Not ‘a litre of oil’ to pass Strait of Hormuz, expect $200 price tag: Iran
2026-03-11
Iran has warned that no oil may pass through the Strait of Hormuz if attacks against the country continue, cautioningContinue Reading
Opposition Parties meet to ‘Protect Democracy’; No SJB
2026-03-11
Opposition party leaders met in Colombo today under the theme “Protecting Democracy, Rule of Law and the Sovereignty of theContinue Reading
Middle East War: 7 Key Points from President AKD on Impact to Sri Lanka
2026-03-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned that Sri Lanka is facing an external economic shock due to the ongoing warContinue Reading
Govt bearing costs for Iranian sailors’ remains on humanitarian grounds : Minister
2026-03-11
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has responded to claims by the opposition on the expenditure incurred related to the remains of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Court orders bodies of 84 sailors to be handed over to Iran officials
2026-03-11
Galle Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda today (11) directed the Director of Galle National Hospital to release the bodies of 84Continue Reading
Cabraal rejects claims he settled Rs. 1.84B Greek Bond case
2026-03-11
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has rejected social media claims that he paid Rs. 1.84 billion in connectionContinue Reading
Former CID DIG Prasad Ranasinghe Arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-03-10
Former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Prasad Ranasinghe has been arrested by the Commission toContinue Reading
Fuel price hike aimed at avoiding bigger increases later: Official
2026-03-10
Managing Director of the Petroleum Storage Terminals Company, Mayura Netthikumara, said the recent fuel price increase was implemented to preventContinue Reading
CEB Engineers Union warn of workers rights risks in power sector reforms
2026-03-10
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has raised alarm over what it describes as a haphazard reform process inContinue Reading
Navy intercepts fishing vessel with suspected heroin, weapons
2026-03-10
The Sri Lankan Navy has intercepted a multi‑day fishing vessel in the deep seas south of Sri Lanka during aContinue Reading
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon,’ predicts lower oil prices
2026-03-10
President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war against Iran will end “very soon,” and also said that oilContinue Reading
Gary Kirsten appointed as Sri Lanka Cricket Head Coach
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach ofContinue Reading
Rescued Iranian sailors to receive gratis visas : Minister
2026-03-09
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says Sri Lanka will grant free one-month visas to a group rescued from IranianContinue Reading
Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested
2026-03-09
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been taken into custody by officials of the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka better positioned to withstand oil price shocks : CB Governor
2026-03-09
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says the country is better positioned to withstand global oil price shocks,Continue Reading
Deputy FM gives update on four injured Sri Lankans in Middle East
2026-03-09
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankans injured in recent Middle East attacks have all beenContinue Reading
Oil prices surge past $100 for first time since 2022
2026-03-09
Global oil prices have breached the $100 (£74) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022 as escalating militaryContinue Reading
US says Sri Lanka free to decide fate of Iranian sailors and warship
2026-03-08
The United States of course respects and recognizes Sri Lanka’s sovereignty in the handling of this situation, a U.S. StateContinue Reading