Foreign cybercrime suspects to face Sri Lankan law, no immediate deportation: Police

Amid a rising number of foreign nationals allegedly involved in cybercrime and online scams in Sri Lanka, police said that offenders will be prosecuted under the country’s Cybercrimes Act and will not be immediately deported or allowed to leave the country.

Royal-Trinity Blockbuster at the Stadium

The curtains of the Dialog Schools Rugby Knockout tournament will come down tomorrow (04) with Trinity, the league champions and knockout runners-up of 2025, clashing against arch Bradby Shield rivals Royal in quest for the title to be kicked off tomorrow at the Sugathadasa Stadium from 4.15 p.m. onwards.

Water cut duration reduced to 18 hours

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that the ongoing 24-hour water cut imposed in several areas will be reduced to 18 hours.

Are we running out of drinking water?

Major reservoirs supplying fresh water to thousands of households in the main Colombo District is soon drying up posing a threat of drinking water becoming scarce in the coming weeks.

Nighttime water cuts to affect key Colombo suburbs until April 10

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said that three-hour water cuts will be imposed in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala and surrounding areas on every other day from today (April 2) until April 10 from 10.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.

24-hour water cuts in several parts of Colombo from today

Water cuts will be imposed in some places in the Colombo District from tonight due to the reduction of water level at the Labugama and Kalutuwawa Reservoirs, Deputy General Manager ((Wstern-Centtral) of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board Disna Pannila said.

Sri Lanka, Russia should not restrict energy deals according to US’s wish - Russian Deputy FM

Visiting Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of Russia Andrey Rudenko said yesterday that Sri Lanka and Russia should not restrict support deals on energy when the United States allows it but to build it on a solid legal and economic foundation.

Fuel supplies from Russia assured, says CPC

Sri Lanka has secured fuel supplies from Russia, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) stated.

Five kingpins control Sri Lanka’s drug trade from Dubai, Europe

Despite thousands of arrests related to drug possession and small-scale dealing, Sri Lanka’s narcotics trade is largely controlled by just five main drug kingpins, the police revealed yesterday.

Sri Lanka to offer free tourist visas for 39 countries

Sri Lanka will introduce a six-month programme granting free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 selected countries in a bid to boost the country’s tourism industry.

Food prices rise at eateries from tonight

Food prices at eateries across the country will be increased with effect from midnight today (March 31), following a decision by the All-Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association, citing rising operational costs.

Study finds high mercury in women’s hair near Puttalam lagoon

A disturbing new study has intensified concerns over environmental pollution and public health in Sri Lanka due to combustion of low-quality coal, revealing that women with no occupational exposure to mercury have recorded alarmingly high levels of the toxic metal in their hair.

SriLankan Airlines Chairman resigns; Acting Chairman appointed

Sarath Ganegoda, Chairman of SriLankan Airlines and SriLankan Catering, has tendered his resignation from both Boards, effective March 31, 2026.

PUCSL announces electricity tariff revision from April 1

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a revision to electricity tariffs, with the new rates set to take effect from April 1.

Special Chinese flight deployed to remove 126 nationals from Sri Lanka

A total of 126 Chinese nationals, including six women who were arrested for visa violations, were removed from Sri Lanka to China last night via the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Sri Lanka to invite Russian investors to Colombo Port City

The Sri Lankan government will this week make an invitation to the Russian Foreign Ministry for its investors to explore the possibility of investing in the Colombo Port City, which the Sri Lankan government is now trying to promote amongst international investors amidst the Middle Eastern turmoil.

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.

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.

India steps in with emergency fuel shipment

A shipment of 38,000 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum products is scheduled to arrive in Colombo on March 28, following high-level discussions between Sri Lanka and India aimed at addressing recent fuel supply disruptions.

Supreme Court finds Keheliya, key officials liable in drug procurement case

The Supreme Court today held former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several top health sector officials accountable for violating the Fundamental Rights of the people over a controversial drug procurement deal that caused serious public harm.

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 claims Iran proposed making him Supreme Leader: I said, ’No, thank you’

US President Donald Trump on Thursday doubled down on his claim that he is in talks with Iran to end the nearly month-long war, even as Tehran flatly denied any negotiations were underway.

Only rain gods can save Sri Lanka from power crisis

Amidst disruption to global fuel supply, power generation is set to be a challenging task for Sri Lanka unless it rains sufficiently in the areas where the major hydropower reservoirs are located, an official said.

Suresh Sallay admitted to National hospital

Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following a sudden illness, sources said.

Sri Lanka says it has no vessels to import fuel from Iran

While appreciating Iran’s offer to provide Sri Lanka with oil and other necessary goods, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that country’s that own vessels can benefit from such opportunities and that Sri Lanka is not having such an ability.

Sri Lanka, Russia to strike oil purchasing deal next week

Against the backdrop of disruptions to global oil supply, Sri Lanka expects to finalize an oil purchase deal with Russia next week, an official said.

Ex-SriLankan chairman arrested for using airline funds to pay Minister’s fuel bills

A former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines was arrested this morning (24) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged corruption.

Commercial High Court issues interim injunctions against several Blue Ocean Group companies

The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued several interim injunctions against Blue Ocean Legand Pvt Ltd, Blue Ocean Waves and Link Engineering, which are companies affiliated to the property developer Blue Ocean Group.

IRIS Dena came here at Sri Lanka’s invitation: Iranian envoy

Putting to rest speculation about the U.S. attack on an Iranian warship in Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which killed 104 Iranian sailors, Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alireza Delkhosh said yesterday that the vessel ‘IRIS Dena’ came here at the invitation of the Sri Lankan authorities.

Bus fares to rise by 12.19% from tonight

Bus fares will be increased by 12.19% with effect from 12:01 a.m. on March 24, 2026, following Cabinet approval, in line with the National Tariff Policy, the National Transport Commission (NTC) announced.