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No reduction in remittances despite conflict in Middle East: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances have not seen a reduction despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 12:33 pm

Pharmacy owner arrested in Hatton for illegal sale of psychotropic drugs

The owner of a pharmacy in Hatton town has been arrested by officers of the Hatton Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit for selling psychiatric medication to youth without valid medical prescription. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 10:30 am

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 8:17 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 1:24 pm

Public urged to limit electricity use at night; No power cuts planned

Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has requested the general public to use electricity sparingly between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 7:47 am

Drone attack hits fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport causing fire

Drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire but no ⁠casualties, Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said on Wednesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 9:42 am

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..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 4:43 pm

Iran rejects US proposal and sets five conditions for ending war – report

Iran has responded negatively to an American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing imposed war, insisting that it will only occur on Tehran’s own terms and timeline, a senior political-security official told Press TV on Wednesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 8:02 pm

60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya schools suffer from decayed teeth

Around 60% of children admitted to grade one classes in schools across Nuwara Eliya have been found to have poor oral health, according to Maskeliya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. M. H. A. M. Irshan. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 2:32 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 5:27 pm

Australia to temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas

Australia will temporarily stop Iranians from entering the country on tourist visas, the country’s Home Affairs minister announced Wednesday, saying temporary visitors from Iran may be “unable or unlikely to depart Australia when their visas expire.” MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 2:14 pm

‘Non-hostile’ ships can transit Strait of Hormuz: Iran tells UN

Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities, according to a note seen by Reuters on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 11:58 am

First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned

Dame Sarah Mullally is to be installed as the first ever female leader of the Church of England at Canterbury Cathedral. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 5:17 pm

Showers expected in several areas after 2pm today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts after 2:00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 5:37 am

Water consumption rising amid dry weather; Public urged to consume water sparingly

The Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Chandana Bandara, states that water consumption has increased significantly due to the prevailing dry weather. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 8:44 pm

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..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 12:20 pm

Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Western provinces and in the Anuradhapura, Mannar, Vavuniya, and Monaragala districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 5:49 pm

Donald Trump sets 15-point plan to end Iran war

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US was making progress in its efforts to negotiate an end to war with Iran, including winning an important concession from Tehran, while a source confirmed that Washington had sent Iran a 15-point settlement proposal. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 5:35 am

Senate Republicans again reject effort to rein in President Trump over Iran war

Republicans again rejected a resolution aimed at requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for future US military action against Iran. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 8:48 am

Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM

The Zonal Education Office of Tangalle has requested an explanation regarding the absence of teachers at a meeting held on March 15 at the Tangalle Urban Council, which was chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 11:20 am

CPC confirms sufficient fuel supply until mid-May, warns against hoarding

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has revealed that fuel orders for the country currently exceed actual requirements by around 10%. However, the corporation stressed that there is no risk of a shortage if emergency stockpiling is avoided. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 12:19 pm

U.S. to send 1,000 soldiers to Middle East to be available for Iran operations

Approximately 1,000 US soldiers with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expecting to deploy in coming days to the Middle East, according to two sources familiar with the matter, adding to the growing military firepower in the region as the Trump administration says it is in talks with Iran to end the conflict.

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 6:10 am

Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says

Iran is still reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war in the Gulf, despite an initial response that was negative, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Wednesday, indicating that Tehran had so far stopped short of rejecting it outright. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 9:37 pm

HBO reveals first look at ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

HBO revealed the first photo from its highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 8:30 am

Sri Lankan Ambassador honoured at Bodhi Buddhagaya Award Ceremony in Bangkok

The Bodhi Buddhagaya Award Ceremony, organized by the Magadh Buddhagaya Foundation to honour distinguished individuals who have made meaningful contributions to society in line with Buddhist teachings, was held at Wat Pathum Khongkha Ratchaworawihan. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 5:03 pm

Trump’s approval rating hits record low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war

President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launched on Iran, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 10:29 pm

“Americans were only negotiating with themselves”: Iranian military spokesperson

An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. attempts at a ceasefire deal Wednesday, insisting that the Americans were only negotiating with themselves. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 10:37 am

Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka

The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, signed a grant contract to provide radio equipment under the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” scheme. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 9:09 am

Govt reviews immediate steps to maintain continuous public service delivery

The second meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to ensure the orderly functioning of the public service was held last afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 4:04 pm

Lebanon says Israeli strikes have killed 1,072 since March 2

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Tuesday that the death toll from ongoing Israeli strikes on the country has risen to 1,072, with 2,966 people wounded since March 2, Anadolu reports. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 10:10 am

Iran says it fired missile at USS Abraham Lincoln carrier after warning

Iran has claimed that it launched a cruise missile towards the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, according to Iranian state television. However, there is no immediate confirmation or response from US officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 7:15 pm

Education must go beyond knowledge dissemination to empower individuals: PM Harini

Education must go beyond knowledge dissemination to empower individuals with opportunities, dignity, and the capacity to contribute meaningfully to society, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 25, 2026 5:40 am

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