Bus fares increased by 12.19%; Minimum fare at Rs. 30
The bus fares will be increased by 12.19 percent from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated. MORE..
- Private bus operators to resume normal operations tomorrow after bus fare hike – LPBOA
- Suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer arrested by Bribery Commission
- All services at Dept. of Registration of Persons suspended tomorrow due to system failure
- Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
- Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon” and US and Iran would jointly control it: Trump
- PM Harini chairs meeting to review proposal to establish National Nursing University
- Israeli opposition leader says Israel must continue Iran war even if US withdraws
- Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms
- Donald Trump says Iran and US both ‘want to make a deal’ and says they’ll talk today
- Global shipping could reroute around South Africa for the rest of 2026, expert warns
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Iran expresses readiness to support Sri Lanka with essential supplies, including oil
At a press conference held at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh reiterated Iran’s commitment to its bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and emphasized continued cooperation between the two countries. MORE..
Global shipping could reroute around South Africa for the rest of 2026, expert warns
Shipping companies may avoid passing through the Middle East and opt for longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, following security concerns in the region, an expert said. MORE..
Donald Trump says Iran and US both ‘want to make a deal’ and says they’ll talk today
US President Donald Trump on Monday said there have been talks between the United States and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had “major points of agreement,” adding that a deal could be done soon to settle the war. MORE..
Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms
UK Defence Secretary John Healey addressing the House of Commons today confirmed Iran fired two missiles at the joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base, in the Indian Ocean, on Friday. MORE..
Israeli opposition leader says Israel must continue Iran war even if US withdraws
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman called Monday for continuing the war with Iran even if the US withdraws, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about “constructive talks” with Tehran. MORE..
PM Harini chairs meeting to review proposal to establish National Nursing University
A discussion to review the current progress of the special committee appointed under the government’s policy proposals to establish a National Nursing University aimed at elevating the nursing profession in Sri Lanka to degree level was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today (23). MORE..
Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon” and US and Iran would jointly control it: Trump
President Donald Trump told CNN Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon,” adding he’d like to see the vital shipping route under joint US and Iranian control. MORE..
Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
A Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Parliamentarian S. M. Marikkar called on Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House, underlining efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. MORE..
All services at Dept. of Registration of Persons suspended tomorrow due to system failure
Services at the head office and regional offices of the Department of Registration of Persons have been affected following an unexpected breakdown in its computer system. MORE..
Suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer arrested by Bribery Commission
A suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following an inquiry. MORE..
Private bus operators to resume normal operations tomorrow after bus fare hike – LPBOA
The Lankan Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) says it is satisfied with the new bus fares approved by the National Transport Commission (NTC). MORE..
Russia calls for ‘political’ settlement over Iran as Trump says US talking to Tehran
Russia on Monday (Mar 23) called for a “political and diplomatic” settlement to the Middle East war just as US President Donald Trump claimed that Washington and Tehran had held talks on ending the conflict. MORE..
Iran says there is “no dialogue between Tehran and Washington”
Iran has denied any dialogue with Washington, dismissing President Donald Trump’s claims as an attempt to lower energy prices and buy time for military plans, several Iranian state-affiliated media outlets reported citing the foreign ministry. MORE..
President urges citizens to conserve energy during peak hours
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the officials to take all possible measures to safeguard the country’s energy conservation by raising public awareness on the prudent use of energy during the peak consumption period between 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., while ensuring the active participation of the public in these efforts. MORE..
Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure
Oil prices plummeted Monday after US President Donald Trump suggested that ongoing talks between the United States and Iran could end the war. MORE..
Oman working toward safe passage of vessels through Strait of Hormuz
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said today that Oman is “working intensively” toward the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while highlighting the economic turmoil caused by the war. MORE..
Donald Trump says Iran and US both ‘want to make a deal’ and says they’ll talk today
US President Donald Trump on Monday said there have been talks between the United States and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had “major points of agreement,” adding that a deal could be done soon to settle the war. MORE..
Iran fired two missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia military base on Friday - UK defence secretary confirms
UK Defence Secretary John Healey addressing the House of Commons today confirmed Iran fired two missiles at the joint UK-US Diego Garcia military base, in the Indian Ocean, on Friday. MORE..
