Tense situation at Polduwa junction

A tense situation occurred at Polduwa Junction near the Parliament access road following a protest by unemployed graduates, police said.

SLAF appoints special committee to probe K-8 trainer jet crash

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, has appointed a special investigation committee to probe the crash of the K-8 trainer jet.

Police probe finger chopping incident during drinking session

Kalutara South Police are investigating into an incident where a man allegedly chopped off a friend’s finger during a drinking session.

French tourist injured in fall at Punchi Sri Pada

A French tourist visiting Punchi Sri Pada (Mini Adam’s Peak) slipped and fell from the mountain, sustaining serious injuries.

Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canadian Justice Minister

Gary Anandasangaree, a Jaffna-born Tamil Canadian, has been appointed as Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General (MoJAG) in the newly formed cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Carney on March 14 2025, during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall, Ottawa.

Elon Musk’s X sues India in new censorship battle

India’s IT ministry has unlawfully expanded censorship powers to allow the easier removal of online content and empowered “countless” government officials to execute such orders, Elon Musk’s X has alleged in a new lawsuit against New Delhi.

Dayasiri, Handunetti engage in verbal battle in Parliament

SJB MP Dayasiri Jayasekara and Minister of Industries Sunil Handunetti engaged in a verbal battle in Parliament during the oral question session.

Heathrow Airport closes all day over power outage

Heathrow Airport is closing all day Friday because of a large fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it.

Tesla makes largest ever Cybertruck recall

Thousands of Tesla Cybertrucks have been recalled in the US due to concerns about part of the electric car’s trim falling off in the model’s eighth and largest ever recall.

Trump signs order to begin dismantling of US education department

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign pledge and a long-cherished goal of some conservatives.

Chinese K-8 trainer jet crashes in Wariyapola

A Chinese K-8 trainer jet of the Sri Lanka Air Force crash-landed in Wariyapola a short while ago, the Sri Lanka Air Force reported.

Sri Lanka risks losing US$ 1.23bn in EU exports if GSP+ revoked

New study from IPS indicates the absence of preferential tariff scheme could potentially result in a loss of 36.7 percent of exports to the EU

Second lot of vehicles for domestic market discharged from HIP

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) successfully discharged the second batch of vehicles for the domestic market last week.

Tourism Ministry announces advisory committee sans female representation

The Tourism Ministry yesterday officially announced the appointment of a 13-member Tourism Advisory Committee, with no female representation.

BYD’s first shipment arrives in Sri Lanka

In a momentous event for Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape, the first shipment of BYD’s cutting-edge new energy vehicles (NEVs) has arrived at the Hambantota Port.

Chikungunya wave hits Sri Lanka: Are you at risk?

Sri Lanka is experiencing a rapid spread of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, with cases reported from various parts of the country.

Sri Lanka drops to 133rd in World Happiness Report

Sri Lanka has fallen to 133rd place in the World Happiness Report 2025, down from 128th in the 2024 edition.

SSP Buddhika Manathunga resigns as Police Media Spokesperson

SSP Buddhika Manathunga has resigned from his position as Police Media Spokesperson.

Inland Revune (Amendment) Bill approved by Parliament

The inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill which makes provisions for levying a 15 percent tax on IT service exports was passed in Parliament without a vote.

Customs misclassifying SUVs like Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Raize: VIASL

President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) Prasad Manage claimed today that an issue has arisen at the Sri Lanka Customs Department, as the Nissan X-Trail and Toyota Raize, classified as hybrid SUVs by Japan Customs, have been identified as non-hybrid vehicles by Sri Lanka Customs.

Validity of school shoes gift voucher extended till April 10

The validity period of the gift vouchers for school shoes for the year 2025 has been extended till April 10, the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education announced.

Shani’s FR petition challenging CID’s investigations into Easter Sunday attacks fixed for support

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by former CID Director Shani Abeysekara seeking an order preventing the CID from arresting him in respect of the allegations mentioned at the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court was today fixed for support by the Supreme Court.

Suspect remanded for marriage scam impersonating CID officers

An individual who had multiple warrants issued on him nationwide, for defrauding victims through a marriage advertisement scam by impersonating a CID officer, was further remanded till April 3 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Tension between registered and non-registered safari jeep owners at Yala

A heated argument broke out between registered and non-registered safari jeep owners in front of the Yala National Park, as the Wildlife Department continues its annual practice of registering new jeep batches, the Yala Safari Jeep Owners’ Association (YSJOA) said.

Adani refutes offering to revise pricing in energy project in SL

The Adani Group refuted media reports that they have offered to revise the pricing to 7 cents per kilowatt-hour in the wind power project in Sri Lanka.

Deshabandu further remanded

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was further remanded till April 3 by the Matara Magistrate today.

UNP to decide on mayoral candidates next week: Sagala

The United National Party (UNP) will decide on its mayoral candidate next week, its National Organizer Sagala Ratnayake said today.

Govt. decision to arrest deserters of security forces unreasonable: Namal

The government’s decision to arrest deserters from the security forces on the basis of having links with underworld is unreasonable, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

LG polls to be held on May 6

The Election Commission has announced that the Local Government elections will be held on May 6.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander in Sri Lanka

The Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, is in Sri Lanka on an official visit from March 19 to 21.