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Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting
Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting
The first meeting of the Cabinet committee appointed to ensure the proper functioning of the public services has been held yesterday (19) at the Presidential Office under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Trump’s 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
Trump’s 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel
A commemorative gold coin bearing the image of US President Donald Trump has been approved by a federal arts commission. MORE..
Fuel stocks sufficient to ensure uninterrupted health services – President
Fuel stocks sufficient to ensure uninterrupted health services – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that sufficient fuel stocks are available in the country to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of health services. MORE..
Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of 100 essential consumer goods
Lanka Sathosa slashes prices of 100 essential consumer goods
Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has announced a reduction in the prices of 100 essential consumer goods by Lanka Sathosa in view of the forthcoming festive season. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 3:50 pm
No decision to close filling stations in next two days – CPC
No decision to close filling stations in next two days – CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that fuel distribution to dealers will continue as scheduled tomorrow and the following day. MORE..
Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded
Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons and two other suspects, have been further remanded until April 02, by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. 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 Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, and Uva provinces and Vavuniya, Kurunegala and Ampara districts. MORE..
India, Sri Lanka discuss boosting farm productivity through cost-effective technology
India, Sri Lanka discuss boosting farm productivity through cost-effective technology
India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha on Thursday, discussing opportunities for collaboration to increase especially usage of cost effective technology to boost farmer’s incomes. MORE..
Spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards killed in strike, state TV says
Spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards killed in strike, state TV says
A spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its deputy of public relations, Ali Mohammad Naini, has been killed in strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel, Iranian state TV reported on Friday.
Fuel prices to be increased again? – President issues clarification in parliament
Fuel prices to be increased again? – President issues clarification in parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today provided a clarification on domestic fuel prices in light of rising crude oil prices in the global market and subsequent fuel price increases in other countries, triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 1:43 pm
Licenses issued to five private firms to supply fuel for exporters: President
Licenses issued to five private firms to supply fuel for exporters: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated in Parliament today (20) that immediate licenses have been granted to five private companies to supply fuel specifically for exporters in Sri Lanka. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 1:21 pm
Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 500L of fuel in Hambantota
Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 500L of fuel in Hambantota
Sri Lanka Police have arrested an individual in the Salmalyaya area of Katuwewa in Hambantota, on charges of hoarding nearly 500 litres of fuel. MORE..
President provides update on expected arrival of fuel shipments
President provides update on expected arrival of fuel shipments
Delivering a special statement in parliament today (20), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake provided an update on the orders places for fuel shipments and their expected arrival dates. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 12:20 pm
Some 50 hurt in fire at car parts factory in South Korea
Some 50 hurt in fire at car parts factory in South Korea
A fire at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon has injured 50 people, 35 of them seriously, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Friday. MORE..
President explains Sri Lanka’s decision to reject Iranian Naval and US aircraft requests
President explains Sri Lanka’s decision to reject Iranian Naval and US aircraft requests
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed Parliament today (20) of the reasons behind the Government’s decision to deny permission for Iranian naval vessels to enter Sri Lankan territorial waters. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 12:04 pm
Two suspects arrested over ‘Army Upul’ murder in Ragama
Two suspects arrested over ‘Army Upul’ murder in Ragama
Police have uncovered more details regarding the shooting and killing of ‘Army Upul,’ a close associate of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ in the Batuwatta area of Ragama. MORE..
President addresses the Parliament
President addresses the Parliament
UPDATE: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently addressing Parliament, where he is providing an update on the prevailing international and domestic situation. MORE..
| March 20, 2026 11:18 am
Netanyahu says Israel will stop attacks on Iranian gas field
Netanyahu says Israel will stop attacks on Iranian gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is rattling energy markets and the global economy. MORE..
“Why didn’t you tell about Pearl Harbor?” Trump’s quip makes Japan PM awkward
“Why didn’t you tell about Pearl Harbor?” Trump’s quip makes Japan PM awkward
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was caught off guard when President Donald Trump drew a parallel between US-Israel strikes on Iran and Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor during a bilateral briefing on Thursday. MORE..
Govt. committed to maintaining essential services despite ongoing crisis – PM
Govt. committed to maintaining essential services despite ongoing crisis – PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated in Parliament that the government aims to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of essential services, public services, and industries even during the current crisis. MORE..
Epstein’s personal lawyer tells Congress he had no knowledge of financier’s crimes
Epstein’s personal lawyer tells Congress he had no knowledge of financier’s crimes
Jeffrey Epstein’s personal attorney told a congressional committee on Thursday that he had “no knowledge whatsoever” of his client’s wrongdoings. MORE..
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 5kg of Kush cannabis
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 5kg of Kush cannabis
Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested a Sri Lankan passenger in the early hours of today (20) for attempting to smuggle over 5 kilograms of Kush cannabis. MORE..
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact
European Union leaders called on Thursday for temporary measures to mitigate the impact of a surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, with electricity tax cuts, lower grid fees and state support put forward as possible short-term fixes. MORE..
President to address Parliament today
President to address Parliament today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address Parliament today (20). MORE..
Man sentenced to two months in prison for transporting petrol without permit in Wellawatte
Man sentenced to two months in prison for transporting petrol without permit in Wellawatte
An individual has been fined Rs. 2,500 and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment for transporting 65 liters of petrol in a lorry without a valid permit. The order was issued by Mount Lavinia Magistrate Pasan Amaraseena. MORE..