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Politics Trump s signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president
Donald Trump will make history as the first sitting president of the United States to have his signature on US banknotes, according to an announcement from the…
General Sri Lankan arrested at BIA for smuggling 38 exotic pets
A Sri Lankan man was arrested early today, September 26, at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for trying to smuggle 38 exotic pets into…
Politics Trump extends pause on striking Iran s energy plants by 10 days
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, March 26, that he is delaying the deadline for potential strikes on Iran’s energy facilities until April 6. He…
Sports 3 Chinese nationals held for producing ketamine in Dhaka flat, smuggling to Sri Lanka
Three Chinese men have been arrested for making the illegal drug ketamine in a temporary lab inside an apartment in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and for trying to…
Business Bakery owners hold talks with Trade Minister over price hike concerns
Today (26), a meeting took place between Wasantha Samarasinghe, the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Co-operative Development, and local bakery…
General Appeals Court orders fresh trial in ex-MP Raviraj murder, sets aside acquittals
The Appeals Court has overturned the Colombo High Court's decision that had acquitted five people, including members of the Sri Lanka Navy, in the murder case…
General US proposal to end war is one-sided , door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says
A senior Iranian official stated on Thursday that Iran's first reaction to the U.S. proposal to end the war, which was sent to Pakistan, was that it was…
Business Over 2.7 million new QR codes issued since March 15 - Ministry
Since March 15, more than 6.2 million individuals in Sri Lanka have signed up for the National Fuel Pass system and received new QR codes. This system was…
Politics Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice
All services at the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office) will be halted starting tomorrow, the 27th, until further notice. This suspension is due…
Business More than 1,000 complaints filed over misuse of fuel QR system
The Ministry of Digital Economy in Sri Lanka has reported receiving over 1,000 complaints about the misuse of fuel QR codes. These complaints involve people…
General Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry
The Ministry of Fisheries in Sri Lanka has launched a hotline, 011 432 3389, for reporting problems related to fuel supply in the fishing industry. This…
General Chief of Iran s elite naval force, responsible for Hormuz blockade, killed- Israel
The commander of Iran's elite naval force, Alireza Tangsiri, has reportedly been killed in a strike in southern Iran, according to an official from Israel.…
General Tourist arrivals nearing 700,000 in 2026
Almost 700,000 tourists have come to Sri Lanka this year, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). From January 1 to March 22, a total…
Politics Internet blackout continues in Iran
In Iran, the government has enforced a digital blackout that has now lasted 27 days, according to the internet monitoring group NetBlocks. They reported that…
Politics Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles
Police have been directed to conduct raids on sites where fuel is being stored illegally by people during the ongoing energy crisis linked to the conflict in…
General Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission
Three former officials from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Politics President Dissanayake to meet Russia s Deputy Energy Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to meet with Roman Marshavin, the Deputy Energy Minister of Russia, this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat…
Politics At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
At least 24 people have died and many others are still unaccounted for after a bus fell into a river in Bangladesh. This incident occurred while the bus was…
Politics Trump tells advisors he wants Iran conflict to end in coming weeks- Report
A report from the Wall Street Journal has indicated that U.S. President Trump recently informed his advisors that he wants to end the conflict in Iran soon,…
Politics India urges households to reduce reliance on LP Gas
India is encouraging families to use more piped natural gas (PNG) as the country faces energy challenges due to the ongoing war. This change could alter…
Politics Two dead, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris
In Abu Dhabi, an incident on Sweihan Street involved debris from a ballistic missile that was intercepted. This event led to the deaths of two unnamed…
General Sri Lanka s total exports reach USD 1.4 billion in February- EDB
Sri Lanka's total exports, which include goods and services, hit US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026. This marks a solid year-on-year growth of 4.22%…
Politics Nepal report recommends prosecution of ex-PM Oli over deadly 2025 uprising
A report supported by the Nepal government has suggested that former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials should face prosecution over the deadly…
General Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay returns to CID after receiving treatment at National Hospital
Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, has been released from the Colombo National Hospital after receiving…