Fuel prices increased
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (21). MORE..
- Israel’s defense minister says attacks on Iran will be ramped up, war to continue
- ‘It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression’ - Iranian foreign minister
- Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
- Weekly fuel quotas increased from midnight today
- Britain’s meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34, official says
- Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis
- Fuel prices increased
- Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants unless Hormuz opens
- Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today
- Over 100 injured in Arad, Dimona in Iranian strikes; Netanyahu vows to attack Tehran on all fronts
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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
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..
Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants unless Hormuz opens
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Mar 21) gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure. MORE..
Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis
Redeveloping the World War II-era oil tank farms in Sri Lanka’s eastern Trincomalee district is the “permanent solution” to the energy crisis, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said, adding that the government was taking steps to expedite the project backed by India and United Arab Emirates. MORE..
Britain’s meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34, official says
The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in south-east England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, British health officials announced on March 21. MORE..
Weekly fuel quotas increased from midnight today
The weekly fuel quotas allocated under the QR code system of the National Fuel Pass will be increased with effect from midnight today (21). MORE..
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Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
A motor car has reportedly collided with a train at a railway crossing in the Wadduwa area, leaving a young couple injured, police said. MORE..
‘It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression’ - Iranian foreign minister
Iran’s foreign minister has welcomed “any initiative that can bring this war to a complete end,” adding that this conflict has “been imposed” on the country. MORE..
Israel’s defense minister says attacks on Iran will be ramped up, war to continue
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday the intensity of attacks by Israel’s army and the U.S. military will greatly increase. MORE..
Officer killed in drone attack on Iraq’s intelligence headquarters
An officer has been killed after a drone struck near to Iraq’s intelligence headquarters in the capital Baghdad, its national intelligence service said. MORE..
LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages
The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, has stated that the fuel quota for buses has yet to be properly regulated. MORE..
Shooting incident reported near Yala National Park
A shooting incident has been reported near the Heenwala wildlife outpost in Kirinda, within the boundaries of the Yala National Park. MORE..
Sri Lanka launches data collection programme to assess fuel needs of transport sector
The Government of Sri Lanka has launched a special data collection programme aimed at accurately identifying the fuel requirements of transport service providers engaged in food distribution, while strengthening sectoral planning amid the situation arising from the Middle East conflict. MORE..
Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) says that the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran has been targeted again by strikes this morning. MORE..
Sri Lanka records over 109,000 tourist arrivals in first 18 days of March
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that a total of 109,410 tourists visited the island during the first 18 days of March. MORE..
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..
Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants unless Hormuz opens
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (Mar 21) gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure. MORE..
Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis
Redeveloping the World War II-era oil tank farms in Sri Lanka’s eastern Trincomalee district is the “permanent solution” to the energy crisis, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said, adding that the government was taking steps to expedite the project backed by India and United Arab Emirates. MORE..
Britain’s meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34, official says
The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in south-east England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, British health officials announced on March 21. MORE..
Weekly fuel quotas increased from midnight today
The weekly fuel quotas allocated under the QR code system of the National Fuel Pass will be increased with effect from midnight today (21). MORE..
Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa
A motor car has reportedly collided with a train at a railway crossing in the Wadduwa area, leaving a young couple injured, police said. MORE..
‘It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression’ - Iranian foreign minister
Iran’s foreign minister has welcomed “any initiative that can bring this war to a complete end,” adding that this conflict has “been imposed” on the country. MORE..
Israel’s defense minister says attacks on Iran will be ramped up, war to continue
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday the intensity of attacks by Israel’s army and the U.S. military will greatly increase. MORE..
Officer killed in drone attack on Iraq’s intelligence headquarters
An officer has been killed after a drone struck near to Iraq’s intelligence headquarters in the capital Baghdad, its national intelligence service said. MORE..
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Technology
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. MORE..
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
The US Justice Department on Thursday said it took part in an operation with Germany and Canada to take down infrastructure used by four major botnets that infected more than 3 million devices worldwide, including hundreds of thousands in the US. MORE..
X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected
X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected
X, formerly Twitter, has suffered a major global outage. The massive downtime on Wednesday (18) has been knocked the social media offline, rendering thousands of users in India and the US unable to access posts, photos and videos. MORE..
Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media
Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media
Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday (Mar 17) to restrict minors’ access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content. MORE..
Entertainment
Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his death was confirmed in a post on his verified Instagram, which was also shared with The Hollywood Reporter. MORE..
Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star, has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. MORE..
Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
US rapper Afroman has defeated seven sheriff’s deputies in a court case after they sued him for releasing songs and videos that mocked them and a raid they carried out on his home. MORE..
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer shatters records with 718 million views in 24 hours
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer shatters records with 718 million views in 24 hours
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is already web-slinging its way to history. The Sony Pictures trailer, released on Wednesday morning, has become the biggest trailer of all time with 718.6 million views in 24 hours. MORE..
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Riyal | 85.3874 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 82.9426 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.7784 |
Sports
121st ‘Lovers Quarrel’ ends in draw
The 121st ‘Lovers’ Quarrel’ between Richmond College, Galle and Mahinda College, Galle ended in a draw after a closely contested encounter. MORE..
92nd ‘Battle of the Saints’ ends in draw
The 92nd ‘Battle of the Saints’ between St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya and St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, concluded in a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket mandates fitness tests before issuing IPL NOCs to players
Sri Lanka cricket board (SLC) has decided to conduct mandatory fitness tests for its players before No Objection Certificates (NOC) for their participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which will start from March 28. MORE..
IPL 2026: Nissanka, Mendis, and Chameera get NOCs
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Friday that its players will only be cleared to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) after completing mandatory physical performance tests. MORE..
Israel FA fined for ‘discrimination and racist abuse’
FIFA has fined the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and issued a warning about its future conduct after investigating an “alleged offence of discrimination” by the Palestine Football Association (PFA). MORE..
