The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has explained that all fuel orders relevant to the month of April were confirmed yesterday (18). MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Arab nations have issued a joint statement in response to Iran’s attacks, following a meeting of foreign affairs ministers in Riyadh on Wednesday. MORE..
Airline Cathay Pacific has cancelled all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh up until 30 April, which it says is a result of the ‘‘developing situation’’ in the Middle East. MORE..
Labubu’s toothy grin will be coming to the big screen after toy maker Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced plans to develop a feature film based on the ugly-cute monster. MORE..
The no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody signed by Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) has been handed over to the Speaker, a short while ago.
A new feature has been added to the system starting today (19) to address the difficulties faced by the public when trying to obtain the QR code of a previously registered vehicle, especially in cases where the mobile phone number used for the original registration is no longer in use. MORE..
The price of Brent crude shot up by 4% to $112 (£84.34) a barrel in early trade in Asia. MORE..
The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar has received a phone call from President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to discuss regional developments and bilateral concerns. MORE..
Qatar’s state oil giant QatarEnergy said on Wednesday that Iranian missile attacks on Ras Laffan, the site of the country’s core LNG processing operations, caused “extensive damage”, while the UAE shut gas facilities after intercepting missiles early on Thursday. MORE..
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that, starting today (19), fuel quotas issued through the QR system will be distributed based on the last digit of the vehicle number plate. MORE..
U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, has arrived in Sri Lanka for an official visit, according to the US Embassy in Colombo. MORE..
The Pentagon has asked the White house to approve more than $200bn (£151bn) in order to fund the war in Iran, a senior administration official has told the Washington Post. MORE..
A motion of no-confidence against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, signed by opposition Members of Parliament, will be handed over to the Speaker of Parliament today (19). MORE..
Oil prices leapt to nearly $110 a barrel after Iranian media reported an airstrike hitting a facility on the world’s largest natural gas field. MORE..
A businessman has been arrested in the Meegaswewa area of Polonnaruwa for illegally hoarding 604 litres of petrol without a valid license. MORE..
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake says that issues faced by the public in obtaining QR codes for fuel will be addressed within today (19), and are expected to be fully resolved by tomorrow (20). MORE..
French President Emmanuel Macron says that there must be ‘‘a moratorium’‘ on strikes that target civilian infrastructure, following the attacks on areas that produce gas in Iran and Qatar. MORE..
The National Programme for Tuberculosis Control and Chest Diseases (NPTCCD) has reported that Sri Lanka records between 8,500 and 9,500 tuberculosis (TB) cases each year. MORE..
Saudi Arabia reiterated that its immediate priority in the ongoing Iran conflict is to halt attacks targeting Gulf countries, with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stressing that the Kingdom is focused on protecting regional stability, Al Jazeera reported. MORE..
TV Derana’s Chathura Alwis has been once again honoured as the People’s Television Presenter of the Year at the 2026 SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards. MORE..
US President Donald Trump has just issued a long Truth social post about the attack on the South Pars oil field in Iran, saying the US ‘‘knew nothing’’ of the Israeli attack - and threatening an escalation if Iran retaliates against Qatar again. MORE..
Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and could even present a target for Iran as it attempts to leverage control of the vital shipping lane, the head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has warned. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police states that despite continuous public awareness efforts regarding fraudulent activities and financial crimes carried out through the internet and modern technology, the number of complaints related to such scams is steadily increasing. MORE..
A special discussion has been held to examine measures required to ensure the uninterrupted operation of airline services amid the ongoing fuel crisis triggered by the prevailing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..
The Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, has announced the implementation of a new fuel management system aimed at ensuring the continued sustainability of the fisheries sector. MORE..
A drone attack targeted the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and an explosion was heard in the area, security sources said early on Wednesday, a day after a series of strikes. MORE..
An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has seen the INTERPOL take down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers, the organisation has announced. MORE..
Tehran has confirmed that its top security official Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has been killed. MORE..
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe has assured that the tourism industry will remain safeguarded against any potential fuel disruptions affecting other sectors of the country. MORE..
Two people have been killed during an Iranian missile attack that struck “several” sites around Tel Aviv, local police said. MORE..
A vast majority of the public offices, all schools, universities and courts will remain closed today (18). MORE..
Australia has introduced a new legislation under the Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Act 2026, allowing a temporary ban for a specified group of travellers to travel to the country during international crises. MORE..
Visas of workers who have left Israel for vacation or other purposes have been extended until April 30, 2026, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara stated. MORE..
Oil prices eased on Wednesday to pare back some of Tuesday’s sharp gains after the Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities reached a deal to resume oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port, providing modest relief to concerns about Middle East supplies. MORE..
The United States Government has commenced transferring a total of 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. stated. MORE..
At least four individuals have been killed in a head-on collision involving two buses along the Ambalantota–Kataragama road in Weerawila, police stated. MORE..
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..
The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has reported that a projectile hit a nuclear power in the southwest of the country. MORE..
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has announced the suspension of vehicle parking fee collection across its jurisdiction until further notice. MORE..
Owners of vehicles will be allowed to purchase fuel under an odd–even number plate system from today (19), according to the Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage. MORE..
Iran has launched an attack on an air base in the Middle East where Australian soldiers are stationed, starting a fire that damaged Australian medical and accommodation facilities. MORE..
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central, Southern, Uva, North-Western provinces and Mannar district. MORE..
Both local and foreign nationals have been warned against operating drones within Sri Lanka without proper authorization, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has announced. MORE..
Two liquefied petroleum gas carriers docked this morning (18) at the Thaldiyawatta gas unloading jetty in Uswetakeiyawa. MORE..
The Ministry of Digital Economy has introduced a special WhatsApp number to assist with registering for the National Fuel Pass (QR code). MORE..
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. today (18), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Iranian army chief Amir Hatami has threatened to launch a “decisive” retaliation for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli air strike. MORE..
British Airways has announced that it will resume flights to Colombo in October. MORE..
The Filling Station Owners’ Association has advised the general public to resolve any issues related to their QR codes prior to visiting filling stations, with the regulation being enforced strictly from today (18). MORE..
