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IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act
IGP issues guidelines on arrests under ICCPR Act
The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued guidelines to be followed when arresting suspects in relation to offences committed under Section 3 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act. MORE..
US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation
US oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East de-escalation
US oil prices rose in early trade on Thursday, recovering some of the previous day’s losses as investors assessed prospects for de-escalation in the Middle East and Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to end the war, which has disrupted energy flows from the Gulf. MORE..
Private Tanker owners demand 25% hike in transportation charges
Private Tanker owners demand 25% hike in transportation charges
The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has demanded a 25% increase in fuel transportation charges.
IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka today
IMF delegation to arrive in Sri Lanka today
A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in the country today (26).
Iran’s Foreign Minister denies US talks, calls mediation ‘admission of defeat’
Iran’s Foreign Minister denies US talks, calls mediation ‘admission of defeat’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly denied Wednesday that any negotiations are taking place between Tehran and Washington to end the ongoing conflict, dismissing US claims of diplomatic engagement as posturing. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers expected after 2pm today
Showers or thundershowers expected after 2pm today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 pm.
UN Chief warns Mideast war ‘has gone too far’
UN Chief warns Mideast war ‘has gone too far’
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells the US and Israel it is time to end the war, and calls on Iran to stop attacking nearby countries. MORE..
Trump’s approval rating hits record low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war
Trump’s approval rating hits record low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war
President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. MORE..
Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran is still reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Gulf, despite an initial response that was negative, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, indicating that Tehran had so far stopped short of rejecting it outright. MORE..
Water consumption rising amid dry weather; Public urged to consume water sparingly
Water consumption rising amid dry weather; Public urged to consume water sparingly
The Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara, states that water consumption has increased significantly due to the prevailing dry weather. MORE..
| March 25, 2026 8:44 pm
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war – report
Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war – report
Iran has responded negatively to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing imposed war, insisting that it will only occur on Tehran’s own terms and timeline, a senior political-security official told Press TV on Wednesday. MORE..
Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln carrier after warning
Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln carrier after warning
Iran has claimed that it launched a cruise missile towards the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, according to Iranian state television. However, there is no immediate confirmation or response from US officials. MORE..
Suspect arrested over illegally obtaining fuel by overriding QR code
Suspect arrested over illegally obtaining fuel by overriding QR code
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect in Nittambuwa for allegedly obtaining fuel by overriding a QR code linked to a vehicle. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Western provinces and in the Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Monaragala districts. MORE..
First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned
First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned
Dame Sarah Mullally is to be installed as the first ever female leader of the Church of England at Canterbury Cathedral. MORE..
Sri Lankan Ambassador honoured at Bodhi Buddhagaya Award Ceremony in Bangkok
Sri Lankan Ambassador honoured at Bodhi Buddhagaya Award Ceremony in Bangkok
The Bodhi Buddhagaya Award Ceremony, organized by the Magadh Buddhagaya Foundation to honour distinguished individuals who have made meaningful contributions to society in line with Buddhist teachings, was held at Wat Pathum Khongkha Ratchaworawihan. MORE..
US and Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, IAEA head says
US and Iran talks could be held in Pakistan, IAEA head says
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said there might be talks between Iran and the United States soon in Pakistan. MORE..
Govt reviews immediate steps to maintain continuous public service delivery
Govt reviews immediate steps to maintain continuous public service delivery
The second meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to ensure the orderly functioning of the public service was held last afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay admitted to National Hospital
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay admitted to National Hospital
The former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following a sudden illness. MORE..
60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya schools suffer from decayed teeth
60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya schools suffer from decayed teeth
Around 60% of children admitted to grade one classes in schools across Nuwara Eliya have been found to have poor oral health, according to Maskeliya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. M. H. A. M. Irshan. MORE..
| March 25, 2026 2:32 pm
Australia to temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas
Australia to temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas
Australia will temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas, the country’s Home Affairs minister announced Wednesday, saying temporary visitors from Iran may be “unable or unlikely to depart Australia when their visas expire.” MORE..
Iran has received US 15-point plan, Pakistan says
Iran has received US 15-point plan, Pakistan says
Iran has received America’s 15-point proposal for ending the US-Israeli attack, two Pakistani officials have told the Associated Press. MORE..
29 top drug suppliers arrested in major CID crackdown, says Dy Minister
29 top drug suppliers arrested in major CID crackdown, says Dy Minister
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended 29 major drug suppliers responsible for trafficking narcotics into Sri Lanka, according to the Deputy Minister of Public Security, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala. MORE..
Iran stops Pakistan-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission
Iran stops Pakistan-bound ship from crossing Hormuz over lack of permission
A Pakistan-bound container ship has been stopped from crossing the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces amid the escalating war in the Middle East. MORE..
Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has said that the US’ war with Iran proves his country made the right decision to keep its nuclear weapons. MORE..