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Global oil prices edge higher as war shows no sign of easing

Global Oil prices continued to climb in early trade in Asia on Tuesday. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 8:21 am

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko to visit Sri Lanka

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (31). MORE..

| March 31, 2026 7:50 am

Netanyahu tells US media he won’t ‘put a schedule’ on when Iran war’s likely to end

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told US TV company Newsmax that he doesn’t want to “put a schedule” on when the war with Iran is likely to end. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 7:48 am

Ministers voluntarily slash fuel quotas by over one-third

Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, stated that Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers have voluntarily reduced their fuel quotas by more than one-third. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 7:46 am

Kuwait says Iran struck giant oil tanker

Kuwait says Iran has hit one of its giant crude oil tankers that is docked at a Dubai port. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 6:41 am

Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti: Pharmacy owner arrested

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident in Batticaloa where remains of a woman’s body were discovered in an abandoned well, and another abducted woman was rescued alive from the same location. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 6:37 am

GMOA to launch nationwide token strike today

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch a nationwide token strike, today (31) at 8 a.m. based on several demands, including the alleged illegal transfers of doctors. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 6:03 am

Iranian plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz approved - state media

A parliamentary committee in Iran has approved plans to impose tolls on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Fars news agency. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 6:03 am

Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island

Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| March 31, 2026 6:02 am

G7 is ready to take all measures for energy market stability

Finance leaders from the Group of Seven economic powers are ready to take “all necessary measures” to safeguard energy market stability and limit broader economic spillovers from recent volatility, they said on Monday. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 10:29 pm

Iran War: Thousands killed in the Middle East in the past 31 days

Thousands of people have been killed during the conflict in the Middle East since it began on February 28, according to a CNN tally of death tolls released by regional authorities. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 9:52 pm

Body of missing gem businessman found in Kahawatta

The body of a gem businessman who went missing in Nilagama, Kahawatta was found today (30) inside a mining pit. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 9:20 pm

Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian diesel as energy crisis deepens

Bangladesh has approached the U.S. seeking a temporary sanctions waiver to allow import of Russian diesel, officials said on Monday, as Middle East turmoil disrupts global energy markets and strains fuel supplies. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 8:43 pm

Probe launched over alleged birthday celebration for suspect in custody

A controversy has emerged after reports that a birthday celebration was arranged for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allegations linked to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 8:19 pm

Ships from Pakistan, China and India cross Strait of Hormuz

More ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data, but still far fewer than before the Middle East conflict erupted, global energy analysts say. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 8:04 pm

Discussion held to review progress of “Prajashakthi” national programme

A discussion to review the progress of the “Prajashakthi” national programme, implemented by the government with the aim of empowering communities and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society, was held today (30) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 7:33 pm

Diesel prices in UK reach highest level in 40 months

Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have reached their highest level since December 2022, while petrol has also hit a 28-month high. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 7:12 pm

Applications called for 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam

The Department of Examinations has issued a notice calling for applications for the Grade 5 Scholarship examination scheduled to be held on August 9, 2026. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 6:52 pm

New energy-saving guidelines announced for government, private sector

A set of guidelines have been issued to curb fuel and electricity consumption across Sri Lanka amidst the global energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 6:33 pm

Egypt President says only Trump can stop the war, warns oil could top $200

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi urged U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday to stop the Iran war, saying only he could do so, and warned that fears of the oil price going above $200 a barrel were not exaggerated. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 6:11 pm

Election Commission expands eServices for voter access

The Election Commission has expanded its eServices system to make it easier for citizens to access services without visiting Grama Niladhari offices, district election offices, or the Commission itself. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 5:52 pm

Police open fire at vehicle suspected of transporting drugs in Negombo

A team of officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau fired at a vehicle in Negombo suspected of transporting drugs. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 5:27 pm

Trump threatens to “completely” obliterate Iran’s energy sources if deal is not reached

US President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and completely obliterating” electric plants and oil wells in the country. MORE..

| March 30, 2026 5:21 pm