Business China and Pakistan call for “immediate ceasefire” and peace talks
China and Pakistan have urged for an “immediate ceasefire” and peace discussions to end the ongoing war in Iran. This call came after high-level meetings…
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Law SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils responsible over Meethotamulla tragedy
On March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court determined that the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council violated the fundamental rights of local…
Politics King Charles will visit Donald Trump next month, palace confirms
King Charles is set to make his first state visit to the United States next month, despite some calls to postpone the trip due to concerns about the Iran war.…
Politics Future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue,” Qatar says
Qatar stated on Tuesday that the future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue” that should be settled through “regional consensus.” Majed…
Travel March tourist arrivals surpass 175,000
In March, Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 175,661 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
Politics Three million Indian officials to begin counting world s largest population
Over 3 million officials in India are set to spend a year counting every person in the country, which is now the most populous in the world. This huge task was…
Politics Govt. to issue permits to import several rice varieties including Ponni Samba
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved the issuance of permits for importing different rice varieties, including Ponni Samba. This decision aims to…
Business War could wipe up to $194 billion from Arab economies, UNDP warns
A recent assessment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warns that the ongoing conflict in Iran could significantly harm the economies of Arab…
Business Colombo s inflation increases to 2.2% in March 2026
Inflation in Colombo rose to 2.2% in March 2026, up from 1.6% in February 2026, according to new information from the Department of Census and Statistics…
Technology Customs to launch digital cargo clearance system from Colombo Port
Sri Lanka Customs will start an online system for clearing cargo from Colombo Port this Friday (03). The announcement was made by Seevali Arukgoda, the…
General All vehicle owners can obtain fuel tomorrow – CPC
All vehicle owners in Sri Lanka will be able to get fuel tomorrow, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). This announcement was made by…
Politics Sathosa Case- Ex-minister Johnston Fernando s sons and two others granted bail
The Negombo High Court has granted bail to two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando and two ex-officials of Lanka Sathosa. They were in remand custody for…
Politics Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for weeks to come , military spokesperson says
Israel is ready to continue its military actions in Iran for “weeks” ahead, according to a military spokesperson on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Law SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils violated fundamental rights of residents by illegal Meethotamulla waste dumping
The Supreme Court has decided that both the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council infringed on the fundamental rights of residents by…
Politics Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, has come to Sri Lanka for an official visit.
Politics Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies
The Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, assured that there will be no electricity supply limits during the upcoming…
Crime Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena produced before court
Sajin Vass Gunawardena, a former Member of Parliament, appeared in the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, March 31. He was arrested by officers from the…
Crime Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kothala Himbutu
A Chinese citizen was detained by Customs officials this morning (31) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while trying to smuggle 21…
Sports New law targeting organized criminals to be introduced within two weeks – Sri Lanka Police
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Chandana Kodituwakku, announced that Sri Lanka will introduce a new law…
Weather Water levels of Kotmale Reservoir drop to 21.8% amid dry weather
The Kotmale Reservoir in Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a water level of just 21.8% due to the ongoing dry weather affecting its catchment areas,…
Politics Parliamentary Committee calls for urgent plan on Norochcholai ash disposal
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has called on officials to quickly create a plan for safely disposing…
Crime No oil leak after Kuwait tanker attack in Dubai port
Authorities in Dubai have announced that there was no oil spill from a tanker that caught fire following an attack by an Iranian drone . The Al Salmi tanker,…
Health Three Buddhist nuns critically injured in road accident in Sooriyawewa
Three Buddhist nuns were critically hurt in a road accident in Sooriyawewa, specifically in the Nugekanda area. They were passengers in a three-wheeler that…
Politics Ministers voluntarily slash fuel quotas by over one-third
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, announced that Cabinet Ministers and Deputy…