COLOMBO - Reports of fuel shortages and long queues at filling stations have emerged across several regions in Sri Lanka, driven by distribution constraints among key private fuel marketing companies. Earlier, private fuel distributors-Lanka IOC, S
COLOMBO - An express office train traveling from Peradeniya to Colombo Fort derailed in the early hours of Monday (Oct 05) between Gangoda and Kadigamuwa railway stations. According to the Railway Department, the train derailed around 4:40 AM after
COLOMBO - Executive Board approval for the staff-level agreement between Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) hinges on two primary prior conditions, the Fund announced. Accordingly, the prerequisites require the Minister of Finance t
COLOMBO - Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath affirmed that the Sri Lankan government makes decisions strictly protecting the country's sovereignty and national identity, emphasizing that the state remains ready to intervene appropriately on a
COLOMBO - Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), is scheduled to be produced before the Court of Appeal today (Oct 05). The development follows an order issued yesterday by the Colombo Magistrate's
COLOMBO - Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), was arrested by the police in the Thiniyawala area today (Oct 03). The arrest was made in execution of an open judicial warrant issued ordering polic
COLOMBO - The All Ceylon Private Tanker Owners' Association (ACPTOA) has requested time until Monday (Oct 05) to study the proposed fuel transportation fee structure offered by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Speaking following discussions h
COLOMBO - Showers or thundershowers are expected to occur across most parts of the island after 1:00 PM over the next 36 hours, according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely at some places in the Central
TECH DESK - Tech mogul Elon Musk has reignited his long-standing rivalry with Meta and its social media platforms by making a controversial remark targeting Instagram users. Responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter) on October 1, Musk commented, "
COLOMBO - Government tax revenue rose to Rs. 3,684 billion during the first eight months of 2026 (January to August), representing a 20% increase compared to the Rs. 3,068 billion recorded during the same period in 2025, according to a report release
COLOMBO - A Police Sergeant attached to the Malwatuhiripitiya Police Station has been interdicted following allegations of soliciting a bribe to release an arrested suspect on bail. The suspension comes after a video went viral on social media depict
COLOMBO - The United States has warned Sri Lankan authorities that imposing secondary sanctions could follow if logistics or supplies are provided to 19 Iranian-linked tankers stranded off the country's southwestern coast, according to a report by Th
COLOMBO - More than 9,000 children and young adults have been arrested in nationwide anti-narcotics operations over the past year, starting from October 30, 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Police. Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent
COLOMBO - Approximately 20 Iranian-linked oil tankers carrying crude oil bound for China have been forced to anchor about 15 miles off Sri Lanka's southwestern coast due to crippling U.S. sanctions and maritime blockades. The situation has created a
COLOMBO - The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded its lowest turnover in over seven and a half months, generating a total value of just Rs. 595.97 million during Monday's (Sept 28) trading session due to prevailing negative investor sentiment, mark
NEW YORK / COLOMBO - Delivering Sri Lanka's National Statement at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath emphasized the crucial role of multilateralism and international cooperation in confront
COLOMBO - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his heartiest congratulations to javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga for securing a historic gold medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter)
COLOMBO - Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has been acquitted and released by the Colombo High Court today (Sept 29) over charges of committing criminal breach of trust involving Rs. 21 million worth of company shares belonging to an Australian busin
COLOMBO - Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in custody, has been further remanded until October 13 in connection with the controversial Airbus transaction case. The MP was brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court this morning (S
For most people, a birthday means a cake. For cake artist and Taste of Heaven founder Vijitha Kumara, it meant more than 100. Vijitha recently celebrated his birthday with an unusual and indulgent cake picnic at The Splendour Grand Hotel in Piliyanda