Politics Iranian intelligence minister killed, Israel says
Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, has been reported dead, according to Israel's defense minister. Katz stated that Khatib was "eliminated" in a…
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Business War upon our shores - Namal calls Indian Ocean the new global economic highway, warns of global system collapse
Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa spoke at WION’s World Pulse summit on Wednesday, March 18, highlighting that the global system is changing significantly. He…
Travel Ministry issues directive on fuel allocation registration for tourism sector
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism in Sri Lanka has released a formal notice detailing how to register for fuel allocations in…
Crime China vows stronger law enforcement cooperation with Sri Lanka to curb online fraud
China has reiterated its strong determination to fight against telecommunications and online fraud, promising to enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka's law…
Politics Sri Lanka to dispense fuel for vehicles on odd–even basis
Starting today, March 19, vehicle owners in Sri Lanka will be able to buy fuel using an odd-even number plate system. Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing…
Crime Four killed, 40 injured following accident involving two buses in Weerawila
A tragic accident in Weerawila has left at least four people dead and around 40 others injured. This incident involved a head-on crash between two buses on the…
Security Air Force warns against unauthorized drone use
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has issued a warning to both local and foreign individuals about flying drones in Sri Lanka without the proper permissions. The…
Business Two LP gas ships arrive in Sri Lanka
Two liquefied petroleum gas ships arrived this morning (18) at the gas unloading terminal in Thaldiyawatta, Uswetakeiyawa. Unloading has already started at the…
Politics Minister assures uninterrupted fuel supply to operators in tourism industry
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, has promised that the tourism sector in Sri Lanka will not face fuel shortages that may affect other…
Politics Govt introduces new fuel management system to support fisheries sector
The Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, has revealed a new fuel management system. This…
Politics Sri Lanka to issue fuel for vehicles on odd–even basis starting tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, Sri Lanka will implement a fuel purchase system based on odd and even vehicle number plates. Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing…
Politics Batch of US-donated TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters leaves for Sri Lanka
The United States Government has started sending 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C.…
Crime Two killed in Iranian strike on Tel Aviv
Two individuals were killed in a missile attack by Iran that hit multiple locations near Tel Aviv, according to local police reports. An emergency worker from…
Business British Airways to resume flights to Colombo
British Airways has declared that it will restart flights to Colombo in October. Starting from October 23, 2026, the airline will operate three flights per…
Travel Israel extends re-entry visas for Sri Lankans and overseas workers
Workers from Sri Lanka who have traveled out of Israel for vacations or other reasons will see their re-entry visas extended until April 30, 2026. This…
Politics Australian facilities damaged in Iranian attack on Middle East air base
Iran has attacked an air base in the Middle East where Australian troops are stationed, causing a fire that damaged facilities used for medical care and…
Security Iran s army chief threatens decisive retaliation for killing of Larijani
Iran's army chief, Amir Hatami, has warned of strong retaliation following the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike. In his…
Politics Oil prices drop as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, reducing some of the significant gains made on Tuesday. This drop came after the Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities agreed…
Politics Australia announces temporary travel ban for specified group of visitors
Australia has enacted new laws under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, which allows for a temporary travel ban for certain visitors…
Technology INTERPOL- 45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down in international cyber operation
An international operation against cybercrime has led INTERPOL to shut down over 45,000 harmful IP addresses and servers. This effort, known as Operation…
Business Duo arrested with over 10kg of Kush at BIA
Two individuals from Sri Lanka were taken into custody this morning at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle over 10 kilograms of…
Weather Showers or thundershowers in parts of the island after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers are expected in many areas of Sri Lanka after 2:00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology. Some regions, including the…
Politics Emergency talks held to maintain airline operations during fuel shortage
Emergency talks were held to discuss how to keep airline services running smoothly during the ongoing fuel shortage. This crisis has been caused by the current…
Politics Tehran confirms top security official Ali Larijani has been killed
Tehran has confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, its top security official and secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The council released a…