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…
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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 Case against Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others to be recalled in August
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has scheduled a hearing for the case against former MP Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others on August 17, 2026. This decision was…
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…
Politics 123kg of heroin worth over Rs. 3 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Dondra
The Sri Lanka Navy has discovered around 123 kilograms of heroin on a fishing trawler it seized in waters south of Dondra, as reported by Deputy Minister of…
Politics Unacceptable attacks - French President Macron urges Iran to halt strikes after call with Iranian President Pezeshkian
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he has called on Iran to stop its attacks in the Middle East during a phone conversation with Iranian President…
Politics Netanyahu posts video in response to online rumours that he is dead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a video of himself enjoying a cup of coffee and talking with his aide on Sunday. This came after Iranian state…
Politics No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel will now be distributed at filling stations using a QR code system, with police overseeing the…
Politics Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities
Oil prices are expected to rise further when markets open on Monday, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues into its third week. This ongoing…
Politics Four more members of Iran s women s soccer team withdraw Australia asylum claims
Four additional members of the Iranian women’s soccer team have withdrawn their requests for asylum in Australia , reportedly due to pressure from Tehran,…
Politics Court issues warrant against MP Asoka Ranwala over road accident case
The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has authorized a warrant for the arrest of Asoka Ranwala, a Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP). This…