Sathasivam Viyalendran further remanded

Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been further remanded until April 8.

100mm showers expected in coming days

The atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers, with rainfall of about 100mm expected in most parts of the island over the next few days, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Burst Petronas gas pipe sparks colossal fire in Malaysian suburb

A colossal fire erupted Tuesday in a Malaysian suburb outside Kuala Lumpur due to a burst gas pipeline, prompting evacuations of nearby homes.

Three Bangladesh nationals arrested with fake Greek visas

Three Bangladesh nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to tavel to Greece with forged Greek resident visas.

Security boosted in Colombo for festive season

Police said that security will be heightened in Colombo during the upcoming festive season.

Four vehicles crash and pileup at Gelanigama on Expressway

Four vehicles traveling towards Colombo from Matara on the E01 crashed and piled up at the 25.5-mile post near the Gelanigama Interchange on the Southern Expressway this morning, the expressway Police said.

Picnic turns tragic as girl drowns, teacher rescued at Nayaru Beach

A 19-year-old girl drowned and two others, including a teacher, were hospitalized yesterday (March 31) after they swept away by the waves while bathing at the Nayaru Beach in Kokkilai.

MAS supports Sri Lankan athletes ahead of Asian Under-18 Athletics meet

The MAS Athlete Training Academy, an initiative of MAS Holdings, has provided sports gear and per diem sponsorships to promising athletes and coaches set to compete at the Asian Under-18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in April 2025.

Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people

Japan’s long-dreaded “big one” earthquake could kill almost 300,000 people along its urbanised Pacific coast, create 12.3mn evacuees and cause $1.8tn of economic damage, a new government forecast has warned.

Sri Lanka set to lose $ 1Bn FDI with Adani moving out

Sri Lanka is set to lose US $ 1 billion in FDI since Adani wind power project in Mannar is now uncertain with both the project company and the Sri Lankan government remaining firm on tariff rates, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka emphasises equitisation to reform SOEs and bolster capital markets

The government is prioritising equitisation as a key strategy to enhance the governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and inject liquidity into the capital market, instead of embracing full privatisation, which has garnered negative sentiment among the Sri Lankan public, according to the comments by Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) Chairman Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara.

IRD introduces tax relief for small savers with new self-declaration system

Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a simplified self-declaration process to alleviate the 10 percent advance income tax (AIT) burden on interest earnings for the low and middle-income earners.

CID statement given on Trincomalee pilot vessel accident

Social activist and complainant Sanjaya Mahawatte yesterday said that he had given a successful statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for nearly four hours regarding an accident involving a modern pilot vessel stationed at the Trincomalee Harbour, which resulted in a loss of over Rs. 250 million.

Namal calls on AKD to question Shani, Ravi Seneviratne over Easter attacks

While alleging that Shani Abeysekera, and Ravi Seneviratne have used political asylum by holding key positions in the government to avoid prosecution regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa called on the President to question them.

Govt focuses on developing Jaffna International Airport

The government has paid special attention to enhancing facilities and undertaking development activities at the Jaffna International Airport (JIA), also known as Palali Airport.

Fuel prices to be revised from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (31).

Laugfs increases LP gas prices

The price of 12.5kg domestic Laugfs Gas cylinders has been increased by Rs.420 with effect from today.

Search for quake survivors intensifies in Myanmar, Thailand; death toll expected to rise 2,000

Survivors were pulled out of rubble in Myanmar and signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed around 2,000.

PM visits France for high-level conference at UNESCO

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, is on an official visit to Paris, France, to participate in the high-level segment of the International Expert Conference on An Integrated and Sustainable Approach to Safeguarding the World Heritage Property of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka and Associated Living Heritage.

Price of a cup of tea to increase by Rs. 10 from tonight: Canteen Owners

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) has decided to increase the price of a cup of tea by Rs. 10 from tonight.

Station Masters to refrain from duties from tonight

The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to refrain from all duties at sub-train stations in the Colombo region starting tonight.

Update: Man jumps off ITC hotel; note found saying ’I’m sorry, mother’

A 30-year-old man jumped from the ITC Ratnadipa Luxury Hotel near Galle Face Green after leaving a written note stating that he took his own life due to unbearable stress, the police said.

Weligama shooting incident: Tiran Alles leaves CID after five-hour statement

Former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles left the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) after a five and a half hours statement was recorded.

UK sanctions: Sarath Fonseka defends Shavendra Silva

Referring to the recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on top Sri Lankan military officials, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, who played a significant role in the country’s civil war, stated that the sanction against former Army Commander Shavendra Silva was unreasonable.

Organized criminal ‘Rotumba Amila’ arrested in Russia

Organized criminal Amila Sampath, alias ‘Rotumba Amila’, has been arrested in Russia.

Royal Madras Yacht Club launches first Chennai-Sri Lanka sailing expedition

The Royal Madras Yacht Club, together with IndSri Ferry Services Lanka Pvt Ltd, today launched the first international sailing expedition from Chennai to Sri Lanka, lasting seven days.

CA suspends Puttalam High Court Judge’s order to jail lady lawyer

In a swift response to an urgent appeal, the Court of Appeal today issued an interim order suspending the decision made by the Puttalam High Court Judge to remand a lady lawyer over an alleged contemptuous conduct.

Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700

The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country’s military-led government said Monday.

Youth found dead at luxury hotel in Colombo

Police have launched an investigation after an individual was found dead at a luxury hotel near Galle Face Green.

Shammi Silva re-elected as SLC President

Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the 2025–2027 term.