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No-confidence motion against Energy Minister submitted to Speaker

No-confidence motion against Energy Minister submitted to Speaker

Sri Lanka reports 8,500–9,500 Tuberculosis cases annually, Western Province most affected

The National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD) has reported that Sri Lanka records between 8,500 and 9,500 tuberculosis (TB) cases each year. MORE..

Cathay Pacific suspends all flights to Dubai and Riyadh

Airline Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh up until 30 April, which it says is a result of the ‘‘developing situation’’ in the Middle East. MORE..

Businessman arrested for illegally hoarding over 600L petrol in Polonnaruwa

A businessman has been arrested in the Meegaswewa area of Polonnaruwa for illegally hoarding 604 litres of petrol without a valid license. MORE..

Oil jumps 4% as strikes continue

The price of Brent crude shot up by 4% to $112 (£84.34) a barrel in early trade in Asia. MORE..

US Special Envoy Sergio Gor arrives in Sri Lanka

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, has arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit, according to the US Embassy in Colombo. MORE..

New feature introduced to resolve issues during vehicle QR code re-registration

A new feature has been added to the system starting today (19) to address the difficulties faced by the public when trying to obtain the QR code of a previously registered vehicle, especially in cases where the mobile phone number used for the original registration is no longer in use. MORE..

President Anura Kumara and Qatar Amir discuss regional developments and bilateral concerns

The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar has received a phone call from President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to discuss regional developments and bilateral concerns. MORE..

Trump threatens to ‘massively blow up’ major Iranian gas field

US President Donald Trump has just issued a long Truth social post about the attack on the South Pars oil field in Iran, saying the US ‘‘knew nothing’’ of the Israeli attack - and threatening an escalation if Iran retaliates against Qatar again. MORE..

No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be submitted to Speaker today

A motion of no-confidence against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, signed by opposition Members of Parliament, will be handed over to the Speaker of Parliament today (19). MORE..

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Sri Lanka to dispense fuel for vehicles on 'odd–even' basis amid fuel crisis (English)

Sri Lanka to dispense fuel for vehicles on 'odd–even' basis amid fuel crisis (English)

Vehicle parking fees collection in Colombo suspended until further notice – CMC (English)

Politicians express views on fuel crisis escalating amid ongoing Middle East conflict (English)

Long queues at filling stations across Sri Lanka; Several sectors demand hike in weekly fuel quota (English)

Cabinet nod given to procure petroleum, LP gas and coal out of the standard procurement guidelines (English)

Govt introduces several measures to minimize impact to public service owing to Middle East conflict (English)

Over 250kg of cocaine seized from fishing trawler intercepted off Beruwala (English)

Ceylone Chamber urges govt to take steps to safeguard economy amid Middle East conflict (English)

CPC confirms arrival of new fuel shipment, warns public about fraudulent QR code websites (English)

Wednesdays declared holiday for govt employees, schools, Unis and courts (English)

Digital and media literacy essential in today's world - PM Harini Amarasuriya (English)

President holds discussions on challenges to maintaining essential services, energy supplies (English)

Sri Lanka reintroduces QR Code system for fuel distribution amid Middle East tensions (English)

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X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected

X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected

Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media

Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media

Amazon launches 1-hour shipping in US cities to challenge Walmart

Amazon launches 1-hour shipping in US cities to challenge Walmart

Google Maps reinvents navigation with AI-powered ‘Ask Maps’

Google Maps reinvents navigation with AI-powered ‘Ask Maps’

Entertainment

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

US judge orders Trump administration to reopen Voice of America

Oscars 2026: Winners list in full

Oscars 2026: Winners list in full

‘One Battle After Another’ wins six Oscars, including best picture

‘One Battle After Another’ wins six Oscars, including best picture

Kpop Demon Hunters wins Oscars for best original song and best animated film

Kpop Demon Hunters wins Oscars for best original song and best animated film

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Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief

AFCON: Senegal stripped of title, Morocco crowned champions

Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico from US

Spain v Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match cancelled due to Middle East conflict

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East