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Politics Public sector, schools and courts closed today, limited bus and train services
The government of Sri Lanka has announced that public sector workers will have a weekly holiday every Wednesday starting today, October 18, due to ongoing…
Politics President urges EV owners to recharge their vehicles during daytime
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made an important appeal to electric vehicle owners in light of the current energy situation in Sri Lanka. He has…
Politics Trump says US should rethink NATO membership and rebukes allies for not helping in Iran
President Donald Trump expressed that the United States might need to reconsider its NATO membership. He criticized US allies for not providing assistance in…
Politics Train services to operate on Saturday s schedule tomorrow – SLR
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services will run on a Saturday schedule tomorrow, which is a government holiday. The railway department has…
Politics Minister assures continuous fuel supply for industries
The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, stated that the government has implemented a special system to guarantee a…
Politics Israel weakening Iran regime to give people chance to remove it- Israeli PM Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Tuesday about the recent targeted killings of important Iranian leaders, including Ali Larijani, who heads…
Politics US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran
The director of the National Counterterrorism Center stepped down on Tuesday, marking the first high-profile resignation from U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Politics 33,000 MT of Litro LP gas shipment due in Sri Lanka within two days
A shipment of 33,000 MT of Litro LP gas is set to arrive in Sri Lanka within the next two days, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a…
Politics Electric vehicle owners urged to recharge their vehicles during daytime
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has made an important appeal to electric vehicle owners in light of the current energy situation in Sri Lanka. He is…
Politics Sri Lanka assures seamless travel experience for tourists
Sri Lanka is fully open and ready to welcome tourists, promising a safe and smooth travel experience throughout the island, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Politics Public transport services, including trains, to be limited on Wednesdays
Public transport services, including train services, will have reduced operations on Wednesdays, which are now designated as government holidays, as stated by…
Politics Israel says Iran s key security chief Larijani has been killed in strike
Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced on Tuesday that the Israeli military has killed Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief and the leader of the…
Politics Most issues with fuel QR system resolved, says Cabinet Spokesperson
On March 17, 2026, at 04:18 pm, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the majority of problems with the fuel QR code system have…
Politics Multi-day fishing trawler seized with heroin off Dondra- Female owner and son arrested
The Sri Lankan Navy has seized a multi-day fishing trawler off the coast of Dondra, arresting its 59-year-old female owner and her 35-year-old son for their…
Politics Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say
President Donald Trump was informed that a strike on Iran could lead to retaliatory actions against U.S. allies in the Gulf, despite his statements on Monday…
Politics Energy Minister warns of possible power cuts amid fuel crisis in Sri Lanka
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi warned that Sri Lanka might face power cuts due to the ongoing fuel crisis, although none have been implemented yet. During a…
Politics Selected Health Ministry Departments to work from home on Wednesdays
The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has decided that some departments will work from home every Wednesday. This change comes as part of efforts to reduce fuel…
Politics Afghanistan says 400 killed in Pakistan air strike on Kabul hospital, Pakistan rejects claim
More than 400 individuals lost their lives and 250 others were wounded in an air strike by Pakistan on a hospital for drug users in Kabul, according to a…
Politics Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens – report
Gulf Arab nations are not asking the U.S. to engage in war with Iran, but many are now urging the country not to stop until Iran can no longer threaten the…
Politics Trump seeks to delay China summit due to Iran war
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he plans to postpone his important trip to China, originally scheduled for late March, by about a month due…
Politics Government schools to close on Wednesdays amid fuel shortage
The Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe, has declared that all government schools in Sri Lanka will be closed on Wednesdays due to the…
Politics Starmer says UK will not be drawn into wider Iran war
Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the UK will not become involved in a larger conflict in Iran. He emphasized the importance of collaborating with…
Politics School events should not place financial burden on parents – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that school events should be planned so they do not create financial stress for parents. She also highlighted…
Politics At least 10 patients killed in hospital fire in India s Odisha
A fire in the trauma care unit of a hospital in Odisha, India , resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals on Monday, according to officials. Five…