes key announcement
2026-03-15
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna says Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks until the end of next month,Continue Reading
President holds talks on Energy Supply Disruptions
2026-03-15
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a special discussion today (15) to review measures required to address disruptions to global energyContinue Reading
Fuel QR Relaunch: Public Reaction and Digital Readiness
2026-03-15
The fuel QR code app’s relaunch: A capture of public commentary, and what it reveals about Sri Lanka’s readiness forContinue Reading
Pope calls for immediate ceasefire in Iran war
2026-03-15
Pope Leo has called for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war, warning that the ongoing conflict has causedContinue Reading