The Department of Agrarian Development has decided to restrict the issuance of urea fertilizer exclusively to paddy cultivation, citing limited national stocks due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (2:14 PM)
The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (30) that investigations are ongoing into the violent incident that occurred near the Mirihana residence of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the Aragalaya period. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:41 PM)
US President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by �blowing up and completely obliterating� electric plants and oil wells in the country. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:51 PM)
The dollar was near a 10 #8209;month high on Monday and heading for its biggest monthly gain since last July as mixed signals from Iran and the United States dimmed hopes of a possible quick end to the Middle East conflict. MORE.
30 Mar 2026 (5:42 PM)
Sarath Ganegoda has resigned from his position as Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, with effect from 31 March. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:23 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:15 PM)