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.

Delivery of postal parcels to be done every other day

The Department of Posts yesterday said the delivery of postal parcels will be done every other day.

We have suffered because of our past mistakes : Sajith

Fuel price surge triggers transport and bakery price adjustments across the country

Rising fuel prices in Sri Lanka are set to affect multiple sectors, including public transport, three-wheelers, container transport, and bakery products, as associations prepare to adjust fares and prices.

Four Sri Lankans injured in Israel ignored security advice : Ambassador

The four Sri Lankans who were injured in the missile attack in Dimona had ignored security advice given by the Israeli government, the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Israel Nimal Bandara said .

Opposition MP to raise privilege issue against Minister for showing his middle finger

Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera yesterday said he will raise a privilege issue against Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara for showing his middle finger during sessions last week.

Refinery to be shut down after mid-Apil due to crude oil issue: CPC

Even though assurance was given by the government that no power cuts will be imposed soon, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) chairman D.J Rajakaruna said yesterday that the refinery which produces furnace oil and naphtha for power generation, will have to be shut down by middle of April due to unavailability of crude oil.

Middle East conflict Convert threats into opportunities; Opposition MPs tell President

Several opposition MPs who met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Parliamentary complex yesterday urged him to convert the threats posed by the Middle East conflict into opportunities.

Elephant calf dies after falling into trench made for laying railway signal cables

A two-month-old baby elephant had fallen into a trench dug for railway signal cables at Horiwila, between Kekirawa and Habarana Railway Stations, and died despite the herd’s attempts to save it.

Eid-ul-Fitr message from SLMC Leader Rauff Hakeem MP Marking Eid-ul-Fitr with Heavy Hearts

Ramadan has always been my favourite month of the year — a time of spiritual renewal, sacrifice and closeness to our Creator, the most Merciful, Almighty Allah. Yet this year, it passed amid the saddest of

Sri Lanka Army Engineers Association - 78th AGM

115 years old Army corps of engineer veterans 78th Annual General Meeting and get together will be held on March 29th at Panagoda Godagama Reach Hotel from 9.00 am onwards.

Chinese Ambassador briefed on Pathfinder Foundation’s activities

On 17 March, Mr Milinda Moragoda, Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, discussed measures to enhance cooperation between the Foundation and Chinese think tanks and academic institutions with the

BLE and BLM Alumni Association holds 4th AGM

The Alumni Association of the Bachelor of Labour Education (BLE) and Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM) held its 4th Annual General Meeting on February 28, 2026, at the CIPM Auditorium in Narahenpita.

Lawyer diabarred for chewing court documents

The Supreme Court has ordered the disbarment of a female Attorney-at-Law after she pleaded guilty to tearing and chewing two pages of a case record at the Kekirawa District Court in 2023.

DIMO Expands Tata Passenger Vehicle Showroom Network with New Showrooms in Kandy and Batticaloa

Marking a significant step in its expansion journey, DIMO, the only authorized distributor for Tata Motors in Sri Lanka, unveiled its latest Tata Passenger Vehicle showrooms in Kandy and Batticaloa.

Gothami Balika PPA AGM on March 29

The Past Pupils Association of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo 10, will hold its annual general meeting and election of office bearers on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the school main hall.