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Russia agrees to supply refined fuel to Sri Lanka following talks - official

Russian Deputy Minister of Energy, Roman Marshavin, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, has agreed to supply refined fuel to Sri Lanka during discussions with Sri Lankan officials, according to an official. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 5:38 pm

Over 2.7 million new QR codes issued since March 15 - Ministry

More than 6.2 million people have registered for the National Fuel Pass system and obtained new QR codes since March 15, when the government re-introduced fuel distribution through ‘QR’ codes to manage fuel usage. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 5:17 pm

At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing

At least 24 people were killed and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to board a transport ferry, officials said on Thursday (March 26, 2026). MORE..

| March 26, 2026 5:01 pm

President Dissanayake to meet Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions centering on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 4:46 pm

Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily suspends services due to system failure

All services at the Department of Registration of Persons (ID Office) have been temporarily suspended following an unexpected breakdown in the computer system at its main office, the department stated. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 4:32 pm

CID ordered to produce former SIS chief Suresh Sallay before court

The Colombo Fort Magistrate has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to produce the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is currently in CID custody under detention orders, before the court on April 22. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 3:44 pm

Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission

Three former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested over multiple charges including allegations of fraudulently registering several vehicles, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) stated. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 3:42 pm

Sri Lanka seek to attract visitors from countries unaffected by Middle East conflict

A special discussion was held today (26) in a bid to address the challenges faced by those in the tourism sector owing to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 3:25 pm

Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles

Police have been instructed to carry out raids on locations where fuel has been illegally stockpiled by individuals amidst the energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 3:00 pm

Internet blackout continues in Iran

A government-imposed digital blackout in Iran has entered its 27th day, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 2:59 pm

Tourist arrivals nearing 700,000 in 2026

Nearly 700,000 tourists have visited Sri Lanka so far this year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 2:52 pm

Chief of Iran’s elite naval force, responsible for Hormuz blockade, killed: Israel

The commander of Iran’s elite naval force, Alireza Tangsiri, has been killed in a strike in southern Iran, an Israeli official said, the latest high-profile casualty in the war that’s now in its fourth week. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 2:38 pm

Ex-NIE Director faces contempt of court charges in Scholarship Exam paper leak case

A charge sheet has been handed over today to IGS Premathilaka, the former Director of the National Institute of Education, who is accused of contempt of court for failing to implement a court order issued in relation to fundamental rights petitions filed over the leaking of three questions from the 2024 Scholarship Examination paper. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 2:22 pm

Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry

The Ministry of Fisheries has introduced a hotline, 011 432 3389, to report issues encountered in obtaining fuel for the fishing industry. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 2:17 pm

More than 1,000 complaints filed over misuse of fuel QR system

The Ministry of Digital Economy states that it has received more than 1,000 complaints regarding fraudulent activities involving the use of other individuals’ QR codes to obtain fuel. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 2:17 pm

Nepal report recommends prosecution of ex-PM Oli over deadly 2025 uprising

A Nepal government-backed report into the deadly September 2025 uprising has recommended the prosecution of ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli and other officials. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 1:26 pm

Sri Lanka’s total exports reach USD 1.4 billion in February: EDB

Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to February 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 1:20 pm

Two dead, three injured in Abu Dhabi after missile interception debris

Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident in Sweihan Street, where falling debris from a successfully intercepted ballistic missile caused casualties and property damage. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 1:01 pm

India urges households to reduce reliance on LP Gas

India is urging households to increase their reliance on piped natural gas (PNG) as the country reels from the energy fallout of the war – a move that could transform cooking habits for tens of millions of people. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 12:48 pm

Ex-President Maithripala Sirisena holds talks with Iranian Ambassador

A meeting has been held between former President Maithripala Sirisena and the Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alireza Delkhosh in Colombo. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 12:43 pm

Trump tells advisors he wants Iran conflict to end in coming weeks: Report

A Wall Street Journal report has suggested that US President Trump has told associates in recent days that he wants to avoid a protracted war in Iran and that he hopes to bring the conflict to an end in the coming weeks. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 12:16 pm

‘A Nation United’ campaign achieves major breakthroughs in drug seizures and criminal arrests: Officials

During the five months since the launch of the ‘A Nation United’ national campaign, a total of 1,911 individuals addicted to drugs have been successfully rehabilitated, the Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootler stated. MORE..

| March 26, 2026 11:46 am