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PM Harini departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women’s Day events
PM Harini departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women’s Day events
The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, departed for Manila, Philippines, at midnight yesterday (8 March) to undertake an official visit at the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to participate in events marking International Women’s Day. MORE..
Oil is now up 25% and on track for a record daily jump
Oil is now up 25% and on track for a record daily jump
Oil prices surged more than 25% on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022. MORE..
IMF warns war could push global inflation higher
IMF warns war could push global inflation higher
The International Monetary Fund is warning the Middle East conflict poses risks for global inflation and has made energy security a top concern. MORE..
CEB dissolved; six new companies take over operations
CEB dissolved; six new companies take over operations
The six new companies established through the dissolution of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have officially come into effect today (09), following the conclusion of the Board’s tenure as of midnight yesterday. MORE..
Bus strike on 143 Hanwella–Colombo route
Bus strike on 143 Hanwella–Colombo route
Private bus operators on the Hanwella–Colombo Route (143) have reportedly commenced a strike. MORE..
Sri Lanka in “much better position” to handle oil price shocks - CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka in “much better position” to handle oil price shocks - CBSL Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has assured the public that Sri Lanka is now in a “much better position” to withstand global economic shocks, including rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. MORE..
Ex-Ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando produced before court
Ex-Ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando produced before court
Former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment and appealed against their convictions on corruption charges, have been produced before the Supreme Court by prison officials. MORE..
Huge fire in Scotland triggers train chaos as historic building partially collapses
Huge fire in Scotland triggers train chaos as historic building partially collapses
A massive fire near one of Scotland’s busiest train stations has engulfed a historic building in Glasgow, causing it to partially collapse. MORE..
Govt’s responsibility to ensure women’s rights are realized in everyday life, not just in laws – PM
Govt’s responsibility to ensure women’s rights are realized in everyday life, not just in laws – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that the political, economic, and social rights of women are not confined merely to laws or written documents, but are realized in the daily lives of every woman in the country. MORE..
Indian national arrested with over 2.7 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
Indian national arrested with over 2.7 kg of ‘Kush’ at BIA
A foreign passenger has been arrested earlier today (09) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to leave the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a stock of ‘‘Kush’‘ cannabis. MORE..
Trump says ending war will be ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu
Trump says ending war will be ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu
Donald Trump has said a decision on when to end the war with Iran will be a “mutual” one that he will make with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, The Times of Israel reports. MORE..
Over 3,600 road accidents reported in Sri Lanka within first two months of 2026 - Police
Over 3,600 road accidents reported in Sri Lanka within first two months of 2026 - Police
Sri Lanka Police stated that more than 3,600 road accidents have been recorded within the first two months of the year. MORE..
At least 32 injured in Bahrain after drone attack - state media
At least 32 injured in Bahrain after drone attack - state media
At least 32 people were injured in Bahrain after an Iranian drone attack near the capital, according to a report by the state owned Bahrain News Agency. MORE..
24-year-old businessman arrested with foreign-manufactured cigarettes at BIA
24-year-old businessman arrested with foreign-manufactured cigarettes at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country. MORE..
19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media
19-year-old arrested over reckless motorcycle riding video circulating on social media
A 19-year-old youth has been arrested by Police in connection with a video circulated on social media showing a motorcycle being ridden in a reckless and dangerous manner. MORE..
Iran launches first missiles at Israel under new leader
Iran launches first missiles at Israel under new leader
Iran has launched its first wave of missiles under its new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, state broadcaster IRIB said in a post on its Telegram channel. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island, except for showers or thundershowers that may occur at a few places in Rathnapura, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm, today (09), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast
Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast
The Iranian army said on Sunday that at least 104 people were killed and 32 were wounded in an attack by the U.S. on an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast last week. MORE..
Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel
Dollar surges as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel
The dollar took another leg higher on Monday, jumping to a three-month peak on the euro as oil surged past $100 a barrel, stocks slid and investors headed for safety as protracted war in the Middle East threatened to disrupt global energy supplies. MORE..
Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader
Iran names Khamenei’s hardline son Mojtaba as new supreme leader
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader, signaling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel. MORE..
India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles
India beat New Zealand to become first team to win three T20 world titles
India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday to the delight of more than 100,000 fans at the largest cricket ground in the world. MORE..
Donald Trump says next supreme leader won’t “last long” without his support
Donald Trump says next supreme leader won’t “last long” without his support
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the new supreme leader “is not going to last long” without his approval as Iran prepares to announce a successor to its longtime ruler, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. MORE..
Missile kills Indian and Bangladeshi in central Saudi Arabia
Missile kills Indian and Bangladeshi in central Saudi Arabia
An attack on a residential building in Saudi Arabia has killed at least two people and wounded 12 others, the civil defence agency stated. MORE..
US military tells Iran civilians to stay indoors
US military tells Iran civilians to stay indoors
US Central Command has urged civilians in Iran to stay inside their homes alleging Iranian forces are using heavily populated areas to launch drones and missiles. MORE..
Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets
Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could leave consumers and businesses worldwide facing weeks or months of higher fuel prices even if the week-old conflict ends quickly, as suppliers grapple with damaged facilities, disrupted logistics, and elevated risks to shipping. MORE..