Former SriLankan CEO Arrested
2026-03-12
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading
Daycare centre caretaker remanded after toddler drowns in Embilipitiya
2026-03-12
The caretaker of a daycare centre has been remanded after a one-year-and-eight-month-old child drowned in a small pond within theContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Lanka eNews Editor
2026-03-12
The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of journalist Sandaruwan Senadheera, editor of the Lanka E NewsContinue Reading
Six vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines
2026-03-12
Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crewContinue Reading
Four current and former DMT officials remanded over corruption charges
2026-03-12
Four former and current officials of the Department of Motor Transport (DMT), who were arrested by the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
No damage to Norochcholai machinery, COPE Chair says after inspection
2026-03-12
Recently imported coal has not caused any damage to the machinery at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai, ChairmanContinue Reading
13th March : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2026-03-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces andContinue Reading
President, CEB Engineers’ Union discuss restructuring process
2026-03-12
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the Engineers’ Union of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEBEU) wasContinue Reading
More than 200 buses to be added to “Sisu Sariya” this year
2026-03-12
Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Senevirathna says more than 200 new buses are to be added toContinue Reading
Oil jumps above $100 despite record reserve release
2026-03-12
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel despite a global agreement to release a record amount of emergency oil reservesContinue Reading
Pakistan cricketer sends legal notice over Kandy hotel allegation
2026-03-12
Pakistan cricketer Salman Mirza has sent a legal notice to broadcaster ARY Communications and journalist Shahid Hashmi over what heContinue Reading
Sri Lanka requests diesel from India
2026-03-12
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said India is examining requests for diesel supply from neighbouring countries, including Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
15 yr old student injured after falling off school building
2026-03-12
A 15-year-old student of a prominent boys’ school in Colombo sustained serious injuries after falling off the second floor ofContinue Reading
PM Harini concludes Philippines visit, returns to Sri Lanka
2026-03-12
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who was on an official visit to the Philippines following the invitation of the Asian DevelopmentContinue Reading
U.S. Central Command releases video of attack on Iranian military aircraft
2026-03-12
The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we areContinue Reading
Opposition Leader convenes experts to discuss Middle East crisis risks
2026-03-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened an urgent meeting with foreign policy experts, former diplomatic officials and academics to discuss theContinue Reading
UNICEF: Over 1,100 children killed or injured in 10 days of Middle East conflict
2026-03-12
Ten days into the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, UNICEF has warned that millions of children are facing catastrophicContinue Reading
SC sanctions Excise Officers for Torture & Robbery of Downsouth Restaurant Owner
2026-03-12
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court yesterday ruled that seven officers of the Excise Department’s Excise and Narcotics UnitContinue Reading