Lanka eNews Editor returning from exile arrested at BIA
Lanka eNews editor Sandaruwan Senadheera was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport upon his arrival in Sri Lanka after 16 years abroad, according to reports. Sources said the arrest was carried out based on a warrant issued by the Gampaha…
SC concludes appeal hearings of Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
The Supreme Court today (11) concluded hearings on the appeals filed by former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to imprisonment over a corruption charge. A five‑judge bench headed by Chief Justice Preethi…
Electricity trade unions suspend strike action
Electricity trade unions have decided to suspend their strike action, which was launched over the abolishment of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the establishment of 06 new companies, following the restructuring process. According to reports, the trade union action…
Easter Sunday inquiry must remain evidence‑based, not politicized — Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says the 2019 Easter attacks investigation must not be diverted toward political rivalries or geopolitical agendas. Taking to ‘X’, Rajapaksa stressed that while a fair, transparent, and impartial inquiry is essential to…
Parliament to convene from March 17 to 20
The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided that the Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from March 17 to 20. The decision was made during a meeting of the committee held on March 06 under the chairmanship of Speaker Jagath…
ICC Prize Money Distribution: Sri Lanka gets $475,962
Following the successful conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final distribution of the tournament’s US$11.25 million Players’ Prize Money pool, in line with the record-breaking increase to ICC prize…
Japan to release part of national oil reserves
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae told reporters Japan will release the national oil reserves as early as next week Monday, March 16. Reuters quoting the Prime Minister reported that Japan plans to release 15 days worth of private-sector oil reserves…
Trump announces new US refinery backed by India’s Reliance
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. will get its first oil refinery in 50 years, funded by investments from Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries. “THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR DEAL — THE BIGGEST IN U.S….
Student dies after collapsing during school sports event
A student has died after collapsing during a practice run at an inter‑house sports meet of a school in the Buttala area. The Police said that the deceased was a 15‑year‑old student studying in Grade 11 at the same school….
Middle East War: 7 Key Points from President AKD on Impact to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned that Sri Lanka is facing an external economic shock due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, urging the public and businesses to respond collectively to manage its impact. Key points from his…