A controversy has emerged after reports that a birthday celebration was arranged for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allegations linked to the mur

More ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data, but still far fewer than before the Middle East conflict erupted, global energy analysts say. MORE..

A discussion to review the progress of the “Prajashakthi” national programme, implemented by the government with the aim of empowering communities and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic

Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have reached their highest level since December 2022, while petrol has also hit a 28-month high. MORE..

The Department of Examinations has issued a notice calling for applications for the Grade 5 Scholarship examination scheduled to be held on August 9, 2026. MORE..

A set of guidelines have been issued to curb fuel and electricity consumption across Sri Lanka amidst the global energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

Egypt s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to stop the Iran war, saying only he could do so, and warned that fears of the oil price going above $200 a barrel we

The Election Commission has expanded its eServices system to make it easier for citizens to access services without visiting Grama Niladhari offices, district election offices, or the Commission itsel

A team of officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau fired at a vehicle in Negombo suspected of transporting drugs. MORE..

US President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and com

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (30) that investigations are ongoing into the violent incident that occurred near the Mirihana residence of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa du

Sarath Ganegoda has resigned from his position as Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from 31 March. MORE..

Spain had already said the U.S. could not use jointly operated military bases in the country for operations related to the war. MORE..

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..

Iran s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that the US s 15-point list for halting the conflict contains “largely excessive, unrealistic, and unreasonable demands,” contradicti

Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah, at just 25 years old has been appointed maire adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault-Combault – a municipality on the outskirts of Paris, France. MORE..

The war has displaced 20% of Lebanon s population in just three weeks, with an average of 19,000 children forced to flee their homes every day, according to the United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF)

The Ministry of Education issued guidelines for schools to follow during the prevailing extreme heat conditions, including preventing schoolchildren from participating in outdoor activities on hot day

The dollar was near a 10 #8209;month high on Monday and heading for its biggest monthly gain since last July as mixed signals from Iran and the United States dimmed hopes of a possible quick end to th

The Auditor General will conduct a forensic audit of the Ministry of Health s procurement of medicines and medical supplies during former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella s tenure, the Attorney Ge

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has announced that a 24-hour island-wide token strike will commence from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (31). MORE..

Under the ongoing programme to extradite suspects involved in large-scale crimes while evading arrest abroad, a total of 30 high-profile criminals have been successfully repatriated to the country ove

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to increase electricity tariffs. MORE..

A young actress has been arrested today (30) in connection with an alleged gold necklace fraud and produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate s Court, police stated. MORE..

The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the issuance of urea fertilizer exclusively to paddy cultivation, citing limited national stocks due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle

Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have ?hands full of blood?, in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month. MORE..

The Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara, has stated that, due to the prevailing dry and drought conditions in Sri Lanka, water supply may need to be rest

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said a peacekeeper was killed when a projectile exploded at one of its positions near the southern Lebanese village of Adchit al-Qusayr on S

An individual has been killed following a road accident in the Poththapitiya area of Hatharaliyadda. MORE..

The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded until April 10 by the Pilessa Magistrate?s Cou

China s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea s capital of Pyongyang on Monday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals. MORE..

A group of 125 Chinese nationals, who were detained by the Department of Immigration and Emigration in connection with online financial scams, has been deported. MORE..

Two individuals have been arrested for possession of a stock of narcotics, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice ) in the Ganemulla area. MORE..

The US president Donald Trump is considering a military operation with the goal of extracting 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports. MORE..

The decision regarding the proposed revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 is scheduled to be announced today (30). MORE..

Donald Trump has been speaking recently on Air Force One, where he says the US believes it has achieved regime change in Iran, echoing comments made last week on Fox news, where he said, You could rea

Australia will halve the tax on fuel and diesel for three months in a push to bring down costs that have surged due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Prime Minister Anthony #8288;Albanese said on Monda

Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has emphasized the importance of managing and using energy efficiently and systematically under the current circumst

A vehicle driven by National People s Power (NPP) Puttalam District Member of Parliament (MP), Muhammad Faizal, has been involved in an accident at the Bandarawatta bend in Chilaw after veering off th

A racket involving the sale of counterfeit medicines using the name of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation has been raided by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). MORE..

Pakistan s foreign minister says both Iran and the US have expressed confidence in Pakistan to facilitate talks. MORE..

Donald Trump has told the Financial Times he could take the oil in Iran and possibly seize the country s major fuel hub of Kharg Island. MORE..

Prabhath Madusanka, also known as Midigama Chuti, a member of an organized criminal gang who was taken into custody in Oman, has been brought back to the country this morning (30). MORE..

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters - the country s highest operational command unit coordinating the armed forces - has threatened that the armed for

Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue, today (30) the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..