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Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis Politics

Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, stated that upgrading the oil tank farms from World War II in the Trincomalee district is the “permanent…

22 Mar 2026
It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression - Iranian foreign minister Politics

It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression - Iranian foreign minister

Iran's foreign minister expressed support for any efforts aimed at fully ending the ongoing war, stating that this conflict has been forced upon the nation. In…

21 Mar 2026
Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again Politics

Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again

Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) announced that the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran has faced another attack this morning. In a statement…

21 Mar 2026
LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages Politics

LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages

The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, has expressed concerns about the lack of proper regulation for fuel…

21 Mar 2026
Sri Lanka–Japan defence ties strengthened at high-level meeting in Tokyo Politics

Sri Lanka–Japan defence ties strengthened at high-level meeting in Tokyo

Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), who is the Deputy Minister of Defence, met with Japan's Minister of Defense, Shinjirō Koizumi, at the Ministry of…

21 Mar 2026
Trump considers winding down Iran war, says others must guard Strait of Hormuz Politics

Trump considers winding down Iran war, says others must guard Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump stated that the United States is “very close” to reaching its goals in the conflict with Iran and hinted at a possible reduction of…

21 Mar 2026
Trump says US wants talks with Iran but there s nobody to talk to after killing of senior officials Politics

Trump says US wants talks with Iran but there s nobody to talk to after killing of senior officials

US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the United States wants to talk with Iran, but he expressed that there is "nobody to talk to" after recent…

21 Mar 2026
US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East, officials say Politics

US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East, officials say

The U.S. military is sending a large amphibious assault ship along with thousands of extra Marines and sailors to the Middle East, according to three U.S.…

21 Mar 2026
Enforcement of mandatory seat belts law for vehicles using expressways postponed Politics

Enforcement of mandatory seat belts law for vehicles using expressways postponed

The law that requires all drivers and passengers in vehicles on expressways in Sri Lanka to wear seat belts, which was set to start today (20), has been…

20 Mar 2026
Trump calls NATO cowards over lack of support in Iran war Politics

Trump calls NATO cowards over lack of support in Iran war

On Friday, March 20, United States President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies for not supporting the US-Israel war against Iran, labeling them as "cowards."…

20 Mar 2026
Syrian president says working to keep country out of regional war Politics

Syrian president says working to keep country out of regional war

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated on Friday that he is focused on keeping Syria out of regional conflicts amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. He…

20 Mar 2026
Trump s 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel Politics

Trump s 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel

A special gold coin featuring the image of former US President Donald Trump has received approval from a federal arts commission. This 24-karat gold coin is…

20 Mar 2026
Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting Politics

Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting

The Cabinet committee set up to ensure public services run smoothly held its first meeting yesterday, on the 19th, at the Presidential Office. Prime Minister…

20 Mar 2026
President addresses the Parliament Politics

President addresses the Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is speaking to Parliament right now. He is giving an update on the current situation both in Sri Lanka and around the world.…

20 Mar 2026
President provides update on expected arrival of fuel shipments Politics

President provides update on expected arrival of fuel shipments

In a special statement to parliament today (20), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake shared details about the fuel shipments expected to arrive in Sri Lanka. He…

20 Mar 2026
Fuel prices to be increased again? – President issues clarification in parliament Politics

Fuel prices to be increased again? – President issues clarification in parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered an update today about fuel prices in Sri Lanka. This comes as crude oil prices are rising globally and other nations…

20 Mar 2026
India, Sri Lanka discuss boosting farm productivity through cost-effective technology Politics

India, Sri Lanka discuss boosting farm productivity through cost-effective technology

India 's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with K.D. Lal Kantha, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, on…

20 Mar 2026
President explains Sri Lanka s decision to reject Iranian Naval and US aircraft requests Politics

President explains Sri Lanka s decision to reject Iranian Naval and US aircraft requests

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake explained to Parliament today, on the 20th, why the Government of Sri Lanka chose to deny requests from Iranian naval ships.…

20 Mar 2026
Some 50 hurt in fire at car parts factory in South Korea Politics

Some 50 hurt in fire at car parts factory in South Korea

A fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in injuries to 50 individuals, with 35 of them suffering serious harm, as reported by the…

20 Mar 2026
President to address Parliament today Politics

President to address Parliament today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will speak to Parliament today, October 20. He will provide updates on the government's actions to manage the economic…

20 Mar 2026
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact Politics

EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact

European Union leaders met on Thursday to discuss temporary solutions to address the rising energy prices linked to the war in Iran. They suggested measures…

20 Mar 2026
Govt. committed to maintaining essential services despite ongoing crisis – PM Politics

Govt. committed to maintaining essential services despite ongoing crisis – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the government is dedicated to keeping essential services, public services, and industries running…

20 Mar 2026
Former President Ranil recovering after successful surgery - UNP Politics

Former President Ranil recovering after successful surgery - UNP

Vajira Abeywardena, the Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), has announced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is recovering well after a…

20 Mar 2026
US objectives in Iran have not changed, Hegseth says Politics

US objectives in Iran have not changed, Hegseth says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Thursday that the goals of the United States in the conflict with Iran have not changed since the beginning of…

19 Mar 2026