A concept paper proposing the creation of a �tobacco-free generation� comprising all children born after 2010 has been formally submitted to the Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (5:03 PM)
Oil prices jumped to their highest since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (9:40 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 5.4% in April 2026, up from 2.2% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
1 May 2026 (8:50 AM)
Sri Lanka Police have announced that special security arrangements will be in place tomorrow (01) as political parties and organizations prepare to hold May Day rallies and meetings in several parts of the island, including Colombo, to mark International Workers Day. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (11:34 PM)
Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, regarding an allegedly derogatory statement made by him on Islam. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (3:08 PM)