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Sri Lanka among most vulnerable nations in event of Strait of Hormuz shutdown, study warns

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the world's most vulnerable nations to a sudden shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a March 2026 report by the Kiel Institute ... Read More


Heat index at 'caution level' across multiple provinces today - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka says that the temperature felt on the human body may remain at a 'Caution Level' in several areas of the island today (28). Additiona... Read More


Police seek public assistance to arrest foreign national wanted for murder

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation into the murder of a female Chinese national residing at a housing complex, within the Kohu... Read More


Online scam racket busted in Negombo; 18 foreign nationals arrested

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A total of 18 foreign nationals, including 16 Chinese nationals and two Cambodian nationals, have been arrested in Negombo for allegedly operating an online financial scam racke... Read More


More details on arrest of Commissioner General of Motor Traffic

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) last night (27). He was reportedly taken into custody ... Read More


Commissioner General of Motor Traffic remanded

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remanded until Monday (March 30) by the P... Read More


Raigam Tele'es 2025: Ada Derana wins Most Popular News Provider

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Raigam Tele'es Award Ceremony 2025, recognising and celebrating the most outstanding tele-creations telecast during the calendar year 2025, is currently underway at the Shan... Read More


TV Derana picks up top awards at Raigam Tele'es 2025

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Raigam Tele'es Award Ceremony 2025, recognising and celebrating the most outstanding tele-creations telecast during the calendar year 2025, is currently underway at the Shan... Read More


Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Andrey Rudenko, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday (March 31) for an official visit. Russia's Deputy F... Read More


Water cut in Dehiwala, Mt. Lavinia, Ratmalana, Moratuwa & other areas

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that a five-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas, including Kalubowila, Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Ratmal... Read More