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Mainly dry weather expected in parts of the island today
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
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..
Fuel prices increased
Fuel prices increased
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (21). MORE..
Sri Lanka looks to India-backed Trincomalee project amid energy crisis
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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..
Abducted woman rescued from well: Daughter found in paddy field in Batticaloa
Abducted woman rescued from well: Daughter found in paddy field in Batticaloa
Several new details have emerged regarding the incident in which a woman was reportedly abducted and later found inside a deserted public well in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa. MORE..
Sri Lanka records significant drop in gold prices over three days
Sri Lanka records significant drop in gold prices over three days
A significant decline in gold prices has been recorded in Sri Lanka’s local market over the past three days, following a sharp drop in global gold prices. MORE..
UNP and SJB to unite for people-centric governance - Sajith
UNP and SJB to unite for people-centric governance - Sajith
The Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa, stated that the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will unite to build a people-centric country and government. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts. MORE..
Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran’s Mehr says
Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran’s Mehr says
Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the U.S.-U.K. military base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Saturday. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines cancels UL231 Dubai-bound flight for four days
SriLankan Airlines cancels UL231 Dubai-bound flight for four days
SriLankan Airlines has issued an operational update informing passengers of temporary flight cancellations affecting its Colombo–Dubai route. MORE..
Mother and daughter killed in head-on collision in Chavakachcheri
Mother and daughter killed in head-on collision in Chavakachcheri
A mother and daughter were killed in a fatal road accident in the Kanakam Puliyadi area along the Chavakachcheri - Puttur road, according to the police. MORE..
Fifteen arrested over links to overseas organized crime gangs
Fifteen arrested over links to overseas organized crime gangs
A total of fifteen individuals have been arrested with sharp weapons and crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) for maintaining close ties with two members of organized crime gangs currently residing abroad. MORE..
Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions
Indian refiners plan to resume buying Iranian oil while refiners elsewhere in Asia are examining such a move after Washington temporarily removed sanctions to alleviate an energy crunch caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, traders said on Saturday. MORE..
North Korean leader’s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
North Korean leader’s teenage daughter drives tank in latest public appearance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter drove an army tank with her father sitting behind her in photos from state news agency KCNA on Friday, with analysts suggesting she may be training to succeed him. MORE..