The United States issued a 30-day license for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the Iran war. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts after 2.00 pm today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
The value of the stock of narcotics seized from the two intercepted trawlers in seas off the Southern coast is estimated to be Rs. 10 billion, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) confirmed. MORE..
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the only way to end the war with the United States and Israel is the recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights, the payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression.
Sri Lanka Police says that it has received several complaints regarding incidents where individuals employed in domestic service have allegedly stolen valuables such as gold, cash, foreign currency, and other property from the households in which they were employed. MORE..
Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam participated in the Open Government Partnership Regional Learning Exchange Roundtable held in Bangkok, Thailand. MORE..
More than 200 new buses are scheduled to be integrated into the ‘Sisu Sariya’ school transport service this year as part of efforts to further streamline the service. MORE..
The head of Iraq’s ports company told CNN on Thursday that it had rescued 38 crew members of two foreign oil tankers left ablaze in the Persian Gulf after coming under attack in Iraq’s territorial waters – but at least one person has died.
Britain’s media and privacy regulators on Thursday demanded that major social media platforms do more to keep children off their services, warning that companies were failing to enforce their own minimum age rules. MORE..
A fire broke out at a fish market late at night on Wednesday in Matiala village in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. It started around 11:50 pm when vendors were packing up their stalls. Flames quickly spread to several nearby slums, threatening the homes of many families. MORE..
Sen Chris Coons, the top Democrat on the subcommittee that deals with defense appropriations, indicated on Wednesday that the war in Iran cost at least US$ 11 billion in the first six days, according to early estimates. MORE..
The United States Department of Energy announced its plan to offload 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve ‘‘beginning next week,’‘ following significant volatility in oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been arrested today (12) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with investigations into the controversial Airbus deal. MORE..
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya who was on an official visit to Manila, Philippines following the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has returned to Sri Lanka. MORE..
U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran’s leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter. MORE..
US President President Donald Trump claimed in remarks Wednesday that “we won” in the war with Iran, without providing substantial evidence of his claim. MORE..
Iran said the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel as its forces hit merchant ships on Wednesday and the International Energy Agency recommended a massive release of strategic reserves to dampen one of the worst oil shocks since the 1970s. MORE..
A seven-year-old student has died after being run over by a vehicle belonging to a member of the board of directors of an international school in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, police stated. MORE..
The UN children’s agency (UNICEF) says the “intensifying conflict” between the United States, Israel and Iran is creating a “catastrophic” situation for millions of children across the Middle East. MORE..
The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the proposal to appoint Prof. M.I. Fazeeha Azmi as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the opposition is hoping to propose a new initiative titled ‘‘PSOP’’ (Peace, Stability, Order and Prosperity) aimed at promoting regional and global peace while addressing key socio-economic challenges. MORE..
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, his first remarks since succeeding his slain father. MORE..
Israel has issued an urgent warning for residents in Qasr Naba, in Lebanon’s Baalbek region, to evacuate the area. MORE..
The government has decided to launch a priority bus service for persons with disabilities starting next month. MORE..
Emerging market economies may experience increased economic and financial strain due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has cautioned. MORE..
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have a significant impact on the future of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger political, economic and security cooperation among countries in the Indian Ocean region, warning that the absence of regional integration has left the area vulnerable at a time of escalating geopolitical tensions. MORE..
Four individuals have been arrested with a large quantity of illegally collected diesel during a raid in Biyagama, police stated. MORE..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with representatives of the engineers’ trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) this morning (12) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding the ongoing restructuring process of the Board. MORE..
India has received requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Maldives for petroleum products, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. MORE..
US President Donald Trump said he questioned the decision to sink an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka. MORE..
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is expected to announce its decision regarding the revision of electricity tariffs for the second quarter of 2026 by the end of this month. MORE..
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel again overnight, three days after it hit a four-year high, as the US and Israel’s war with Iran continues to have a historic impact on global fuel supplies. MORE..
Three crew members were “believed to be trapped” aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday (Mar 10) while travelling through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the vessel’s owner said. MORE..
Iraq’s oil ports have completely stopped operations following Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in its waters. MORE..
Around 1,800 cases of leptospirosis have been reported so far this year, according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. MORE..
A few showers may occur in the Uva province and in the Batticaloa, Ampara, and Hambantota districts today (12), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2026 has crossed the 600,000-mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. MORE..
New Zealand’s national airline said Thursday (Mar 12) it would cancel 1,100 flights over the next two months, pointing to the impact of the war in the Middle East. MORE..
The U.N. refugee agency said on Thursday that up to 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since the conflict began on February 28. MORE..
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested five fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu for infiltrating Sri Lankan waters. MORE..
The Bahrain interior ministry says alarms in the country have been activated.
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
In a shocking result of the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel, which has seen missiles falling down in the Gulf states, thousands of pets have been abandoned. MORE..
The UN Security Council on Wednesday called for Iran to halt its attacks on Gulf states, in a resolution that did not mention US or Israeli strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran’s ambassador to decry a “blatant misuse” of the international body. MORE..
Two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour today (12) after being seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in international waters south of the country. MORE..
Residents have been evacuated from a suburb near Christchurch Airport after a ‘‘high-risk explosive’’ was found. MORE..
Michael Jackson’s estate has been granted a motion to enter arbitration after Frank Cascio and his adult siblings, who spent time with the late singer, accused him of being a ‘‘serial child predator’’ and sued his estate for child sex trafficking. MORE..
China on Wednesday unveiled an independently developed T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber, the world’s strongest of its kind, designed for use in aerospace and other advanced industries. MORE..
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, has been remanded until March 19 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
