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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
Vehicles with number plates ending in both odd and even numbers will be able to obtain fuel from filling stations tomorrow (April 1), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced. MORE..
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..
Several senior police officers transferred due to service requirement
Several senior police officers transferred due to service requirement
A group of senior police officers have been transferred with immediate effect, according to the Police Media Division. MORE..
Water levels of Kotmale Reservoir drop to 21.8% amid dry weather
Water levels of Kotmale Reservoir drop to 21.8% amid dry weather
The water level of the Kotmale Reservoir has dropped to 21.8%, amidst ongoing dry weather conditions affecting the catchment areas, the reservoir’s resident engineer said. MORE..
New law targeting organized criminals to be introduced within two weeks – Sri Lanka Police
New law targeting organized criminals to be introduced within two weeks – Sri Lanka Police
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Chandana Kodituwakku, has stated that a new act featuring stringent laws specifically targeting organized criminals will be introduced within the next two weeks. MORE..
Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kothala Himbutu’
Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kothala Himbutu’
A Chinese national was arrested by Customs officials at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (31) while attempting to smuggle a consignment of Salacia reticulata (Kothala Himbutu), an indigenous plant to Sri Lanka that contains high medicinal value, out of the country. MORE..
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena produced before court
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena produced before court
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (31). MORE..
Three Buddhist nuns critically injured in road accident in Sooriyawewa
Three Buddhist nuns critically injured in road accident in Sooriyawewa
Three Buddhist nuns have sustained serious injuries in a road accident involving a three-wheeler and two lorries in the Nugekanda area of Sooriyawewa. MORE..
No oil leak after Kuwait tanker attack in Dubai port
No oil leak after Kuwait tanker attack in Dubai port
Authorities in Dubai have confirmed no oil leaked from a tanker set on fire after an Iranian drone strike. MORE..
GMOA launches nationwide token strike
GMOA launches nationwide token strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has launched the nationwide token strike, today (31), based on several demands, including the alleged illegal transfers of doctors. MORE..
Parliamentary Committee calls for urgent plan on Norochcholai ash disposal
Parliamentary Committee calls for urgent plan on Norochcholai ash disposal
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has instructed officials to immediately prepare a plan for the environmentally friendly disposal of ash emitted from the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant. MORE..
Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
Prices of multiple food items to increase from midnight today
The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has announced that the prices of several food items will be increased with effect from midnight today (31), following the recent electricity tariff hike. MORE..
Aluminium hits four-year peak after Iran attacks Middle East smelters
Aluminium hits four-year peak after Iran attacks Middle East smelters
Aluminium prices surged to four-year highs on Monday as Iranian airstrikes on two major Middle East producers over the weekend raised the risk of a prolonged supply shock. MORE.