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The Irrigation Department is calling on the public in Sri Lanka to conserve water due to the ongoing dry weather. L.S. Sooriyaband…
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The Irrigation Department is calling on the public in Sri Lanka to conserve water due to the ongoing dry weather. L.S. Sooriyaband…
General
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a briefing on Tuesday, stating that the United States is closely monitoring the actio…
General
A local multi-day fishing boat believed to be involved in drug smuggling was captured in the waters off the southwest coast of Sri…
Business
Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a gem businessman in Kahawatta. The suspect was found hiding in a fore…
Politics
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Monday that it will restart processing certain asylum applicati…
General
A fire started in two old train carriages parked close to the Galle Railway Station. These carriages were part of four that had be…
General
In Dubai, four people were hurt, including a Sri Lankan, due to debris falling from the sky after a successful interception. Offic…
Business
China and Pakistan have urged for an “immediate ceasefire” and peace discussions to end the ongoing war in Iran. This call cam…
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On March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court determined that the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council violated the fu…
Politics
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 …
Politics
Qatar stated on Tuesday that the future of the Strait of Hormuz is mainly a “regional issue” that should be settled through …
General
In March, Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 175,661 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).…
Politics
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 …
Politics
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved the issuance of permits for importing different rice varieties, including Ponni…
Business
A recent assessment from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warns that the ongoing conflict in Iran could significant…
General
Inflation in Colombo rose to 2.2% in March 2026, up from 1.6% in February 2026, according to new information from the Department o…
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Sri Lanka Customs will start an online system for clearing cargo from Colombo Port this Friday (03). The announcement was made by …
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All vehicle owners in Sri Lanka will be able to get fuel tomorrow, April 1, according to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). T…
Politics
The Negombo High Court has granted bail to two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando and two ex-officials of Lanka Sathosa. Th…
Politics
Israel is ready to continue its military actions in Iran for “weeks” ahead, according to a military spokesperson on Tuesday. P…
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The Supreme Court has decided that both the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council infringed on the fundamental…
Politics
Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, has come to Sri Lanka for an official visit.…
Politics
The Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, assured that there will be no electricity supp…
General
Sajin Vass Gunawardena, a former Member of Parliament, appeared in the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, March 31. He was arrest…
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A Chinese citizen was detained by Customs officials this morning (31) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake wh…