News from 2026

Oil prices dropped by 7% on Tuesday after reaching a three-year high the day before. This decline followed U.S. President Donald T…

The Israeli military has been reported to have used white phosphorus munitions illegally in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor o…

Students from the University of Peradeniya held a torchlight protest today at Galaha Junction to express their concerns about what…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to improve Sri Lanka's public transport system by creating a national policy. H…

Several electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have declared that they will keep striking due to unresolved demands. This decision …

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of appeal petitions from former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando …

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Tuesday as the "most intense day" for US strikes on Iran, criticizing the regime as "…

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given the green light to a plan that allows foreign nationals currently in the country t…

A Canadian couple was arrested this morning (10) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly trying to…

A group of astrologers is raising questions about the government's choice not to release the "Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa," which list…

Vietnam's trade ministry has urged local companies to let their workers operate from home to help save fuel as the war in Iran dis…

The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has given its approval to increase the financial aid for building houses under a resettlemen…

Members of the Sri Lanka Broadcasters’ Guild had a meeting with Marc-André Franche, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in …

D.J. Rajakaruna, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), has asked people in Sri Lanka to cut back on unnecessary …

Sajith Premadasa, the Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, stated on Monday that India, a nation known for its commitment to pea…

A new company will now print number plates for motor vehicles in Sri Lanka, following the signing of an agreement today (10). The …

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has declared a 16-hour water cut for the Negombo and Katana regions on March …

Harsha de Silva, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance and a Member of Parliament, has urged the Sri Lankan government t…

Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director of Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), provided details today (10) r…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israel will keep carrying out strikes against Iran. He stated, “Our g…

The Israeli Ministry of Health has reported that 191 people were injured in the past 24 hours due to ongoing conflict with Iran. T…

A fishing trawler that was out at sea for several days was captured by the Navy while it was suspected of carrying bags filled wit…

Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared on Tuesday that they would prevent any oil shipments from the Middle East if attacks from the…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Monday that discussions with the United States might no longer be possible follo…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya of Sri Lanka is currently on an official visit to the Philippines from March 9 to March 11, …