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Politics Sri Lanka assures seamless travel experience for tourists
Sri Lanka is fully open and ready to welcome tourists, promising a safe and smooth travel experience throughout the island, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism…
General Iran says it seized hundreds of Starlink terminals, state media reports
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced on Tuesday that it has confiscated hundreds of Starlink satellite internet systems during a nationwide operation, as…
General Iran war may push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, WFP says
The World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Tuesday that if the war in Iran continues until June, an additional 45 million people could face severe hunger. The…
General Another fuel ship arrives in Colombo amid energy crisis
A new fuel shipment has reached Colombo Port, as Sri Lanka continues to face an energy crisis due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to the…
Business President directs all Ministries and officials to conserve fuel
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the importance of each Ministry developing a realistic plan for fuel conservation. He highlighted that this…
General PUCSL s Western Province public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold its last public consultation session for the proposed electricity tariff changes tomorrow,…
Politics Public transport services, including trains, to be limited on Wednesdays
Public transport services, including train services, will have reduced operations on Wednesdays, which are now designated as government holidays, as stated by…
General Public urged to report filling stations bypassing QR system
The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, announced that there is strict enforcement against filling stations selling fuel…
General Israel targets Iran s Supreme National Security Council Chief Ali Larijani
Israel launched an attack on Ali Larijani, the leader of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during a strike in Tehran on Monday night, as reported by an…
General Five Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes and used phones worth Rs. 18 million
Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested five Chinese nationals early today, October 17, for trying to smuggle in foreign-made…
Politics Israel says Iran s key security chief Larijani has been killed in strike
Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced on Tuesday that the Israeli military has killed Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief and the leader of the…
Politics Most issues with fuel QR system resolved, says Cabinet Spokesperson
On March 17, 2026, at 04:18 pm, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the majority of problems with the fuel QR code system have…
General Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces for tomorrow
A warm weather warning has been announced for people living in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Monaragala,…
General 134 foreign nationals arrested following raid on Chinese-led online scam centres in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 134 foreign nationals in a raid on online scam centers led by Chinese operators. This group includes 126 individuals from…
Business Three committees appointed to safeguard Sri Lanka s economy amid Middle East crisis - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament today, on the 17th, that three committees have been formed to address possible economic issues Sri…
Business Tomorrow s parliamentary sitting cancelled
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will not meet tomorrow, the 18th, due to the announcement that every Wednesday is now a public holiday because of the current…
General Global jet fuel, diesel prices poised to surge more than crude as Iran war rages- Report
The ongoing war in Iran, which has spread throughout the Middle East, is expected to increase prices for jet fuel and diesel more than for crude oil, as stated…
Business Fraud case against Udaya Gammanpila to be recalled on March 27
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a recall of the case against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila for March 27, 2026. He faces accusations of misusing company…
Politics Multi-day fishing trawler seized with heroin off Dondra- Female owner and son arrested
The Sri Lankan Navy has seized a multi-day fishing trawler off the coast of Dondra, arresting its 59-year-old female owner and her 35-year-old son for their…
Business Russia urges end to Middle East hostilities, condemns US-Israel actions
On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strong statement that condemned the recent rise in violence in the Middle East. Russia blamed the…
Politics Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say
President Donald Trump was informed that a strike on Iran could lead to retaliatory actions against U.S. allies in the Gulf, despite his statements on Monday…
Politics Energy Minister warns of possible power cuts amid fuel crisis in Sri Lanka
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi warned that Sri Lanka might face power cuts due to the ongoing fuel crisis, although none have been implemented yet. During a…
General Air traffic resumes in UAE, state media says
Air traffic in the United Arab Emirates has returned to normal, according to state media reports. Earlier on Tuesday, the General Civil Aviation Authority…
Politics Selected Health Ministry Departments to work from home on Wednesdays
The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka has decided that some departments will work from home every Wednesday. This change comes as part of efforts to reduce fuel…