Global Fuel price increases ‘inevitable’ after US, Israeli strikes on Iran
2026-03-01
Fuel price increases for motorists are “inevitable” following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the MiddleContinue Reading
Middle East on Edge: 9 Latest Updates
2026-03-01
Here are the latest verified news updates on the Iran-US-Israel conflict as of today: 1. Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed deadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first European-regulated investment fund to attract global capital
2026-03-01
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to attract international investment with the official launch of the Sri Lanka OpportunityContinue Reading
Iran’s state media confirm death of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
2026-03-01
Iran’s state media has confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader since 1989, has died at the ageContinue Reading
Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead
2026-03-01
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli officials claimed Saturday that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed inContinue Reading
Government data shows scale of Sri Lankan presence in Middle East
2026-02-28
More than one million Sri Lankans are currently living and working across the Middle East, government figures show, highlighting theContinue Reading
Middle East Crisis: Enough Fuel Stocks in Sri Lanka, Don’t Panic Buy
2026-02-28
Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks to avoid any shortage despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, the Chairman ofContinue Reading
Israel launches attack on Iran, explosions in downtown Tehran
2026-02-28
Israel launched what it called a “preemptive strike” against Iran Saturday morning, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz, as aContinue Reading
Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack Probe
2026-02-28
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained forContinue Reading
‘After Sallay, Gotabaya is next’ – Wimal
2026-02-27
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa says attempts are underway to arrest former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa next. Weerawansa said that Gotabaya RajapaksaContinue Reading
Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026: What Taxpayers Need to Know
2026-02-27
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has drawn attention to the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026, outlining key changes thatContinue Reading
Sajith calls for uninterrupted cyclone relief amid union action
2026-02-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says relief for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah is far too important to be hindered byContinue Reading
Drug trafficker ‘Podi Lassie’ brought back to Sri Lanka
2026-02-27
Large-scale drug trafficker Janith Madhusanka, alias ‘Podi Lassie’, was brought back to Sri Lanka early this morning (27) from India. Continue Reading
Colombo Archdiocese urges not to obstruct Easter attack investigations
2026-02-26
Spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Father Cyril Gamini Fernando, has requested that attempts not be made to obstructContinue Reading
Monthly basic needs cost rises to Rs. 16,730 : Census Department
2026-02-26
The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for January 2026, revealing that an individualContinue Reading
CEB Trade Unions to launch 06-hour token strike tomorrow
2026-02-25
Trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) are scheduled to launch a token strike tomorrow (26 Feb), as thereContinue Reading
Opposition members meet Ranil to discuss cooperation and key national issues
2026-02-25
A group of Opposition members have held discussions with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (25 Feb). It is reportedContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay arrested
2026-02-25
Former State Intelligence Service Chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been arrested, it is reported. He has been takenContinue Reading