An individual has been taken into custody by police in connection with the murder of a gem businessman in Kahawatta. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (8:37 PM)
A total of 175,661 tourists have arrived in the country so far in the month of March, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
31 Mar 2026 (7:36 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (5:51 PM)
China and Pakistan today called for an �immediate ceasefire� and peace talks to resolve the war in Iran following high-level bilateral talks between the two countries in Beijing. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (9:59 PM)
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that no electricity supply restrictions will be imposed during the upcoming Vesak and Poson religious festivals despite the energy crisis that has emerged in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (6:51 PM)
King Charles first state visit to the United States will go ahead next month despite calls for the trip to be delayed over objections to the Iran war. MORE..
31 Mar 2026 (7:10 PM)