Politics Govt vows strict action against illegal fuel distribution
The Department of Government Information announced that legal actions have begun against fuel station owners who are not following the rules for fuel…
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Politics Iran s huge Gulf gas field is struck in major escalation
Iran's large Pars gas field experienced strikes on Wednesday, marking the first known attack on Iranian energy sites in the Gulf during the ongoing…
Politics Iran confirms intelligence minister killed in Israeli strike
Iran has confirmed that its Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed…
Politics No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be submitted to Speaker tomorrow
A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody will be submitted to the Speaker of Parliament tomorrow, November 19. The motion has been signed…
Politics Iranian intelligence minister killed, Israel says
Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, has been reported dead, according to Israel's defense minister. Katz stated that Khatib was "eliminated" in a…
Politics Sri Lanka to dispense fuel for vehicles on odd–even basis
Starting today, March 19, vehicle owners in Sri Lanka will be able to buy fuel using an odd-even number plate system. Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing…
Politics Minister assures uninterrupted fuel supply to operators in tourism industry
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, has promised that the tourism sector in Sri Lanka will not face fuel shortages that may affect other…
Politics Govt introduces new fuel management system to support fisheries sector
The Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, has revealed a new fuel management system. This…
Politics Sri Lanka to issue fuel for vehicles on odd–even basis starting tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, Sri Lanka will implement a fuel purchase system based on odd and even vehicle number plates. Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing…
Politics Batch of US-donated TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters leaves for Sri Lanka
The United States Government has started sending 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C.…
Politics Australian facilities damaged in Iranian attack on Middle East air base
Iran has attacked an air base in the Middle East where Australian troops are stationed, causing a fire that damaged facilities used for medical care and…
Politics Oil prices drop as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, reducing some of the significant gains made on Tuesday. This drop came after the Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities agreed…
Politics Australia announces temporary travel ban for specified group of visitors
Australia has enacted new laws under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, which allows for a temporary travel ban for certain visitors…
Politics Emergency talks held to maintain airline operations during fuel shortage
Emergency talks were held to discuss how to keep airline services running smoothly during the ongoing fuel shortage. This crisis has been caused by the current…
Politics Tehran confirms top security official Ali Larijani has been killed
Tehran has confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, its top security official and secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The council released a…
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 Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad
Rocket and drone strikes on the U.S. embassy and a diplomatic site in Iraq restarted on Tuesday, according to security sources. Earlier that day, there had…
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…