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Sri Lanka's workers' remittances exceed USD 1.4 bln in first two months of 2026

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka received USD 729 million in workers' remittances in February 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to the r... और पढ़ें


Sri Lankan Ambassador urges vigilance for nationals in Northern Israel

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has called attention to the safety of Sri Lankans serving in the northern region of Israel amid the current conflict situati... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka must brace for rising global prices amid Middle East tensions - Trade Minister

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, stated that global price increases are beyond domestic control and that a reductio... और पढ़ें


23 rounds fired at house linked to 'Batuwatte Chamara' now operating as elderly home

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Further details have emerged regarding the shooting incident reported early this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of an alleged organized criminal figure known as 'Batuw... और पढ़ें


FM Vijitha Herath and India's Jaishankar discuss regional developments

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that he held a "warm and constructive" meeting with India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. In a post shared on X... और पढ़ें


Navy seizes fishing trawler with suspected narcotics haul in southern seas; 6 arrested

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special search operation conducted in the deep seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler transporting a... और पढ़ें


Chief custodian of Kataragama Devalaya passes away

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- The Chief Lay Custodian (Kapu Dhurandhara) of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Somipala T. Ratnayake, has reportedly passed away at the age of 87. Published by HT Digital Co... और पढ़ें


Shooting reported at house of 'Batuwatte Chamara's' wife in Ja-Ela

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- A shooting incident was reported this morning (07) at the residence of the wife of alleged organized criminal figure known as 'Batuwatte Chamara'. Police said the shot was fired... और पढ़ें


Suspect nabbed with 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis worth over Rs. 73 million

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- In a combined operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Kayts Police have seized a consignment of foreign-origin cannabis weighing approximately 368kg at the Suruvil beach area of Ka... और पढ़ें


Mainly dry weather expected in most part of the island today

Sri Lanka, March 7 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Northern, Nor... और पढ़ें