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Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for three provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165
Investigation further suggests it was the US that struck an Iranian school, killing 165
The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video “appears to contradict” U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast. MORE..
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena remanded
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today has been remanded. MORE..
| March 9, 2026 4:32 pm
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Putin congratulates Iran’s new supreme leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has written to Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to congratulate him, according to the Kremlin. MORE..
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
One killed, two injured after Iranian missile hits central Israel
An individual has been killed and two others sustained injuries in an Iranian missile attack in central Israel, Israeli medics said Monday. MORE..
Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue
Iran says no room for ceasefire talks while military attacks continue
Iran said on Monday there was no room to discuss a ceasefire while military attacks by the United States and Israel continue. MORE..
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will resume daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai following the suspension of regular flights amidst the on-going conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
CBSL Governor shares insights on navigating economic crisis at ‘Asia in 2050’ conference
CBSL Governor shares insights on navigating economic crisis at ‘Asia in 2050’ conference
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, participated in a high-level discussion on the Asia-Pacific’s evolving role in the global economy at the Asia in 2050 Conference held recently. MORE..
CEB trade unions to withdraw from all services for 24 hours
CEB trade unions to withdraw from all services for 24 hours
Around 25 trade unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to withdraw from all services for 24 hours from 3:00 p.m. today (09). MORE..
| March 9, 2026 3:06 pm
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
Qatar condemns Iranian attack on residential facility in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj
The government of Qatar has strongly condemned an attack attributed to Iran that targeted a residential facility in Al-Kharj, a city in Saudi Arabia, resulting in the deaths of two civilians and leaving several others injured. MORE..
SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18
SC to hear Pillayan’s FR petition challenging arrest on March 18
The Supreme Court has ordered that the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, be called on March 18. MORE..
Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting
Sri Lanka to decide fate of Iranian sailors after diplomatic meeting
A discussion is scheduled to be held today (09) between government authorities and officials of the Iranian Embassy in Sri Lanka regarding the next steps to be taken concerning the Iranian sailors currently in Sri Lankan custody. MORE..
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested by Bribery Commission
Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of earning illegal assets worth Rs. 243.8 million. MORE..
| March 9, 2026 2:21 pm
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iran Supreme leader
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iran Supreme leader
China said Monday that Iran’s decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father was a domestic matter, and it opposed any attempt to target him. MORE..
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
Iran conflict forces central banks into sharp policy rethink
The escalating crisis in the Middle East has dramatically changed the outlook for global central banks, with the huge supply shock posing a difficult trade-off between underpinning growth and countering inflation. MORE..
South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100
South Korea introduces first fuel price cap in 30 years as oil soars past $100
South Korea will impose its first fuel price cap in almost 30 years as global jitters deepen over spiraling oil prices. MORE..
China’s Middle East envoy in Saudi Arabia to mediate Iran war
China’s Middle East envoy in Saudi Arabia to mediate Iran war
The Chinese government’s special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun has visited Saudi Arabia as part of his mediation of the US-Israel war with Iran, saying Beijing is willing to work with Riyadh to make “unremitting efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Gulf region”. MORE..
Prohibition orders issued for 15 defective vehicles in Horana
Prohibition orders issued for 15 defective vehicles in Horana
Prohibition orders have been issued for fifteen defective vehicles identified during a special inspection operation conducted within the Horana Police division, the Horana Police announced. MORE..
Youth arrested with ‘Ice’ during vehicle inspection in Dodangoda
Youth arrested with ‘Ice’ during vehicle inspection in Dodangoda
During a vehicle inspection operation conducted under the island-wide anti-drug operation, a suspect involved in Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as ‘Ice’) drug trafficking across Dodangoda and surrounding areas has been arrested by Dodangoda Police. MORE..
G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves
G7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves
G7 finance ministers will discuss a possible joint release of petroleum from reserves co-ordinated by the International Energy Agency, in an emergency meeting on Monday aimed at tackling the surge in oil prices following the conflict in the Gulf. MORE..
PM Harini departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women’s Day events
PM Harini departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women’s Day events
The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, departed for Manila, Philippines, at midnight yesterday (8 March) to undertake an official visit at the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to participate in events marking International Women’s Day. MORE..
Oil is now up 25% and on track for a record daily jump
Oil is now up 25% and on track for a record daily jump
Oil prices surged more than 25% on Monday to their highest levels since mid-2022. MORE..
IMF warns war could push global inflation higher
IMF warns war could push global inflation higher
The International Monetary Fund is warning the Middle East conflict poses risks for global inflation and has made energy security a top concern. MORE..
CEB dissolved; six new companies take over operations
CEB dissolved; six new companies take over operations
The six new companies established through the dissolution of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have officially come into effect today (09), following the conclusion of the Board’s tenure as of midnight yesterday. MORE..
Bus strike on 143 Hanwella–Colombo route
Bus strike on 143 Hanwella–Colombo route
Private bus operators on the Hanwella–Colombo Route (143) have reportedly commenced a strike. MORE..