Iran says tourist areas worldwide “not safe” for enemies -AP
2026-03-20
Iran has warned that public spaces such as parks, tourist sites and recreational areas around the world will not beContinue Reading
$1 rise = Rs 2: Sri Lanka to raise fuel prices soon
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka is set to increase fuel prices amid rising global oil costs and supply disruptions linked to the ongoingContinue Reading
Lanka Sathosa offers festive relief with 600 essential goods at reduced prices
2026-03-20
State-owned supermarket chain, ‘Lanka Sathosa’, has rolled out a special island‑wide sales promotion from today (20), aimed at providing consumersContinue Reading
Sajith challenges President AKD’s maritime claims
2026-03-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly criticized President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent statements in Parliament, accusing him of failing toContinue Reading
President AKD briefs Parliament on fuel shipment arrivals
2026-03-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today briefed Parliament on the fuel shipments expected to arrive in Sri Lanka based on theContinue Reading
Ras Laffan attacks slash Qatar’s LNG exports, Hitting Asia and Europe
2026-03-20
QatarEnergy, the country’s state-owned petroleum company, has confirmed that missile attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City on March 18–19 causedContinue Reading
Mattala Airport as hub for Qatar, Emirates ‘not a bad idea’ – Analyst
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka’s proposal to position Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) as an alternative hub for major Gulf carriers is “notContinue Reading
Still facing Fuel QR issues? New WhatsApp number announced
2026-03-19
The Government Information Centre (GIC) has introduced a new WhatsApp number to assist vehicle owners facing difficulties in registering forContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines, Govt finalise bond restructuring deal with over 99% uptake
2026-03-19
SriLankan Airlines Limited and the Government of Sri Lanka have announced the successful completion of the consent solicitation, exchange andContinue Reading
Relief or hike? Govt discusses fuel price strategy
2026-03-19
A discussion on the economic challenges arising from the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East and the forward measuresContinue Reading
Gotabaya’s escape costs: Court orders Navy to disclose details in key RTI ruling
2026-03-19
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by the Sri Lanka Navy, ordering the disclosure of costs andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President briefs US envoy on Middle East crisis impact
2026-03-19
The United States Special Representative for South and Central Asia, and United States Ambassador to India, Mr Sergio Gor, whoContinue Reading
Airbus bribery case: Mahinda Rajapaksa in trouble over bribery claims
2026-03-19
Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has claimed that a sum of Rs. 60 million was paid toContinue Reading
No-confidence motion submitted against Energy Minister
2026-03-19
Opposition lawmakers have submitted a no‑confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody to the Speaker of Parliament. Chief OppositionContinue Reading
‘Override’ feature introduced to resolve fuel QR code issues
2026-03-19
The Ministry of Digital Economy has introduced a new “Override” feature to address challenges vehicle owners face in obtaining fuelContinue Reading
President AKD speaks to Qatar Emir
2026-03-19
Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call from President of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Meta explore cooperation to curb misinformation
2026-03-18
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today met representatives of Meta at the Ministry of Health and Mass Media to discuss measures toContinue Reading
Harin predicts crisis, claims President will “flee”
2026-03-18
Sri Lanka faces serious economic risks from the ongoing Middle East conflict, former Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said, warning ofContinue Reading