PUCSL report confirms South African coal is substandard : Sajith
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has presented evidence confirming that the coal imported by the government from South Africa is of poor quality, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in a special statement today. In a video message,…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (04 March) compared to Tuesday, but the selling rate remains steady at Rs. 313. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the…
PM Harini, ADB officials discuss Human Resource Development Project for Education Reform
A meeting between Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held at the Ministry of Education this week (02 Mar), during which ADB officials informed the Prime Minister about the Human Resource Development for…
SriLankan Airlines resumes limited Middle East flights today
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it has resumed operations to the Middle East on a measured and limited basis, following the partial reopening of Dubai airspace. Accordingly, flights UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and UL232 from Dubai to Colombo will…
Health authorities warn of rising Dengue cases
The National Dengue Control Unit of Sri Lanka states that 13,590 dengue patients and 4 deaths have occurred during the past two months in 2026. As of yesterday (03 Mar), a total of 13,943 dengue patients have been reported in…
Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue mission for Iranian ship in distress off Galle
Sri Lanka Navy vessels have been deployed to assist an Iranian ship reported to be in distress about 40 nautical miles off the coast of Galle. Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara said the rescue mission was launched after authorities…
Sri Lanka sees 16% rise in February tourist arrivals
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that 279,328 tourists arrived in the country in February 2026. According to the SLTDA, this is a 16.2% increase compared to the number of arrivals in February last year. The latest data…
GCE O/L Exam 2025 Results : Update
The Commissioner General of Examinations, A.K.S. Indika Kumari Liyanage, has stated that the results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level 2025 (2026) examination will be released after April 30. She further said that the marking of answer scripts for this year’s…
Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on his proprietary social media platform Tuesday that the U.S. military could help shipping vessels travel through an embattled sea passage as the war against Iran rages on. In a Truth Social post, Trump offered the…
Police intensifies campaign against drugs with public awareness activities in Fort
The Sri Lanka Police has intensified its campaign against narcotics with a series of raids and public awareness activities to mark Drug Prevention Week, which commenced on March 1, 2026, under the national theme “Country Together – Quit.” On the…