SriLankan to increase Colombo–Melbourne flights to 10 weekly
2026-03-11
SriLankan Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its Colombo–Melbourne route, increasing weekly services to 10 flights starting 2 AugustContinue Reading
$10M project launched to boost Thriposha maize supply
2026-03-11
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year “Sow and Grow” project, supported by USD 10 millionContinue Reading
UN research vessel to conduct 32-day marine survey in Sri Lanka
2026-03-11
On the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, the United Nations-flagged vessel R/V Dr. Fridtjof Nansen under the FoodContinue Reading
Economic Monitoring Committee reviews risks from ME tensions
2026-03-11
The Economic Monitoring Committee, established on the proposal of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability amidContinue Reading
Industry Revival Programme’s first phase concludes after Ditwah cyclone
2026-03-11
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, together with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), has concluded the first phase ofContinue Reading
Govt bearing costs for Iranian sailors’ remains on humanitarian grounds : Minister
2026-03-11
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to claims by the opposition on the expenditure incurred related to the remains of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Vs Afghanistan series postponed
2026-03-11
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announces that the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka bilateral series, originally scheduled to commence on 13Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee changes slightly against USD
2026-03-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (11 March) compared to Tuesday,Continue Reading
Gas price hike : Prices of food items increased
2026-03-11
The All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced an increase in the prices of food items from midnightContinue Reading
Harsha urges Govt to use Treasury surplus to cushion fuel price shock
2026-03-11
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva says that with surplus funds currently available in the Treasury, the government should avoidContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Court orders bodies of 84 sailors to be handed over to Iran officials
2026-03-11
Galle Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda today (11) directed the Director of Galle National Hospital to release the bodies of 84Continue Reading
Iran says bodies of sailors from IRIS Dena will be repatriated
2026-03-11
Iran says the bodies of dozens of sailors killed when the US attacked and sank its frigate ‘IRIS Dena’ offContinue Reading
UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten energy markets, global supply chains
2026-03-11
The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oneContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 2.19B Oracle system for Sri Lanka Customs
2026-03-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure the Oracle Exadata X11M system and related software licenses for SriContinue Reading
YouTube gives Political Figures and Journalists access to AI Deepfake detection tool
2026-03-11
In a significant move given the obvious global events, and with the midterm elections approaching, YouTube is expanding its likenessContinue Reading
Deputy Minister visits China-funded housing project in Maharagama
2026-03-11
Deputy Minister of Urban Development, Eranga Gunasekara, on Monday (09) inspected the ongoing construction of the new housing complex inContinue Reading
BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya addresses Indian Supreme Court
2026-03-11
President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, addressed the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (10),Continue Reading
Evening showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-11
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail elsewhere over the island,Continue Reading