Ceylon Chamber proposes 5 measures to safeguard economy
2026-03-18
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has proposed five key measures to safeguard Sri Lanka’s economic stability amid rising global uncertaintyContinue Reading
Fuel by number plate : Notice for new vehicle owners
2026-03-18
The Department of Motor Traffic has requested vehicle owners without number plates to present valid documents when obtaining fuel, asContinue Reading
Harin predicts crisis, claims President will “flee”
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka faces serious economic risks from the ongoing Middle East conflict, former Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said, warning ofContinue Reading
FM launches ‘Lily Lanka’ tourism app
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka’s first fully functional tourism mobile application, “Lily Lanka App,” officially registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau,Continue Reading
Israel claims strike killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister
2026-03-18
Israel said on Wednesday that an airstrike targeted Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib, as hostilities between the two regional foesContinue Reading
Warm weather advisory for 16 districts
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Central Southern, North WesternContinue Reading
China backs Sri Lanka crackdown after over 100 Chinese arrested in online fraud probe
2026-03-18
China has expressed strong support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing crackdown on telecom and online fraud, following the recent arrest ofContinue Reading
Lightning advisory for 19 districts today
2026-03-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory warning of severe lightning across several provinces, valid until 11.00 p.m.Continue Reading
JR sought $1 million from Mossad for election campaign, declassified files reveal
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka sought Israeli military assistance during the early years of its civil war and even explored financial support forContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens against US dollar
2026-03-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Patali says President ‘ill-informed’ on coal issue, cites Bribery Commission complaint
2026-03-18
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said he had lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission on February 18 over allegedContinue Reading
4 killed, 40 injured in Weerawila bus crash
2026-03-18
At least four people were killed and around 40 others injured in a head-on collision between two Sri Lanka TransportContinue Reading
At WION Summit: Namal warns of shifting global power dynamics
2026-03-18
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa has highlighted the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean, calling for balanced foreign policy andContinue Reading
PUCSL decision pending on 13.56% tariff hike after public feedback
2026-03-18
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says a decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision will be announcedContinue Reading
Litro assures steady gas supply with shipments every three days
2026-03-18
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that Sri Lanka will continue to receive regular shipments of gas, with a vesselContinue Reading
CMC suspends parking fees in Colombo amid fuel supply issues
2026-03-18
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to temporarily suspend the collection of parking fees for vehicles entering Colombo City. Continue Reading
Govt launches WhatsApp support for Fuel Pass issues
2026-03-18
The Government Information Centre (GIC) has introduced a WhatsApp service to assist vehicle owners with registering for the National FuelContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s fuel request : Clarification from Russia
2026-03-18
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a statement addressing speculation over recent discussions on energy supplies. Responding toContinue Reading