Category: Local News

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, was served with an indictment today (March 27) before the Colombo High Court in connection with a corruption charge.

The Court of Appeal has ordered a fresh trial into the 2006 murder of former TNA MP Nadaraja Raviraj, setting aside the Colombo High Court judgment that cleared five accused, including three Navy intelligence officers.

A 48-year-old man from Kobeigane was sentenced to 21 days in prison and fined Rs. 1,500 for illegally possessing four litres of petrol during a period of fuel restrictions.

Sri Lanka Police on March 26, 2026, arrested three suspects in Negombo, Puthukkudiyiruppu, and Hingurakgoda for possessing large quantities of diesel and kerosene without licenses.

A Traffic Division police sergeant attached to the Akkaraipattu Police Station was arrested by bribery investigators inside Akkaraipattu Hospital on March 26, 2026, over allegations that he demanded and accepted a bribe to avoid legal action in connection with a road accident.

A 43-year-old Czech monk staying as a meditation practitioner at the Bambaragasthalawa Forest Hermitage in the Panama Police Division has died after reportedly being bitten by a leopard.

Russia has assured Sri Lanka of its support in facing any challenges caused by the Middle East conflict, Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin said during a meeting with Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (March 26).

Russia has agreed to supply fuel to Sri Lanka and is ready to immediately provide refined petroleum products, as both sides move toward a possible long-term deal to strengthen fuel security and energy cooperation.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (March 26) ordered that Suresh Sallay, the former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), who is being detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, be produced before the court on April 22, 2026.

Sri Lanka’s total exports reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, marking a 4.22% year-on-year increase, driven by strong growth in services exports.

Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin arrived in Sri Lanka today (March 26) for a three-day visit, as talks on securing fuel supplies from Russia move forward.

Three former officers of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) were arrested this morning (March 26) over the illegal registration and transfer of vehicles.

Sri Lanka is experiencing extreme heat today (March 26), with the Department of Meteorology warning that the heat index will reach “extreme caution” levels in several parts of the country.

The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has requested a 25% increase in fuel transportation charges due to rising costs, following a recent fuel price hike of Rs. 101 within this month.

Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), attended as the chief guest at the India–Sri Lanka Defence Industry Seminar held yesterday (March 25) at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo.

Former SIS Director Suresh Sallay, detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over Easter Sunday attack allegations, has been admitted to the National Hospital of Colombo following a sudden illness.