President, CEB Engineers’ Union discuss restructuring process
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the Engineers’ Union of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEBEU) was held at the Presidential Secretariat today, during which a lengthy discussion took place on the restructuring process of the Ceylon…
More than 200 buses to be added to “Sisu Sariya” this year
Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Madhura Senevirathna says more than 200 new buses are to be added to the “Sisu Sariya” school bus service this year. Speaking at a media briefing held today (12), together with officials of…
Oil jumps above $100 despite record reserve release
Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel despite a global agreement to release a record amount of emergency oil reserves aimed at stabilising markets amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Brent crude rose sharply in Asian trading, briefly climbing more…
PM Harini concludes Philippines visit, returns to Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who was on an official visit to the Philippines following the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has returned to Sri Lanka. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Amarasuriya returned to Sri Lanka last…
U.S. Central Command releases video of attack on Iranian military aircraft
The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them. pic.twitter.com/CrJj2nFtHB — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 12, 2026 The post U.S. Central Command releases video…
Auto Stream is on a mission to shape the future of Car buying and selling in Sri Lanka
Just as iconic landmarks redefine a city’s skyline, a new digital architecture is transforming how Sri Lankans move. Auto Stream has officially launched its all-in-one auto-mobility platform www.autostream.lk, strategically designed to dismantle the barriers of the traditional car trade and…
Opposition Leader convenes experts to discuss Middle East crisis risks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa convened an urgent meeting with foreign policy experts, former diplomatic officials and academics to discuss the national security and economic implications of the escalating crisis in the Middle East. During the discussion, Premadasa noted that Sri…
UNICEF: Over 1,100 children killed or injured in 10 days of Middle East conflict
Ten days into the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, UNICEF has warned that millions of children are facing catastrophic conditions across the region. Since February 28, more than 1,100 children have been reported injured or killed, including 200 in…
The Faculty of Brands Launched the mission to place Sri Lanka on the map
The Faculty of Brands officially launched on 9 March at an event attended by members of Sri Lanka’s marketing and advertising industry, marking the start of its efforts to drive collaboration with global and local experts and industry bodies to…
SC sanctions Excise Officers for Torture & Robbery of Downsouth Restaurant Owner
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court yesterday ruled that seven officers of the Excise Department’s Excise and Narcotics Unit had violated the fundamental rights of a restaurant owner by torturing him and robbing him of money. In its judgment…