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Donald Trump cites progress with Iran, US proposes plan to end war

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Mar 24) 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.

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

81,000 sites including hospitals damaged since Iran war began: Red Crescent

Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society has detailed extensive damage to civilian infrastructure caused by recent attacks, describing them as “alarming acts and war crimes” by Israeli and U.S. forces. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 9:38 pm

No power cuts despite record demand, officials call for energy savings

Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever electricity demand last Monday (16) as the prevailing dry weather continues to strain the national power system, according to Dr. B.L. Pradeep Priyadarshana Perera, Chairman of the National System operator (Pvt.) Ltd. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 7:03 pm

Case against MP Chamara Sampath to be taken up in April

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake be taken up on April 30, 2026. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 2:48 pm

Explosion reported at Valero refinery in Texas, shelter advisory issued

An explosion was reported Monday at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, according to local media. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 7:33 am

Pakistan offers to host peace talks to end US-Israeli war on Iran

Pakistan’s prime minister said on Tuesday he was willing to host talks between the United States and Iran on ending the war, a day after President Donald Trump postponed threats to bomb Iranian power plants after what he called “productive” talks. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 7:29 pm

Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks

Lebanon ⁠has ⁠withdrawn accreditation from the Iranian ambassador ⁠and declared him ⁠persona non grata, demanding his departure from Lebanon by Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 5:40 pm

Instagram now lets users reorder carousels after posting

Instagram announced a much-anticipated update for carousel posts, with users now able to rearrange their posts within a carousel after publishing. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 11:49 am

Suspect known as ‘Walpola Lala’ nabbed with ‘Ice’ and sharp weapons

A 38-year-old suspect, identified as Sumithra Arachchige Lalantha Gunawardena, also known as “Walpola Lala,” has been arrested by the Mulleriyawa Police in connection with a series of housebreakings and possession of illicit goods. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 9:57 am

Ex-MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena further remanded

Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been further remanded. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 12:43 pm

Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump’s talk of negotiations as ‘fake news’

Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said, after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb the Islamic Republic’s power grid because of what he described as productive talks with Iranian officials. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 10:42 am

Airstrikes on Iraq’s Shi’ite PMF site kill 15 including Anbar commander

Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilization Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least 15 fighters, including the PMF’s Anbar operations commander, and wounded 30 others, security and health sources told Reuters early on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 1:35 pm

Guidelines issued to optimise fuel use in state-owned vehicles

The Commissioner-General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabhath Chandrakeerthi, has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at optimising fuel consumption across state-owned vehicles. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 4:14 pm

Trump’s claim of talks with Iran might be for “markets to calm down,” former senior US official says

US President Donald Trump’s claim that the US has renewed discussions with Tehran might be a move to calm markets as oil prices surge, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin told told CNN on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 3:40 pm

Man arrested for hoarding and reselling 1,820L of diesel in Serunuwara

An individual has been arrested in the Serunuwara area for hoarding and reselling approximately 1,820 litres of diesel without a valid license. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 11:21 am

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Southern, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm, today (24), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 6:31 am

ADB Chief highlights private sector investment as key to Sri Lanka’s growth

The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has underscored the critical role of private sector investment in shaping the country’s next phase of economic growth, following a roundtable discussion with private sector leaders in Colombo.MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 9:56 am

Online applications for 2026 A/L exam open from today

Applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be accepted online from today (24) to April 24, 2026, the Commissioner General of Examinations has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 3:55 pm

FM Vijitha Herath, India’s Jaishankar hold talks on impact of regional tensions

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that he held a productive discussion with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the implications of the ongoing West Asia conflict. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 10:40 am

US embassy in Muscat lifts shelter in place order

The US Embassy in Muscat has lifted a stay in place order for citizens in Oman’s capital. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 7:17 am

ADB increases Sri Lanka’s allocation to $480 Mn; $200 Mn to be released promptly

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to increase the allocation approved for Sri Lanka for this year from USD 380 million to USD 480 million and to promptly release USD 200 million in view of the prevailing situation. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 6:24 pm

