Sri Lanka among most vulnerable nations in event of Strait of Hormuz shutdown, study warns
Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the world’s most vulnerable nations to a sudden shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a March 2026 report by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. MORE..
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PM Harini highlights govt’s commitment to technological education for children
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Iran’s president says trust needed for talks, Pakistan prime minister’s office says
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Five CPC officials appointed to address fuel-related issues in ministries
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No fuel price revision on March 31 - CPC Chairman
The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna has announced that there will be no revision in fuel prices on March 31, 2026. MORE..
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Woman arrested for possession of various narcotics in Panchikawatte
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Houthis confirm they launched attack against Israel
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Man arrested for hoarding 1,235 liters of diesel in Warakapola
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Married couple dies in traffic collision in Mahiyanganaya
A married couple has died in a road accident that occurred in the 3rd Mile Post area on the Mahiyanganaya–Girandurukotte Road, police said. MORE..
Special traffic and security operation to begin April 1 for Sinhala and Tamil New Year
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Police officer killed in hit-and-run by tractor illegally transporting sand in Jaffna
A Police Sergeant was killed after being run over by a tractor that was illegally transporting sand in the Kodikamam area of Jaffna. MORE..
SLAAP assures consistent chicken supply ahead of festive season
The Sri Lanka Association of Animal Production (SLAAP) says steps have been taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of chicken to the market during the upcoming festive season. MORE..
Heat index at ‘caution level’ across multiple provinces today – Met. Dept
The Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka says that the temperature felt on the human body may remain at a ‘Caution Level’ in several areas of the island today (28). MORE..
PM Harini highlights govt’s commitment to technological education for children
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that it is the government’s objective to establish an education system that ensures every child has access to modern technological opportunities. MORE..
Iran’s president says trust needed for talks, Pakistan prime minister’s office says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on the conflict in the Middle East, the prime minister’s office said on Saturday. MORE..
Five CPC officials appointed to address fuel-related issues in ministries
It was decided at the committee appointed to oversee the distribution of essential goods to appoint five officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to cover all ministries in order to examine fuel-related issues and undertake the necessary interventions. MORE..
No fuel price revision on March 31 - CPC Chairman
The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna has announced that there will be no revision in fuel prices on March 31, 2026. MORE..
Increase in road accidents observed so far this year: Sri Lanka Police
Sri Lanka Police says that an increase in road accidents has been observed during the past few months of this year compared to the same period last year. MORE..
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the ‘Strait of Trump’
President Donald Trump on Friday winkingly referred to the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil-shipping route and a key choke point in the Iran war, as the “Strait of Trump.” MORE..
Woman arrested for possession of various narcotics in Panchikawatte
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Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children
Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online. MORE..
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
PS5 price hiked in UK and US due to global ‘pressures’
Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation 5 by £90 in the UK and by $100 in the US, in a dramatic hike it says is due to “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”. MORE..
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
Apple plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival artificial intelligence services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. MORE..
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and Alphabet’s Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. MORE..
Entertainment
Taylor Swift and ‘Showgirl’ dominate iHeartRadio Music Awards
Music superstar Taylor Swift scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record ‘‘The Life of a Showgirl.’’ MORE..
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to hold the gala in downtown Los Angeles. MORE..
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
‘Harry Potter’ series embroiled in controversy as Snape actor faces death threats, online abuse
Harry Potter TV series is already under tight scrutiny even before its release as it lands in one controversy after the other. MORE..
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix raises subscription prices across all plans in US
Netflix has increased prices on all its plans in the U.S., as the streaming giant pushes into new programming formats such as video podcasts and live sporting events. MORE..
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Sports
Tiger Woods in jail after being arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida
Tiger Woods is in jail Friday after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek. MORE..
IOC rules that Olympic women’s sports are for biological females only
Only biological female athletes, whose gender will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test, will be eligible to take part in female category events at Olympic Games from now on, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
India announce schedule for Sri Lanka home series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the senior men’s international home season, with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions set to host West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia across formats. MORE..
Birla, Blitzer, Blackstone, Times of India consortium to buy IPL team RCB for $1.78 bln
A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone said on Tuesday it would acquire Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion, ending a weeks-long bidding war. MORE..
