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Business Oil prices fall after Brent briefly touches $119
Oil prices dropped on Thursday after Israel announced it was assisting in reopening the important Strait of Hormuz. The international benchmark, Brent crude…
Business PHI union urges priority fuel access to maintain essential services
Public Health Inspectors in Sri Lanka are struggling due to the ongoing fuel crisis, as reported by the Public Health Inspectors’ Union. In a letter to the…
Business Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens
President Donald Trump has advised Israel against launching further attacks on Iran's natural gas infrastructure as retaliatory strikes on energy facilities…
Business Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field
Iran has stepped up its assaults on oil and gas facilities in the Gulf as of Thursday, significantly heightening tensions in a conflict that is impacting the…
Business FBI reportedly investigating former US counterterrorism chief who resigned over Iran war
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into Joe Kent, a former counterterrorism official who stepped down due to his objections to the war with…
Business Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; public urged to use digital channels
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has confirmed that banks will keep operating five days a week as an essential service, even with new measures to save…
Business Adani s Colombo Terminal handles over 1 million containers in first year
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has celebrated a successful first year at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka, which…
Business US Special Envoy Sergio Gor arrives in Sri Lanka
U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, has landed in Sri Lanka for an official visit, as reported by the US Embassy in Colombo . His trip…
Business Oil jumps 4% as strikes continue
Brent crude oil prices increased by 4%, reaching $112 (£84.34) a barrel during early trading in Asia. In the US market, oil prices also climbed by 3% to…
Business New feature introduced to resolve issues during vehicle QR code re-registration
A new feature is now available in the system as of today (19) to help people in Sri Lanka who face challenges getting the QR code for their previously…
Business War upon our shores - Namal calls Indian Ocean the new global economic highway, warns of global system collapse
Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa spoke at WION’s World Pulse summit on Wednesday, March 18, highlighting that the global system is changing significantly. He…
Business Two LP gas ships arrive in Sri Lanka
Two liquefied petroleum gas ships arrived this morning (18) at the gas unloading terminal in Thaldiyawatta, Uswetakeiyawa. Unloading has already started at the…
Business British Airways to resume flights to Colombo
British Airways has declared that it will restart flights to Colombo in October. Starting from October 23, 2026, the airline will operate three flights per…
Business Duo arrested with over 10kg of Kush at BIA
Two individuals from Sri Lanka were taken into custody this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle over 10 kilograms of…
Business Our objective is to ensure Bribery Commission operates as an independent institution- PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government aims to create an environment where the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Business Sri Lanka records 5% GDP growth in 2025
Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 5 percent in 2025, according to a statement from the Department of Census and Statistics…
Business Major impact on energy sector due to Middle East conflict – President
Sri Lanka's supply of fuel, gas, and coal will be significantly affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to President Anura Kumara…
Business President directs all Ministries and officials to conserve fuel
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the importance of each Ministry developing a realistic plan for fuel conservation. He highlighted that this…
Business Three committees appointed to safeguard Sri Lanka s economy amid Middle East crisis - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament today, on the 17th, that three committees have been formed to address possible economic issues Sri…
Business Tomorrow s parliamentary sitting cancelled
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will not meet tomorrow, the 18th, due to the announcement that every Wednesday is now a public holiday because of the current…
Business Fraud case against Udaya Gammanpila to be recalled on March 27
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a recall of the case against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila for March 27, 2026. He faces accusations of misusing company…
Business Russia urges end to Middle East hostilities, condemns US-Israel actions
On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strong statement that condemned the recent rise in violence in the Middle East. Russia blamed the…
Business Govt s objective is to create opportunities for all citizens to enjoy freedom – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that freedom has historically been restricted to a select few in society. She expressed that the government's…
Business China calls for immediate cease to military operations, after Trump s comments
China has reacted to comments made by President Trump during an interview with the Financial Times, a UK newspaper. Trump had warned that he might postpone a…