Presidential Suite at Jayewardenepura Hospital opened to public

The special ward at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, which had until now been reserved exclusively for the use of the Executive President, has been opened for the general public for medical treatment from today (24), the President’s Media Division stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 4:24 pm

Sri Lanka begins talks with Russian Govt. to secure fuel supplies

Formal government-level talks have already begun to secure fuel supplies from Russia, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 4:00 pm

Jaffna MC submits report on air pollution control measures

The Jaffna Municipal Council has submitted a report to the Court of Appeal outlining the measures taken and those planned to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna Peninsula. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 9:04 pm

WMO warns climate emergency as earth hits record heat

On March 23, 2026, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) delivered a stark warning: Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory, with heat accumulating at record rates and the consequences expected to last for centuries, if not millennia. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 9:20 am

Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency in response to the Middle East conflict and what he called an “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 6:25 pm

Global oil prices move back above $100 a barrel

The price of Brent crude has moved back above $100 a barrel, after plunging on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 8:49 am

Air India Group to operate 24 flights to West Asia today; several routes remain suspended

The Air India Group said it will operate a total of 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West region on Tuesday, while services to several destinations remain temporarily suspended, according to an Air India press release. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 8:59 am

Food security a top priority, President directs action on fertiliser stocks

Ensuring food security in the country and people remains a top priority of the government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 4:30 pm

Guidelines issued to conserve fuel and energy across state sector

The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines on the prudent use of fuel and energy to all Ministry Secretaries, Provincial and District Secretaries, as well as heads of government and statutory institutions. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 6:40 am

Individual arrested for allegedly hoarding 6,600 litres of diesel in Gonapola

An individual has been arrested for allegedly hoarding large quantities of fuel using a bowser truck by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad in Gonapola. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 6:05 pm

Court to decide on arrest warrants in SriLankan Airbus deal probe on April 2

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has announced that its order on whether to issue arrest warrants for the wife of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, and Shamindra Rajapaksa... MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 12:08 pm

Recent fuel price hike based on fuel pricing formula, says CPC

The recent increase in fuel prices in Sri Lanka has been implemented strictly according to the official fuel pricing formula, Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) emphasized.

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 5:02 pm

Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972 and awards her nearly $60 million

A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $59.25 million. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 10:06 am

President AKD and Indian PM Modi reaffirm commitment to work closely amidst conflict in Middle East

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East during a phone conversation, with particular focus on disruptions affecting global energy security. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 9:17 pm

QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG contracts after missile attacks damage facilities

QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas contracts with Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China following missile attacks on its Ras Laffan production hub last week. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 8:08 pm

At least 34 killed in Colombia military plane crash, governor says

At least thirty-four people were ⁠killed on Monday when a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed ⁠just after takeoff, the governor of Colombia’s ⁠Putumayo department said. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 6:35 am

Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping

Bahrain has put forward a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use “all necessary means” - diplomatic language for force - to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 2:08 pm

Chief Inspector Linton de Silva transferred with immediate effect

Chief Inspector Linton de Silva, who served as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Western Province North Crimes Division, has been transferred with immediate effect. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 11:21 am

Iran names new Supreme National Security Council secretary

Iran has named a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander as the new secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani, who was killed in an airstrike. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 4:39 pm

Registration of Persons Dept. temporarily halts services over system failure

Due to a system failure, steps have been taken to temporarily suspend public services at the Department for Registration of Person (ID Office) today (24). MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 8:25 am

Ex-SriLankan Airlines Chief Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail following arrest

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on charges of corruption. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 5:08 pm

Cement prices increased

The price of cement has been increased by approximately Rs. 150 to Rs. 175 by manufacturing companies. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 12:26 pm

Shakira’s Qatar concert postponed due to “regional situation”

A concert by Shakira due to take place in Qatar has been postponed because of the “regional situation,” according to the official events platform Qatar Calendar. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 6:46 pm

President pushes for prompt destruction of seized drugs to boost public confidence

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasised the importance of expeditiously destroying seized drug stocks in order to build public confidence in the government’s programme to eradicate the drug menace and underlined the need to establish a formal and efficient process to achieve this objective. MORE..

(0)Comments | March 24, 2026 7:49 pm

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