Israeli opposition leader says Israel must continue Iran war even if US withdraws
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Lieberman called Monday for continuing the war with Iran even if the US withdraws, following remarks by US President Donald Trump about “constructive talks” with Tehran. MORE..
PM Harini chairs meeting to review proposal to establish National Nursing University
A discussion to review the current progress of the special committee appointed under the government’s policy proposals to establish a National Nursing University aimed at elevating the nursing profession in Sri Lanka to degree level was held at the Prime Minister’s Office today (23). MORE..
Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon” and US and Iran would jointly control it: Trump
President Donald Trump told CNN Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon,” adding he’d like to see the vital shipping route under joint US and Iranian control. MORE..
Sri Lankan delegation meets Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
A Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation led by Parliamentarian S. M. Marikkar called on Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House, underlining efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. MORE..
All services at Dept. of Registration of Persons suspended tomorrow due to system failure
Services at the head office and regional offices of the Department of Registration of Persons have been affected following an unexpected breakdown in its computer system. MORE..
Suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer arrested by Bribery Commission
A suspended Sri Lanka Customs officer has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following an inquiry. MORE..
Private bus operators to resume normal operations tomorrow after bus fare hike – LPBOA
The Lankan Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) says it is satisfied with the new bus fares approved by the National Transport Commission (NTC). MORE..
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Technology
China launches 10 satellites aboard Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket from Sea platform
China successfully launched 10 satellites into orbit late on Sunday, using the Jielong 3 (Smart Dragon 3) carrier rocket that lifted off from a mobile launch platform in the Yellow Sea off the coast of Haiyang in Shandong province, state media reported. MORE..
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook offering TikTok and YouTube creators $3,000 to post content
Facebook is offering larger influencers $3,000 (£2,260) a month to post on the platform, as part of its Content Fast Track programme. MORE..
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
US says it disrupted botnets that infected over 3 million devices worldwide
The US Justice Department on Thursday said it took part in an operation with Germany and Canada to take down infrastructure used by four major botnets that infected more than 3 million devices worldwide, including hundreds of thousands in the US. MORE..
X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected
X outage: Elon Musk’s Twitter goes down, thousands affected
X, formerly Twitter, has suffered a major global outage. The massive downtime on Wednesday (18) has been knocked the social media offline, rendering thousands of users in India and the US unable to access posts, photos and videos. MORE..
Entertainment
Nicholas Brendon, star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon was best known for playing Xander Harris in the hit ‘90s TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The news of his death was confirmed in a post on his verified Instagram, which was also shared with The Hollywood Reporter. MORE..
Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Legendary Hollywood action star Chuck Norris dies aged 86
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star, has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. MORE..
Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police
US rapper Afroman has defeated seven sheriff’s deputies in a court case after they sued him for releasing songs and videos that mocked them and a raid they carried out on his home. MORE..
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
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is already web-slinging its way to history. The Sony Pictures trailer, released on Wednesday morning, has become the biggest trailer of all time with 718.6 million views in 24 hours. MORE..
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USA
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UK
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Europe
Euro |
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Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
388.2385 | 403.7440 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
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Australia
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Singapore
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Japan
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Dinar | 1,017.1864 |
Oman
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Rial | 809.7122 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 85.4969 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 83.0219 |
UAE
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Dirham | 84.8731 |
Sports
Rajasthan Royals announce Dasun Shanaka as replacement for Sam Curran for IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals has announced Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka as the replacement for Sam Curran for the IPL 2026 season, following an injury to the Englishman. MORE..
Man City win League Cup final against Arsenal with O’Reilly double
Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final. MORE..
Kingswood College ends 68-year wait with historic victory
Kingswood College, Kandy made history at the 119th Battle of the Maroons, defeating Dharmaraja College, Kandy by 148 runs to claim their first ‘Big Match’ annual cricket encounter victory since 1958. MORE..
St. Servatius’ College ends 55-year drought with victory at 126th Battle of the Blues Ruhuna
The Battle of the Blues Ruhuna, saw a historic triumph as St. Servatius’ College, Matara defeated St. Thomas’ College, Matara by five wickets, securing their first win in the annual cricket encounter in 55 years. MORE..
121st ‘Lovers Quarrel’ ends in draw
The 121st ‘Lovers’ Quarrel’ between Richmond College, Galle and Mahinda College, Galle ended in a draw after a closely contested encounter. MORE..
