Bahrain makes meningococcal vaccine mandatory for foreign workers including Sri Lankans

The meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for all foreign workers entering Bahrain, including those from Sri Lanka, the Bahrain Health Ministry announced today.

Mervyn Silva further remanded

Former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others have been further remanded until April 3 following their appearance before the Mahara Magistrate’s Court.

Former CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya to be appointed as Permanent Representative to United Nations

The Committee on High Posts has approved the nominations to appoint two Ambassadors, a High Commissioner and a Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Court acquits Gammanpila in case involving Australian national

The Colombo High Court today ordered the acquittal and release of Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader, former MP Udaya Gammanpila and another accused in connection with a case involving the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 21 million through a fraudulent share transaction.

Sri Lanka & Australia to discuss economic and maritime cooperation this week

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to take stock of their economic partnership and maritime cooperation as they convene the 05th Round of Senior Officials Talks and the 03rd Strategic Maritime Dialogue in Canberra from March 25-26, 2025.

Action against over 22,450 institutions for non-payment of EPF: Minister

Action will be taken against over 22,450 semi-government and private institutions which have failed to pay or contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said.

PHIs warn of low quality food products during New Year season

The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union announced that they will inspect food services around the island starting today in perpetration for the upcoming festive season.

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who ’’wants to break us so America can own us.’’

Pilot error caused K-8 trainer jet crash: Minister

A recent crash involving a Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft was caused by an error by the pilots, Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake said.

Police say Yoshitha Rajapaksa not involved in nightclub brawl

Initial investigations have revealed that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa was not involved in the brawl that took place at the Octopussy nightclub on Park Street in Colombo over the weekend.

No SJB, UNP and SLPP alliance: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today denied claims that the UNP, SJB, and SLPP are forming an alliance to work as a joint opposition.

S. Korea court dismisses impeachment of PM, reinstates him as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday, reinstating him as acting president -- a role he was given after the president was suspended for declaring martial law.

Traffic fine payments soon to go digital with ‘Govpay’

The public will very soon be able to settle traffic fines through Govpay, the recently introduced official online payment platform for government-related services, according to a top official from the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA).

First sperm bank in the country to be open

The Castle Hospital for Women at Borella has taken steps to establish the first ever Semen bank in the country.

Cyber security an afterthought for most fintech apps in Sri Lanka: Mastercard

Cybersecurity has become an afterthought for most fintech apps in Sri Lanka, while banks also show reluctance to leverage available technology to protect their consumers from fraudsters, according to Mastercard.

Starlink on hold until national security concerns are addressed

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband services will be on hold in Sri Lanka until it guarantees the right for the government agencies to secure data or communication details in case of issues related to national security, Daily Mirror learns.

Tea exports dip in February

Sri Lanka’s tea exports fell in February, with volumes down 1.91 million kilograms year-on-year (YoY) to 20.40 million kilograms, industry data showed.

Sri Lanka’s national prices fall 3.9% in February over electricity tariff cut

The National Consumer Price Index showed that consumer prices, measured nationally, declined by 3.9 percent in February 2025 from a year earlier

Fake news alert: False claims of free marks for O/L Science circulating online

A false announcement misusing the names of the Education Ministry and the Examinations Department is currently circulating on social media, claiming that free marks will be awarded for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Science subject.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after surviving a five-week battle in hospital against double pneumonia that became the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.

Sushant Singh Rajput: Investigators close case on actor’s suicide that shocked India

India’s federal investigative agency has officially concluded its probe into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, determining that no external influence led to his suicide.

More than 50,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

More than 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the war began, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry said on Sunday.

Fingerprint database for criminal investigations reaches one million

A total of one million criminal and court convicts’ fingerprints have now been computerised for investigative purposes, police said.

Sri Lanka sees surge in gun violence: 22 killed in 27 shootings

Sri Lanka has experienced a disturbing increase in gun violence this year, with 27 shooting incidents resulting in 22 deaths and several injuries.

Printing of ballot papers for LG elections begins

The printing of ballot papers for the upcoming local government elections has commenced, the Election Commission announced today.

Kenyan plane crashes in Somalia killing all onboard

Preliminary reports indicate that the cargo plane was returning from Dhobley town in the Lower Juba region after delivering supplies to the African Union forces when it crashed on Saturday, March 22 at around 5:43 pm local time.

Two arrested over extortion racket in Western Province

The Western Province North Crimes Division arrested two suspects involved in an extortion racket, where they threaten businessmen over the phone and force them to transfer money online.

Sri Lanka, Thailand to hold bilateral political consultations in Bangkok

The 06th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Thailand will be held on 25 March 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand in Bangkok.

No Sri Lankans harmed by South Korea’s forest fires

The Sri Lankan Embassy in South Korea has confirmed that no Sri Lankans have been affected by the forest fires currently ravaging the southeastern regions of the country.

South Korea wildfires: 4 dead, hundreds displaced as govt declares emergency

South Korea has declared a state of disaster after multiple forest fires hit the country’s south, killing at least four and displacing hundreds of residents from their homes.