GCE Advanced Level 2025 8300 students who sat for the GCE Advanced Level examination obtain three A’s

More than 8300 students who sat for the GCE Advanced Level examination 2025 excelled by obtaining three As while some 30,898 failed in all three subjects, The Department of Examinations said yesterday.

Death sentence for murder of fiancée after 20 years

An accused who stood indicted with the murder of his fiancée was found guilty and sentenced to death by Monaragla High Court Judge Damith Nalinda Hewawasam.

13 pet dogs fall prey to leopards in Hatton estate; people living in fear

Residents of Wanarajah Summerville Estate in Hatton are living in constant fear

Police warn homeowners to stay vigilant during warm nights

As temperatures rise and more residents leave windows and doors open to cool their homes, the Sri Lanka Police has warned that such practices could make properties vulnerable

No impact on tea exports despite Middle East war

Despite the ongoing war on Iran by the U.S and Israel, Sri Lanka’s tea exports to Iran, U.A.E. and Iraq has not been hit to the feared level, Colombo Tea Traders Association’s Chairman, Lushan De Silva said.

Easter Sunday attacks to be debated in Parliament for sixth time

Parliament is to debate the Easter Sunday attacks for the sixth time on April 9, making it one of the most frequently debated topics in the House in recent years. The Parliament media unit said the matter will be taken up for debate on April 9.

Invitation to use MRIA; Govt to follow up with three airlines - Minister

The government will follow up with three Middle East airlines - Qatar Airways, Emirates and Gulf Air - regarding the invitation for the use of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), a minister said. Port and Aviation Minister Aruna Karunatilake told Daily Mirror yesterday that the government extended an invitation for them to use the airport for their operation including parking their aircrafts, but no response had come from them.

Indian fuel shipment arrives at Colombo Port

An Indian vessel carrying a consignment of fuel reached the Colombo Port yesterday, the Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry said.

Tractor illegally transporting sand kills sergeant before fleeing

A police sergeant died and another received serious injuries when a suspicious tractor transporting sand knocked them down and sped away at a police check point in Kodikamam.

Special security and traffic programmes for festive season to be implemented from April 1

Special security and traffic arrangements will be implemented from April 1 in line with the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year, police said.

Middle East conflict:Some countries have sought permission to use Lankan ports for military purposes - Sajith

We have information that some countries have sought permission to use Sri Lankan ports for military purposes, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

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

Meanwhile, fresh attention is now being paid for the development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank farm for energy storage.

Leopard strike kills foreign Buddhist monk in Kudumbigala Monastery

Ven. Thera would have been charged by a leopard. The 45-year-old Ven. Nanda Thera had been practicing meditation in a rock cave in Bambaragasthalawa archaeological site.

Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex marks 30th anniversary

The Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex celebrates its 30th anniversary March 29-30 with pirith chanting, foundation stones for an International Meditation Centre and Niyangoda Vijithasiri Library.

SL Tamil Women’s Union celebrates International Women’s Day

The International Women’s Day celebration of the Sri Lanka Tamil Women’s Union was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo on Sunday (22).

Indicted Minister Kumara Jayakody released on bail

Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody was granted bail by the Colombo High Court after indictments were served against him in connection with causing a loss of more than Rs. 8.8 million to the Government while

The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA)- Annual Conference 2026 for a Shared Future

The 2026 Annual Conference of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) was officially inaugurated on 24th March 2026, in Boao, located in Hainan province, Southern China.

Produce Suresh Sallay on April 22: Fort magistrate orders CID

Addressing the officer, the Magistrate stated, “This person is now a suspect, not merely a detainee. Therefore, he must be produced before court,” and accordingly ordered that the suspect be produced on the next date.

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.

5,000 in final stage of kidney disease; 300 transplants in a year

A total of 5,000 patients have been reported in the final stage of kidney disease, while 300 kidney transplants have been carried out in a year, the Health Promotion Bureau said.

Water consumption increases due to dry weather; people urged to use water sparingly

The NWSDB has no capacity to produce water exceeding the limit whereas the consumption is increasing

AGM of Veyangoda Bandaranayake Central College PPA

The Annual General Meeting of the Past Pupils’ Association of Bandaranayake Central College, Veyangoda will be held on March 29 at 9.00 a.m. at the School Main Hall. All past pupils, including life members, are kindly invited to attend. New memberships will also be accepted on the same day.

Teachers’ absence at PM’s meeting: Tangalle education zone office seeks explanation

The Zonal Education Office in Tangalle has instructed all school principals in the Tangalle Education Zone to submit reports explaining the non-participation of teachers at a special meeting held on March 15, 2026, at the Tangalle Town Hall under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

Debut Novel Unveils Fictional Mystery Behind Historic Thara Statue

A compelling new Sinhala novel, “Alu Pata Ahasak Hemantha Sulagak,” by debut author Ishani Wijewardhana, is set to launch on March 28, 2026, under Rasakatha Publishers.

Thousands of TB cases remain undetected in Sri Lanka: WHO

In Sri Lanka, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 14,000 new TB cases occur annually, but only 8,500–9,500 cases are currently diagnosed, leaving about 5,000 patients undetected in the community. This significant gap underscores the need for

Heavy influx of tourists at Ravana Ella

A heavy influx of foreign tourists was experienced yesterday at Ravana Ella.

Python dance sparks legal action; suspect released on bail

The Colombo Additional Magistrate H.D.D.J. Premaratne yesterday ordered that the suspect, a young woman accused of engaging in a dance performance while holding a python around her neck in a cruel manner during a ‘Avurudu Kumara Kumariya’ pageant held in the

“No More Excuses”: court flags tech failure, directs authorities to take action

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday directed the Police Narcotics Bureau to immediately inform relevant authorities that Sri Lanka lacks the technical capability to analyze satellite phone data, following a report submitted by the Government

Pakistan’s 86th National Day celebrated in Sri Lanka

The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Pakistani community in Sri Lanka celebrated the 86th National Day of Pakistan with traditional fervour and a resolve to make Pakistan a strong, vibrant, progressive, democratic, and welfare state.

Two arrested for trying to sexually harass a male child

Two men aged 54 and 58 have been arrested over the week end for allegedly trying to sexually harass a male child inside a salon in Chilaw.