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Fuel will not be dispensed into cans and bottles: Filling Station Owners
Fuel will not be dispensed into cans and bottles: Filling Station Owners
The distribution of fuel under the QR code system has officially commenced across the island, the Chairman of the Lanka Filling Station Owners Association, Kumara Rajapaksha stated. MORE..
| March 15, 2026 11:22 am
Water supply disrupted in several areas in Kalutara
Water supply disrupted in several areas in Kalutara
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to several areas in Kalutara has been disrupted due to a breakdown in the main water supply line from Kethhena to Kalutara. MORE..
Govt to issue fuel to private buses through SLTB depots
Govt to issue fuel to private buses through SLTB depots
The Ministry of Energy says that fuel will be issued to private passenger transport buses through depots belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). MORE..
QR code for fuel: Issues regarding vehicle or number changes being resolved
QR code for fuel: Issues regarding vehicle or number changes being resolved
The Director General of Government Information has announced that individuals who previously obtained QR codes for fuel purchases will be able to update their codes without difficulty if they continue to use the same vehicle and telephone number. MORE..
Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence
Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence
The Palestinian Iran-aligned militant group Hamas has called on Iran to not target neighbouring countries, while still reaffirming Tehran’s right to respond to the U.S.-Israeli attacks. MORE..
IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted
IRGC warns attacks on US banks in Gulf region will expand if more Iranian banks are targeted
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday (local time) warned that attacks on American bank branches operating in the Gulf region could expand if further strikes by the US and Israel target Iranian banking infrastructure, according to Press TV. MORE..
Illegal assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to drug trafficker frozen
Illegal assets worth Rs. 55.5 million linked to drug trafficker frozen
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen property allegedly acquired through illegal earnings by a suspected drug trafficker. MORE..
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials are set to launch a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday to iron out kinks in their trade truce and clear a smooth path for U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 pm, today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he’s not ready to make a deal
Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he’s not ready to make a deal
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he’s not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran despite the country’s willingness to do so “because the terms aren’t good enough yet,” but declined to say what those terms would be. MORE..
QR Code system implemented for fuel distribution
QR Code system implemented for fuel distribution
The QR Code system for vehicles will be implemented for fuel distribution with effect from 6.00 am today (Sunday, 15 March), Sri Lanka’s Energy Ministry announced. MORE..
Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies
Two female Development Officers have been arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of relief supplies intended for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Aranayake Divisional Secretariat Division, at their residences. MORE..
| March 14, 2026 9:53 pm
‘‘Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack’‘: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
‘‘Have to damage these bases so they cannot attack’‘: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader clarifies strikes on Gulf nations
The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Saturday defended Iran’s attacks on neighbouring Gulf countries amid the West Asia conflict, saying that the strikes are aimed at US-backed bases used against Tehran and are part of self-defence measures taken by the regime. MORE..
Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’
Trump says US will open Strait of Hormuz ‘one way or the other’
US President Donald Trump says that ‘‘one way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!’’ MORE..
Iranian FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescuing crew of ‘IRIS Dena’ and repatriation of 84 bodies
Iranian FM thanks Sri Lanka for rescuing crew of ‘IRIS Dena’ and repatriation of 84 bodies
The Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has held a telephone conversation with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, yesterday (13). MORE..
IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians: India’s MEA
IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians: India’s MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Saturday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan continues to remain docked at Kochi in Kerala, while non-essential crew members departed India on a chartered flight arranged by Iranian authorities along with other stranded Iranian nationals.MORE..
Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to strengthen tourism promotion
Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to strengthen tourism promotion
A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, has visited the Presidential Secretariat this morning (14). MORE..
Israel says Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’
Israel says Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’
Israel said the war against Iran was entering its “decisive phase” on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility. MORE..
France’s president says Paris ready to host direct Israel-Lebanon talks
France’s president says Paris ready to host direct Israel-Lebanon talks
French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X that he spoke with the president, prime minister and parliament speaker of Lebanon, and that everything must be done to prevent the country from sinking into chaos. MORE..
Iran warns US ‘hideouts’ in UAE are legitimate targets
Iran warns US ‘hideouts’ in UAE are legitimate targets
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has informed the United Arab Emirates that US “hideouts” are “legitimate targets” after the US struck the Kharg island. MORE..
Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 – Dy Minister
According to global economic data, Sri Lanka has achieved high growth in the year 2025, stated the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R. M. Jayawardena. MORE..
Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5: Ministry
Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3–5: Ministry
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has formally advised parents against permitting children aged between 3 to 5 years from engaging in online education programs. MORE..
Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
Workshop held to raise awareness among govt executive officers on use of AI
A special workshop aimed at raising awareness among government executive officers on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the public service into a more productive and efficient institution was held at the auditorium of the Ratnapura District Secretariat. MORE..
Govt establishes new pool of officers to probe public sector misconduct
Govt establishes new pool of officers to probe public sector misconduct
The government of Sri Lanka has taken steps to establish a new pool of investigation officers to conduct preliminary inquiries into misconduct within public sector institutions. MORE..
Warm weather expected to continue until May-end
Warm weather expected to continue until May-end
The Department of Meteorology has forecast that the prevailing hot weather conditions affecting several districts are likely to continue until May 25. MORE..