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Politics India begins world s biggest population count
India will kick off the first phase of its Census 2027 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This marks the beginning of the largest population count in the world and…
General No revisions to Exam Calendar, Commissioner General assure students
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A. K. S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, confirmed that the Grade 5 Scholarship, G.C.E. Advanced Level, and G.C.E. Ordinary…
Business Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States could stop its military actions against Iran within two to three weeks. He mentioned that Iran does not…
General Electricity tariffs increased from today
Electricity prices will go up starting today. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved this increase after the Ceylon Electricity…
General All vehicle owners can obtain fuel today – CPC
Vehicle owners in Sri Lanka can fill up their tanks today, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Since February 19, the CPC has been…
Business 29 killed in Russian military plane crash over Crimea
A Russian An-26 military transport plane went down into a cliff in Crimea, resulting in the deaths of 29 individuals on board, likely due to a technical issue,…
Politics “Not going to be there too much longer”- Trump s big hint on Iran War timeline
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the conflict in Iran is close to conclusion and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on its own once American…
General Irrigation Department urges water conservation amid dry weather
The Irrigation Department is calling on the public in Sri Lanka to conserve water due to the ongoing dry weather. L.S. Sooriyabandara, the Director of…
General “Next few days in Iran War will be decisive,” Pete Hegseth warns Tehran
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a briefing on Tuesday, stating that the United States is closely monitoring the actions of China and Russia in…
General Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics in southwestern waters
A local multi-day fishing boat believed to be involved in drug smuggling was captured in the waters off the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Navy…
Business Suspect arrested in Kahawatta gem businessman murder case
Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a gem businessman in Kahawatta. The suspect was found hiding in a forest area in Kahawatta when the…
Politics US Citizenship and Immigration Services resumes asylum claims after halt
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Monday that it will restart processing certain asylum applications. This decision comes…
General Two decommissioned train compartments catch fire near Galle Railway Station
A fire started in two old train carriages parked close to the Galle Railway Station. These carriages were part of four that had been taken out of service and…
General Sri Lankan among injured in Dubai from falling debris
In Dubai, four people were hurt, including a Sri Lankan, due to debris falling from the sky after a successful interception. Officials reported that the…
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…
General 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…
General 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…
General 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…
General 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…