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Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa

Couple injured in train-car collision at Wadduwa

‘It does not appear the US is prepared to halt its aggression’ - Iranian foreign minister

Iran’s foreign minister has welcomed “any initiative that can bring this war to a complete end,” adding that this conflict has “been imposed” on the country. MORE..

Israel’s defense minister says attacks on Iran will be ramped up, war to continue

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday the intensity of attacks by Israel’s army and the U.S. military will greatly increase. MORE..

Officer killed in drone attack on Iraq’s intelligence headquarters

An officer has been killed after a drone struck near to Iraq’s intelligence headquarters in the capital Baghdad, its national intelligence service said. MORE..

LPBOA warns of up to 50% reduction in bus services over fuel shortages

The President of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA), Gemunu Wijeratne, has stated that the fuel quota for buses has yet to be properly regulated. MORE..

Shooting incident reported near Yala National Park

A shooting incident has been reported near the Heenwala wildlife outpost in Kirinda, within the boundaries of the Yala National Park. MORE..

Sri Lanka launches data collection programme to assess fuel needs of transport sector

The Government of Sri Lanka has launched a special data collection programme aimed at accurately identifying the fuel requirements of transport service providers engaged in food distribution, while strengthening sectoral planning amid the situation arising from the Middle East conflict. MORE..

Iran says Natanz nuclear facility has been targeted again

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) says that the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran has been targeted again by strikes this morning. MORE..

Sri Lanka records over 109,000 tourist arrivals in first 18 days of March

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that a total of 109,410 tourists visited the island during the first 18 days of March. MORE..

Abducted woman rescued from well: Daughter found in paddy field in Batticaloa

Several new details have emerged regarding the incident in which a woman was reportedly abducted and later found inside a deserted public well in the Nellikkadu area of Batticaloa. MORE..

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No decisions made to close fuel stations over the weekend – CPC Officials (English)

No decisions made to close fuel stations over the weekend – CPC Officials (English)

Cabinet Committee appointed to ensure proper functioning of public services holds first meeting (English)

Fuel shipments expected to arrive in country soon - President provides update in Parliament (English)

No-confidence motion against Energy Minister to be debated in Parliament on Apr. 10 (English)

Public warned against entering sensitive data on unverified websites to obtain QR codes for fuel (English)

Regional security situation remains highly volatile - Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel (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)

Technology

Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content

Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content

US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide

US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide

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

Entertainment

Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54

Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54

Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86

Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86

Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police

Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police

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

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Sports

121st ‘Lovers Quarrel’ ends in draw

121st ‘Lovers Quarrel’ ends in draw

92nd ‘Battle of the Saints’ ends in draw

Sri Lanka Cricket mandates fitness tests before issuing IPL NOCs to players

IPL 2026: Nissanka, Mendis, and Chameera get NOCs

Israel FA fined for ‘discrimination and racist abuse’