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US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
US allows countries to buy Russian oil stranded at sea for 30 days
The United States issued a 30-day license for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Police raise alarm over domestic worker theft complaints, issues guidelines
Police raise alarm over domestic worker theft complaints, issues guidelines
Sri Lanka Police says that it has received several complaints regarding incidents where individuals employed in domestic service have allegedly stolen valuables such as gold, cash, foreign currency, and other property from the households in which they were employed. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil says IRIS Dena sinking exposed ‘helplessness’ of IOR, urges stronger regional cooperation
Ex-President Ranil says IRIS Dena sinking exposed ‘helplessness’ of IOR, urges stronger regional cooperation
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger political, economic and security cooperation among countries in the Indian Ocean region, warning that the absence of regional integration has left the area vulnerable at a time of escalating geopolitical tensions. MORE..
| March 12, 2026 10:03 pm
Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded
Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena remanded
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March 19 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process
President holds talks with CEB Engineers’ Unions on restructuring process
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers’ trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) this morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding the ongoing restructuring process of the Board. MORE..
Iran’s supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep strait closed
Iran’s supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep strait closed
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, his first remarks since succeeding his slain father. MORE..
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena arrested on bribery charge
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with investigations into the controversial Airbus deal. MORE..
| March 12, 2026 7:02 pm
Decision on proposed electricity tariff hike expected by March-end
Decision on proposed electricity tariff hike expected by March-end
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is expected to announce its decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 by the end of this month. MORE..
Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
Up to 3.2 million people displaced inside Iran by conflict, UN says
The U.N. refugee agency said on Thursday that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the conflict began on February 28. MORE..
Over 200 buses to be added to ‘Sisu Sariya’ service this year
Over 200 buses to be added to ‘Sisu Sariya’ service this year
More than 200 new buses are scheduled to be integrated into the ‘Sisu Sariya’ school transport service this year as part of efforts to further streamline the service. MORE..
India received requests from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives for petroleum products: MEA
India received requests from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives for petroleum products: MEA
India has received requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives for petroleum products, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s opposition to propose ‘PSOP’ initiative to promote global peace and prosperity
Sri Lanka’s opposition to propose ‘PSOP’ initiative to promote global peace and prosperity
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the opposition is hoping to propose a new initiative titled ‘‘PSOP’’ (Peace, Stability, Order and Prosperity) aimed at promoting regional and global peace while addressing key socio-economic challenges. MORE..
| March 12, 2026 3:31 pm
Middle East conflict could have major impact on Sri Lanka’s future - Mahinda Rajapaksa
Middle East conflict could have major impact on Sri Lanka’s future - Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have a significant impact on the future of Sri Lanka. MORE..
| March 12, 2026 3:11 pm
Alarms sound in Bahrain, interior ministry says
Alarms sound in Bahrain, interior ministry says
The Bahrain interior ministry says alarms in the country have been activated.
Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears
Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears
New Zealand’s national airline said Thursday (Mar 12) it would cancel 1,100 flights over the next two months, pointing to the impact of the war in the Middle East. MORE..
Sri Lanka joins ‘Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable’ in Bangkok
Sri Lanka joins ‘Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable’ in Bangkok
Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam participated in the Open Government Partnership Regional Learning Exchange Roundtable held in Bangkok, Thailand. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Narcotics worth Rs. 10 bln and assault rifles seized from intercepted trawlers
Narcotics worth Rs. 10 bln and assault rifles seized from intercepted trawlers
The value of the stock of narcotics seized from the two intercepted trawlers in seas off the Southern coast is estimated to be Rs. 10 billion, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) confirmed. MORE..
Israel issues new evacuation warning in Lebanon after deadly strikes
Israel issues new evacuation warning in Lebanon after deadly strikes
Israel has issued an urgent warning for residents in Qasr Naba, in Lebanon’s Baalbek region, to evacuate the area. MORE..
Student killed, another injured in accident at international school in Kandy
Student killed, another injured in accident at international school in Kandy
A seven-year-old student has died after being run over by a vehicle belonging to a member of the board of directors of an international school in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, police stated. MORE..
PM Harini returns after concluding visit to Manila
PM Harini returns after concluding visit to Manila
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya who was on an official visit to Manila, Philippines following the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has returned to Sri Lanka. MORE..
Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour
Two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour today (12) after being seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in international waters south of the country. MORE..
Iraq shuts down oil port operations after tanker attacks
Iraq shuts down oil port operations after tanker attacks
Iraq’s oil ports have completely stopped operations following Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in its waters. MORE..
Govt. to introduce priority bus service for persons with disabilities from April
Govt. to introduce priority bus service for persons with disabilities from April
The government has decided to launch a priority bus service for persons with disabilities starting next month. MORE..