Blood Donation by 2016 Customs Guard Batch on Thursday

A Blood Donation Campaign organized by the 2016 Customs Guard Batch will be held on Thursday, 19 March 2026, from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at the Ground Floor, Customs Headquarters.

Sri Lanka needs a new procurement law: MP

Whilst highlighting that there are many issues pertaining to government procurement, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva yesterday said the country needs a new procurement law.

General Assembly of Assn. of Retired Professional Forest Officers today

The 23rd General Assembly and Anniversary Celebration of the Association of Retired Professional Forest Officers is scheduled to commence on 14.03.2026 at 10.00 a.m. at the Samanala Banquet Hall, Madiwela.

Sri Lanka turns to Russia to stabilise fuel supply

In response to disruptions in global fuel supply networks caused by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, Sri Lanka has initiated high-level diplomatic discussions to secure its energy needs from Russia. Following

Ibbankatuwa solar power project suspended

The proposed solar power project in an 18-acre area of Dambulla Ibbankatuwa tank has been suspended pending further feasibility study.

Student killed in accident involving Board Director’s vehicle of an Int’l school in Kandy

A seven-year-old student of Lexicon International School in Kandy died after being run over by a vehicle belonging to a member of the school’s board, according to the Police.

Paddy cultivation and power generation could be affected if dry weather continues: Met. Department

Sri Lanka’s paddy cultivation could be affected while generation of hydro power could be reduced if the dry spell which is currently prevailing continues, Director General Department of Meteorology Athula Karunanayake said yesterday.

Sallay was not in Sri Lanka during Easter attacks – Attorney

Attorney-at-law Sanjeewa Samarawickrama stated that former Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay was not in Sri Lanka at the time of the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings and was not serving as the Head of Intelligence when the attacks took place.

Court bars Friends of Manipay Hospital from using ‘Ride for Ceylon’ name

The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued an enjoining order preventing Friends of Manipay Hospital and several other defendants from using in Sri Lanka the name ‘Ride for Ceylon’ or a similar name without the consent of the plaintiff company Ride For Ceylon (Guarantee) Limited.

15-year-old student dies while training for school marathon

A 15-year-old student who was training for a marathon event of the house sports meet of Dutugemunu National School in Buttala collapsed while running and died after being admitted to hospital this morning (11), police said.

Joint opposition programme is to be finalised within the coming days

A joint programme of major opposition political parties will be finalised within the coming days and will be presented to party leaders for their approval, a number of parties announced yesterday.

AG’s opinion sought on corruption in NCPC

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has urged relevant state officers to seek the opinion of Attorney General on taking action against those who are responsible for corruption at North Central Provincial Council (NCPC), The Parliament media unit said yesterday.

51st AGM of Kiribathgoda Eksath Mutual Benefit Society and donation to school

The 51st AGM of the above society and the distributing donations to the school children will be held on March 14, 2026 at the Community Centre hall, Kiribathgoda National Housing Scheme.

Heat Index to reach ‘caution level’ in several areas today

The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, is likely to increase to ‘Caution Level’ in several parts of the country today(11), the Meteorology Department said.

Drought affects tea cultivation

The prevailing dry weather has severely affected tea cultivation in the central hills much to the anxiety of the planters and the tea smallholders.

Panic buying led to premature fuel price increase – CPC Chairman

While urging the public to limit fuel consumption, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation D. J. Rajakaruna said the recent rise in fuel prices had been significantly influenced by panic buying, with many consumers purchasing fuel in large quantities over the past few days due to fears of a possible shortage.

SC continues hearing of carrom board case appeals

The hearings into the appeal applications filed by former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, challenging the legality of the High Court judgement that convicted and sentenced them in connection with the controversial carrom board case, were taken up before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka yesterday for the second consecutive day.

CTB bus stolen by private bus conductor

A private bus conductor was arrested last morning by Bandarawela Police on suspicion of stealing a SLTB bus which had been parked at the Bandarawela main bus stand for the night.

Police Iftar ceremony to be held for 10th time on March 12

The annual Police Iftar ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Police Buddhist and Religious Affairs Association for Muslim officers serving in the Sri Lanka Police, will be held for the 10th consecutive year on March 12.

14 Muslim civil society organisations urge President to abandon PSTA

Fourteen Muslim national level community organisations has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake saying the proposed ‘Protection of the State from Terrorism’ (PSTA) draft law is more draconian than the existing Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA), which the NPP in its election manifesto pledged to abolish altogether without referring to a replacement.

Inter-University Marshal Officers’ cricket tournament on March 14

The fellowship and the cricket tournament organised by the Inter University Marshal Officers Services Association is to be held on March 14, 2026, at the Colombo University grounds, starting from 8 am. Marshal Officers of all state universities are expected to participate in the tournament.

SL loses Rs 8.4Bn from nine shipments of inferior-quality coal

Sri Lanka has lost Rs 8.4 billion (Rs 8,497 million) from nine shipments of inferior-quality coal, while the country could lose a total of Rs 114 billion if the alleged scam continues for a year, a conference was told yesterday.

Leopards spotted inside Peradeniya University, safety notice issued

According to an internal memo issued by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the decision was taken at a University Safety Committee meeting held on March 4, after recent sightings and related incidents were reported within the campus.

Well known journalist passes away

Well known journalist Sajeewa Wijeweera passed away after an illness over the weekend.

Oil barrels and debris washed ashore on Sri Lanka’s southern coast after IRIS Dena attack

Several oil barrels and suspicious debris have washed ashore along Sri Lanka’s southern coastline a few days after the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena was torpedoed and sunk by the United States Navy submarine in seas off the coast of Galle.

Kataragama Basnayake Nilame asks Govt. permission to sell a portion of gold offered by devotees

The Basnayake Nilame of the Kataragama Devala had sought the government’s permission to sell a portion of gold received as offerings from the devotees and handover a portion of the revenue to the state, Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi has revealed. The Minister had come out with this information in response to a question raised by MP Ajith P. Perera in Parliament.

Security of Sri Lankans in the northern region of Israel ensured: Ambassador

Steps have been taken to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans residing in Northern Israel, Sri Lankan Ambassador in Israel said yesterday.

U.S. Pacific Command recognizes Sri Lanka acted according to international law

The US Indo-Pacific Command has recognized that Sri Lanka provided life-saving support to survivors of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in accordance with the Law of Armed Conflict or the International Humanitarian Law.

At least 25 schools in Kandy district face landslide threat

At least 25 schools in the Kandy district have been found to be vulnerable to landslide risks, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament yesterday.

International Women’s Day: Nurturing Strong and Confident Daughters

A daughter is not merely the darling of the family and a sweet child full of voluble talk, brought up amid love and affection like a bud. She should possess many other traits and distinctive characteristics that build up her personality