Politics Electricity tariffs increased
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a rise in electricity tariffs starting April 1. In February, the Ceylon Electricity Board…
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Politics Trump considering operation to extract uranium from Iran - report
US President Donald Trump is thinking about a military mission to take 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal .…
Politics Iran threatens to target homes of US and Israeli officials in the region
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is the top command unit for its armed forces, has warned that Iran…
Politics Trump says US could take oil in Iran and seize Kharg Island
Donald Trump has told the Financial Times that he could "take the oil in Iran" and possibly capture Kharg Island, which is a key fuel hub for the country. He…
Politics Iran and US expressed confidence in Pakistan talks
Pakistan's foreign minister announced that both Iran and the US have shown trust in Pakistan to help arrange talks. He stated that Pakistan would be proud to…
Politics NPP MP Muhammad Faizal s vehicle involved in crash
A vehicle operated by Muhammad Faizal, the Member of Parliament for Puttalam District from the National People’s Power (NPP), was involved in a crash at the…
Politics Public urged to use electricity efficiently amid rising generation costs – Officials
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Professor T.M.W.J. Bandara, has stressed the need for people to use energy in a careful and…
Politics Australia to halve tax on petrol to bring down costs in wake of Iran war
Australia plans to cut the tax on fuel and diesel by half for three months to lower prices that have risen because of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran,…
Politics Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah, a former rapper turned politician, is set to take the oath of office as Nepal's new prime minister. His election marks a significant change in…
Politics Trump weighs sending another 10,000 ground troops to the Middle East, WSJ reports
The Pentagon is considering the possibility of deploying as many as 10,000 more ground troops to the Middle East. This move is aimed at providing President…
Politics Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody arrives at Colombo High Court
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has reached the Colombo High Court, according to a report from Ada Derana. He is there to take part in a current legal case.…
Politics India cuts special excise duties on petrol, diesel
India has reduced its special excise duties on petrol and diesel as fuel prices remain unstable due to supply issues caused by the Iran war. On Thursday, the…
Politics Trump s signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
Donald Trump will make history as the first sitting president of the United States to have his signature on US banknotes, according to an announcement from the…
Politics Trump extends pause on striking Iran s energy plants by 10 days
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, March 26, that he is delaying the deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s energy facilities until April 6. He…
Politics Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice
All services at the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) will be halted starting tomorrow, the 27th, until further notice. This suspension is due…
Politics Internet blackout continues in Iran
In Iran, the government has enforced a digital blackout that has now lasted 27 days, according to the internet monitoring group NetBlocks. They reported that…
Politics Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles
Police have been directed to conduct raids on sites where fuel is being stored illegally by people during the ongoing energy crisis linked to the conflict in…
Politics President Dissanayake to meet Russia s Deputy Energy Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to meet with Roman Marshavin, the Deputy Energy Minister of Russia, this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat…
Politics At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
At least 24 people have died and many others are still unaccounted for after a bus fell into a river in Bangladesh. This incident occurred while the bus was…
Politics Trump tells advisors he wants Iran conflict to end in coming weeks- Report
A report from the Wall Street Journal has indicated that U.S. President Trump recently informed his advisors that he wants to end the conflict in Iran soon,…
Politics India urges households to reduce reliance on LP Gas
India is encouraging families to use more piped natural gas (PNG) as the country faces energy challenges due to the ongoing war. This change could alter…
Politics Two dead, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris
In Abu Dhabi, an incident on Sweihan Street involved debris from a ballistic missile that was intercepted. This event led to the deaths of two unnamed…
Politics Nepal report recommends prosecution of ex-PM Oli over deadly 2025 uprising
A report supported by the Nepal government has suggested that former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials should face prosecution over the deadly…
Politics Russia s Deputy Energy Minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Roman Marshavin, the Deputy Minister of Energy from Russia, has arrived in Sri Lanka for a three-day official visit. He and his delegation touched down at…