King Charles hospitalized after side effects from cancer treatment

King Charles III was briefly hospitalized on Thursday after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. The palace said Charles, 76, had since returned to his London residence, Clarence House, and that his public schedule for Friday would be canceled as a precaution.

27 arrested for protesting in violation of court order in Colombo

Twenty-seven individuals, including the convener of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) and the Secretary of the Allied Health Sciences Students’ Union, have been arrested for holding a protest march in violation of a court order.

Sri Lanka makes big pitch to attract capital market investments

Sri Lanka yesterday made a compelling case for investments into its capital markets, urging investors to be part of the island nation’s growth story. Having emerged from crisis, the country is now positioning

Signs of delay in National Animal Census data

Though the results of the National Animal Census, which was conducted islandwide on March 15, were set to be announced today (28), the working committee said that it will be delayed further.

Australia to hold federal election on 3 May

Australia will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May, in what is predicted to be a tight race.

Government open to all options for SriLankan, including privatisation

The government is currently exploring all potential avenues to determine the most effective strategy for restructuring the debt-laden national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, suggesting that options like privatisation or

No need to raise funds from global debt markets even in 2028: CB Governor

While Sri Lanka is likely to regain access to global capital markets in two years, Central Bank (CB) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe believes the government should refrain from raising funds from

Saturn’s transit bodes well for Sri Lanka, an astrological perspective

Saturn’s transit to the Pisces Zodiac sign from Aquarius at 21.44 hours on March 29, 2025, being a major significant celestial event, has captured the attention of astrologers and individuals the world over.

SMEs urged to apply for CBSL relief measures before 31 March deadline

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) this week urged borrowers to avail themselves of relief measures introduced to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) before the March 31, 2025 deadline.

Further delay adds Rs.21 million daily to outstanding bill

The government’s total dues for the company selected for the construction of the Kadawatha-Mirigama stretch of the central expressway have soared to US $ 189.513 million (Rs.56 billion) and further delay involves daily addition of Rs. 21 million to the outstanding amount, a minister said yesterday.

Stray dogs to be removed from Anuradhapura ahead of Modi’s visit: Veterinarians

The Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population Association yesterday claimed that the Governor’s Office of Anuradhapura had decided to remove all stray dogs from the Anuradhapura city limits in view of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Indian couple with child nabbed at BIA smuggling Rs.20Mn worth chocolate-coated ‘Kush’

A young Indian couple with their seven-year-old child trying to smuggle the Cannabis variety ‘Kush’ worth over Rs.20 million that has been coated in chocolate was arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today.

Efforts underway to digitize Labour Ministry services

A special discussion was held today on digitizing the Labour Ministry to enhance the efficiency and speed of its public services.

New restaurants to offer affordable and nutritious meals

The government is set to launch a nationwide initiative to establish new restaurants, ensuring food security and providing the public with access to nutritious and affordable meals.

Sri Lanka Football Sold Out

The state of football in Sri Lanka has plunged into a dire and seemingly irreversible decline

Dy Minister Eranga Gunasekara fails to appear in court

Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Eranga Gunasekara, a suspect in the investigation into the attack that destroyed UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence at Fifth Lane, Kollupitiya, on July 09, 2022, and for obstructing the Fire Brigade, failed to appear before Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura when the case was heard on March 26.

Govt has inherited this problem: Jaishankar on arrest of fishermen in Lanka

Responding to queries regarding the plight of Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lanka during the question hour in the Rajya Sabha, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said the government has inherited this problem due to events that can be traced back to 1974 and 1976.

Court orders Police to submit report on Beecoin ban by Central Bank

Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on when the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) had officially banned the allegedly illegal pyramid financial scheme known as Beecoin, which was accused of defrauding public funds under the guise of poverty alleviation projects.

Special trains for school vacation, Sri Pada pilgrimage

The Railways Department has made special train arrangements during the school vacation and the Sri Pada pilgrimage.

MP Chamara Sampath remanded in separate bribery case

Badulla district MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was previously granted bail in two bribery cases, has now been remanded until April 1 in a separate bribery case.

Chamara Sampath granted bail

New Democratic Front (NDF) Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court a short while ago.

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egyptian coast in Red Sea

Six are feared dead after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt, according to local reports. At least nine more are said to have been injured.

Physical inactivity causes non-communicable diseases: Consultant

Health authorities warn that lack of physical inactivity can cause non-communicable diseases, and that regular exercise is essential to maintain overall health and prevent these conditions.

24% salary hike for MPs in Indian parliament

The Central government Monday notified a 24 per cent hike in the salaries of members of Parliament, with retrospective effect from April 1, 2023. An MP will now get Rs 1.24 lakh per month as salary as against Rs 1 lakh per month they received so far.

First BYD deliveries begin in Sri Lanka

BYD, a global leader in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), has commenced its first customer vehicle deliveries in Sri Lanka following the lifting of import restrictions.

Gigil: The new word in the dictionary for overwhelming cuteness

Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming cuteness, like your baby nephew or the cat video you saw on Instagram? There’s now a word for it: gigil.

Severe lightning advisory issued for several places

The Meteorology Department warned of thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva Provinces and in the Kurunegala, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Ampara districts.

Three-day Dengue Prevention programme launched in eight districts

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) launched a special three-day Dengue prevention programme in eight districts.

Chamara Sampath arrested

Badulla District parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was arrested by the Bribery Commission a short while ago.

Two killed in road accident at Kalawana

The driver and his assistant died and another was seriously injured when a bowser veered off the road at the Ambalamahena Bridge on the Kalawana-Matugama road early this morning.