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…
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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 IMF team to visit Sri Lanka next week for policy talks, combined reviews
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will arrive in Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9 for discussions on policies. They aim to finish the combined Fifth…
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 Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says
Iran is looking into a plan to charge transit fees for ships that travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker announced on Thursday. This move could help…
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 Pentagon is seeking more than $200bn for Iran war – report
The Pentagon has requested that the White House approve over $200 billion (£151 billion) to support the war in Iran, according to a senior official who spoke…
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 Iran war may push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, WFP says
The World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people could face severe hunger. The…
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 PUCSL s Western Province public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold its last public consultation session for the proposed electricity tariff changes tomorrow,…
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…