LEADING STORY
Fuel quotas for 7 vehicle categories increased under QR system
Fuel quotas issued under the QR code system have been increased with effect from Saturday night, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said.
According to the revised...
DIPLOMATIC
Iran prepared to let Japanese ships transit Hormuz, FM says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a key...
BUSINESS NEWS
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop Rs. 29,000 in three days
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline over the past three days, in line with the global market downturn, it was...
$10M project launched to boost Thriposha maize supply
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year “Sow and Grow” project, supported by USD 10 million from the Korea International...
Aluthwatta Waste Facility to be upgraded as monthly compost output reaches...
The Aluthwatta Waste Management Center, operated by the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha, is to undergo further development as its monthly compost production reaches between 150...
Free Sri Lanka Visa Extension for Foreigners Stranded by Middle East...
The Sri Lankan government has announced a free seven-day visa extension for foreign visitors who are unable to leave the country due to flight...
Sri lanka welcomes over 500,000 tourists in first seven weeks of...
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone in the new year, with foreign arrivals surpassing the 500,000 mark within the first seven...
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026.
The article, cited a December report by International...
SPORTS NEWS
Schedule for first phase of IPL 2026 released
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL)...
Attending India Vs Pakistan game : Notice from Sri Lanka Police
A comprehensive security plan has been formulated for the 2026 T-20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. All essential arrangements concerning public safety, traffic management,...
3 SL cricketers picked in PSL auction; Kusal Mendis highest at...
Three Sri Lankan cricketers were picked at the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction, securing lucrative deals with their respective franchises.
Kusal Mendis was signed...
EDUCATION NEWS
Changes planned for top roles in state institutions
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions.
Addressing the post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, he...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
7 key updates from the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran
In the last 6 hours, the situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters its fifth day
1. US and...
Articles
SSC Grounds Upgraded Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) conducted a media tour of the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds in Colombo on January 2, 2026, to highlight the...