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Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 13,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 13,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline of Rs. 13,000, driven by a downward trend in the global gold market, according to latest market data. MORE..
Trump orders oil tanker insurance support, says US Navy could escort ships in Gulf
Trump orders oil tanker insurance support, says US Navy could escort ships in Gulf
The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding he had ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf. MORE..
Navy deploys vessels to rescue distressed ship in Southern Seas
Navy deploys vessels to rescue distressed ship in Southern Seas
A rescue mission has been launched by the Sri Lanka Navy after a distress call was received from an Iranian ship approximately 40 nautical miles off the Galle Harbour. MORE..
Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply
Oil prices rise 1% as Iran crisis disrupts Middle East supply
Oil prices rose 1% on Wednesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump raised the possibility of the U.S. Navy escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Iran launches second wave of missiles toward Israel
Iran launches second wave of missiles toward Israel
Israel’s military said early Wednesday that Iran had launched missiles toward the country for the second time in less than two hours. MORE..
Fire breaks out at transformer in front of Kalutara District Secretariat
Fire breaks out at transformer in front of Kalutara District Secretariat
A fire has broken out today in a transformer located in front of the Kalutara District Secretariat, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Final report on alleged sexual harassment incident in parliament tabled
Final report on alleged sexual harassment incident in parliament tabled
The final investigation report into the alleged sexual harassment incident involving a female officer of Parliament has been tabled. MORE..
Trump’s national security team pushes war on Iran in Congress
Trump’s national security team pushes war on Iran in Congress
US President Donald Trump’s top national security advisers spent much of the day on Tuesday making the case to Congress for the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, describing a rapidly evolving operation and leaving open the possibility of sending in American troops, Democrats and Trump’s fellow Republicans said. MORE..
PM Harini holds talks with ADB on education sector reforms
PM Harini holds talks with ADB on education sector reforms
A meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was held at the Ministry of Education to discuss the Human Resource Development for Education Project (HRDEP). MORE..
PUCSL hands over report on substandard coal shipments to Sectoral Oversight Committee
PUCSL hands over report on substandard coal shipments to Sectoral Oversight Committee
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has handed over its report on investigations into the importation of nine coal shipments for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai. MORE..
Canadian PM Carney says he supports Iran strikes ‘with regret’
Canadian PM Carney says he supports Iran strikes ‘with regret’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for parties involved in the war in Iran to de-escalate hostilities quickly - and said while he supports the strikes, it is a position he takes “with regret”. MORE..
Suspect arrested for selling diesel at inflated prices in Pulmoddai
Suspect arrested for selling diesel at inflated prices in Pulmoddai
An individual has been apprehended for selling diesel at inflated prices without a valid license at a retail outlet in Pulmoddai. MORE..
Heavy traffic on Colombo–Piliyandala road after lorry and school van crash
Heavy traffic on Colombo–Piliyandala road after lorry and school van crash
Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the Colombo–Piliyandala Road due to an accident that occurred at Rattanapitiya this morning, police stated. MORE..
Two more vessels attacked off UAE, Oman: UKMTO
Two more vessels attacked off UAE, Oman: UKMTO
Another two vessels appear to have come under attack in the Mideast Gulf, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said today. MORE..
Sri Lankan woman arrested for using forged documents to obtain Indian passport
Sri Lankan woman arrested for using forged documents to obtain Indian passport
A 48-year-old Sri Lankan woman was arrested by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the city police for allegedly using forged documents to obtain an Indian passport and attempting to travel to Sri Lanka. MORE..
UK to stop issuing study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Sudan
UK to stop issuing study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Sudan
The British government announced on Tuesday (Mar 3) that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers. MORE..
Gunman linked to Jinthupitiya shooting arrested with narcotics
Gunman linked to Jinthupitiya shooting arrested with narcotics
The gunman involved in the shooting and killing of an individual and injuring two children in Jinthupitiya recently has been arrested. MORE..
More than 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since war began, rights group reports
More than 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since war began, rights group reports
More than 1,000 people, including children, have been killed in Iran since the war began on Saturday, according to US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). MORE..
CIA station in Saudi Arabia damaged in Monday’s suspected Iranian drone strike
CIA station in Saudi Arabia damaged in Monday’s suspected Iranian drone strike
The CIA station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was also hit in Monday’s suspected Iranian drone strike on the US Embassy there, according to a source familiar with the matter. MORE..
Fair weather to prevail across the country; Misty conditions expected in some places
Fair weather to prevail across the country; Misty conditions expected in some places
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today (04), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in February
Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in February
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 279,328 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in February 2026. MORE..
Iranian missile hits largest US military base in Middle East, Qatar says
Iranian missile hits largest US military base in Middle East, Qatar says
Qatar says an Iranian ballistic missile has struck Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US military installation in the Middle East, but did not cause any casualties. MORE..
IMF warns Iran war could hurt global economy
IMF warns Iran war could hurt global economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over rising energy prices and disruptions to global trade following the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that the situation could intensify uncertainties in the global economy. MORE..
Iran says will hit all Mideast economic hubs if US-Israeli attacks persist
Iran says will hit all Mideast economic hubs if US-Israeli attacks persist
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard general warned Tuesday that continued US-Israeli attacks would see Iran conduct reprisals against “all economic centres” in the Middle East. MORE..
Sri Lanka could face ‘Balance of Payment’ crisis if Middle East conflict continues - Economist
Sri Lanka could face ‘Balance of Payment’ crisis if Middle East conflict continues - Economist
Sri Lanka could face a ‘Balance of Payment’ crisis, if the Middle East conflict continues for a longer period, economist Talal Rafi has warned. MORE..