Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries’ accounts today
The allowance for the month of March under the Aswesuma welfare programme will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts Thursday (12), the Welfare Benefits Board said. The board said payments for the first phase of the programme will…
Weather today : Showers likely in the afternoon
A few showers are expected in Uva Province and in the districts of Batticaloa, Ampara, and Hambantota, the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers are likely at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the districts of…
Namal Rajapaksa questions CEB restructuring plan
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over the proposed restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), warning that dismantling the institution without a clear transition plan could create uncertainty and undermine governance. …
Police constable arrested for withdrawing Rs. 50,000 from suspect’s account
A police constable has been arrested for allegedly withdrawing more than Rs. 500,000 from the bank account of a suspect who had been taken into custody on drug possession charges. Accordingy to Lankadeepa, the arrest was made on…
CID outlines three allegations against Suresh Salley in Easter probe
Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Maj. Gen. (Retd) Suresh Salley is facing three main allegations in connection with investigations related to the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) told the Fort Magistrate’s Court. Presenting a further…
‘Targeting mistake’ led to U.S. missile strike on Iranian school: report
United States President Donald Trump said he was unaware of preliminary findings from a U.S. military investigation that reportedly concluded an American missile strike mistakenly hit an elementary school in Iran, killing around 175 people. According to a report by…
SriLankan cancels 2 Colombo–Dubai Flights on March 12–13
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of two flights between Colombo and Dubai scheduled for 12 and 13 March 2026. In an operational update, the airline said flight UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and the return flight UL232 from Dubai…
Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
Iran has warned that no oil may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if attacks against the country continue, cautioning that global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel. The warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East…
Gary Kirsten reveals vision for Sri Lanka cricket
Gary Kirsten says he is excited about the challenge of leading Sri Lanka as the national team’s new head coach, while stressing the need to build confidence and consistency within the squad. Speaking in a recent interview with Wisden, Kirsten…
Drones hit oil storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port (Video)
Drones have hit oil storage tanks at Oman’s Salalah Port, sparking a major fire as authorities rush to contain the blaze. The incident comes amid Iranian strikes targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf following ongoing US–Israeli attacks on Iran. …