Business Agreement signed to hand over vehicle number plate printing to new company
A new company will now print number plates for motor vehicles in Sri Lanka, following the signing of an agreement today (10). The ceremony was attended by the…
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Weather 16-hour water cut in Negombo and Katana on Thursday
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has declared a 16-hour water cut for the Negombo and Katana regions on March 12. This interruption will…
Politics Govt. should use funds in treasury to provide concessions instead of increasing fuel prices – Harsha
Harsha de Silva, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance and a Member of Parliament, has urged the Sri Lankan government to use the funds in the…
Business Fuel prices increased to manage stocks and stabilize Market, officials say
Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), provided details today (10) regarding the recent increase…
Politics Netanyahu says Israel will continue Iran strikes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israel will keep carrying out strikes against Iran. He stated, “Our goal is to help the Iranian…
Health 191 injured in Israel over last 24 hours as conflict with Iran intensifies- Israeli Health Ministry
The Israeli Ministry of Health has reported that 191 people were injured in the past 24 hours due to ongoing conflict with Iran. This number includes both…
Crime Navy seizes fishing trawler suspected of carrying narcotics haul and weapons
A fishing trawler that was out at sea for several days was captured by the Navy while it was suspected of carrying bags filled with drugs and weapons. This…
Politics Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to escalate strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared on Tuesday that they would prevent any oil shipments from the Middle East if attacks from the U.S. and Israel persist.…
Politics Iranian foreign minister says negotiations with U.S. may be off the table
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Monday that discussions with the United States might no longer be possible following the military actions…
Politics PM Harini holds bilateral talks in Philippines to enhance cooperation in education and other sectors
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka is currently on an official visit to the Philippines from March 9 to March 11, 2026. During her visit, she…
Crime Another gunman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident
Police have arrested another gunman linked to a shooting in Jinthupitiya that resulted in one man's death and injuries to two children. The suspect was…
Business Strike delays restoration of power disruptions in several areas
Power restoration in Colombo 9, Colombo 14, and several areas in Gampaha will take longer due to a strike by trade unions. This strike began at 3:00 p.m.…
Politics Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone on Monday. During their conversation, he shared ideas for quickly…
Politics Trump warns of death, fire, and fury if Iran disrupts global oil passageway
President Trump has once again cautioned Iran against interfering with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated, "If Iran takes any action that disrupts the…
Politics We will decide when to end war, not US - Iran s sharp response to Trump
Iran has sharply replied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about ending the conflict in Iran. The country stated it will decide when military actions…
Business No revision of bus fares despite fuel price hike - NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Sri Lanka has confirmed that there will be no changes to bus fares, even after the recent rise in fuel prices. Dr.…
Politics Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft
Australia plans to send missiles to the United Arab Emirates and will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East, according to Prime Minister…
Crime Woman arrested with 100g of Ice in Rathmalana
A woman was arrested in Rathmalana for having 100 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, often called 'Ice,' according to police reports. Officers from the Mount…
Politics School van charges raised by 5% with effect from today
Starting today, school transport fees in Sri Lanka will go up by 5% due to rising fuel prices. The All Ceylon School Children’s Transport Association announced…
Politics Five Iranian women s soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
On Tuesday, Australia granted humanitarian visas to five players from the Iranian women's soccer team. They requested asylum due to fears of persecution in…
Politics UAE condemns Iran s attempted ballistic missile strike on Turkey
The United Arab Emirates expressed strong disapproval on Monday regarding Iran's attempt to launch a ballistic missile at Turkey. This incident is the second…
Politics France to deploy nearly a dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says
France is planning to send nearly a dozen naval ships, including its aircraft carrier group, to the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, and possibly the Strait of…
Business Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official
France ’s finance minister stated on Monday that the G7 is “not there yet” regarding the release of strategic oil reserves. This statement came as the world's…
Business Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a major change in fuel prices starting at midnight today, September 9, due to the rise in global fuel…