Business Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply
On Wednesday, oil prices climbed by 1% as the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Israel against Iran disrupted oil supplies in the Middle East. However, the…
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Politics Navy deploys vessels to rescue distressed ship in Southern Seas
The Sri Lanka Navy has started a rescue operation after receiving a distress signal from an Iranian ship about 40 nautical miles from Galle Harbour. Navy…
Business Trump orders oil tanker insurance support, says Navy could escort ships in Gulf
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy might start escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if needed. He also stated that…
Business Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 13,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have fallen by Rs. 13,000, influenced by a decline in the global gold market, as per the latest market information. This morning (04),…
Politics Iran s IRGC say they have complete control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and gas shipping. They warn…
Politics 35 persons rescued from distress Iranian vessel off Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully rescued 35 people from an Iranian ship that was in trouble off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. According to the Ministry…
Travel SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of limited Middle East operations
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will start limited flights to the Middle East again. Today, flights UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and UL232 from Dubai…
Crime Gunman linked to Jinthupitiya shooting arrested with narcotics
A gunman connected to a recent shooting in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in one death and injuries to two children, has been taken into custody. The arrest…
Politics UK to stop issuing study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Sudan
The British government declared on Tuesday, March 3, that it will no longer provide education visas to individuals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and…
Sports Sri Lankan woman arrested for using forged documents to obtain Indian passport
A 48-year-old woman from Sri Lanka has been taken into custody by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the city police. She is accused of using fake documents to…
Business Two more vessels attacked off UAE, Oman- UKMTO
Two more ships seem to have been attacked in the Mideast Gulf, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) today. The UKMTO reported that the…
Education Heavy traffic on Colombo–Piliyandala road after lorry and school van crash
Traffic has become very slow on the Colombo – Piliyandala Road after an accident this morning at Rattanapitiya, according to police. A lorry crashed into a…
Crime Suspect arrested for selling diesel at inflated prices in Pulmoddai
A man was arrested for selling diesel at high prices without a proper license in Pulmoddai. Police from the Pulmoddai Police Station made the arrest last night…
Business PUCSL hands over report on nine controversial coal shipments to Sectoral Oversight Committee
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has submitted its report regarding the investigation into nine coal shipments meant for the Lakvijaya Coal…
Politics PM Harini holds talks with ADB on education sector reforms
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Ministry of Education to discuss the Human Resource…
Security Iranian missile hits largest US military base in Middle East, Qatar says
Qatar has reported that an Iranian missile hit Al Udeid Air Base, which is the largest US military base in the Middle East. Fortunately, there were no injuries…
Travel Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in February
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that in February 2026, Sri Lanka welcomed 279,328 tourists. This is the largest number of…
Politics CIA station in Saudi Arabia damaged in Monday s suspected Iranian drone strike
On Monday, a suspected Iranian drone attack damaged the CIA station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is located within the same complex as the US Embassy,…
Crime More than 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since war began, rights group reports
Since the start of the war on Saturday, over 1,000 civilians have died in Iran, including many children, as reported by the Human Rights Activists News Agency…
Business Sri Lanka could face Balance of Payment crisis if Middle East conflict continues - Economist
Sri Lanka may encounter a 'Balance of Payment' crisis if the conflict in the Middle East persists, warns economist Talal Rafi. In an interview with Ada Derana,…
Business Iran says will hit all Mideast economic hubs if US-Israeli attacks persist
A general from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard stated on Tuesday that if the US and Israel continue their attacks, Iran will respond by targeting “all…
Security Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel
On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced that Iranian missiles struck the central area of Tel Aviv. The military stated, “Search and rescue teams, along with…
Business Public Security Ordinance gazette to be debated in Parliament on Friday
Parliament will discuss the Public Security Ordinance on Friday, March 6, 2026. This decision was made during a meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary…
General US gas prices see largest one-day increase since 2005
Gas prices in the United States jumped by 11 cents to an average of $3.11 per gallon, according to the latest report from AAA. This increase is the largest…