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Two train compartments catch fire near Galle Railway Station
Two train compartments catch fire near Galle Railway Station
A fire has broken out in two train compartments near the Galle Railway Station. MORE..
US Citizenship and Immigration Services resumes asylum claims after halt
US Citizenship and Immigration Services resumes asylum claims after halt
The Trump administration will resume processing some asylum applications after it halted all such claims following the shooting of two National Guard members by an asylum seeker, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Monday. MORE..
Suspect arrested in Kahawatta gem businessman murder case
Suspect arrested in Kahawatta gem businessman murder case
An individual has been taken into custody by police in connection with the murder of a gem businessman in Kahawatta. MORE..
Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in southwestern waters
Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in southwestern waters
A local multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling a consignment of narcotics has been seized in the sea area off the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Health Minister issues strong response to GMOA over transfer demands
Health Minister issues strong response to GMOA over transfer demands
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the government is in the process of preparing and implementing a formal transfer mechanism for medical officers. MORE..
| March 31, 2026 6:39 pm
“Next few days in Iran War will be decisive,” Pete Hegseth warns Tehran
“Next few days in Iran War will be decisive,” Pete Hegseth warns Tehran
The United States is well aware of what China and Russia are doing to help Iran and are confronting those efforts where necessary, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on Tuesday. MORE..
Three million Indian officials to begin counting world’s largest population
Three million Indian officials to begin counting world’s largest population
More than 3 million Indian officials are to spend a year counting every single person in the world’s most populous nation, a mammoth task delayed in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE..
March tourist arrivals surpass 175,000
March tourist arrivals surpass 175,000
A total of 175,661 tourists have arrived in the country so far in the month of March, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
Future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue,” Qatar says
Future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue,” Qatar says
Qatar said on Tuesday that the future of the Strait of Hormuz is “primarily a regional” one that needs to be resolved by “regional consensus.” MORE..
King Charles will visit Donald Trump next month, palace confirms
King Charles will visit Donald Trump next month, palace confirms
King Charles’ first state visit to the United States will go ahead next month despite calls for the trip to be delayed over objections to the Iran war. MORE..
Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that no electricity supply restrictions will be imposed during the upcoming Vesak and Poson religious festivals despite the energy crisis that has emerged in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. MORE..
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has arrived in the island on an official visit. MORE..
SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils responsible over Meethotamulla tragedy
SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils responsible over Meethotamulla tragedy
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council violated fundamental rights of residents by illegally dumping waste on the land known as “Pothuvil Kumbura” in Meethotamulla. MORE..
Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for ‘weeks to come’, military spokesperson says
Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for ‘weeks to come’, military spokesperson says
Israel is prepared for “weeks” more of fighting in Iran, a military spokesman said on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview the war was “beyond the halfway point.” MORE..
‘Sathosa’ Case: Ex-minister Johnston Fernando’s sons and two others granted bail
‘Sathosa’ Case: Ex-minister Johnston Fernando’s sons and two others granted bail
Two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando and two former Lanka Sathosa officials currently in remand custody over the alleged misuse of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa have been granted bail. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
All vehicle owners can obtain fuel tomorrow – CPC
All vehicle owners can obtain fuel tomorrow – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that vehicles with registration plates ending in both odd and even numbers will be able to obtain fuel from filling stations tomorrow (April 1).
Customs to launch digital cargo clearance system from Colombo Port
Customs to launch digital cargo clearance system from Colombo Port
The process of clearing cargo for the three cargo inspection yards from Colombo Port will be conducted online starting this Friday (03), the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda has announced. MORE..
Cabinet decision on fuel allowances for Ministers, MPs and public officials
Cabinet decision on fuel allowances for Ministers, MPs and public officials
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide fuel allowances for Ministers, Members of Parliament, and government officers based on the fuel prices as of March 1, 2026. MORE..
Colombo’s inflation increases to 2.2% in March 2026
Colombo’s inflation increases to 2.2% in March 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.2% in March 2026, compared to 1.6% in February 2026, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
War could wipe up to $194 billion from Arab economies, UNDP warns
War could wipe up to $194 billion from Arab economies, UNDP warns
A new United Nations Development Programme assessment is warning of sweeping economic fallout across the Middle East from the ongoing Iran war, with the GDP of regional Arab countries projected to shrink by as much as 6%. MORE..
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena granted bail
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena granted bail
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (31). MORE..
National Vesak Festival to be held in Thihagoda, Matara
National Vesak Festival to be held in Thihagoda, Matara
This year’s National Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held at the ancient Midellawala Temple in Thihagoda, Matara. MORE..
Govt. to issue permits to import several rice varieties including Ponni Samba
Govt. to issue permits to import several rice varieties including Ponni Samba
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to issue permits to import rice varieties including Ponni Samba, as a measure to ease the shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice in the country. MORE..
179 urea fertilizer bags seized in Matara by CAA
179 urea fertilizer bags seized in Matara by CAA
Authorities have raided a site where a stock of urea fertilizer was allegedly being tampered with for illegal sale, after the marked prices were removed and product information was fraudulently altered. MORE..