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School events should not place financial burden on parents – PM Harini

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that school events should be organized in a manner that does not place a financial burden on parents. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 1:39 pm

Farmers to receive fuel for harvesting and ploughing without QR code

Farmers will be provided with 15 litres of fuel per acre for harvesting and 20 litres per acre for ploughing (land preparation) without the need for a QR code, according to the Commissioner General of Agrarian Development.

| March 16, 2026 1:33 pm

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance unveils ‘Love Sri Lanka, Always’ campaign

The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has launched its new tactical campaign burst, “Love Sri Lanka, Always,” an evocative global initiative designed to reposition the island as a destination to discover and rediscover throughout the year across select international markets. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 1:15 pm

Final agreement reached on unified ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’– Minister

The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, stated that both parties have reached an agreement to publish a unified set of auspicious times (“Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa”) for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 1:03 pm

Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack spotlights risks

Dubai’s international airport was gradually resuming flights on Monday, authorities said, after a fire caused by a drone attack forced a temporary suspension, further disrupting traffic in one of the world’s busiest air travel hubs. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 12:57 pm

CPC confirms arrival of new fuel tanker, warns public about fraudulent QR code websites

The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mayura Neththikumara stated that a fuel tanker arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (16), and arrangements have been made to commence unloading of its cargo within the day. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 12:28 pm

Case against Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others to be recalled in August

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered that the complaint filed against former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra and 14 others, over allegations that the suspects caused public inconvenience, be taken up again on August 17, 2026. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 12:26 pm

Brent crude trades near $105 as Iran attacks more Gulf targets, while shares are mixed

Brent crude oil traded near $105 per barrel on Monday as Gulf countries reported more attacks by Iran with the war entering its third week, while share prices were mixed. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 12:07 pm

Bribery Commission files indictments against ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena

Indictments were filed before the Colombo High Court today (16) against former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena over allegations of corruption. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 12:04 pm

“Mastermind behind Easter attack will be revealed on March 31” - claims Gammanpila

The leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU), former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila, stated that his party is ready to reveal the mastermind behind the Easter attacks to the country on March 31, 2026. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 11:56 am

Govt should lower fuel taxes to stabilize prices - Former CPC Chairman

The former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Mohamed Uvais, stated that the government should consider reducing taxes imposed on fuel in order to maintain price stability as much as possible. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 11:18 am

At least 10 patients killed in hospital fire in India’s Odisha

At least 10 people were killed in a fire that broke out in the trauma care unit of a hospital in the eastern Indian state of Odisha on Monday, officials said. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 11:17 am

Two suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ and heroin in Kotadeniyawa and Ahungalla

An individual has been arrested in Kotadeniyawa for the possession of narcotic substances heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine (‘Ice’). MORE..

| March 16, 2026 9:50 am

Trump says that he’s asked ‘about 7’ countries to join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have brought no commitments as oil prices soar during the Iran war. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 9:47 am

‘Unacceptable attacks’: French President Macron urges Iran to halt strikes after call with Iranian President Pezeshkian

French President Emmanuel Macron said he urged Iran to end attacks across the Middle East and called for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 9:08 am

123kg of heroin worth over Rs. 3 billion found on seized fishing trawler off Dondra

Approximately 123 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas south of Dondra, according to Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 8:09 am

Multi-day fishing trawler with suspected narcotics brought to Dikkowita Harbour

The multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy while transporting several sacks suspected to contain narcotics in seas south of Dondra is currently being brought ashore to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 7:21 am

Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended

The Dubai Media Office said on Monday that authorities were dealing with a fire resulting from a drone attack in the vicinity of the Dubai International Airport, adding that no injuries were reported. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 7:14 am

Trump says he expects China to help secure Strait of Hormuz

Following his comments on Nato, Donald Trump also spoke to the Financial Times about his upcoming summit in Beijing with China’s President Xi Jinping. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 6:40 am

Showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2.00 pm, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 6:39 am

Netanyahu posts video in response to online rumours that he is dead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video of himself getting a cup of coffee and chatting with his aide on Sunday, after rumours that he was dead or injured ‌were aired by Iranian state media and spread online in Iran. MORE..

| March 16, 2026 12:00 am

Iran denies asking for ceasefire or talks after Trump claims it wants deal to end war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was not interested in talks with the United States, pushing back on US President Donald Trump’s stance that Tehran wants a deal to end the war. MORE..

| March 15, 2026 10:46 pm

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..

| March 15, 2026 10:33 pm