Benchmark oil price falls below level seen before the warThe global benchmark oil price has fallen below US$ 76 a barrel — the price it was trading at before the war in Iran began.11m agoPAFFREL says ending indelible ink use could save Rs. 100 million per election Discontinuing the practice of applying indelible ink on voters’ fingers to indicate that they have cast their ballot could result in savings of around Rs. 100 million in public funds per election, the Executive Director of PAFFREL, Rohana Hettiarachchi stated.26m agoNational Environmental (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament The National Environmental (Amendment) Bill has been passed with a majority in Parliament. 45m agoNational Environmental (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament The National Environmental (Amendment) Bill has been passed with a majority in Parliament. 45m agoFrance confirms first Ebola caseFrance has confirmed its first case of Ebola - a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.1h agoFrance confirms first Ebola caseFrance has confirmed its first case of Ebola - a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.1h ago2026 Exam schedule to proceed as planned: Examinations ChiefAll arrangements have been finalized to conduct the examinations scheduled for 2026 without any changes to the announced dates, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage has stated.2h ago2026 Exam schedule to proceed as planned: Examinations ChiefAll arrangements have been finalized to conduct the examinations scheduled for 2026 without any changes to the announced dates, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage has stated.2h agoDeraniyagala clash under investigation: Minister pledges action against all responsible partiesA comprehensive investigation will be conducted into the recent incident involving the Deraniyagala Police and a group of local residents, with strict legal action to be taken against all parties found responsible, the Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today.2h agoDeraniyagala clash under investigation: Minister pledges action against all responsible partiesA comprehensive investigation will be conducted into the recent incident involving the Deraniyagala Police and a group of local residents, with strict legal action to be taken against all parties found responsible, the Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today.2h agoLetters of appointment presented to members of Salaries and Pensions CommissionLetters of appointment were presented to the members of the Salaries and Pensions Commission, established by the President with the primary objective of addressing issues relating to the salaries and pensions of public sector employees and pensioners.2h agoLetters of appointment presented to members of Salaries and Pensions CommissionLetters of appointment were presented to the members of the Salaries and Pensions Commission, established by the President with the primary objective of addressing issues relating to the salaries and pensions of public sector employees and pensioners.2h agoAppeals Court defers further submissions in Gotabaya Rajapaksa petition to July The Court of Appeal took up for consideration, for the second consecutive day, the petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order preventing his arrest in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.2h agoAppeals Court defers further submissions in Gotabaya Rajapaksa petition to July The Court of Appeal took up for consideration, for the second consecutive day, the petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order preventing his arrest in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.2h agoMore heat records expected as deadly 'Omega' heatwave grips EuropeWestern Europe was in the grip of a deadly, record-setting heatwave on Wednesday that has killed dozens of people, closed schools, slowed trains, knocked out electricity and forced farmers to harvest grain at night.2h agoMore heat records expected as deadly 'Omega' heatwave grips EuropeWestern Europe was in the grip of a deadly, record-setting heatwave on Wednesday that has killed dozens of people, closed schools, slowed trains, knocked out electricity and forced farmers to harvest grain at night.2h agoOMP and Rehabilitation Bureau sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on missing personsThe Office on Missing Persons (OMP) and the Bureau of Rehabilitation (BOR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to strengthen institutional cooperation on matters relating to missing persons.3h agoOMP and Rehabilitation Bureau sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on missing personsThe Office on Missing Persons (OMP) and the Bureau of Rehabilitation (BOR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to strengthen institutional cooperation on matters relating to missing persons.3h agoSri Lanka moves to restrict social media access for children under 16 The New Democratic Front Member of Parliament, President’s Counsel Faiszer Musthapha has presented a Private Member’s Bill aimed at restricting children’s access to social media platforms.3h agoSri Lanka moves to restrict social media access for children under 16 The New Democratic Front Member of Parliament, President’s Counsel Faiszer Musthapha has presented a Private Member’s Bill aimed at restricting children’s access to social media platforms.3h agoAppeals Court continues proceedings on Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s writ petitionThe Court of Appeal today continued hearing the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seeking an order preventing his arrest in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.4h agoAppeals Court continues proceedings on Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s writ petitionThe Court of Appeal today continued hearing the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seeking an order preventing his arrest in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.4h agoRuhuna University student dies after contracting dengueA student of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Ruhuna has died after contracting dengue fever, prompting renewed concerns over dengue prevention measures within university premises. 4h agoRuhuna University student dies after contracting dengueA student of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Ruhuna has died after contracting dengue fever, prompting renewed concerns over dengue prevention measures within university premises. 4h agoOdisha Engineer arrested in disproportionate assets case travelled to Sri Lanka to gamble, officials uncoverPadmalochan Nayak, the Executive Engineer of the Command Area Development Authority (CADA), Sambalpur Division, in Odisha, India who was arrested over a disproportionate assets case used to travel to Sri Lanka to gamble, according to officials.4h agoOdisha Engineer arrested in disproportionate assets case travelled to Sri Lanka to gamble, officials uncoverPadmalochan Nayak, the Executive Engineer of the Command Area Development Authority (CADA), Sambalpur Division, in Odisha, India who was arrested over a disproportionate assets case used to travel to Sri Lanka to gamble, according to officials.4h agoQatar to resume normal LNG production "within a few weeks": PMQatar will resume normal production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) within a “few weeks,” its prime minister told the Financial Times.5h agoQatar to resume normal LNG production "within a few weeks": PMQatar will resume normal production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) within a “few weeks,” its prime minister told the Financial Times.5h agoSri Lanka’s export earnings surpass USD 7.3 bln in first five months of 2026Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded significant growth during the first five months of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding the USD 7.3 billion mark.5h agoSri Lanka’s export earnings surpass USD 7.3 bln in first five months of 2026Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded significant growth during the first five months of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding the USD 7.3 billion mark.5h agoDriver arrested over alleged links to main suspect in Teldeniya murder caseA driver attached to the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the main suspect linked to the discovery of a woman's body inside a parked vehicle in the Teldeniya area. 5h agoDriver arrested over alleged links to main suspect in Teldeniya murder caseA driver attached to the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the main suspect linked to the discovery of a woman's body inside a parked vehicle in the Teldeniya area. 5h agoGrama Niladhari Officers withdraw from field duties over unresolved demandsThe Grama Niladhari Officers’ Trade Union Alliance has announced that Grama Niladharis island-wide have decided to withdraw from all field duties with effect from today (24).5h agoGrama Niladhari Officers withdraw from field duties over unresolved demandsThe Grama Niladhari Officers’ Trade Union Alliance has announced that Grama Niladharis island-wide have decided to withdraw from all field duties with effect from today (24).5h agoSri Lankan Rupee depreciates against US DollarThe Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar. 5h agoSri Lankan Rupee depreciates against US DollarThe Sri Lankan Rupee has further depreciated against the US Dollar. 5h agoTwo killed in separate road accidents in Kadawatha and WellampitiyaA pedestrian has been killed in a road accident near the Kadawatha bus stand, Police said. 6h agoTwo killed in separate road accidents in Kadawatha and WellampitiyaA pedestrian has been killed in a road accident near the Kadawatha bus stand, Police 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