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Air India Group to operate 24 flights to West Asia today; several routes remain suspended
Air India Group to operate 24 flights to West Asia today; several routes remain suspended
The Air India Group said it will operate a total of 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West region on Tuesday, while services to several destinations remain temporarily suspended, according to an Air India press release. MORE..
Global oil prices move back above $100 a barrel
Global oil prices move back above $100 a barrel
The price of Brent crude has moved back above $100 a barrel, after plunging on Monday. MORE..
Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily halts services over system failure
Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily halts services over system failure
Due to a system failure, steps have been taken to temporarily suspend public services at the Department for Registration of Person (ID Office) today (24). MORE..
Explosion reported at Valero refinery in Texas, shelter advisory issued
Explosion reported at Valero refinery in Texas, shelter advisory issued
An explosion was reported Monday at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, according to local media. MORE..
US embassy in Muscat lifts shelter in place order
US embassy in Muscat lifts shelter in place order
The US Embassy in Muscat has lifted a stay in place order for citizens in Oman’s capital. MORE..
Guidelines issued to conserve fuel and energy across state sector
Guidelines issued to conserve fuel and energy across state sector
The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines on the prudent use of fuel and energy to all Ministry Secretaries, Provincial and District Secretaries, as well as heads of government and statutory institutions. MORE..
At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says
At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says
At least thirty-four people were killed on Monday when a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just after takeoff, the governor of Colombia’s Putumayo department said. MORE..
| March 24, 2026 6:35 am
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Southern, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, today (24), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Colombian military plane carrying more than 100 troops crashes on takeoff
Colombian military plane carrying more than 100 troops crashes on takeoff
A Colombian military transport plane that crashed on takeoff in the south of the country was carrying more than 100 personnel, according to Vice President Francia Márquez Mina. MORE..
Global shipping could reroute around South Africa for the rest of 2026, expert warns
Global shipping could reroute around South Africa for the rest of 2026, expert warns
Shipping companies may avoid passing through the Middle East and opt for longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, following security concerns in the region, an expert said. MORE..
Donald Trump says Iran and US both ‘want to make a deal’ and says they’ll talk today
Donald Trump says Iran and US both ‘want to make a deal’ and says they’ll talk today
US President Donald Trump on Monday said there have been talks between the United States and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had “major points of agreement,” adding that a deal could be done soon to settle the war. MORE..
Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms
Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms
UK Defence Secretary John Healey addressing the House of Commons today confirmed Iran fired two missiles at the joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base, in the Indian Ocean, on Friday. MORE..
Israeli opposition leader says Israel must continue Iran war even if US withdraws
Israeli opposition leader says Israel must continue Iran war even if US withdraws
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman called Monday for continuing the war with Iran even if the US withdraws, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about “constructive talks” with Tehran. MORE..
PM Harini chairs meeting to review proposal to establish National Nursing University
PM Harini chairs meeting to review proposal to establish National Nursing University
A discussion to review the current progress of the special committee appointed under the government’s policy proposals to establish a National Nursing University aimed at elevating the nursing profession in Sri Lanka to degree level was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today (23). MORE..
Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon” and US and Iran would jointly control it: Trump
Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon” and US and Iran would jointly control it: Trump
President Donald Trump told CNN Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon,” adding he’d like to see the vital shipping route under joint US and Iranian control. MORE..
Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
A Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Parliamentarian S. M. Marikkar called on Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House, underlining efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. MORE..
All services at Dept. of Registration of Persons suspended tomorrow due to system failure
All services at Dept. of Registration of Persons suspended tomorrow due to system failure
Services at the head office and regional offices of the Department of Registration of Persons have been affected following an unexpected breakdown in its computer system. MORE..
Suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer arrested by Bribery Commission
Suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer arrested by Bribery Commission
A suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following an inquiry. MORE..
Private bus operators to resume normal operations tomorrow after bus fare hike – LPBOA
Private bus operators to resume normal operations tomorrow after bus fare hike – LPBOA
The Lankan Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) says it is satisfied with the new bus fares approved by the National Transport Commission (NTC). MORE..
Bus fares increased by 12.19%; Minimum fare at Rs. 30
Bus fares increased by 12.19%; Minimum fare at Rs. 30
The bus fares will be increased by 12.19 percent from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. MORE..
Russia calls for ‘political’ settlement over Iran as Trump says US talking to Tehran
Russia calls for ‘political’ settlement over Iran as Trump says US talking to Tehran
Russia on Monday (Mar 23) called for a “political and diplomatic” settlement to the Middle East war just as US President Donald Trump claimed that Washington and Tehran had held talks on ending the conflict. MORE..
Iran says there is “no dialogue between Tehran and Washington”
Iran says there is “no dialogue between Tehran and Washington”
Iran has denied any dialogue with Washington, dismissing President Donald Trump’s claims as an attempt to lower energy prices and buy time for military plans, several Iranian state-affiliated media outlets reported citing the foreign ministry. MORE..
President urges citizens to conserve energy during peak hours
President urges citizens to conserve energy during peak hours
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to take all possible measures to safeguard the country’s energy conservation by raising public awareness on the prudent use of energy during the peak consumption period between 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., while ensuring the active participation of the public in these efforts. MORE..
Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure
Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure
Oil prices plummeted Monday after US President Donald Trump suggested that ongoing talks between the United States and Iran could end the war. MORE..
Oman working toward safe passage of vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Oman working toward safe passage of vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said today that Oman is “working intensively” toward the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while highlighting the economic turmoil caused by the war. MORE..