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Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
Fuel prices increased, petrol by over Rs. 24
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a significant revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (09) in the wake of rising global fuel prices owing to the Middle East conflict. MORE..
Iran is ready for long war, senior Iranian official says
Iran is ready for long war, senior Iranian official says
A top Iranian official has warned that the government is prepared for a long war with the US and signaled that it is willing to continue attacking Gulf countries in an effort to persuade them to convince President Donald Trump to step back from the conflict. MORE..
Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official
Broad agreement in G7 not to release oil reserves just yet, says official
France’s finance minister said Monday the G7 was “not there yet” in terms of any release of strategic oil reserves as the world’s leading industrialised nations held crisis talks on the economic fallout of the Middle East war. MORE..
Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight
Civil Aviation Authority denies Minister-related claims about Rome-bound flight
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has rejected claims circulating on social media regarding the SriLankan Airlines flight UL 1213 that departed from Colombo to Rome. MORE..
Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women’s soccer players if Australia does not
Donald Trump says he will grant asylum for Iranian women’s soccer players if Australia does not
President Donald Trump said he would grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer players who fled their team’s hotel during the Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. MORE..
Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge – Economist
Fuel price hike in Sri Lanka likely as global oil prices surge – Economist
Sri Lanka may soon face higher fuel prices due to the rapid increase in global crude oil prices, and such an adjustment should not be delayed until the festive season, according to economic analysts. MORE..
Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
Electricity distribution functions transferred to EDL under power sector reforms
Under the electricity sector reforms introduced through the Electricity Act No. 36 of 2024, the responsibility for electricity distribution functions previously carried out by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been transferred to Electricity Distribution Lanka (Private) Limited (EDL). MORE..
Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production
Iran war threatens fertilizer supplies critical to food production
The war in Iran could have grave consequences for food production around the world because the Middle East is home to some of the world’s largest fertilizer plants, as well as a major producer of the raw materials necessary to make fertilizer. MORE..
‘World will be safer’ when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
‘World will be safer’ when mission in Iran accomplished - US Secretary of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the world is “going to be a safer and a better place when this mission is accomplished”. MORE..
Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
Gary Kirsten appointed head coach of Sri Lanka men’s national team
Former South Africa opening batsman Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. MORE..
SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
SC hearing of Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando’s appeals postponed until tomorrow
The Supreme Court has decided to postpone the examination of appeals filed against the prison sentences of former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando until tomorrow (10).
Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war intensifies
Airline shares battered, airfares surge as Iran war intensifies
Airline stocks were hammered on Monday, while airfares soared as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging, sparking fears of a deep travel slump and the potential for the widespread grounding of planes. MORE..
Gunadasa Samarasinghe appointed new Secretary to Ministry of Plantation
Gunadasa Samarasinghe appointed new Secretary to Ministry of Plantation
Gunadasa Samarasinghe has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure. MORE..
Increased Mahapola scholarship allowance to be credited from tomorrow
Increased Mahapola scholarship allowance to be credited from tomorrow
The increased Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship allowance, introduced under the 2026 Budget proposal, will be credited to students’ bank accounts starting tomorrow (10). MORE..
British tourist killed in train accident near Wadduwa
British tourist killed in train accident near Wadduwa
An 82-year-old British tourist has died after being struck by a train this evening (09) while standing on a railway bridge between the Wadduwa and Pinwatta railway stations. MORE..
Lebanon “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, says prime minister
Lebanon “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, says prime minister
Lebanon’s government is “ready to resume negotiations” with Israel, the country’s prime minister told local media Monday, as Israeli attacks on the country persisted overnight. MORE..
58-year-old woman involved in drug trafficking arrested in Hatton
58-year-old woman involved in drug trafficking arrested in Hatton
A woman who had been involved in drug trafficking in Hatton for several years has been arrested by the Special Investigation Unit of the Hatton Police Division. MORE..
US gas prices up 50 cents since the war with Iran started
US gas prices up 50 cents since the war with Iran started
US gas prices edged up about 3 cents in the latest reading from AAA. That was the smallest increase in the past week, lifting the price for a gallon of regular to $3.48. MORE..
President receives blessings from Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero
President receives blessings from Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero
The Most Venerable Ittapana Dhammalankara Mahanayake Thera, the Mahanayake of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha and the Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (09) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
USS Abraham Lincoln spotted in Arabian sea
USS Abraham Lincoln spotted in Arabian sea
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was seen on weekend off the coast of Oman, sailing northwest in the direction of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
| March 9, 2026 5:09 pm
Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165
Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165
The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video “appears to contradict” U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast. MORE..
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today has been remanded. MORE..
| March 9, 2026 4:32 pm
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has written to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to congratulate him, according to the Kremlin. MORE..
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
An individual has been killed and two others sustained injuries in an Iranian missile attack in central Israel, Israeli medics said Monday. MORE..