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
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 14 districts
2026-03-15
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western,Continue Reading
PM Harini warns prolonged Middle East war could hit Sri Lanka
2026-03-15
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the ongoing Middle East conflict is beginning to affect Sri Lanka’s economy, warning that theContinue Reading
Sajith criticises govt arrogance, lack of foresight amid fuel crisis
2026-03-15
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of arrogance and a lack of foresight, warning that the country risksContinue Reading
Work from Home option, QR fuel among measures discussed by President
2026-03-15
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today held discussions with ministry secretaries and heads of institutions on maintaining essential services amid theContinue Reading