US-Iran talks commence in Pakistan
US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Qalibaf have met separately with Pakistan’s prime minister in Islamabad. Sharif has said he hopes the talks will lead to a “durable peace.” Senior US and Iranian officials convened in…
Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$ 693.3 million recorded in March 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Cumulative remittances for the January to…
Sri Lanka Police introduces WhatsApp number to report reckless driving
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number, 070-4755600, for the public to report incidents of reckless and dangerous driving, the Police Media Division said. The move comes as increased use of social media has led to more road…
Man arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants
A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport early April 11 for attempting to smuggle ornamental plants into the country. The arrest occurred as the passenger attempted to exit through the arrivals terminal’s Green Channel…
What did we do in 2026 Q1? Industry ministry outlines progress
Driving Industrial Recovery and Transformation: Q1 2026 Progress Report Ministry of Industries & Entrepreneurship Development Sri Lanka’s industrial sector entered 2026 with renewed momentum, underpinned by a clear reform agenda, targeted infrastructure investments, and strong institutional coordination. The first quarter…
Severe lightning advisory for issued for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning activity across several parts of Sri Lanka, including the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, as well as the districts of Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. According to the…
Sri Lanka welcomes ceasefire announcement in West Asia
The government of Sri Lanka has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the prospect of renewed dialogue among parties involved. In a statement, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the development as a significant…
Chamari Athapaththu Appointed to World Cricketers’ Association Player Advisory Board
Sri Lanka Women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has been appointed to the Player Advisory Board of the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan cricket. The WCA announced a number of updates to its Player Advisory…
Secretary to President seeks CID probe into coal imports since 2009
A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) calling for a formal investigation into coal imports to Sri Lanka since 2009, in light of concerns raised in audit reports and within Parliament regarding possible irregularities. The complaint…
QR fuel : Notice for all Petrol vehicle drivers
Owners of petrol-driven vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR system from today (11 April) until 18 April, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced. The CPC said the Odd-Even system will continue to remain in place during this period. The…