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Monday, 16 March 2026
Petroleum Resources Corporation Chairman D.J.A.S. de Rajakaruna stated that there is no fuel shortage until the end of next month and confirmed that the QR code system is currently functioning without...
Friday, 13 March 2026
Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite major countries agreeing to release a record amount of oil from their emergency reserves as they try to curb the impact of the Iran war.Brent crude rose...
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Efforts to restore electricity are underway following reports of 17,000 power breakdowns across the country despite the termination of the Electricity trade union action, union representatives stated.
The...
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
A high-level Committee on Economic Surveillance will now monitor potential risks to the national economy arising from the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Approved by the Cabinet this week following...
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
A state-of-the-art MRI machine featuring artificial intelligence technology joined the Sri Lankan government hospital system for the first time. Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa inaugurated...
Monday, 09 March 2026
The crew of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr, an auxiliary ship accompanying the warship IRIS Dena that was attacked by the United States, fled to Sri Lanka after abandoning the ship, a former Sri...
Friday, 06 March 2026
The Indian Navy is collaborating closely with Sri Lankan authorities to locate missing personnel from the Iranian Navy vessel IRIS Dena, which encountered distress off the Galle coast.
This search and...
Thursday, 05 March 2026
A bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate, as the strikes continue.The war powers measure was rejected in a 53-47 vote largely...
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Iran’s clerical Assembly of Experts has reportedly elected Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country’s next Supreme Leader following the death of his father, according to sources...
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
The Sri Lankan government, led by the President, failed to issue a single word condemning or protesting the invasion of Iran and the killing of its spiritual leader by the US and Israel, despite opposition...
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Elderly allowances under the first and second phases of the Aswesuma welfare scheme is set to be credited to bank accounts today (26). The Welfare Benefits Board confirmed that the disbursement covers...
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Ampara General Hospital recorded a rare triplet birth yesterday (23), bringing the total number of multiple births at the facility to 16 within the past year.
A medical team led by Obstetrician and Gynecologist...
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
A specialised country campaign will be rolled out by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) next month at ITB Berlin, taking place from March 3-5. As one of the largest travel trade fairs globally,...
Monday, 23 February 2026
The National Building Research Insititute (NBRI) has lifted the Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings previously issued for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Kandy and Matale districts....
Thursday, 19 February 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a special meeting tonight. This meeting occurred while President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was in New Delhi to attend the...
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Vehicle registrations surged to an all-time high after restrictions were lifted early last year, reaching 55,365 units in January, up from 48,525 units in December. Two-wheelers dominated the market, accounting...
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), currently in Sri Lanka, took time to inspect areas affected by the recent cyclone in Ditwa.
During her visit, the Managing...
Monday, 16 February 2026
EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica will travel to Washington this week to attend a meeting of the Board of Peace, as set up by U.S President Donald Trump, in her capacity as an observer, a spokesperson for...
Monday, 16 February 2026
The Department of Meteorology forecasts Several spells of showers will occur in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts.Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few...
Monday, 16 February 2026
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested three suspects, including a woman, in possession of 16kg of the narcotic drug "Kush."The estimated street value of...
Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 17:47
The 1980s took fashion in a completely different direction from the relaxed spirit of the 70s. Styles...
Thursday, 05 March 2026 - 17:50
The 1970s didn’t just continue the style revolution of the 60s—it loosened the rules even...
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 17:13
The 1960s didn’t just change music and culture—they revolutionized the way people dressed....
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