The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to issue permits to import rice varieties including Ponni Samba, as a measure to ease the shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice in the country. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (4:06 PM)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has launched the nationwide token strike, today (31), based on several demands, including the alleged illegal transfers of doctors. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (12:27 PM)
Aluminium prices surged to four-year highs on Monday as Iranian airstrikes on two major Middle East producers over the weekend raised the risk of a prolonged supply shock. MORE.
31 Mar 2026 (11:28 AM)
U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even #8288;if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and leave a complex operation to reopen it for #8288;a later date, the Wall Street Journal reported on #8288;Monday, citing administration officials. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (11:25 AM)
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), Chandana Kodituwakku, has stated that a new act featuring stringent laws specifically targeting organized criminals will be introduced within the next two weeks. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (3:20 PM)
This year s National Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held at the ancient Midellawala Temple in Thihagoda, Matara. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (4:15 PM)