Trump warns Iran not to retaliate against Qatar following Israeli attack on gas field
2026-03-19
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. had no advance knowledge of an Israeli strike on a major IranianContinue Reading
Witnesses in a Food Act Case arrested over Rs. 50,000 bribe
2026-03-19
Two individuals, residents of Ragama, were arrested on Wednesday (18) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Oil prices hit $112 as Iran expands strikes on Gulf energy sites
2026-03-19
Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Thursday as the Middle East conflict continued to escalate and energyContinue Reading
Dambulla Cold Storage Project contractors request 6–8 weeks for completion
2026-03-19
Contractors for the Dambulla Agricultural Cold Storage Complex have agreed to submit a detailed work plan and requested six toContinue Reading
Fuel distribution by number plate digit commences
2026-03-19
Fuel distribution under the QR system based on the last digit of vehicle number plates commenced today (19). According toContinue Reading
U.S. Special Envoy to visit Sri Lanka
2026-03-19
U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor will visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives from March 19Continue 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
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-19
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Middle East escalation: 9 key developments as strikes spread across region
2026-03-19
Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated, with multiple countries reporting strikes, casualties, and damage to critical infrastructure. HereContinue Reading
Diesel prices could rise to Rs. 550–600 per litre: Dayasiri
2026-03-19
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has warned that diesel prices could rise to between Rs. 550 and Rs. 600 per litre,Continue 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
India arrests six Ukrainians, one American over drone terror links
2026-03-19
Seven foreign nationals, including one American and six Ukrainians, have been remanded in custody by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA)Continue Reading
Israeli strikes hit Iran’s portion of world’s largest gas field, Qatar condemns attack
2026-03-18
An airstrike has hit the Iran-controlled South Pars section of the South Pars/North Dome gas-condensate field, the world’s largest naturalContinue Reading
President calls for fast-tracked laws to destroy seized narcotics
2026-03-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite legal amendments to enable the swift destruction of seized narcotics. TheContinue Reading
CPC warns legal action against fuel stations violating guidelines
2026-03-18
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said legal action will be taken against fuel station owners who operate outside the prescribedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 postponed amid global developments
2026-03-18
The Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 has been postponed amid ongoing global developments, organisers announced. The event, organised by 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
SriLankan Airlines cancels several Middle East flights
2026-03-18
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to Middle Eastern destinations, citing operational reasons. According to the airline,Continue Reading