Govt bears Rs. 20 bln monthly fuel subsidy; 37,000 MT diesel shipment to arrive March 25 – Minister
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that a vessel carrying 37,000 metric tons of diesel is scheduled to arrive in the country on March 25. MORE..
- 153 individuals identified for illegal QR code downloads – Minister Nalinda
- Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota
- Diesel to be used for nighttime power generation amid fuel supply concerns
- Ali Sabry on US aircraft request: “I’m proud the President had the courage to do what is right”
- Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow – CMC
- Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision
- No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation – Minister
- Iran is charging $2m from ships passing through Strait of Hormuz - Iranian MP
- Qatar says 6 found dead after helicopter crash in territorial waters
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Qatar says 6 found dead after helicopter crash in territorial waters
Qatar’s Interior Ministry said Sunday that six of the seven people reported missing after a helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters have been found dead. MORE..
Iran is charging $2m from ships passing through Strait of Hormuz - Iranian MP
Iranian Member of Parliament Alaeddin Boroujrrdi has claimed on state TV today that some of the ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz are being charged ‘‘with a $2 (£1.5) million fee’’ by Iran. MORE..
No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation – Minister
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not yet taken any decision to restrict school operations in view of current fuel consumption concerns in the country. MORE..
Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has announced that it will launch a nationwide strike commencing at 6:00 p.m. today (22) if the scheduled bus fare revision is not officially announced by 5:00 p.m. MORE..
Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to resume the collection of vehicle parking fees across its jurisdiction starting tomorrow (23). MORE..
Ali Sabry on US aircraft request: “I’m proud the President had the courage to do what is right”
Sri Lanka’s former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has lauded the government’s decision to maintain neutrality by declining a US request to allow aircraft to land at Sri Lankan airports in early March. MORE..
Diesel to be used for nighttime power generation amid fuel supply concerns
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the final decision regarding a possible electricity tariff increase will be announced on April 01, 2026. MORE..
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Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota
A suspect has been arrested by the Hungama Police for illegally hoarding approximately 2,200 litres of diesel at a residence in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota. MORE..
153 individuals identified for illegal QR code downloads – Minister Nalinda
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that nearly 6 million registrations have been recorded so far for the QR code system introduced to limit fuel consumption. MORE..
CAA launches special inspections ahead of Sinhala and Hindu New Year
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated a special series of inspections and investigations from March 20, ahead of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations. MORE..
4 Sri Lankans injured in Israel trying to video Iranian attack in Dimona
Four Sri Lankan nationals have been hospitalised after sustaining injuries while attempting to videograph the Iranian attack in Dimona, Israel, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel confirmed. MORE..
Three-wheeler taxi drivers seek fare increase for first km amid rising fuel costs
The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers’ Association (NJTWDIWA) has formally requested the government to approve a Rs. 20 increase in the fare for the first kilometre of travel, citing the recent rise in petrol prices. MORE..
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Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
Hawaii remains under a statewide flood watch after a severe storm hit the state and prompted officials to order evacuations. MORE..
Sinopec increases prices of Petrol 95 Octane and Super Diesel above CPC rates
Following the recent fuel price revision by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Sinopec has also increased its fuel prices. MORE..
Bus fares expected to rise following fuel price hike
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that measures to revise bus fares will be implemented today (22). MORE..
Iran is charging $2m from ships passing through Strait of Hormuz - Iranian MP
Iranian Member of Parliament Alaeddin Boroujrrdi has claimed on state TV today that some of the ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz are being charged ‘‘with a $2 (£1.5) million fee’’ by Iran. MORE..
No decision taken to restrict school days due to fuel situation – Minister
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not yet taken any decision to restrict school operations in view of current fuel consumption concerns in the country. MORE..
Private bus operators warn of strike over delay in fare revision
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has announced that it will launch a nationwide strike commencing at 6:00 p.m. today (22) if the scheduled bus fare revision is not officially announced by 5:00 p.m. MORE..
Vehicle parking fee collection in Colombo to resume tomorrow – CMC
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to resume the collection of vehicle parking fees across its jurisdiction starting tomorrow (23). MORE..
Ali Sabry on US aircraft request: “I’m proud the President had the courage to do what is right”
Sri Lanka’s former Justice Minister Ali Sabry has lauded the government’s decision to maintain neutrality by declining a US request to allow aircraft to land at Sri Lankan airports in early March. MORE..
Diesel to be used for nighttime power generation amid fuel supply concerns
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that the final decision regarding a possible electricity tariff increase will be announced on April 01, 2026. MORE..
Man arrested for illegally hoarding nearly 2,200L of diesel in Ambalantota
A suspect has been arrested by the Hungama Police for illegally hoarding approximately 2,200 litres of diesel at a residence in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota. MORE..
153 individuals identified for illegal QR code downloads – Minister Nalinda
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that nearly 6 million registrations have been recorded so far for the QR code system introduced to limit fuel consumption. MORE..
CAA launches special inspections ahead of Sinhala and Hindu New Year
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated a special series of inspections and investigations from March 20, ahead of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year celebrations. MORE..
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Technology
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. MORE..
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
The US Justice Department on Thursday said it took part in an operation with Germany and Canada to take down infrastructure used by four major botnets that infected more than 3 million devices worldwide, including hundreds of thousands in the US. MORE..
X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected
X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected
X, formerly Twitter, has suffered a major global outage. The massive downtime on Wednesday (18) has been knocked the social media offline, rendering thousands of users in India and the US unable to access posts, photos and videos. MORE..
Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media
Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media
Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday (Mar 17) to restrict minors’ access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content. MORE..
Entertainment
Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his death was confirmed in a post on his verified Instagram, which was also shared with The Hollywood Reporter. MORE..
Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star, has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. MORE..
Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
US rapper Afroman has defeated seven sheriff’s deputies in a court case after they sued him for releasing songs and videos that mocked them and a raid they carried out on his home. MORE..
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer shatters records with 718 million views in 24 hours
Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer shatters records with 718 million views in 24 hours
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is already web-slinging its way to history. The Sony Pictures trailer, released on Wednesday morning, has become the biggest trailer of all time with 718.6 million views in 24 hours. MORE..
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Sports
St. Servatius’ College ends 55-year drought with victory at 126th Battle of the Blues Ruhuna
The Battle of the Blues Ruhuna, saw a historic triumph as St. Servatius’ College, Matara defeated St. Thomas’ College, Matara by five wickets, securing their first win in the annual cricket encounter in 55 years. MORE..
121st ‘Lovers Quarrel’ ends in draw
The 121st ‘Lovers’ Quarrel’ between Richmond College, Galle and Mahinda College, Galle ended in a draw after a closely contested encounter. MORE..
92nd ‘Battle of the Saints’ ends in draw
The 92nd ‘Battle of the Saints’ between St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya and St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 10, concluded in a draw at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket mandates fitness tests before issuing IPL NOCs to players
Sri Lanka cricket board (SLC) has decided to conduct mandatory fitness tests for its players before No Objection Certificates (NOC) for their participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which will start from March 28. MORE..
IPL 2026: Nissanka, Mendis, and Chameera get NOCs
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Friday that its players will only be cleared to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) after completing mandatory physical performance tests. MORE..
