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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…
General 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…
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…
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…
General 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…
General 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…
General 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…
General 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.…
General 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…
General 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…
General 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…