Emergency measures discussed to maintain health, agriculture and education services in Sri Lanka
Amid the ongoing wartime situation in the Middle East, the President’s Office today (15) held a meeting with secretaries of relevant ministries and heads of institutions to discuss challenges encountered in maintaining essential public services.
- Possible increase in prices of imported goods amid Middle East conflict – Dy Minister
- Four more members of Iran’s women’s soccer team withdraw Australia asylum claims
- Israel to continue Iran campaign for at least three more weeks
- Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts
- Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid ‘horrific violence of war’
- No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision – CPC
- Average US gas prices reach $3.70 — up almost 24% since start of Iran war
- Lebanon says 850 killed in two weeks of Israel-Hezbollah war
- India and Sri Lanka’s ports should be complementary rather than competitive: Senasinghe
- Iran denies asking for ceasefire or talks after Trump claims it wants deal to end war
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No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision – CPC
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Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid ‘horrific violence of war’
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Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts
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Israel to continue Iran campaign for at least three more weeks
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Four more members of Iran’s women’s soccer team withdraw Australia asylum claims
Four more members of the Iranian women’s soccer squad withdrew their asylum requests to the Australian government after facing pressure from Tehran, two sources close to the team have said. MORE..
Possible increase in prices of imported goods amid Middle East conflict – Dy Minister
Deputy Minister of Trade RM Jayawardena has warned that Sri Lanka may experience a rise in the prices of imported goods due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and disruptions in fuel transportation. MORE..
Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities
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President reviews energy supply measures amid Middle East conflict
A special discussion has been held at the President’s Office this afternoon (15) on the next steps to be taken amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Navy intercepts another multi-day fishing vessel carrying suspected narcotics
Five suspects have been taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy along with a local multi-day fishing vessel that was transporting a stock of sacks suspected to contain narcotics.
New curriculum will be introduced for preschools next year: PM Harini
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The fuel allocations proposed under the QR code system are insufficient, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has stated. MORE..
India and Sri Lanka’s ports should be complementary rather than competitive: Senasinghe
Highlighting the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe delivered a keynote address at the NXT Conclave 2026 in new Delhi on the future of sea trade and transshipment between India and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Lebanon says 850 killed in two weeks of Israel-Hezbollah war
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Average US gas prices reach $3.70 — up almost 24% since start of Iran war
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No shortage of fuel expected until end of next month, fuel to be issued with police supervision – CPC
Fuel will only be distributed through the QR code system at filling stations from now on, with the assistance and supervision of police, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced. MORE..
Pope Leo calls for ceasefire in Middle East amid ‘horrific violence of war’
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Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces and districts
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in THE Monaragala, Mannar, Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts. MORE..
Israel to continue Iran campaign for at least three more weeks
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One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
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Entertainment
Harry Styles breaks his own sales record as new album hits number one
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Titanic actress Kate Winslet to join ‘The Lord of The Rings’ new movie
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Netflix announces KPop Demon Hunters sequel
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Michael Jackson estate motion granted amid child sex trafficking allegations
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
307.1864 | 314.8887 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
408.9103 | 421.7312 |
Europe
Euro |
352.3965 | 363.9700 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
388.0569 | 403.7000 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
223.9978 | 232.2234 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
215.5513 | 224.8689 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
238.7113 | 248.0372 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9214 | 1.9869 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 823.7958 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,013.6713 |
Oman
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Rial | 808.0038 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 85.3169 |
Saudi Arabia
|
Riyal | 82.8955 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 84.6897 |
Sports
Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match cancelled due to Middle East conflict
The ‘Finalissima’ clash between Euro 2024 winners Spain and world champions Argentina set to take place on March 27 in Qatar has been cancelled, UEFA said on Sunday. MORE..
F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East
Formula One has confirmed next month’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the sport ‘‘will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first." MORE..
147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ ends in draw
The 147th ‘Battle of the Blues’ between Royal College Colombo and S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia ended in a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo this evening (14). MORE..
Trinity wins Hill Country Battle of the Blues after 14 years against St. Anthony’s
Trinity College Kandy was awarded the victory in the 107th Hill Country ‘Battle of the Blues’ against St. Anthony’s College Katugastota at the Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium after the Anthonians refused to take to the field with Trinity just needing one run to score to claim an outright win in the traditional big match encounter. MORE..
“No one can exclude us”: Iran’s football team fires back at Trump over World Cup
Iran’s national football team said in a statement on social media that no one can exclude it from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after recent uncertainty over its participation in the tournament, reported Xinhua. MORE..
