Police warn of burglary risks as nights get warmer

The Sri Lanka Police has issued a public advisory urging homeowners to remain vigilant and take precautions to prevent burglaries during the prevailing warm weather.

Three arrested over school assault circulated on social media

Three students have been arrested in connection with an assault involving schoolchildren in the Hatton area, after video footage of the incident circulated on social media.

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on March 31, 2026, to participate in the 11th round of bilateral political consultations between Sri Lanka and the Russia.

Two suspects deported from India over drug trafficking links

Two suspects accused of aiding a large-scale drug trafficking operation have been deported to Sri Lanka from India, police said.

Thousands of U.S. marines arrive in Middle East as Yemen’s Houthis join war against Israel

A U.S. Navy ship carrying some 2,500 marines has now arrived in the Middle East, U.S. Central Command announced Saturday, while Houthi rebels in Yemen launched strikes on Israel.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatens US universities in the Middle East

After US-Israeli strikes destroyed two Iranian universities, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a statement warning employees, professors, and students of US universities in the region to stay away from campuses.

Five-hour water cut for Dehiwala, Moratuwa on Sunday

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a scheduled 5-hour water cut for several key areas in the Colombo suburbs on Sunday, March 29.

Worldwide ’’No Kings’’ rallies set to draw millions protesting against Trump

Organizers of Saturday’s ’’No Kings’’ rallies across the country are predicting that the protests against the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration could add up to one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history, with Minnesota taking center stage.

SMART railway service pilot to begin in April

A new “SMART Railway Service” is set to be introduced to modernise Sri Lanka’s railway ticketing system, with a pilot programme scheduled to begin in early April.

Police, STF to recruit 7500 to fill vacancies

Applications have been called for to fill approximately 7,500 vacancies in the Sri Lanka Police and the Police Special Task Force island-wide, including in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

Five CPC officials appointed to examine fuel-related issues in state institutions

The committee appointed to oversee the distribution of essential goods has decided to appoint five officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to cover all Ministries in order to examine fuel-related issues and undertake necessary interventions.

War to end in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran

The United States expects its military operations against Iran to conclude within “weeks, not months,” and can achieve its objectives without deploying ground troops, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Friday.

No fuel price revision at end of March: CPC

The fuel prices will not be increased again at the end of March, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said.

Police Sergeant killed while attempting to stop illegal sand transport

A police sergeant died after being hit by a tractor that was illegally transporting sand.

Yemen’s Houthis launch missile attack on Israel as war on Iran intensifies

Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked Israel with a barrage of ballistic missiles – their first such strikes since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 postponed

The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026, scheduled for March 30, 2026 has been postponed, the Board of Investment (BOI) said.

Sri Lanka ranked second most unaffordable housing market in Asia

Sri Lanka has been ranked the second in the world’s most unaffordable housing markets as per a report published by ’The Economist’.

Sri Lanka among nations most vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz closure: Study

A new report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy has sounded a sharp alarm for Sri Lanka, ranking it as one of the most vulnerable nations globally to a shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.

Even Buddhist temples not spared by present crisis in country: Sajith

The present crisis situation in Sri Lanka has not even spared Buddhist temples and pirivenas, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Global Energy Lockdown in the near future.’’ Sri Lanka must treat this as a national emergency

What began as geopolitical brinkmanship has now triggered a phenomenon analysts are calling the “Global Energy Lockdown.” With major oil-producing regions engulfed in conflict, supply chains severed, and the price of a barrel of crude spiralling to historic highs, the global economy is facing its most severe energy shock in half a century.

Couple killed in Mahiyangana cab-tractor collision

A husband and wife died following a head-on collision between a cab and a tractor in the Mahiyangana police area last night.

Nepal’s ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown

Nepal’s former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested over his alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protests last year.

Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel’s personal emails

FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email account has been hacked by an Iran-linked group, the agency has confirmed.

Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says

Twelve U.S. troops were wounded, ​two of them ‌seriously, in an Iranian military strike on Prince ​Sultan Air Base ​in Saudi Arabia, a ⁠U.S. official told ​Reuters on Friday.

Russia to introduce ban on gasoline exports from April 1

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday instructed the energy ​ministry to draft a resolution banning gasoline ‌exports from April 1, the Russian government said.

Sri Lanka turns to India for diesel, furnace oil for power generation

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is reported to have sought supplies of diesel and furnace oil from India for power generation, a highly placed source said.

Commissioner General of Motor Traffic arrested over alleged fraud

The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department.

Hydro power safe for now, but uncertainty remains: Mahaweli and Irrigation Dept.

As dry weather continues across Sri Lanka, authorities say the country is still managing its water supply well. However, concerns are growing about whether this situation can continue if the dry conditions last longer.

Drought likely in July, August: Met. Department

Claiming that the El Niño phenomenon and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) phenomenon are likely after June, Additional Director General of the Department of Meteorology Ajith Wijemanne yesterday warned that Sri Lanka could face a drought situation in July and August if El Niño and IOD phenomenon got activated.

Court notice issued ahead of Colombo Swimming Club AGM elections

The Colombo District Court today (27) issued notices to issue interim injunction on the General Committee and several candidates contesting the elections of the Colombo Swimming Club, scheduled to be held on March 28.