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King Charles will visit Donald Trump next month, palace confirms

King Charles will visit Donald Trump next month, palace confirms

Energy crisis to impact Vesak and Poson festivals? – Cabinet Spokesman clarifies

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that no electricity supply restrictions will be imposed during the upcoming Vesak and Poson religious festivals despite the energy crisis that has emerged in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. MORE..

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has arrived in the island on an official visit.

SC rules Colombo and Kolonnawa councils responsible over Meethotamulla tragedy

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Colombo Municipal Council and the Kolonnawa Urban Council violated fundamental rights of residents by illegally dumping waste on the land known as “Pothuvil Kumbura” in Meethotamulla. MORE..

Israel prepared to keep striking Iran for ‘weeks to come’, military spokesperson says

Israel is prepared for “weeks” more of fighting in Iran, a military spokesman said on Tuesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in ⁠an interview the war was “beyond the halfway point.” MORE..

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‘Sathosa’ Case: Ex-minister Johnston Fernando’s sons and two others granted bail

Two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando and two former Lanka Sathosa officials currently in remand custody over the alleged misuse of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa have been granted bail. MORE..

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..

Customs to launch digital cargo clearance system from Colombo Port

The process of clearing cargo for the three cargo inspection yards from Colombo Port will be conducted online starting this Friday (03), the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda has announced. MORE..

Cabinet decision on fuel allowances for Ministers, MPs and public officials

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to provide fuel allowances for Ministers, Members of Parliament, and government officers based on the fuel prices as of March 1, 2026. MORE..

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Colombo’s inflation increases to 2.2% in March 2026

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.2% in March 2026, compared to 1.6% in February 2026, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..

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"If India can, why can’t Sri Lanka"; Sajith demands relief for people amidst energy crisis (English)

"If India can, why can’t Sri Lanka"; Sajith demands relief for people amidst energy crisis (English)

Public urged to use water sparingly Dry weather poses challenge to ensure uninterrupted supply: NWSDB (English)

Container arrivals increased by 10-15%; Sufficient fuel stocks available for several sectors (English)

Electricity tariffs increased by around 10%; No power cuts planned, assures PUCSL (English)

Ada Derana reaffirms its position as Sri Lanka's most trusted news brand at Raigam Tele'es 2025 (English)

Prosperity of the temple key to happiness of the people - Sarvajana Balaya leader Dilith Jayaweera (English)

“Surakimu Lanka” national programme launched as energy supply routes continue to get disrupted (English)

State sector must embrace the entrepreneurial attitude – MP Dilith Jayaweera (English)

Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger food crisis in Sri Lanka, prices may surge over 15%, study warns (English)

Minister convenes astrologers for a conference amid clash over 'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa' (English)

Minister Bimal claims substandard coal import not the govt’s fault, but company's (English)

Indictments served on Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody; granted bail by court (English)

38,000 MT of diesel and petrol to arrive in Sri Lanka from India tomorrow (English)

Russia agrees to supply refined fuel to Sri Lanka following talks - official (English)

Technology

NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century

NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century

Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’

PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’

Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports

Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports

Entertainment

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition

K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’

K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’

Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall

Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall

Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World

Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World

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Jadeja surpasses Malinga to become 9th highest wicket taker in IPL

Jadeja surpasses Malinga to become 9th highest wicket taker in IPL

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Tiger Woods in jail after being arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida

IOC rules that Olympic women’s sports are for biological females only