Energy Minister Jayakody granted bail after indictment

Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was granted bail by the Colombo High Court after indictments were served against him in a corruption case.

Lankan arrested at BIA over plant smuggling

A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested by airport customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after he attempted to illegally take out ornamental plants worth around Rs. 200,000.

Police warn public on rising online shopping and courier scams

The Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning to the public to exercise caution when purchasing goods online or using courier services amid a rise in scams.

Viral reckless driving ends in arrest

The Kottawa Police have arrested a jeep driver who recently drew attention on social media for reckless driving and violating traffic laws.

India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel

India slashed its special excise duties on petrol and diesel, as fuel ​prices stay volatile with supplies choked by the Iran ‌war.

No price increase on biscuits, ice cream, chocolate until May – industry assures

The Sri Lankan Confectionery Owners’ Association has assured the government that prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate and other confectionery products will not be increased until May, following discussions with Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe.

SriLankan Airlines reports revenue growth after adopting AI-powered system

SriLankan Airlines has recorded a notable increase in revenue following the implementation of a next-generation, AI and Machine Learning (ML)-powered Origin and Destination (O&D) revenue management platform, the airline said.

Sri Lanka’s gaming sector risks falling behind

Despite recent efforts to formalize its gaming industry through a new regulatory authority and aggressive taxation, Sri Lanka is at severe risk of falling behind global competitors due to glaring blind spots in its digital oversight and a lack of technological readiness.

Man gets 21-day jail term for keeping four litres of petrol

A 48-year-old man from Kobeigane has been sentenced to 21 days’ imprisonment and fined Rs. 1,500 after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing four litres of petrol, despite claiming it was intended for domestic use.

Sri Lanka braces for EL Nino impact by May

Sri Lanka is expected to face the EL Nino phenomenon by May this year where a dry spell could occur resulting in severe heat, a climatologist warned yesterday.

Trump’s signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

Donald Trump is set to become the first sitting US president to have his signature on US banknotes, the Treasury Department has announced.

Court of Appeal orders fresh trial in Raviraj murder case

The Court of Appeal has ordered the High Court to commence a fresh trial into the murder of former TNA Parliamentarian Nadaraja Raviraj.

Sri Lankan refugee camp resident from Tiruchi set to cast his vote for the first time

R. Gokuleswaran, 39, a resident of the Sri Lankan Tamils Rehabilitation Camp at Kottapattu, Tiruchi, will be casting his vote for the very first time as an Indian citizen in the upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections, with the hope of a brighter future for his family.

Mainly dry conditions, low rainfall expected

A mainly dry weather forecast for March 27 has raised concerns about low rainfall in many parts of the country.

Oil prices dip after Trump signals delay on Iran strikes

Oil prices retreated on Thursday following remarks by former US President Donald Trump indicating a delay in potential military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Trump postpones US strikes on Iranian power grid to April 6 amid talks

United States President Donald Trump has pushed back a self-imposed deadline for attacks on Iran’s power grid to April 6, citing progress in negotiations to end the ongoing war in the country.

Upcountry railway restoration on track for completion by June

The restoration of the Colombo-Badulla-Colombo upcountry railway line, severely damaged by the recent Ditwah Cyclone, is progressing rapidly with the involvement of internationally recognized and experienced engineering companies.

Fuel transport bowser owners to operate limited services from tomorrow

The United Lanka Fuel Transport Bowser Owners Association (ULFTBOA) has decided to operate only a limited number of bowsers to transport fuel from tomorrow, the association announced.

Olympic women’s sport limited to biological females

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says eligibility will be determined by a ’’once-in-a-lifetime’’ sex test, which would prevent transgender women and those with differences in sexual development (DSD) who have gone through male puberty from competing.

National Namal Uyana declared a ‘National Heritage of Sri Lanka’

The National Namal Uyana was officially declared a “National Heritage of Sri Lanka” for the first time at a ceremony held under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (26), marking the 35th anniversary of the site’s establishment.

Rugby’s easter parade, sevens no longer an appetiser

It looks as if the recent inter-club rugby Sevens tournament will mark the curtain-closer of the 2025-26 rugby season. Interestingly, there was a time in Sri Lanka’s rugby history when the inter-club rugby Sevens tournament was considered the curtain-raiser of the season.

Bimal Rathnayake admits substandard coal imports

Minister Bimal Rathnayake has acknowledged that substandard coal had been imported to Sri Lanka, stating that the company responsible has already paid fines amounting to up to USD 2 million.

CSE slides sharply amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty

The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a notable downturn on 26th March 2026, as renewed uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Following two consecutive sessions of strong gains, the market reversed course, with selling pressure dominating throughout the session and driving the indices sharply lower.

Trump urges Iran to act quickly on ceasefire plan

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran ​on Thursday to ’’get serious’’ about a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, after its foreign minister said Tehran was reviewing the U.S. proposal but that there were ‌no talks on winding down the war.

Russia agrees to supply refined fuel to Sri Lanka

Russian Deputy Minister of Energy, Roman Marshavin, currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has agreed to supply refined fuel to the country following discussions with local authorities.

Registration of Persons Department halts all public services until further notice

All public services at the Department of Registration of Persons will not be operational from tomorrow (27) until further notice, the Department announced today (26).

Trade Minister urges written request for butter import duty revision amid bakery price concerns

Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe today (26) requested bakery industry professionals to submit their proposals in writing for consideration of revising the import duty on butter, citing the impact of palm oil and butter prices on bakery products.

NIC one-day service suspended after system failure

The computer system of the Department for Registration of Persons has reportedly crashed once again today (26), disrupting several essential public services.

Israel says strike killed Iran guards Navy Chief

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Thursday that an Israeli airstrike had killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ navy.

’No exit strategy’: Germany criticises Israel-US war on Iran

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius sharply criticised the US and Israel’s war on Iran on Thursday, saying the conflict lacks a clear strategy.