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Sri Lanka’s inflation decreases to 1.6% in February 2026
Sri Lanka’s inflation decreases to 1.6% in February 2026
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to 1.6% in February 2026, compared to 2.4% in January 2026, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Price of bread up by Rs. 10 while prices of other bakery products also increased
Price of bread up by Rs. 10 while prices of other bakery products also increased
The price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 10 with effect from midnight today (23), according to the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association. MORE..
Iran Defence Council issues Strait of Hormuz order for ‘non-hostile countries’
Iran Defence Council issues Strait of Hormuz order for ‘non-hostile countries’
Iran’s high-level security body Defence Council has said in a statement that the ‘‘only way for non-hostile countries’‘ to pass through Strait of Hormuz is ‘‘coordination with Iran." MORE..
Nishikant Dubey slams Congress for ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka
Nishikant Dubey slams Congress for ceding Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey said on Monday that the Congress and DMK surrendered India’s maritime rights by giving Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Food and travel costs expected to surge amid prolonged conflict, analyst says
Food and travel costs expected to surge amid prolonged conflict, analyst says
Consumers around the world can expect to pay more for groceries and travel as the energy crisis triggered by US-Israel war with Iran drags on, an analyst told CNN. MORE..
Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed as new DG of Data Protection Authority
Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu appointed as new DG of Data Protection Authority
Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu, an officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), has been appointed as the Director General of the Data Protection Authority (DPA). MORE..
Private buses withdrawn from services, not on strike – Gemunu
Private buses withdrawn from services, not on strike – Gemunu
The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, stated that the decision by private bus operators to withdraw from services today (23) is not a strike action. MORE..
| March 23, 2026 1:26 pm
US attack on ‘IRIS Dena’ near Sri Lanka a violation of humanitarian law - Iranian Ambassador
US attack on ‘IRIS Dena’ near Sri Lanka a violation of humanitarian law - Iranian Ambassador
At a special press conference held at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh made a series of serious allegations regarding recent developments involving Iran and the United States. MORE..
| March 23, 2026 1:20 pm
FR petition against Suresh Sallay’s arrest to be considered in Sept.
FR petition against Suresh Sallay’s arrest to be considered in Sept.
The Supreme Court has ordered that a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition challenging the arrest and detention of the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, be taken up for consideration on September 25, 2026. MORE..
Bus services disrupted in several areas; NTC proposes over 10% fare increase
Bus services disrupted in several areas; NTC proposes over 10% fare increase
A shortage of bus services has been reported in several areas today (23), despite a limited number of buses being in operation, according to Director General of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Dr. Nilan Miranda. MORE..
Iran expresses readiness to support Sri Lanka with essential supplies, including oil
Iran expresses readiness to support Sri Lanka with essential supplies, including oil
At a press conference held at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh reiterated Iran’s commitment to its bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and emphasized continued cooperation between the two countries. MORE..
| March 23, 2026 12:17 pm
Iran threatens to attack Mideast electrical plants powering US bases
Iran threatens to attack Mideast electrical plants powering US bases
As U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline on opening the Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran on Monday threatened to attack Mideast electrical plants powering American military bases. MORE..
Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle, closing New York’s LaGuardia airport
Air Canada Express jet hits ground vehicle, closing New York’s LaGuardia airport
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York’s LaGuardia airport on Monday evening, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24, in an incident that closed the airport. MORE..
Ex-Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and brother indicted over corruption case
Ex-Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and brother indicted over corruption case
Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and former Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Dhammika Ranatunga have been served indictments before the Colombo High Court today (23) on a corruption charge. MORE..
Rear Adm. Princely Liyanage completes 48-hour treadmill endurance, qualifies for three Guinness World Records
Rear Adm. Princely Liyanage completes 48-hour treadmill endurance, qualifies for three Guinness World Records
The Sri Lanka Navy proudly announces that Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) has etched his name in the annals of global endurance by qualifying for three Guinness World Records on a manual treadmill. MORE..
World faces worst energy crisis in decades, IEA chief warns
World faces worst energy crisis in decades, IEA chief warns
The war in the Middle East could plunge the world into its worst energy crisis in decades, International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol warned on Monday, describing the situation as ‘‘very severe.’’ MORE..
ADB Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit
ADB Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit
The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit this morning (23). MORE..
Saudi Aramco cuts oil supply to Asia for second month in April
Saudi Aramco cuts oil supply to Asia for second month in April
Saudi Aramco, the world’s top oil exporter, has cut crude supply to Asian buyers for a second month in April, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Monday, after the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran disrupted trade via the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo resumes today – CMC
Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo resumes today – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has resumed the collection of vehicle parking fees across its jurisdiction from today (23). MORE..
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of state affairs
North Korea has re-elected Kim Jong Un as president of state affairs, state media reported on Monday (Mar 23). MORE..
Dollar rises as escalating Middle East war spurs haven demand
Dollar rises as escalating Middle East war spurs haven demand
The dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets. MORE..
Several private bus operators suspend services amid delay in fare revision
Several private bus operators suspend services amid delay in fare revision
Severe queues were reported at major bus terminals this morning (23) after several private bus associations withdrew from operations pending a formal revision of bus fares. MORE..
| March 23, 2026 8:48 am
Increased heat exposure can raise concerns over child dehydration - Health Officials
Increased heat exposure can raise concerns over child dehydration - Health Officials
Health officials have urged parents to pay special attention to protecting children from dehydration amid the prevailing extreme heat conditions. MORE..
Macron calls for ‘‘halt to attacks on energy facilities’‘ in talks with Saudi Crown Prince
Macron calls for ‘‘halt to attacks on energy facilities’‘ in talks with Saudi Crown Prince
French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron on Monday held talks with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police flag fake social media message; Urge public caution
Sri Lanka Police flag fake social media message; Urge public caution
The Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding a message circulating on social media that has been falsely attributed to the Sri Lanka Police. MORE..