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US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East, officials say
US sending Marines and amphibious assault ship to Middle East, officials say
The U.S. military is deploying a large amphibious assault ship with thousands of additional Marines and sailors to the Middle East, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, as Iran’s new supreme leader hailed Iran’s ‘‘unity’’ and ‘‘resistance’’. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Brazil agree to elevate bilateral trade to USD 1 billion
Sri Lanka and Brazil agree to elevate bilateral trade to USD 1 billion
The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil have been held today (20) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Colombo, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. MORE..
Fire breaks out at residence in Pannipitiya
Fire breaks out at residence in Pannipitiya
A fire has reportedly broken out at a house in the Mabulgoda area in Pannipitiya. MORE..
Trump says US wants talks with Iran but there’s ‘nobody to talk to’ after killing of senior officials
Trump says US wants talks with Iran but there’s ‘nobody to talk to’ after killing of senior officials
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Washington is seeking talks with Iran but claimed there is ‘‘nobody to talk to’’ following weeks of US-Israeli strikes that he said decimated the country’s leadership. MORE..
Iran supreme leader releases written Nowruz message
Iran supreme leader releases written Nowruz message
Iran’s third Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released a written message for the Persian new year festival of Nowruz, which was read aloud on state TV today. MORE..
76 Indonesians arrested in Negombo for illegal stay in Sri Lanka
76 Indonesians arrested in Negombo for illegal stay in Sri Lanka
A total of 76 Indonesian nationals, who were illegally staying in Sri Lanka in violation of visa laws, have been arrested today (20) during a raid conducted at a tourist hotel in the Porutota area of Negombo. MORE..
Trump calls NATO ‘cowards’ over lack of support in Iran war
Trump calls NATO ‘cowards’ over lack of support in Iran war
United States President Donald Trump assailed NATO allies on Friday (Mar 20) over their lack of support for the US-Israel war against Iran, calling the longtime US allies ‘‘cowards." MORE..
Abducted woman rescued from well in Batticaloa; another female corpse found
Abducted woman rescued from well in Batticaloa; another female corpse found
A woman who was reportedly abducted in the Vavunativu area of Batticaloa has been rescued yesterday (19) from a public well in the Nellikadu area, where she was found in a critical condition. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 7:30 pm
Enforcement of mandatory seat belts law for vehicles using expressways postponed
Enforcement of mandatory seat belts law for vehicles using expressways postponed
The enforcement of the law requiring all drivers and passengers of vehicles travelling on expressways to wear seat belts, which was scheduled to take effect today (20), has been postponed. MORE..
Syrian president says working to keep country out of regional war
Syrian president says working to keep country out of regional war
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said Friday he is working to keep his country away from conflict, against the backdrop of the Middle East war, stressing that his government is on good terms with all regional countries. MORE..
Govt. committed to ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply - Minister Nalinda
Govt. committed to ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply - Minister Nalinda
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says that the government’s primary objective is to provide uninterrupted power supply and that all necessary measures for this are being taken by the government. MORE..
Two suspects arrested for hoarding 720L of Diesel in Hanwella
Two suspects arrested for hoarding 720L of Diesel in Hanwella
Two suspects have been arrested by the Hanwella Police for hoarding approximately 720 litres of diesel in a shop located at Ambulgama Junction. MORE..
SC concludes hearing of MP Sujeewa Senasinghe’s petition, reserves judgment
SC concludes hearing of MP Sujeewa Senasinghe’s petition, reserves judgment
The Supreme Court, which concluded the hearing of a petition filed by Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe seeking a ruling that his fundamental rights were violated through a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe over an allegedly illegally assembled vehicle, has reserved its judgment indefinitely. MORE..
Bribery Comm. concludes probe into ex-minister Manusha Nanayakkara
Bribery Comm. concludes probe into ex-minister Manusha Nanayakkara
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (20) that it has concluded investigations into corruption allegations involving former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara. MORE..
Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting
Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting
The first meeting of the Cabinet committee appointed to ensure the proper functioning of the public services has been held yesterday (19) at the Presidential Office under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Trump’s 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
Trump’s 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
A commemorative gold coin bearing the image of US President Donald Trump has been approved by a federal arts commission. MORE..
Fuel stocks sufficient to ensure uninterrupted health services – President
Fuel stocks sufficient to ensure uninterrupted health services – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that sufficient fuel stocks are available in the country to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of health services. MORE..
Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of 100 essential consumer goods
Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of 100 essential consumer goods
Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has announced a reduction in the prices of 100 essential consumer goods by Lanka Sathosa in view of the forthcoming festive season. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 3:50 pm
No decision to close filling stations in next two days – CPC
No decision to close filling stations in next two days – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel distribution to dealers will continue as scheduled tomorrow and the following day. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded
Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons and two other suspects, have been further remanded until April 02, by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, and Uva provinces and Vavuniya, Kurunegala and Ampara districts. MORE..
India, Sri Lanka discuss boosting farm productivity through cost-effective technology
India, Sri Lanka discuss boosting farm productivity through cost-effective technology
India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha on Thursday, discussing opportunities for collaboration to increase especially usage of cost effective technology to boost farmer’s incomes. MORE..
Spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards killed in strike, state TV says
Spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards killed in strike, state TV says
A spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its deputy of public relations, Ali Mohammad Naini, has been killed in strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel, Iranian state TV reported on Friday.
Fuel prices to be increased again? – President issues clarification in parliament
Fuel prices to be increased again? – President issues clarification in parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today provided a clarification on domestic fuel prices in light of rising crude oil prices in the global market and subsequent fuel price increases in other countries, triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 1:43 pm
Licenses issued to five private firms to supply fuel for exporters: President
Licenses issued to five private firms to supply fuel for exporters: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (20) that immediate licenses have been granted to five private companies to supply fuel specifically for exporters in Sri Lanka. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 1:21 pm