News from 2026

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) in Sri Lanka has released a notice about the documents accepted to confirm a vehicle's ident…

Iran's large Pars gas field experienced strikes on Wednesday, marking the first known attack on Iranian energy sites in the Gulf d…

Iran has confirmed that its Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday. Iranian President…

A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody will be submitted to the Speaker of Parliament tomorrow, November 1…

Sri Lanka Police has issued a warning about rising online financial scams that misuse the names of trusted organizations. Despite …

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has declared that it will stop collecting vehicle parking fees in its area until further notic…

Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, has been reported dead, according to Israel's defense minister. Katz stated that K…

Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa spoke at WION’s World Pulse summit on Wednesday, March 18, highlighting that the global system is …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism in Sri Lanka has released a formal notice detailing how to regist…

China has reiterated its strong determination to fight against telecommunications and online fraud, promising to enhance cooperati…

Starting today, March 19, vehicle owners in Sri Lanka will be able to buy fuel using an odd-even number plate system. Dr. Mayura N…

A tragic accident in Weerawila has left at least four people dead and around 40 others injured. This incident involved a head-on c…

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has issued a warning to both local and foreign individuals about flying drones in Sri Lanka without…

Two liquefied petroleum gas ships arrived this morning (18) at the gas unloading terminal in Thaldiyawatta, Uswetakeiyawa. Unloadi…

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe, has promised that the tourism sector in Sri Lanka will not face fuel short…

The Secretary of the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, has revealed a new fuel…

Starting tomorrow, Sri Lanka will implement a fuel purchase system based on odd and even vehicle number plates. Dr. Mayura Neththi…

The United States Government has started sending 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Sri Lankan Embass…

Two individuals were killed in a missile attack by Iran that hit multiple locations near Tel Aviv, according to local police repor…

British Airways has declared that it will restart flights to Colombo in October. Starting from October 23, 2026, the airline will …

Workers from Sri Lanka who have traveled out of Israel for vacations or other reasons will see their re-entry visas extended until…

Iran has attacked an air base in the Middle East where Australian troops are stationed, causing a fire that damaged facilities use…

Iran's army chief, Amir Hatami, has warned of strong retaliation following the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israel…

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, reducing some of the significant gains made on Tuesday. This drop came after the Iraqi government an…

Australia has enacted new laws under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, which allows for a temporary travel b…