CPC reviewing possibility of ending QR code fuel quota systemThe Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it is further studying the possibility of removing the existing QR code fuel quota system, which was introduced to manage fuel supplies amidst global tensions. MORE..43m agoDeveloping human resources needed for ongoing construction activities remains a key challenge - PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya states that the Government has already allocated substantial funds for future development activities, including the restoration of areas damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..55m agoUPDATENEWS ALERT2025 O/L Exam: 11,790 students secure 9 A’s and 225,748 qualify for A/LsThe Commissioner General of Examinations A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage announced that a total of 11,790 candidates have obtained ‘A’ passes for all subjects in the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination. MORE..1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT2025 O/L Exam: 11,790 students secure 9 A’s and 225,748 qualify for A/LsThe Commissioner General of Examinations A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage announced that a total of 11,790 candidates have obtained ‘A’ passes for all subjects in the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination. MORE..1h agoOne killed and several injured in train collision north of LondonOne person was killed and several others injured when two trains collided about 60 miles (100 km) north of London, British Transport Police said on Friday. MORE..2h agoOne killed and several injured in train collision north of LondonOne person was killed and several others injured when two trains collided about 60 miles (100 km) north of London, British Transport Police said on Friday. MORE..2h agoWoman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican RepublicA woman was killed and nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated due to a large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe, local authorities said on Friday. MORE..2h agoWoman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican RepublicA woman was killed and nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated due to a large fire at a hotel in the Dominican beach resort of Bayahibe, local authorities said on Friday. MORE..2h agoWith Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talksIsrael and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances of an interim agreement on ending the war in Iran turning into a lasting Middle East peace deal. MORE..2h agoWith Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talksIsrael and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised the chances of an interim agreement on ending the war in Iran turning into a lasting Middle East peace deal. MORE..2h agoShowers expected in parts of the island Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (20), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..3h agoShowers expected in parts of the island Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (20), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSuspect arrested while transporting over 6kg of ‘Ice’ in three-wheeler A 38-year-old man travelling in a three-wheeler has been arrested by the Special Operations Unit of the Gonahena Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Kandaliyadda Paluwa area of Ganemulla while transporting a stock of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) narcotics ...MORE..3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTSuspect arrested while transporting over 6kg of ‘Ice’ in three-wheeler A 38-year-old man travelling in a three-wheeler has been arrested by the Special Operations Unit of the Gonahena Police Special Task Force (STF) in the Kandaliyadda Paluwa area of Ganemulla while transporting a stock of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) narcotics ...MORE..3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDominican national arrested with over 37kg of Hashish at BIAA 24-year-old Dominican national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of Hashish weighing 37 kilograms and 675 grams into the country. MORE..4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTDominican national arrested with over 37kg of Hashish at BIAA 24-year-old Dominican national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a stock of Hashish weighing 37 kilograms and 675 grams into the country. MORE..4h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka's javelin ace Rumesh Tharanga secures dominant win at Doha Diamond LeagueSri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage continued his impressive form to secure a dominant win in the men’s javelin throw competition at the Doha Diamond League 2026 in Qatar on Friday.6h agoNEWS ALERTSri Lanka's javelin ace Rumesh Tharanga secures dominant win at Doha Diamond LeagueSri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage continued his impressive form to secure a dominant win in the men’s javelin throw competition at the Doha Diamond League 2026 in Qatar on Friday.6h agoBREAKING2025 O/L Exam results releasedThe results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. 12h agoBREAKING2025 O/L Exam results releasedThe results of the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. 12h ago'Dubai Sudda' pleads guilty in court over foreign employment scam chargesThe suspect known as “Dubai Sudda,” or as Ranthatige Nishanka Priyadarshana, who was remanded for allegedly defrauding money from individuals by claiming he could secure jobs for them in Dubai and Moldova on tourist visas...12h ago'Dubai Sudda' pleads guilty in court over foreign employment scam chargesThe suspect known as “Dubai Sudda,” or as Ranthatige Nishanka Priyadarshana, who was remanded for allegedly defrauding money from individuals by claiming he could secure jobs for them in Dubai and Moldova on tourist visas...12h agoUK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins bigBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival Andy Burnham and potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability. 12h agoUK PM Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Burnham wins bigBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival Andy Burnham and potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability. 12h agoCentral Cultural Fund delivering its true objectives effectively now, says PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that an allocation of Rs. 180 million has been made from the Central Cultural Fund for the conservation of Gallangolla Mulamaha Viharaya. 13h agoCentral Cultural Fund delivering its true objectives effectively now, says PMPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that an allocation of Rs. 180 million has been made from the Central Cultural Fund for the conservation of Gallangolla Mulamaha Viharaya. 13h agoPassenger arrested at Alawwa Railway Station for damaging property following train delayA passenger has been arrested today (19) at the Alawwa Railway Station for allegedly causing damage to railway property following a delay in train operations. 13h agoPassenger arrested at Alawwa Railway Station for damaging property following train delayA passenger has been arrested today (19) at the Alawwa Railway Station for allegedly causing damage to railway property following a delay in train operations. 13h agoCops and suspects clash during drug raid; several hospitalised in DeraniyagalaMore details have emerged regarding a heated confrontation that occurred when a team of police officers from the Avissawella Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau attempted to search a house located on Noori Road in Deraniyagala. 14h agoCops and suspects clash during drug raid; several hospitalised in DeraniyagalaMore details have emerged regarding a heated confrontation that occurred when a team of police officers from the Avissawella Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau attempted to search a house located on Noori Road in Deraniyagala. 14h agoPhysiotherapist's murder: strangulation suspected as cause of deathSri Lanka Police have uncovered more details regarding the discovery of a woman’s body inside a parked car in the Teldeniya area. 14h agoPhysiotherapist's murder: strangulation suspected as cause of deathSri Lanka Police have uncovered more details regarding the discovery of a woman’s body inside a parked car in the Teldeniya area. 14h agoSri Lanka's business community extends full support for paperless Customs proceduresA discussion aimed at accelerating the implementation of the Sri Lanka Customs Paperless Document Processing programme has been held today (19) at the Presidential Secretariat...15h agoSri Lanka's business community extends full support for paperless Customs proceduresA discussion aimed at accelerating the implementation of the Sri Lanka Customs Paperless Document Processing programme has been held today (19) at the Presidential Secretariat...15h agoUPDATEFire breaks out at tea factory in WathurawilaA fire has reportedly broken out at a tea factory located at Wathurawila Junction on the Elpitiya –Mapalagama road. 16h agoUPDATEFire breaks out at tea factory in WathurawilaA fire has reportedly broken out at a tea factory located at Wathurawila Junction on the Elpitiya –Mapalagama road. 16h agoUPDATEIsrael, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday - US officialIsrael and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters. 16h agoUPDATEIsrael, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday - US officialIsrael and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told Reuters. 16h ago
