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SriLankan Airlines and govt finalise $175 million bond restructuring

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have completed the airline's international bond restructuring with over 99% participation, marking a key step in the national ... Read More


Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in Sri Lanka on Saturday

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Muslim community of Sri Lanka will celebrate 'Eid-ul-Fitr' festival on Saturday (21), as the new crescent moon for the month of 'Shawwal' was not sighted today (19), accordi... Read More


Fuel distribution to follow 'odd-even' number plate system starting today

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that, starting today (19), fuel quotas issued through the QR system will be distributed based on the last digit of the vehic... Read More


TV Derana's Chathura Alwis wins 'People's TV Presenter of the Year Award' for 8th consecutive year

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- TV Derana's Chathura Alwis has been once again honoured as the People's Television Presenter of the Year at the 2026 SLIM-KANTAR People's Awards. The awards ceremony was held l... Read More


World Happiness Report 2026: Sri Lanka ranked among world's unhappiest countries

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy countries globally, with the island nation's rankling dropping one place to 134th, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, ... Read More


Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against Energy Minister on April 10

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Parliamentary Business Committee has decided to hold the debate on a no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody on April 10, according to the Department... Read More


Court urges amicable settlement in petition filed by ex-Deputy Sec. Gen of Parliament

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka has directed both parties to consider the possibility of reaching an amicable settlement in the petition filed by former Deputy Secretary Genera... Read More


Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; public urged to use digital channels

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Sri Lanka Banks' Association (SLBA) has assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential service, despite the temporary measures i... Read More


Ex-SriLankan CEO claims Rs. 60 mln in Airbus bribes paid to ex-President Mahinda: court told

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (19) has informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that it has been uncovered that funds allegedl... Read More


Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, who was arrested over a bribery allegation, has been further remanded until April 02 by the Colom... Read More