Fuel supply issue: Education Ministry issues new guidelines
2026-03-17
The Ministry of Education has announced a set of special guidelines to ensure the smooth continuation of daily administration andContinue Reading
Struggling with Fuel QR? Here are 18 FAQs you need to know
2026-03-17
If you still haven’t received your Fuel QR code or are facing issues with registration, here are the most frequentlyContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Wednesday parliament session cancelled
2026-03-17
Parliament will not meet tomorrow (18), following a decision taken at today’s Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting. The decision wasContinue Reading
When Do Weekly Fuel QR Allocations Expire? CPC Explains
2026-03-17
Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Rajakaruna, has announced that the fuel quota currently available to theContinue Reading
Supreme Court disbars lawyer, imposes suspended jail term
2026-03-17
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Monday (16) ordered that a lawyer practicing in Kekirawa be removed from theContinue Reading
Public Administration Circular issued to address potential fuel supply challenges
2026-03-17
A Public Administration Circular (09/2026) has been issued outlining measures to address potential fuel supply challenges in Sri Lanka amidContinue Reading
CMC launches “Sith Suwa Purawara” to strengthen emotional well-being
2026-03-17
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has officially launched ‘Sith Suwa Purawara’, an initiative aimed at enhancing emotional well-being and expandingContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 10 districts today
2026-03-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Kandy,Continue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa questioned by Bribery Commission
2026-03-17
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared before the Bribery Commission this morning to record a statement. According to reports, the formerContinue Reading
Three committees appointed to address Middle East war fallout : PM
2026-03-17
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament that three committees have been appointed to address a potential economic crisis arisingContinue Reading
Energy minister says electricity supply stable for now, future disruptions possible
2026-03-17
Sri Lanka may face power cuts in the future despite efforts to maintain an uninterrupted supply, Minister of Energy KumaraContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 314
2026-03-17
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across major commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17),Continue Reading
Ramazan : Sajith calls for advancement of debate on current global situation
2026-03-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested the Speaker to reschedule the parliamentary debate on the current global situation for tomorrow,Continue Reading
Energy Minister updates Parliament on current fuel stocks
2026-03-17
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has made a disclosure regarding the number of days fuel stocks in Sri Lanka willContinue Reading
Iran Navy vows revenge for US torpedo strike on ship off Sri Lanka
2026-03-17
The commander of the Iranian Navy, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, issued a warning to the United States and Israel onContinue Reading
Police warn of fake awareness posts circulating on social media
2026-03-17
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public about fake posts circulating on social media under the heading “Awareness byContinue Reading
UAE airspace reopens after temporary closure
2026-03-17
The United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace on Tuesday after a brief shutdown, as Iran continued missile and drone attacksContinue Reading