Wednesdays Declared Holiday for Govt Employees
2026-03-16
The Government has decided to declare Wednesdays as a holiday for government offices, schools, universities and courts in view ofContinue Reading
Navy seizes over 133kg of Heroin in High-Seas Operation
2026-03-16
Sri Lanka’s Navy has seized more than 133 kilograms of heroin during a high-seas operation south of the island, officialsContinue Reading
GMOA calls for transport support for medical staff
2026-03-16
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that despite repeated proposals and requests to resolve longstanding issues in the healthContinue Reading
Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to promote tourism
2026-03-16
A Japanese delegation of 11 members, in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, oneContinue Reading
Integrated auspicious time sheet for Sinhala & Tamil New Year to be published tomorrow
2026-03-16
An integrated auspicious time sheet for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be released tomorrow (17), following aContinue Reading
17th March : Warm weather alert issued for 15 districts
2026-03-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-central, North-western provinces andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance launches ‘Love Sri Lanka, Always’ campaign to promote year‑round travel
2026-03-16
The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has launched its latest tactical campaign burst, “Love Sri Lanka, Always,” positioning the island asContinue Reading
Iconic MAS Thurulie Factory to Relocate after Cyclone Ditwah Damage
2026-03-16
Today, the management of MAS announced to employees at the Thurulie facility the decision to relocate manufacturing operations of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Asha de Vos honoured at UN General Assembly
2026-03-16
Sri Lankan marine biologist Dr. Asha de Vos’s portrait was displayed on the silver screen at the opening of theContinue Reading
UDA unveils ‘Mother Lanka’ digital public engagement platform
2026-03-16
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) today (16) officially launched the ‘Mother Lanka’ Digital Platform under the Ministry of Urban Development,Continue Reading
Instagram to axe encrypted chats in May
2026-03-16
Instagram will discontinue support for end-to-end encrypted messaging on its platform starting May 8, 2026, the company confirmed. The changeContinue Reading
Tourism sector to get special QR code fuel system : Deputy Minister
2026-03-16
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe says a special QR code system will be introduced for the tourism sector toContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Who built the Fuel Pass System? Kanchana reveals
2026-03-16
Former Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has credited several stakeholders, highlighting that the National Fuel Pass QR systemContinue Reading
Fuel for Agriculture Sector : New Decision
2026-03-16
The farming community will now be able to access fuel allocations through a dedicated QR code system, according to theContinue Reading
Fuel & QR Issues: 3 Key Updates from CPC
2026-03-16
A fuel tanker carrying thousands of metric tons of fuel arrived in Sri Lanka this morning, with unloading scheduled toContinue Reading
School events should not burden parents : PM
2026-03-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says school events should be organized in a manner that does not place a financial burdenContinue Reading
Indictments filed against Sajin Vass Gunawardena
2026-03-16
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena was today (16) indicted before the Colombo High Court on corruption charges. AccordingContinue Reading