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Postal Dept. limits mail transport to alternate days amid fuel crisis
Postal Dept. limits mail transport to alternate days amid fuel crisis
The Department of Posts has decided to limit mail transportation to an alternate-day basis in response to the fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Iran threatens to ‘destroy’ energy sites across Middle East if Trump sticks to 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum
Iran threatens to ‘destroy’ energy sites across Middle East if Trump sticks to 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum
Iran has warned global oil prices will stay high for the long term if its key energy infrastructure is attacked. MORE..
Container haulage charges to increase by 20%
Container haulage charges to increase by 20%
Import and export container transportation charges will be increased by 20% from midnight today (22) due to the recent fuel price hike, according to the Container Transport Owners’ Association. MORE..
| March 22, 2026 3:45 pm
Qatar says 6 found dead after helicopter crash in territorial waters
Qatar says 6 found dead after helicopter crash in territorial waters
Qatar’s Interior Ministry said Sunday that six of the seven people reported missing after a helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters have been found dead. MORE..
Iran is charging $2m from ships passing through Strait of Hormuz - Iranian MP
Iran is charging $2m from ships passing through Strait of Hormuz - Iranian MP
Iranian Member of Parliament Alaeddin Boroujrrdi has claimed on state TV today that some of the ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz are being charged ‘‘with a $2 (£1.5) million fee’’ by Iran. MORE..
No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation – Minister
No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation – Minister
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not yet taken any decision to restrict school operations in view of current fuel consumption concerns in the country. MORE..
Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision
Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has announced that it will launch a nationwide strike commencing at 6:00 p.m. today (22) if the scheduled bus fare revision is not officially announced by 5:00 p.m. MORE..
Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow – CMC
Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to resume the collection of vehicle parking fees across its jurisdiction starting tomorrow (23). MORE..
Ali Sabry on US aircraft request: “I’m proud the President had the courage to do what is right”
Ali Sabry on US aircraft request: “I’m proud the President had the courage to do what is right”
Sri Lanka’s former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has lauded the government’s decision to maintain neutrality by declining a US request to allow aircraft to land at Sri Lankan airports in early March. MORE..
Diesel to be used for nighttime power generation amid fuel supply concerns
Diesel to be used for nighttime power generation amid fuel supply concerns
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the final decision regarding a possible electricity tariff increase will be announced on April 01, 2026. MORE..
| March 22, 2026 1:03 pm
Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota
Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota
A suspect has been arrested by the Hungama Police for illegally hoarding approximately 2,200 litres of diesel at a residence in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota. MORE..
153 individuals identified for illegal QR code downloads – Minister Nalinda
153 individuals identified for illegal QR code downloads – Minister Nalinda
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that nearly 6 million registrations have been recorded so far for the QR code system introduced to limit fuel consumption. MORE..
Govt bears Rs. 20 bln monthly fuel subsidy; 37,000 MT diesel shipment to arrive March 25 – Minister
Govt bears Rs. 20 bln monthly fuel subsidy; 37,000 MT diesel shipment to arrive March 25 – Minister
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that a vessel carrying 37,000 metric tons of diesel is scheduled to arrive in the country on March 25. MORE..
| March 22, 2026 11:19 am
CAA launches special inspections ahead of Sinhala and Hindu New Year
CAA launches special inspections ahead of Sinhala and Hindu New Year
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated a special series of inspections and investigations from March 20, ahead of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations. MORE..
4 Sri Lankans injured in Israel trying to video Iranian attack in Dimona
4 Sri Lankans injured in Israel trying to video Iranian attack in Dimona
Four Sri Lankan nationals have been hospitalised after sustaining injuries while attempting to videograph the Iranian attack in Dimona, Israel, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel confirmed. MORE..
Three-wheeler taxi drivers seek fare increase for first km amid rising fuel costs
Three-wheeler taxi drivers seek fare increase for first km amid rising fuel costs
The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association (NJTWDIWA) has formally requested the government to approve a Rs. 20 increase in the fare for the first kilometre of travel, citing the recent rise in petrol prices. MORE..
| March 22, 2026 10:30 am
Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii remains under a statewide flood watch after a severe storm hit the state and prompted officials to order evacuations. MORE..
Sinopec increases prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel above CPC rates
Sinopec increases prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel above CPC rates
Following the recent fuel price revision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Sinopec has also increased its fuel prices. MORE..
Bus fares expected to rise following fuel price hike
Bus fares expected to rise following fuel price hike
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that measures to revise bus fares will be implemented today (22). MORE..
Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike
Iran hits Israeli town housing nuclear facility in retaliation for Natanz strike
An Iranian missile has hit the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, in what Iran said was retaliation for strikes on its own nuclear site at Natanz. MORE..
Police reveals key details on abduction of woman in Batticaloa; 3 including woman arrested
Police reveals key details on abduction of woman in Batticaloa; 3 including woman arrested
Police have uncovered key details regarding the incident in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa, where an abducted woman was rescued from an abandoned well and the remains of another woman was discovered at the same location. MORE..
Iran threatens to target US, Israeli infrastructure if attacked amid Trump’s power plant ultimatum
Iran threatens to target US, Israeli infrastructure if attacked amid Trump’s power plant ultimatum
Iran threatened Sunday to strike all US and Israeli infrastructure across the region if its facilities came under attack, following an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump. MORE..
90% of private buses withdrawn from service today amid fuel price hike
90% of private buses withdrawn from service today amid fuel price hike
Around 90% of private buses are expected to be withdrawn from service today (22), according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA). MORE..
Over 100 injured in Arad, Dimona in Iranian strikes; Netanyahu vows to attack Tehran on all fronts
Over 100 injured in Arad, Dimona in Iranian strikes; Netanyahu vows to attack Tehran on all fronts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday held talks with the Mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan and conveyed his prayers for those injured. MORE..
Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today
Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district after 1.00 pm, today (22), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..