Business Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says
Iran is looking into a plan to charge transit fees for ships that travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker announced on Thursday. This move could help…
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Politics Court urges amicable settlement in petition filed by ex-Deputy Sec. Gen of Parliament
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has asked both sides to think about settling the case filed by Chaminda Kularatne, the former Deputy Secretary General of…
Crime Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena further remanded
Kapila Chandrasena, the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, has been ordered to stay in custody until April 2 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. This decision…
Business Adani s Colombo Terminal handles over 1 million containers in first year
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has celebrated a successful first year at the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) in Sri Lanka, which…
Business US Special Envoy Sergio Gor arrives in Sri Lanka
U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, has landed in Sri Lanka for an official visit, as reported by the US Embassy in Colombo . His trip…
Business Oil jumps 4% as strikes continue
Brent crude oil prices increased by 4%, reaching $112 (£84.34) a barrel during early trading in Asia. In the US market, oil prices also climbed by 3% to…
Travel Cathay Pacific suspends all flights to Dubai and Riyadh
Cathay Pacific has halted all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until April 30. The airline stated this decision is due to the "developing situation" in the…
Politics QR code-related issues for fuel to be resolved by tomorrow - Minister Bimal
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake announced that issues related to obtaining QR codes for fuel will be resolved today (19)…
Politics No-confidence motion against Energy Minister submitted to Speaker
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have submitted a no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody to the Speaker . This occurred a short…
General Fuel distribution to follow odd-even number plate system starting today
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has declared that starting today, the 19th, fuel will be distributed according to the last digit of vehicle number…
Business Pentagon is seeking more than $200bn for Iran war – report
The Pentagon has requested that the White House approve over $200 billion (£151 billion) to support the war in Iran, according to a senior official who spoke…
Politics Saudi Arabia says reserves right to respond after Iran attacks Riyadh, east
Saudi Arabia has made it clear that its top priority in the current conflict with Iran is to stop attacks aimed at Gulf countries. Foreign Minister Prince…
Politics No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be submitted to Speaker today
A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody will be presented to the Speaker of Parliament today, the 19th. This motion, signed by members…
Politics Trump threatens to massively blow up major Iranian gas field
US President Donald Trump has shared a lengthy post on Truth Social regarding the recent attack on Iran's South Pars oil field. He stated that the US "knew…
Business New feature introduced to resolve issues during vehicle QR code re-registration
A new feature is now available in the system as of today (19) to help people in Sri Lanka who face challenges getting the QR code for their previously…
General TV Derana s Chathura Alwis wins People s TV Presenter of the Year Award for 8th consecutive year
Chathura Alwis from TV Derana has received the title of People’s Television Presenter of the Year for the eighth year in a row. This recognition was given at…
Politics Macron calls for halt to strikes on civilian infrastructure
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an immediate stop to strikes that hit civilian infrastructure. This statement comes after attacks on gas…
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…
General Notice on documents accepted to verify vehicle registration numbers
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) in Sri Lanka has released a notice about the documents accepted to confirm a vehicle's identification when getting fuel…
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…
Crime Public warned on emerging online financial scams exploiting names of reputable institutions
Sri Lanka Police has issued a warning about rising online financial scams that misuse the names of trusted organizations. Despite ongoing efforts to inform the…
General Vehicle parking fees in Colombo suspended until further notice – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has declared that it will stop collecting vehicle parking fees in its area until further notice. Deputy Mayor Hemantha…