News from 2026

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, …

Police have arrested another gunman linked to a shooting in Jinthupitiya that resulted in one man's death and injuries to two chil…

Power restoration in Colombo 9, Colombo 14, and several areas in Gampaha will take longer due to a strike by trade unions. This st…

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone on Monday. During their conversation, he shar…

President Trump has once again cautioned Iran against interfering with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated, "If Iran takes…

Iran has sharply replied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about ending the conflict in Iran. The country stated it will…

The National Transport Commission (NTC) of Sri Lanka has confirmed that there will be no changes to bus fares, even after the rece…

Australia plans to send missiles to the United Arab Emirates and will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East, …

A woman was arrested in Rathmalana for having 100 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, often called 'Ice,' according to police report…

Starting today, school transport fees in Sri Lanka will go up by 5% due to rising fuel prices. The All Ceylon School Children’s …

On Tuesday, Australia granted humanitarian visas to five players from the Iranian women's soccer team. They requested asylum due t…

The United Arab Emirates expressed strong disapproval on Monday regarding Iran's attempt to launch a ballistic missile at Turkey. …

France is planning to send nearly a dozen naval ships, including its aircraft carrier group, to the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea…

France’s finance minister stated on Monday that the G7 is “not there yet” regarding the release of strategic oil reserves. T…

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a major change in fuel prices starting at midnight today, September 9, d…

A 58-year-old woman has been arrested in Hatton for her involvement in drug trafficking. The Special Investigation Unit of the Hat…