Russia agrees to supply refined fuel to Sri Lanka following talks - official
Russian Deputy Minister of Energy, Roman Marshavin, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, has agreed to supply refined fuel to Sri Lanka during discussions with Sri Lankan officials, according to an official. MORE..
- Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles
- Sri Lanka seek to attract visitors from countries unaffected by Middle East conflict
- Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission
- CID ordered to produce former SIS chief Suresh Sallay before court
- Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily suspends services due to system failure
- President Dissanayake to meet Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister
- At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
- Over 2.7 million new QR codes issued since March 15 - Ministry
- Russia agrees to supply refined fuel to Sri Lanka following talks - official
- Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice
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Services suspended at Registration of Persons Dept. until further notice
All services at the Department for Registration of Persons (ID Office), including the one-day National Identity Card (NIC) service at the main office in Battaramulla and all provincial offices, will be suspended from tomorrow (27)...MORE..
Over 2.7 million new QR codes issued since March 15 - Ministry
More than 6.2 million people have registered for the National Fuel Pass system and obtained new QR codes since March 15, when the government re-introduced fuel distribution through ‘QR’ codes to manage fuel usage. MORE..
At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
At least 24 people were killed and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to board a transport ferry, officials said on Thursday (March 26, 2026). MORE..
President Dissanayake to meet Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions centering on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. MORE..
Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily suspends services due to system failure
All services at the Department of Registration of Persons (ID Office) have been temporarily suspended following an unexpected breakdown in the computer system at its main office, the department stated. MORE..
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CID ordered to produce former SIS chief Suresh Sallay before court
The Colombo Fort Magistrate has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to produce the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is currently in CID custody under detention orders, before the court on April 22. MORE..
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Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission
Three former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested over multiple charges including allegations of fraudulently registering several vehicles, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka seek to attract visitors from countries unaffected by Middle East conflict
A special discussion was held today (26) in a bid to address the challenges faced by those in the tourism sector owing to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles
Police have been instructed to carry out raids on locations where fuel has been illegally stockpiled by individuals amidst the energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Internet blackout continues in Iran
A government-imposed digital blackout in Iran has entered its 27th day, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks. MORE..
Tourist arrivals nearing 700,000 in 2026
Nearly 700,000 tourists have visited Sri Lanka so far this year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced. MORE..
Chief of Iran’s elite naval force, responsible for Hormuz blockade, killed: Israel
The commander of Iran’s elite naval force, Alireza Tangsiri, has been killed in a strike in southern Iran, an Israeli official said, the latest high-profile casualty in the war that’s now in its fourth week. MORE..
Ex-NIE Director faces contempt of court charges in Scholarship Exam paper leak case
A charge sheet has been handed over today to IGS Premathilaka, the former Director of the National Institute of Education, who is accused of contempt of court for failing to implement a court order issued in relation to fundamental rights petitions filed over the leaking of three questions from the 2024 Scholarship Examination paper. MORE..
Dedicated number introduced to report issues in fishing industry
The Ministry of Fisheries has introduced a hotline, 011 432 3389, to report issues encountered in obtaining fuel for the fishing industry. MORE..
More than 1,000 complaints filed over misuse of fuel QR system
The Ministry of Digital Economy states that it has received more than 1,000 complaints regarding fraudulent activities involving the use of other individuals’ QR codes to obtain fuel. MORE..
Over 2.7 million new QR codes issued since March 15 - Ministry
More than 6.2 million people have registered for the National Fuel Pass system and obtained new QR codes since March 15, when the government re-introduced fuel distribution through ‘QR’ codes to manage fuel usage. MORE..
At least 24 killed as bus plunges into Padma river in Bangladesh; search on for missing
At least 24 people were killed and several others remain missing after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to board a transport ferry, officials said on Thursday (March 26, 2026). MORE..
President Dissanayake to meet Russia’s Deputy Energy Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with visiting Russian Deputy Energy Minister Roman Marshavin this evening (26) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, with discussions centering on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. MORE..
Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily suspends services due to system failure
All services at the Department of Registration of Persons (ID Office) have been temporarily suspended following an unexpected breakdown in the computer system at its main office, the department stated. MORE..
CID ordered to produce former SIS chief Suresh Sallay before court
The Colombo Fort Magistrate has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to produce the former Head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is currently in CID custody under detention orders, before the court on April 22. MORE..
Three former DMT officials arrested by Bribery Commission
Three former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested over multiple charges including allegations of fraudulently registering several vehicles, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka seek to attract visitors from countries unaffected by Middle East conflict
A special discussion was held today (26) in a bid to address the challenges faced by those in the tourism sector owing to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Deputy Minister orders police to raid illegal fuel stockpiles
Police have been instructed to carry out raids on locations where fuel has been illegally stockpiled by individuals amidst the energy crisis owing to the conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Internet blackout continues in Iran
A government-imposed digital blackout in Iran has entered its 27th day, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks. MORE..
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Technology
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 $6 million verdict that will serve as a bellwether for numerous similar cases. MORE..
OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app
OpenAI ends Disney partnership as it closes Sora video-making app
OpenAI has shut down its artificial intelligence (AI) video-generation app Sora less than two years after its launch made headlines for creating realistic clips based on simple prompts. MORE..
Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management
Sri Lankan minds shaping the future of AI-based crisis management
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel represents a “global energy stress test” with profound implications for international fuel and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) security. MORE..
Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade – report
Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade – report
The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted global shipping routes and spawned a series of headaches for Umar Ali Hyder Ali’s used-car business in Japan. MORE..
Entertainment
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna
A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder of Rihanna, and a newly public police report revealed that the shots she is alleged to have fired from an AR-15 style rifle hit an Airstream trailer while the singing superstar and her partner A$AP Rocky were inside. MORE..
First teaser trailer for Harry Potter TV series released
First teaser trailer for Harry Potter TV series released
In a major revelation for fans of the wizarding world, HBO has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series, which is set to premiere on Christmas 2026. MORE..
Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series set for 2027 premiere with Paul Walter Hauser
Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series set for 2027 premiere with Paul Walter Hauser
Actor Paul Walter Hauser, best known for his role in ‘Black Bird’, has bagged a pivotal role in Netflix’s live-action Scooby-Doo series. MORE..
HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series
HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series
HBO revealed the first photo from its highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. MORE..
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Sports
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..
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season
Mohamed Salah will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season, the Egyptian forward announced on Tuesday (Mar 24) as he started a farewell to what the club said were nine “illustrious” years at Anfield. MORE..
Hyderabad signs Kusal Perera for PSL 2026
Kusal Perera has joined the Hyderabad Kingsmen franchise for the upcoming PSL 2026 season. MORE..
Rajasthan Royals announce Dasun Shanaka as replacement for Sam Curran for IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals has announced Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka as the replacement for Sam Curran for the IPL 2026 season, following an injury to the Englishman. MORE..
