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Netanyahu says Israel will stop attacks on Iranian gas field
Netanyahu says Israel will stop attacks on Iranian gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is rattling energy markets and the global economy. MORE..
“Why didn’t you tell about Pearl Harbor?” Trump’s quip makes Japan PM awkward
“Why didn’t you tell about Pearl Harbor?” Trump’s quip makes Japan PM awkward
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was caught off guard when President Donald Trump drew a parallel between US-Israel strikes on Iran and Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor during a bilateral briefing on Thursday. MORE..
Govt. committed to maintaining essential services despite ongoing crisis – PM
Govt. committed to maintaining essential services despite ongoing crisis – PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated in Parliament that the government aims to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of essential services, public services, and industries even during the current crisis. MORE..
Epstein’s personal lawyer tells Congress he had no knowledge of financier’s crimes
Epstein’s personal lawyer tells Congress he had no knowledge of financier’s crimes
Jeffrey Epstein’s personal attorney told a congressional committee on Thursday that he had “no knowledge whatsoever” of his client’s wrongdoings. MORE..
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 5kg of Kush cannabis
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 5kg of Kush cannabis
Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested a Sri Lankan passenger in the early hours of today (20) for attempting to smuggle over 5 kilograms of Kush cannabis. MORE..
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease Iran war impact
European Union leaders called on Thursday for temporary measures to mitigate the impact of a surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, with electricity tax cuts, lower grid fees and state support put forward as possible short-term fixes. MORE..
President to address Parliament today
President to address Parliament today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address Parliament today (20). MORE..
Man sentenced to two months in prison for transporting petrol without permit in Wellawatte
Man sentenced to two months in prison for transporting petrol without permit in Wellawatte
An individual has been fined Rs. 2,500 and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment for transporting 65 liters of petrol in a lorry without a valid permit. The order was issued by Mount Lavinia Magistrate Pasan Amaraseena. MORE..
Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens
Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens
President Donald Trump told Israel not to repeat its attacks on Iranian natural gas infrastructure as tit-for-tat strikes on energy plants sent prices spiraling, sharply escalating the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. MORE..
PHI union urges priority fuel access to maintain essential services
PHI union urges priority fuel access to maintain essential services
Public Health Inspectors have been facing severe difficulties due to the ongoing fuel crisis in the country, according to the Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Showers expected after 2pm in several areas today
Showers expected after 2pm in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara, Mannar, Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts after 2.00 p.m. today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
The US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. MORE..
Oil prices fall after Brent briefly touches $119
Oil prices fall after Brent briefly touches $119
US oil prices gave up gains on Thursday after Israel said it was helping reopen the key Strait of Hormuz passageway. MORE..
New hotline for resolving issues related to National Fuel Pass
New hotline for resolving issues related to National Fuel Pass
The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced the launch of a dedicated support service to promptly resolve technical issues and registration difficulties faced by users of the National Fuel Pass system. MORE..
Former President Ranil recovering after successful surgery - UNP
Former President Ranil recovering after successful surgery - UNP
The Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), Vajira Abeywardena, has issued a statement clarifying that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is recovering following a successful surgery at a hospital in Singapore. MORE..
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka next week for policy talks, combined reviews
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka next week for policy talks, combined reviews
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9 to hold policy discussions and aims to complete the combined 5th and 6th reviews, according to Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department of the IMF.
SriLankan Airlines and govt finalise $175 million bond restructuring
SriLankan Airlines and govt finalise $175 million bond restructuring
SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have completed the airline’s international bond restructuring with over 99% participation, marking a key step in the national carrier’s recovery. MORE..
Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in Sri Lanka on Saturday
Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated in Sri Lanka on Saturday
The Muslim community of Sri Lanka will celebrate ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ festival on Saturday (21), as the new crescent moon for the month of ‘Shawwal’ was not sighted today (19), according to the Colombo Grand Mosque. MORE....
Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field
Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy. MORE..
US objectives in Iran have not changed, Hegseth says
US objectives in Iran have not changed, Hegseth says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that the United States’ objectives in the war against Iran have not changed since strikes started on February 28. MORE..
World Happiness Report 2026: Sri Lanka ranked among world’s unhappiest countries
World Happiness Report 2026: Sri Lanka ranked among world’s unhappiest countries
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the least happy countries globally, with the island nation’s rankling dropping one place to 134th, according to the World Happiness Report 2026, published on Thursday. MORE..
Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against Energy Minister on April 10
Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against Energy Minister on April 10
The Parliamentary Business Committee has decided to hold the debate on a no-confidence motion against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody on April 10, according to the Department of Communications of Parliament. MORE..
Court urges amicable settlement in petition filed by ex-Deputy Sec. Gen of Parliament
Court urges amicable settlement in petition filed by ex-Deputy Sec. Gen of Parliament
The Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka has directed both parties to consider the possibility of reaching an amicable settlement in the petition filed by former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, challenging his suspension from duty. MORE..
Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says
Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says
Iran is considering a proposal to levy transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker said on Thursday, a potential bid to monetise Tehran’s newfound grip over the critical waterway through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas passes. MORE..
Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; public urged to use digital channels
Banks to maintain uninterrupted services; public urged to use digital channels
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential service, despite the temporary measures introduced to conserve fuel and energy resources. MORE..