Four current and former DMT officials remanded over corruption charges
Four former and current officials of the Department of Motor Transport (DMT), who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, have been remanded after being produced before the court. Considering the facts presented regarding further…
No damage to Norochcholai machinery, COPE Chair says after inspection
Recently imported coal has not caused any damage to the machinery at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), MP Nishantha Samaraweera said. He noted that the plant is operating properly,…
13th March : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and Monaragala and Mannar districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 12 districts, effective tomorrow (13). The…
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…