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…
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General Public urged to report filling stations bypassing QR system
The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, announced that there is strict enforcement against filling stations selling fuel…
Security Israel targets Iran s Supreme National Security Council Chief Ali Larijani
Israel launched an attack on Ali Larijani, the leader of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during a strike in Tehran on Monday night, as reported by an…
Crime Five Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes and used phones worth Rs. 18 million
Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested five Chinese nationals early today, October 17, for trying to smuggle in foreign-made…
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…
Weather Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces for tomorrow
A warm weather warning has been announced for people living in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Monaragala,…
Crime 134 foreign nationals arrested following raid on Chinese-led online scam centres in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 134 foreign nationals in a raid on online scam centers led by Chinese operators. This group includes 126 individuals from…
Business Three committees appointed to safeguard Sri Lanka s economy amid Middle East crisis - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament today, on the 17th, that three committees have been formed to address possible economic issues Sri…
Business Tomorrow s parliamentary sitting cancelled
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will not meet tomorrow, the 18th, due to the announcement that every Wednesday is now a public holiday because of the current…
General Global jet fuel, diesel prices poised to surge more than crude as Iran war rages- Report
The ongoing war in Iran, which has spread throughout the Middle East, is expected to increase prices for jet fuel and diesel more than for crude oil, as stated…
Business Fraud case against Udaya Gammanpila to be recalled on March 27
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a recall of the case against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila for March 27, 2026. He faces accusations of misusing company…
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…
Business Russia urges end to Middle East hostilities, condemns US-Israel actions
On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strong statement that condemned the recent rise in violence in the Middle East. Russia blamed the…
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…
General Air traffic resumes in UAE, state media says
Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, according to state media reports. Earlier on Tuesday, the General Civil Aviation Authority…
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…
Business Govt s objective is to create opportunities for all citizens to enjoy freedom – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that freedom has historically been restricted to a select few in society. She expressed that the government's…
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…
General UAE temporarily closes airspace amid missile and drone threats from Iran
The airspace of the United Arab Emirates has been temporarily shut down due to missile and drone threats from Iran, according to reports from Reuters. On…
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…
Crime US embassy in Iraq targeted by drone strikes
The US embassy in Baghdad has come under a series of drone and rocket attacks, as reported by Reuters and Agence France -Presse (AFP). Iraqi security officials…