Govt. plans to develop Nuwara Eliya post office as tourist attraction

The government plans to develop the Nuwara Eliya Post Office as a tourist attraction while continuing to offer postal services, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Foreign Ministry to announce Govt. stance on UK sanctions

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce the government’s stance regarding the UK’s decision to impose sanctions on four individuals, including three Sri Lankan military leaders.

Flight from LA to Shanghai turns back after pilot forgets passport

A United Airlines plane that left the United States for China on the weekend had to make an unexpected diversion because the pilot forgot to bring his passport.

New gazette sets maximum retail price for medicines

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued to implement a maximum retail price mechanism for medicines.

The UK sanctions on military leaders: Govt weighs response

Sri Lanka is weighing its response to the UK government’s decision to impose sanctions on three Sri Lankan military leaders and one time LTTE military wing leader in the east Vinayagamurthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman who defected from the terrorist organization and joined hands with the then government, Daily Mirror learns.

Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia.

Sri Lanka among top Eid getaways for Omani travellers 

Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the most sought-after international destinations for travellers in Oman this Eid season, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW).

CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged

The Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00 peecent at its meeting held yesterday.

Apparel exporters fear over US$1 bn loss as SVAT abolition looms

Sri Lanka’s apparel exporters are expressing serious concerns that the impending abolition of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) system could lead to a significant downturn in their export earnings, potentially exceeding US$1 billion.

Circular issued on public sector salary revisions

The government has issued a circular regarding the revision of salaries for public sector employees.

SL should work with Adani, other investors to achieve economic growth: Ranil

Sri Lanka should work with the Adani group and other investors if is to experience an economic recovery and growth, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

'Record' payout for world’s longest-serving death row inmate

Japan has awarded a wrongly convicted man who was on death row for close to half a century compensation of 217 million yen ($1.44m).

TRCSL dismisses claims of ‘Starlink’ suspension

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has denied reports suggesting that the planned rollout of the ‘Starlink’ satellite broadband service in the country has been suspended.

Harsha questions Hulangamuwa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva today questioned the remark made by Presidential Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa who had said there has been no conflict of Interest in getting E&Y and him being an adviser to the government.

Immigration seizes largest ever group of locals bound for Canada with forged visas

Nine Sri Lankans who attempted to leave for Canada through a major human smuggling scam that charged Rs. 4.5 million each to fix a forged visa, were halted by the immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last evening (24), making it the largest group ever seized migrating to a foreign country with bogus travel papers.

European car sales dip in February

A sharp decline in overall sales in major markets including Germany and Italy dragged down the numbers of newly registered cars in the EU.

Chamara Silva appointed as Sri Lanka U19 Head Coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appointed Chamara Silva as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka U19 National Team.

Sathasivam Viyalendran arrested

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran.

Severe lightning advisory for 12 districts

An advisory for severe lightning was issued today for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva Provinces, as well as the Ampara and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department announced.

Match-fixing allegations: Indian cricket manager jailed for 4 years

An Indian cricket manager found guilty of match-fixing allegations related to the Legend Cricket League 2024 was today sentenced to four years of imprisonment by the Matale High Court.

Supreme Court to hear Katchatheevu case on September 15

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) allowed DMK leader T.R. Baalu to replace former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, who passed away in 2018, as petitioner in over a decade-old challenge against agreements entered into between India and Sri Lanka to “cede” Katchatheevu to the island nation.

Chamara Silva appointed as Sri Lanka U19 Head Coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appointed Chamara Silva as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka U19 National Team.

White House mistakenly shares Yemen war plans with a journalist

Top Trump administration officials mistakenly disclosed war plans in a messaging group that included a journalist shortly before the U.S. attacked Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, the White House said on Monday, following a first-hand account by The Atlantic.

SJB to support Deshabandu’s removal

The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will support the motion brought in by the government to remove IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from office, MP Ajith P. Perera said today.

Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India

Millions of tyres being sent from the UK to India for recycling are actually being ’’cooked’’ in makeshift furnaces causing serious health problems and huge environmental damage, the BBC has discovered.

No tax revisions on vehicle imports this year: Duminda Hulangamuwa

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement, vehicle taxes cannot be reduced, and there will be no tax revisions on vehicle imports this year, Senior Economic Advisor to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa said.

NPP hands over motion to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon

The National People’s Power (NPP) has handed over a motion to the Speaker seeking the removal of suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Royal Madras Yacht Club to launch first Chennai-Sri Lanka sailing expedition

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

Deputy Minister refutes declaring open toilet

Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath refuted media reports that he had declared open a toilet.

Namal questions Govt on UK sanctions against ex-military commanders

In the wake of recent sanctions imposed by the UK government on four individuals, including Shavendra Silva and Wasantha Karannagoda, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa questioned whether the new government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, will defend the former military commanders when foreign powers target them.